FRANK STELLA Prints 1967-1982, 1982

This offset lithograph created for the 1983 exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art is a significant artifact that commemorates Frank Stella’s extensive body of work from 1967-1982. This exhibition poster not only promoted the event but also encapsulated the spirit of Stella’s artistic journey and his contributions to the lithography revival in America. The show provided an invaluable opportunity to evaluate Stella’s printmaking accomplishments and his impact on the broader art world, solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in contemporary American art.

Stella’s move to printmaking coincided with the lithography revival in the United States, a movement that gained momentum in the 1950s with the establishment of several prominent printmaking workshops and studios.