James Rosenquist: American Pop Artist and Billboard Artwork

With a keen eye for combining seemingly unrelated American elements, James Rosenquist (1933-2017) created whirlwind, billboard-sized collages featuring lipsticks, vehicles, dishwashers, and more. His vibrant works, blending colors, patterns, and objects with surreal euphoria, reflect his background as a billboard painter. This comprehensive catalogue, accompanying a detailed retrospective of Rosenquist's art from the 1960s to the 1980s, finally gives the artist the recognition he deserves in American art history. Rosenquist, like his pop art peers Warhol and Lichtenstein, reimagined advertising and popular culture in the realm of fine art. Exploring his early influences, themes, and techniques, this catalogue elevates Rosenquist's standing in the world of Pop Art and sheds new light on his unique contributions to the American art scene. Art collectors seeking to appreciate Rosenquist's remarkable legacy in American pop art will find this catalogue essential.