Mediterranean Lizard Cup
Particulars
- Accession number
- 1981.5.122
Meanwhile, in the life of James Rosenquist
The whole life1972–1973
First retrospectives: New York, Cologne, Amsterdam
In 1972 the Whitney Museum in New York and the Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Cologne organised his first early-career retrospectives, followed by many exhibitions in the United States and abroad; in 1973 an exhibition opened at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.
1975
Divorce from Mary Lou Adams
In 1975 Rosenquist’s marriage to Mary Lou Adams ended in divorce.
1976
Moves to Aripeka, Florida
A year after his divorce, in 1976, Rosenquist moved to Aripeka, Florida, and set up a studio there. He kept travelling to Florida throughout his career, making works for the community, including two murals for the state capitol building and a sculpture for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, and serving on the Board of Trustees of the Tampa Museum of Art.
1977
Takes part in documenta 6 in Kassel
In 1977 Rosenquist took part in documenta 6 in Kassel.
![Ginevra de' Benci [obverse], Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1474/1478](https://api.nga.gov/iiif/8f29e3c9-a289-4d53-abf0-31a66e9e98fa/full/!2400,2400/0/default.jpg)
![Wreath of Laurel, Palm, and Juniper with a Scroll inscribed Virtutem Forma Decorat [reverse], Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1474/1478](https://api.nga.gov/iiif/ff62e8d0-45c4-498f-ad36-6358de827e04/full/!2400,2400/0/default.jpg)
