Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? (1956)
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- Richard Hamilton 2 Designer
- John McHale Artist
- Edward Wright Art Director
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- Collage 24
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Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage, "Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing?", is a seminal work and a pioneering piece of the British Pop Art movement. Measuring 26 cm by 24.8 cm, the piece was created for the "This Is Tomorrow" exhibition at London's Whitechapel Art Gallery. It portrays a modern living room brimming with consumer goods and media imagery, reflecting post-war consumer culture. Central figures include a bodybuilder holding a Tootsie Pop and a nude woman adorned with a lampshade hat, symbolizing the commodification of everyday life. While Hamilton is widely credited as the creator, discussions about contributions from other Independent Group members, particularly John McHale, have arisen. The collage is currently housed in the Kunsthalle Tübingen in Germany.
The original 1956 exhibition catalog for "This Is Tomorrow" was designed by Edward Wright and published by Lund Humphries.
