"Pop Forever: Tom Wesselman &..." will be the most significant exhibition to date to explore Tom Wesselmann's practice and examine his works in dialogue with those of historical and contemporary artists related to Pop Art movements.
Tom Wesselmann is considered one of the most influential artists of his and our time. Primarily known as a "Pop Artist" in the 1960s, his creative period spans almost five decades, from the late 1950s to the 2000s. The Fondation Louis Vuitton, in close collaboration with the Estate of Tom Wesselmann, is proud to announce that it will dedicate the most comprehensive show to date about the artist, presenting an unparalleled and unique body of work.
"Pop Forever: Tom Wesselman &..." will bring to light the latest research on the magnificent and extensive oeuvre of Wesselmann by placing his work in dialogue with those arising from various Pop Art movements and their representatives. It will shed new light on these as well as on works by contemporary artists. This unprecedented exhibition will feature crucial masterpieces from the collection of the Estate of Tom Wesselmann, as well as from international museums and prestigious private collections that have never been exhibited together before. It promises to be a singular showing in visual and academic depth.