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Silk-screen on Schoeller Durex paper // Kent State by Richard Hamilton, created in 1970, is a limited edition silkscreen print on Schoeller Durex paper that reflects on the tragic events at Kent State University earlier that year. The artwork fuses elements of documentary photography with graphic design, using a blurred and distorted image reminiscent of a television broadcast to capture the tension and chaos of the moment. The hazy depiction evokes a sense of immediacy and disorientation, highlighting Hamilton’s sensitivity to the socio-political climate of the time. The large format (74 cm × 102 cm) amplifies the emotional impact, inviting viewers to confront the historical significance and reflect on themes of violence, media representation, and freedom of expression.
Kent State, 1970
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Silk-screen on Schoeller Durex paper // Kent State by Richard Hamilton, created in 1970, is a limited edition silkscreen print on Schoeller Durex paper that reflects on the tragic events at Kent State University earlier that year. The artwork fuses elements of documentary photography with graphic design, using a blurred and distorted image reminiscent of a television broadcast to capture the tension and chaos of the moment. The hazy depiction evokes a sense of immediacy and disorientation, highlighting Hamilton’s sensitivity to the socio-political climate of the time. The large format (74 cm × 102 cm) amplifies the emotional impact, inviting viewers to confront the historical significance and reflect on themes of violence, media representation, and freedom of expression.
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Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.