This third in the series is about the exhibition sections 5 & 6. We introduce his various series produced by silkscreen in large quantities, such as his Campbell's Soup Cans, or his Celebrity Portraits during his 'business art' period in the 1970s and 1980s.
Section 5:
The 1970s and 1980s I: Business Art and Celebrity
At the beginning of the 1970s, Warhol laid the foundation for his transformation from a commercial illustrator to a fine artist declaring, “Business art is the step that comes after art.” Warhol was selling his silkscreen Commissioned Portraits series at prices that were staggering even in comparison with the high prices his paintings were already commanding at the time. In pursuit of fame and glamour, Warhol actively mingled with celebrities at the then popular nightclub "Studio 54" and he became the darling of the New York social scene.
Section 6:
The 1970s and 1980s II: Diversification and Reprise
In the 1970s and 1980s, having achieved world fame as an artist, Warhol sought to expand the scope of his artistic activities. It was during this time that he published his popular culture themed magazine Interview and produced the television series “Andy Warhol's T.V.” He also did collaborations with artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring and his approach was wide-ranging, from themes of political and social issues, to abstract images. Once again interested in symbols emblematic of mass consumer society, he also produced a series based on company logos..
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■Relevant information
・Mori Art Museum 10th Anniversary Exhibition "Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal"
Exhibition Period: Saturday, February 1 - Tuesday and Holiday, May 6, 2014
"Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal"
・Exhibition Sections (1)
・Exhibition Sections (2)
・Exhibition Sections (3)
・Exhibition Sections (4)
