James Francis Gill at Queens Gallery in Zurich

60 YEARS OF WOMEN IN CARS - ZURICH APRIL 08 - MAY 21, 2022

by newinzurich April 26, 2022

April 26, 2022 0 comment

James Francis Gill at Queens Gallery in Zurich

JAMES FRANCIS GILL – 60 YEARS OF WOMEN IN CARS
8th APRIL – 21st MAY 2022

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the work of the iconic American artist James Francis Gill at Queens Gallery in Zurich. The retrospective features key works by the 87 year old artist. Known for being one of the protagonists of the Pop art movement, Gill had his Marilyn Tryptych inaugurated into the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1962. As well as the Marilyn pictures, two paintings of “Women in Cars” were also included.

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60 years later, Gill’s amazing re-interpretations of the “Women in Cars” collection is being shown exclusively in Switzerland at the Queens Art Gallery Zurich. The artist was present at a special Vernissage on 6th May. See some photos of James Francis Gill at the event here.

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It’s a great opportunity to see the works of this iconic living artist once more.

The Texan artist has always drawn his inspiration from present day life. As well as portraits of famous personalities such as John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and the Beatles, he has has not shied aways from painting about politics and war. Gill retired at the peak of his fame, but returned around 30 years later. The exhibition James Francis Gill – 60 years of Women in Cars takes place at Queens Gallery in Zurich from 8th April – 21st may 2022.