Roy Lichtenstein, holding up the modern pop art mantle

May. 30, 2012
Pop Art artist Roy Lichtenstein may have ushered in a new wave of contemporary art, but it certainly didn't stop with him. That doesn't mean new artists define themeselves the same way he did.

New Rauschenberg to be 'Cornerstone' of Art Institute collection

Jun. 10, 2011
The Art Institute of Chicago announced Friday that it has acquired a major work by the late American artist Robert Rauschenberg. Short Circuit, 1955 is considered one of Rauschenberg's Combines as it incorporates painting, mementos, artifacts, cabinet doors, and fabrics into a single m

Artist Hebru Brantley brings his pop culture leanings to his work

Mar. 30, 2011
Head into Hebru Brantley’s latest exhibition and you might find yourself full of a childlike glee. The images and sculptures are cartoon-like with bright colors, figures flying through the air and paintings of young wide-eyed kids clutching Kermit the Frog dolls.