Pop Art
Second sky diver (Gerald Laing)
Gerald Laing (1936–2011) made Second sky diver. It belongs to the Pop Art movement.
Second sky diver, in brief
- Title
- Second sky diver
- Artist
- Gerald Laing (1936–2011)
- Artist born in
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Movement
- Pop Art
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The artist behind "Second sky diver" is Gerald Laing. The work is catalogued under Gerald Laing's name.
What style does "Second sky diver" belong to?
"Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing belongs to the Pop Art movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
What explains the copyright situation of "Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing?
"Second sky diver" by Gerald Laing is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred 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.