Rare 1960's 'Pop Art' Snail Table Lamp
Pop or 'popular' Art had a double meaning, being "art for the masses" and something shocking (such as having a large snail as a lamp). This combination was quite in the spirit of its time - as a style, Pop Art took shape in America in the 50-60s, largely being a protest against abstract art, faceless minimalism and humourless constructivism, which had become popular earlier. The progenitors of pop art were often illustrators, comics artists, photographers and advertisers. The display, colour and technique came to the fore, while the meaning receded into the background.
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Pop or 'popular' Art had a double meaning, being "art for the masses" and something shocking (such as having a large snail as a lamp). This combination was quite in the spirit of its time - as a style, Pop Art took shape in America in the 50-60s, largely being a protest against abstract art, faceless minimalism and humourless constructivism, which had become popular earlier. The progenitors of pop art were often illustrators, comics artists, photographers and advertisers. The display, colour and technique came to the fore, while the meaning receded into the background.
Large 'Conchiglia' ambient table lamp.
Made of glass the light is a colourless and yet opal white, sitting on a white sheet metal base.
Produced by AV Mazzega, designed by Carlo Nason
Venice, circa 1960
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H 8.27" x W 13.78" x D 11.82"
