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Tom Wesselmann, American painter and sculptor (died 2004)
Thomas K. Wesselmann was an American artist associated with the pop art movement who worked in painting, collage and sculpture. Wesselmann's series Great American Nude (begun 1961) first brought him to the attention of the art world. During that time he made his first cartoons, and became interested in pursuing a career in cartooning.
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Tom Wesselmann was born in 1931. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1931 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.17 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $5,500 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $3,000 | $67,500 |
| Movie ticket | $0.25 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.02 | $0.73 |
| Population | 124.0M | 341 million |
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