Roy Lichtenstein's serious comic-inspired canvas Whaam! disrupted the art world in the mid-1960s, delivering an enigmatic salvo at both the conventions of artistic expression and the post-war representation of conflict. By reworking a comic book image of an American jet destroying an enemy plane, Lichtenstein blows up audience expectations.
For more than 50 years, Mimi and Filiep Libeert have cultivated an extraordinary collection of contemporary art—bringing together artists from different generations and focusing on a diverse range of materials. From bold sculptures to vibrant paintings, the collection reflects a deep and passionate engagement with art.
From Shakespeare’s sonnets and Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, to The Great Gatsby and The Little Prince, join Sotheby’s specialists on a soothing literary journey as they read and reflect on favorite passages from rare books and manuscripts featured in the upcoming Book Week sales across New York, London, and Paris throughout June-July …2025.
Roy Lichtenstein's serious comic-inspired canvas Whaam! disrupted the art world in the mid-1960s, delivering an enigmatic salvo at both the conventions of artistic expression and the post-war representation of conflict. By reworking a comic book image of an American jet destroying an enemy plane, Lichtenstein blows up audience expectations.
For more than 50 years, Mimi and Filiep Libeert have cultivated an extraordinary collection of contemporary art—bringing together artists from different generations and focusing on a diverse range of materials. From bold sculptures to vibrant paintings, the collection reflects a deep and passionate engagement with art.
From Shakespeare’s sonnets and Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, to The Great Gatsby and The Little Prince, join Sotheby’s specialists on a soothing literary journey as they read and reflect on favorite passages from rare books and manuscripts featured in the upcoming Book Week sales across New York, London, and Paris throughout June-July 2025.
