CHARLES PACHTER "ROSE WINDOW" LITHO, 1964 Charles Pachter swimmer and conceptual art in Canada

and conceptual art in Canada

that same year Koons was rejected from showing at the "Documenta 9" contemporary art fair to be held in Kassel

Handmade paper composed of five layers of colored paper pulp on monotype litho printing

including illustrations and prints in a wide variety of formats

Charles Pachter’s work frequently explores iconic images of Canada that are both patriotic and playful

CHARLES PACHTER "ROSE WINDOW" LITHO, 1964 Charles Pachter swimmer and conceptual art in CanadaCharles Pacher (b. 1942, Toronto), is widely recognized as Canadas most renowned Pop artist, cherished for transforming national icons mounties, moose, hockey players, maple leaves, streetcars and more into colourful, irreverent and playful works. In the 1960s Pachter's work was characterized by emotive, even brooding, moods evocative of the Expressionist approach. "Rose Window" is a striking example from this era, and also demonstrates Pachters