After his art training, James Rosenquist earned his living by painting billboards. This appears to have been an important inspiration for his art. Rosenquist mainly produced large-sized paintings, in which the images were a collage derived from popular culture, such as advertising and pop music. Because of these works, Rosenquist is considered a key figure in the development of Pop Art in the sixties in the States. However, unlike other Pop Art artists, Rosenquist often shows political involvement in his works.
James Rosenquist
Grand Forks 1933 - New York 2017
