Then in 1997, he received a call from Professor David McCarthy at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Having never planned or pursued his return, the distinct footprints he had left in the world of art meant his re-discovery was only a matter of time.The subsequent article written by McCarthy in the magazine American Art marked the beginning of his return, and re-introduction to the public art sphere. In recent years, accolades have included a retrospective exhibition at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts in Texas, in a 2007 documentary titled James Gill Full Circle. Notoriously elusive, he resides just outside of his hometown of San Angelo.
JAMES FRANCIS GILL TODAY
James Francis Gill’s work is as relevant as ever, with celebrity images still being of massive interest. Through personal acquaintances with Tony Curtis, Kirk Douglas, John Wayne, Jim Morrison, Martin Luther King Jr. and Marlon Brando, Gill as an artist has become the witness of a whole generation. The re-discovery of his early success, and lasting presence in museums and art literature has exerted an unbroken fascination with him. His Women in Cars works mix contemporary culture with classic Pop Art images, so that when you own a James Francis Gill piece, you own a piece of Pop Art history, created by an artist who has had a series of prestigious exhibitions, and influenced generations of artists. Visit one of our 37 galleries or talk to an art consultant to find out about owning one of these iconic images which are a must for any Pop Art collector.
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