A dedicated follower of fashion (1980) by Richard Hamilton

A dedicated follower of fashion - Richard Hamilton - 1980

Artwork Information

TitleA dedicated follower of fashion
ArtistRichard Hamilton
Date1980
Art MovementPop Art

About A dedicated follower of fashion

“A Dedicated Follower of Fashion,” created by Richard Hamilton in 1980, is a genre painting that firmly sits within the Pop Art movement. The artwork, rendered in black and white, encapsulates the artist’s acute observation of contemporary life and cultural trends.

The artwork depicts a figure dressed in modish attire, indicative of the fashion-forward individuals of the era. The individual is engaged in conversation on a telephone, a traditional landline device, creating a moment that captures both the essence of the time and the personal narrative. The setting appears to be a corridor or a narrow space, with a framed abstract artwork hanging on the wall. The overall composition is marked by a careful consideration of space and perspective, drawing attention to the interactive dynamics between the person and their environment. Hamilton’s piece subtly critiques and reflects on the societal obsession with fashion and communication technologies, characteristic of the Pop Art movement’s focus on mundane and popular culture.

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