Artwork

Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997)/Martin Heidegger (18889-1976)

Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997)/Martin Heidegger (18889-1976), by Natassa Poulantza
Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997)/Martin Heidegger (18889-1976), by Natassa Poulantza

Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997)/Martin Heidegger (18889-1976) is a drawing by Natassa Poulantza. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

About this work

Overview

This digital print combines a detail from a Roy Lichtenstein painting with a portrait of Martin Heidegger, generated through a digital game application that randomly pairs famous artworks with images of influential thinkers.

Subject & Meaning

The print juxtaposes Lichtenstein's characteristic comic-book derived imagery with Heidegger, a prominent 20th-century philosopher, inviting reflection on the intersection of art and philosophical thought.

Technique & Style

Produced using a digital application that simulates a slot machine, the artwork blends disparate visual elements, merging Lichtenstein's Ben-Day dot style with a more representational portrait of Heidegger.

History & Provenance

The print is part of the 'Game of Fortune' project, a digital experiment that generates unique combinations of artistic and intellectual figures.

Artist & collection

Artist

Natassa Poulantza

These drawings mash up famous artists and writers—Franz Marc with Nikos Poulantzas, Mark Rothko with Michel Foucault—layering ink on paper to pair their styles.