TOM WESSELMANN
In Tom Wesselmann’s Still Life with Matisse and Johns, a sizable screen-print on paper that explode with vibrancy, the artist deftly showcases his determination to reject all notions of Abstract Expressionism. He gives accolades to contemporary and modern art masters - Henri Matisse and Jasper Johns. The visual shout-out is more veiled than obvious. The title directs the viewer to decipher the image clues and make the connection to the aspects of Art History. Image: Tom Wess