Known for his pop art parodies, the artist left behind more than 5,000 compositions that continue to influence and inspire today
The US Postal Service recognizes the life and contributions of the American artist, Roy Lichtensteinwith a series of new stamps in his honor that will be available at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.
The “Forever Stamps” were created on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roy Lichtenstein and present five of the artist’s most iconic works.
“The Postal Service uses its stamp program to honor the people who represent the best of our nation,” said Thomas Marshall, the agency’s general counsel and executive vice president.
“Roy Lichtenstein certainly deserves this recognition because of the remarkable creativity and innovation he has demonstrated throughout his career,” he added.
Known for his pop art parodies, the artist left behind more than 5,000 compositions that continue to influence and inspire to this day.
The stamps were designed by Derry Noyce, art director of the Postal Service and in these works ‘Standing Explosion (Red)’ (1965), ‘Modern Painting I’ (1966), ‘Still Life With Crystal Bowl’ (1972), ‘ Still Life With Goldfish’ (1972) and ‘Portrait of a Woman’.
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