Joe Tilson

Joe Tilson RA is a significant post-war British artist and a key figure in the 1960s British Pop Art movement. This book is the first comprehensive monograph on his career, written by Marco Livingstone, a respected authority on British contemporary art. It features a lively and visually rich design, guiding the reader through the evolution of one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary British art.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2023
Publisher: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd

Joe Tilson RA (b.1928) is a renowned figure in post-war British art and a pivotal artist of the British Pop Art movement during the 1960s. Despite his continued artistic endeavors and evolution, there has yet to be a comprehensive monograph that captures the entirety of his prolific production. This book aims to rectify this gap by presenting a series of insightful chapters, written by Marco Livingstone, a respected authority on British contemporary art. Spanning across each decade of Tilson's career, these chapters delve into the artist's diverse artistic directions and mediums, offering a comprehensive exploration of his artistic journey. With a vibrant and visually captivating design, this unique publication serves as a guide for art enthusiasts and scholars alike, traversing the evolution of one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary British art.

Joe Tilson RA, born in 1928, stands as a towering figure in the realm of post-war British art, and his role as a pivotal artist within the British Pop Art movement of the 1960s cannot be overstated. His unwavering dedication to his craft and relentless pursuit of artistic growth have seen him embark on a remarkable journey of exploration, venturing into numerous new directions and embracing a vast array of mediums. Remarkably, despite his immense contributions to the art world, there has yet to be a comprehensive monograph that comprehensively chronicles all phases of Tilson's prolific production. This book seeks to rectify this oversight by presenting a series of insightful chapters, authored by Marco Livingstone, a respected authority on British contemporary art. Spanning across each decade of Tilson's career, these chapters delve into the artist's diverse artistic directions, showcasing his evolution from his Pop origins. With a vibrant and visually rich design, this unique publication serves as a guiding light for art enthusiasts and scholars alike, offering a comprehensive journey through the evolution of one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary British art.

Weight: 1380g
Dimension: 280 x 236 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848226197