Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923–1997)
The Poetry Project Symposium Poster, 1988
Medium: Color screenprint on paper
Dimensions: 111.4 × 78.4 cm (43⅞ × 30⅞ in.), unframed
Edition: From the signed edition of 60, apart from the total edition of 200
Signature: Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right
Printer: Brand X Editions, Ltd., New York
Publisher: Brooke Alexander, Inc., New York
Literature: Corlett, Appendix 11
Provenance: Private collection, Canada; acquired through Artnet
Condition: Framed; further condition details available upon request
Availability: Inquire for pricing and availability
A Pop Art Masterpiece of Everyday Life
With its bold graphic language, sophisticated composition, and unmistakable visual wit, The Poetry Project Symposium Poster (1988) captures the essence of Roy Lichtenstein’s celebrated Pop Art aesthetic.
Depicting a stylized table lamp resting on a geometric tabletop, the composition transforms an ordinary domestic scene into an arresting arrangement of line, pattern, and color. Lichtenstein’s signature visual vocabulary is immediately recognizable: strong black contours, tightly spaced diagonal hatching, flat passages of gray and cream, and deep blue accents that give the image remarkable architectural presence.
The work reflects Lichtenstein’s enduring fascination with the relationship between fine art, commercial illustration, and the visual conventions of everyday life. Here, familiar domestic objects become vehicles for an exploration of abstraction, perspective, and the mechanics of representation.
Art with a Purpose
Published in 1988 by Brooke Alexander, Inc., New York, and printed by Brand X Editions, Ltd., the poster was created to benefit The Poetry Project, the influential New York literary organization known for supporting experimental poetry, emerging writers, and the city’s creative community.
This connection between visual art and literature adds a compelling dimension to the work’s history, reflecting the vibrant interdisciplinary artistic environment of late-20th-century New York.
The present impression belongs to the limited group of 60 signed examples, distinguished from the larger edition of 200. Its pencil signature is visible through a specially designed opening in the lower-right portion of the mat.
A Striking Addition to a Contemporary Collection
Measuring an impressive 43â…ž inches in height, The Poetry Project Symposium Poster possesses considerable visual impact. Its restrained palette of black, white, gray, cream, and navy makes it particularly well suited to contemporary residences, modern architectural interiors, and sophisticated corporate collections.
The work’s combination of recognizable imagery, graphic precision, and historical context offers collectors an appealing opportunity to acquire a hand-signed Lichtenstein print connected to an important New York cultural institution.
Currently located in Canada.
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