Pop Art
Dragster (Gerald Laing)
Gerald Laing (1936–2011) made Dragster. It belongs to the Pop Art movement.
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StatsDragster, in brief
- Title
- Dragster
- Artist
- Gerald Laing (1936–2011)
- Artist born in
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Movement
- Pop Art
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Is "Dragster" free of copyright?
The copyright answer for "Dragster" by Gerald Laing: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Who is the artist behind "Dragster"?
"Dragster" was created by Gerald Laing. The information on this page describes Gerald Laing's original work.
What art movement does "Dragster" by Gerald Laing belong to?
"Dragster" is a work of Pop Art. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.
Is "Dragster" by Gerald Laing in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "Dragster" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 2011.
About the artist, Gerald Laing
1936–2011, United Kingdom
Gerald Laing
Gerald Ogilvie-Laing (1936–2011): Pioneer of British Surrealism Gerald Laing, born February 11th, 1936, remains a singular figure in the landscape of British art history. Though initially trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Saint Martin’s School of Art, Laing swiftly rejected academic conventions, forging his own path toward a distinctive artistic style characterized by unsettling juxtapositions and vibrant color palettes—a hallmark of what would become known as Surrealist Pop Art. Early Influences: Laing's formative years were marked by exposure to Dadaism and Surrealism, particularly the work of René Magritte and Max Ernst. These artists instilled in him a fascination with dreamlike imagery and challenging perceptions of reality.
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