From Mid-Western Regional Council, 17/8/26
An exhibition of prints by one of the twentieth century’s most influential artists, Roy Lichtenstein, will be on display at Mudgee Arts Precinct next month.
This is the third exhibition in a two-year loan as part of Sharing the National Collection from the National Gallery of Australia.
Drawn from the celebrated print workshops of master printer Kenneth Tyler, the exhibition brings together two remarkable series – Reflections and Bull – showcasing Lichtenstein’s fascination with perception, abstraction and the art of printmaking.
Best known as a pioneer of the Pop Art movement, Lichtenstein transformed the visual language of comic books, advertising and commercial printing into works of extraordinary sophistication. His bold outlines, vibrant colours and distinctive Ben-Day dots became synonymous with Pop Art, yet beneath their familiar appearance lies a lifelong exploration of how images are constructed and understood.
Produced in collaboration with Kenneth Tyler, the Reflections series (1988-1990) creates convincing illusions of light reflected across glass, challenging viewers to question the relationship between reality and representation. In contrast, the Bull and Bull Head series (1973–74) progressively simplify a recognisable bull into increasingly abstract forms, demonstrating how remarkably little visual information is needed for an image to retain its identity.
Together, these works reveal a different side of Lichtenstein’s practice – one driven by technical innovation, experimentation and a deep curiosity about how we see. The exhibition also celebrates one of the most significant artist and printer collaborations in contemporary art, highlighting the extraordinary achievements of Kenneth Tyler’s internationally renowned print workshops.
Reflections on a Bull will open at Mudgee Arts Precinct on Friday, 25 September 2026 and will remain on display until 21 February 2027. Mudgee Arts Precinct is open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free.
These works of art are on long-term loan from the National Gallery of Australia with support from the Australian Government as part of Sharing the National Collection.
Influential twentieth century artist’s works coming to Mudgee Mid-Western Regional Council
