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.
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Tom Wesselmann (1931 - 2004)
Still Life with Matisse and Johns (82/90), 1993
Screen-print in colors on paper
45.25 x 59 in
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