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Richard Hamilton
A documentary from 1969 about the British painter and collage artist, whose work often referred to pop culture of the 1960s.
Overview
This documentary from the Arts Council England archive examines the work and preoccupations of British painter and collage artist Richard Hamilton. Often referred to as one of the founding figures of the Pop Art movement, Hamilton's work was steeped in and commented upon the celebrity and pop music culture of the 1960s. This film, made at the height of the era in 1969 and narrated by Hamilton, offers a fascinating insight into the milieu in which Hamilton operated and his perecption of his art in relation to the wider culture.
Hamilton expounds on such key works as 'Interior 1 and 2', with its relationship to the Douglas Sirk film Shockproof (1949), and his work chronicling celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe and Mick Jagger. A compelling glimpse into the world of a pioneering artist working at the height of his fame. Part of the Arts Council England collection.
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