Peter Saul (1934) - Olympic centennial

ABOUT THE PRINT
- Lithogrpah on Velin d'Arches paper, 270 gr.
- Signed and dated by hand.
- Belonging to the artistic project 'Suite Olympic Centennial'

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

The Olympic Suite consists of 50 lithographs and silkscreen prints chosen to represent various contemporary artistic trends. It was published to commemorate the first centenary of the modern Olympic Games. The selected artists work in a wide variety of movements and styles, from the hyperrealism of Antonio López to the abstraction of Sol Lewitt, including abstract expressionism, the geometrism of Arden Quin, conceptual art, pop art, the new realism of Baldaccini and Rotella, and the new fauvism of Dokoupil, among others. Among the artists represented are creators of great international renown, widely recognised by critics.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Peter Saul (born 1934) is an American painter known for his bold, satirical, and often provocative style. Associated with Pop Art and Funk Art, Saul developed a unique visual language that combines cartoon-like imagery with political and social critique. His work frequently addresses controversial subjects such as war, consumerism, and American culture, using exaggerated forms, vivid colors, and dark humor.

Saul studied at the California School of Fine Arts and later worked in Europe, where he absorbed various artistic influences. In the 1960s, he gained attention for his irreverent take on Pop Art, differing from artists like Andy Warhol by focusing more on satire and critique than mass production imagery.

His major achievements include challenging artistic norms with his subversive approach, influencing later generations of figurative painters, and maintaining a long, impactful career in contemporary art.