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| Under the Influence: The Comics |
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Event Description
Under the Influence: The Comics examines the work of a
group of artists indebted to the style and energy of “comics” imagery.
This genre began to proliferate in the 30s and 40s, and have become a
significant visual language of American popular culture. In an
iconoclastic move, the pop artists embraced mass culture and the comics
in their paintings and sculpture. Over the years many artists have been
drawn to the action, fantasy and humor of the “funnies” and cartoons.
While one immediately associates a lighthearted sensibility and
playfulness with the comics, their power as an image goes much farther.
Their seductive appeal and wide accessibility make them a perfect
vehicle for persuasion—for expressing a political stand as well as
selling corn flakes. The artists in this exhibition work in a broad
array of styles and media, and span a time period from the early 60s to
the present. |
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Other Details:
Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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