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"love at the end" by Corita Kent (1969)


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Visually bold and colorful serigraph, employing bright, graphic design techniques in the style of Pop Art. This piece displays large, expressive letters and vibrant colors, surrounded by vivid patterns that express optimism and energy.   The central message of "LOVE" symbolizes not just romantic love but societal love advocating for social change, unity, and compassion. Created during the turbulent 1960s, with the Vietnam War and civil rights struggles, Kent's art strongly speaks to the time period’s politi

A visually bold and colorful serigraph, employing bright, graphic design techniques in the style of Pop Art. This piece displays large, expressive letters and vibrant colors, surrounded by vivid patterns that express optimism and energy. 

The central message of "LOVE" symbolizes not just romantic love but societal love advocating for social change, unity, and compassion. Created during the turbulent 1960s, with the Vietnam War and civil rights struggles, Kent's art strongly speaks to the time period’s political climate, embodying the counterculture’s focus on peace and nonviolence.

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Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art: Responding to Societal Change

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1969

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