16th Jan
2015 12:00 AM
Roy
Lichtenstein's 1963 work In The Car is part of the of the Pop to popism
exhibition, opening November 2014, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Antonia Reeve
Visit the
acclaimed pop art show - Pop to Popism - currently taking Sydney by storm in
the company of other art-lovers by booking a seat on a special bus trip being
laid on by Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery.
'Pop to
Popism' at the Art Gallery of NSW showcases more than 200 pieces including
works by the major American and British artists - Warhol, Lichtenstein, Koons,
Haring and Hockney alongside Australia's very own pop artists Howard Arkley,
Martin Sharp, Brett Whiteley and Maria Kozic.
Pop art
exploded onto the cultural scene in the early 1960s as a new generation of
artists rebelled against 'high art' to embrace the world of advertising, film
stars, pop music and consumerism. The show includes masterpieces such as Roy
Lichtenstein's first comic-style painting Look Mickey, Andy Warhol's Triple
Elvis and David Hockney's Portrait of an artist.
The trip
also includes a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art to see 'Chuck Close:
prints, process and collaboration' America's highly acclaimed photo-realist
painter known for his large-scale portraits of celebrities and high profile
public figures. Included among his many iconic portraits are Brad Pitt, Kate
Moss, Lou Reed, Roy Lichtenstein and President Obama.
The MCA
event is the largest exhibition of Close's work ever presented in the southern
hemisphere and is exclusive to Sydney.
The bus
departs Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery on Wednesday February 25 at 6am,
returning at 9.30pm on Thursday February 26. Twin share per person costs $225
or single occupancy $290. The price includes transport, entry to the
exhibitions, accommodation (at the Great Southern Hotel), breakfast and morning
and afternoon tea on the bus.
Bookings
are essential and close on Thursday.
Bookings
and payment can be made through Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery Reception, which
is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-4pm, or call 6648 4863/6648 4861.