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Roy Lichtenstein
22 Aug 2026 — 14 Mar 2027 at Kunstmuseum Basel
· Basel
This exhibition celebrates the work of Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997), one of the defining figures of American Pop Art. Known for his bold graphic style, Lichtenstein drew inspiration from comic books, advertising, and mass-produced imagery, translating them into large-scale paintings that challenged the boundaries between fine art and popular culture.
His signature use of Ben-Day dots, thick black outlines, and primary colors gave his canvases an immediately recognizable visual language. From his early comic-strip paintings to later explorations of art history, landscape, and sculpture, Lichtenstein's work remains a landmark of 20th-century art.
His signature use of Ben-Day dots, thick black outlines, and primary colors gave his canvases an immediately recognizable visual language. From his early comic-strip paintings to later explorations of art history, landscape, and sculpture, Lichtenstein's work remains a landmark of 20th-century art.
About the artist
Roy Lichtenstein
1923–1997 · pop art
Roy Fox Lichtenstein was an American artist. A leading figure of the Pop Art movement, he is best known for his large-scale paintings inspired by comic books, advertisements, and mass-produced imagery. Lichtenstein's art is represented in major museum collections worldwide, and he remains one of…
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Kunstmuseum Basel
· Basel
The Kunstmuseum Basel houses the oldest public art collection in the world and is generally considered to be the most important museum of art in Switzerland. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
