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Roy Lichtenstein / AMOA
1.28.2008 7:23 AM \| Link	Yesterday I kept up with my art-exposure resolution by seeing the Roy Lichtenstein exhibit at the Austin Museum of Art downtown. I used to go to AMOA quite often, and was even a member for awhile, but for the past several years I've been missing out. But since I really enjoy Pop Art, and Lichtenstein in particular, I decided I would regret it if I missed this exhibit (which ends next weekend), and I'm glad I went! Everyone knows Lichtenstein from his reinterpretation of comic book panels (using primary colors and tons of Benday Dots), so of course this show has a few of those to enjoy, but I was even more impressed by other series that I hadn't seen before, including some as recent as the 90s (the artist died in 1997). I really enjoyed the Reflections series, which presents various subjects partially obscured by comic-style mirror reflections (including a great Wonder Woman work), and the Interiors series, including the furniture from the Blondie comic strip (with her leg walking out of the picture). This AMOA exhibit featured audio commentary that you could access via cellphone, which was incredibly cool (such a simple idea that I can't believe this is the first time I've experienced it)! I was able to dial a number on my iPhone right there and listen to art professors and even interviews with Lichtenstein himself while I looked at the art - it was fascinating! Labels: arts


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