Swingeing London 67 (1968 – 1969) by Richard Hamilton

Swingeing London 67 - Richard Hamilton - 1968 - 1969

Artwork Information

TitleSwingeing London 67
ArtistRichard Hamilton
Date1968 - 1969
Mediumaluminium,acrylic,collage,canvas
Art MovementPop Art
Current LocationTate Modern, London, UK

About Swingeing London 67

The artwork titled “Swingeing London 67,” created by Richard Hamilton between 1968 and 1969, is a notable piece within the Pop Art movement. Executed using a combination of aluminium, acrylic, collage, and canvas, this genre painting is presently housed at Tate Modern in London, UK.

The artwork depicts a moment of high tension and evokes a sense of intrusion. Two figures are captured within the confines of what appears to be a vehicle. One can observe that their faces and upper bodies are obscured by their hands, which are raised in a defensive manner, suggesting protection from an external force, possibly photographers or the media. The figures are handcuffed together, a stark visualization of confinement and public spectacle. The subdued palette and use of photographic elements, coupled with the abstracted background featuring hints of nature through a vehicle window, highlight the dichotomy between public exposure and private despair. Hamilton masterfully blends the tactile qualities of the various mediums, creating a composition that is both striking and thought-provoking, encapsulating the essence of ‘Swinging London’ and its underlying commentary on celebrity culture and media frenzy during the 1960s.

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