Richard Hamilton exhibit continues in Toronto

  • 2013-03-19
The exhibit ‘Richard Hamilton: Cut, Paste, Print’ is showing at the Art Gallery of Toronto until June.

Hamilton was a well-known British Pop artist who used newspaper, magazine and advertisement clippings in his collages. During the 1950s, he began studying the impact that mass media and popular culture have had on our society.

Hamilton’s first show was held at the Hanover Gallery in London in 1955. He combined paper collage techniques with such printmaking processes as screen printing and offset lithography; he was always one to try the newest techniques and to take advantage of new technology. His subjects included celebrities such as The Rolling Stones.

The exhibit features six major prints by the artist which were created between 1966 and 1972. One of those on display is a collage featuring newspaper clippings about the London drug arrests of members of the Rolling Stones. The artworks were donated to the gallery by Ann and Harry Malcolmson. Richard Hamilton died in 2011 at the age of 89.

Those who work for Toronto graphics or printing companies will likely be very interested in this exhibit. Also, art students who are interested in combining different art processes while creating their art can learn from his example.

The exhibit will be showing at the Art Gallery of Ontario until June 9. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday. Entrance fees are $19.50 for adults, $16 for seniors and $11 for youths and students. For more information call 416-979-6648.

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