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Overview
"I think everything is art"
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Select Prints By Richard Pettibone
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Series
Richard Pettibone
32 Cans of Campbell's Soup, 1978Synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen inks on canvas3 1/2 x 3 in
8.9 x 7.6 cmEdition of 25Copyright The ArtistRichard Pettibone, an American artist associated with the Pop Art movement, gained recognition for his unique approach to appropriation and replication in art. One of his notable works is the...Richard Pettibone, an American artist associated with the Pop Art movement, gained recognition for his unique approach to appropriation and replication in art. One of his notable works is the series featuring 32 cans of Campbell's Soup, a direct homage to Andy Warhol's iconic Campbell's Soup Cans.
Pettibone's fascination with Warhol's work led him to explore themes of mass production, consumer culture, and the commodification of art. In his series of 32 cans of Campbell's Soup, Pettibone meticulously recreated Warhol's famous soup can paintings on a smaller scale, each measuring just a few inches in height.
What sets Pettibone's interpretation apart is his meticulous attention to detail and his exploration of the concept of reproduction in art. By faithfully replicating Warhol's soup cans, Pettibone raises questions about originality, authorship, and the role of the artist in a culture dominated by mass media and consumerism.
While Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans are celebrated for their boldness and immediacy, Pettibone's miniature versions invite viewers to reconsider the iconic imagery within a new context. The small scale of Pettibone's reproductions forces viewers to confront the pervasive influence of consumer culture on contemporary society and the ways in which art can both reflect and critique these phenomena.
Furthermore, Pettibone's series serves as a commentary on the nature of appropriation in art. By appropriating Warhol's imagery, Pettibone calls attention to the cyclical nature of artistic influence and innovation, highlighting the ways in which artists build upon and reinterpret the work of their predecessors.
In essence, Richard Pettibone's series of 32 cans of Campbell's Soup is a testament to the enduring legacy of Pop Art and its continued relevance in contemporary art discourse. Through his meticulous reproductions and thoughtful exploration of themes central to the movement, Pettibone pays homage to Warhol while simultaneously asserting his own artistic voice and vision.News-
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