Category Archives: Tate Modern

What to Look For in a Piece of Art – Sarah Lucas and the Mitate of an Elite

Posted on August 6, 2013 by toshidama

Art is of course a great communicator… for centuries it was the great communicator. It still is, but reading a piece of (contemporary) art these days leads to considerable discussion and anger, (judging by newspaper columns) and yet works of … Continue reading →

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Roy Lichtenstein at the Tate: the Quest for Authenticity?

Posted on April 5, 2013 by toshidama

The retrospective exhibition of the paintings of Roy Lichtenstein dominates the London art scene this month, with posters and billboards, plastic bags and T-shirts everywhere. Lichtenstein occupies a peculiar position in recent art history: less respected than his contemporaries Jasper … Continue reading →

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