Lichtenstein Posters

"He can't do this, he just can' do this." Thiw was rhe reaction of Leo Castelli and his assistant when they were shown paintings by Roy Lichtenstein for the first time in late 1961. Three years later he was famous enough to make it onto Life Magazine : "is he the worst artist in the USA ?" Again three years later he could boast large exhibitions on both sides of the Atlantic and received coveted commissions - also for posters.
The art of Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) offers a prime example for the constant change of taste. The early rejection was soon replaced by curiosity and admiration, and today he is one of the most popular and sought-after artists. More than seventy posters, published in more than 35 years, offer a survey of his art, from the earlyt comic-strip scenes to the landscapes of the later years. Lichtenstein's posters - the majority of the works are from the Claus von der osten collection - are brought together here for the first time.