Artwork historical past on my wrist – The Artsology Weblog

Some time again, whereas writing concerning the Keith Haring Polaroid digital camera, I discussed how a lot I want I had purchased a Keith Haring Swatch after they got here out 30+ years in the past … effectively, now Swatch has some new inventive watches for our consideration!

I simply obtained an e mail from MoMA Retailer, they usually’re selling new Swatches that includes artwork by Roy Lichtenstein and Rene Magritte. One other likelihood to put on some artwork historical past on my wrist!

Beneath left are the Lichtenstein Swatches, that are described as: “two watch designs celebrating the one centesimal anniversary of Roy Lichtenstein’s delivery, with particulars of his artworks from MoMA’s assortment. One fashion options particulars from Woman (1963), with the art work’s well-known smiling blonde reproduced on the watch’s face … the opposite fashion contains a melancholy crooner, the blonde girl topic of Reverie (1963), reproduced on the watch’s face.” Get more details on the Roy Lichtenstein Swatch here, together with information on the best way to purchase.

The Magritte Swatch watches are described as: “In celebration of the a hundred and twenty fifth anniversary of artist Rene Magritte’s delivery, Swatch has produced this particular collection of watches. One is adorned with a element from one of many artist’s legendary self-portraits, Le Fils de L’Homme (The Son of Man) (1964), which depicts the face of its bowler-hatted topic obscured by a hovering inexperienced apple — a quintessential Magritte image. The second options the smoking pipe of La Trahison des Pictures (The Treachery of Pictures) (1929). Magritte liked wordplay, and this portray is without doubt one of the most well-known examples.” Get more details on these Magritte Swatch watches along with info on how to buy here.