Andy Warhol's works on show in Johannesburg
More than 15 minutes of fame
He was known at the Pope of Pop and Women’s Wear Daily called him the Leonardo da Vinci of Madison Avenue, but all Andy Warhol really wanted was to be famous — and important. He achieved both, but they came mostly after his death in 1987. Now a major exhibition of about 80 of Warhol’s works — including some of his famous silk screen prints — is going on show at Johannesburg’s Wits Arts Museum. Warhol’s prolific output has established him as one of the 20th century’s most important, ground-shifting and antiestablishment artists. As far back as the 1960s, Warhol understood the power of the media to confer celebrity status — hence his well-known quote that “everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes”. Included in the exhibition are silk screens of famous celebrities of the era, such as Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe and even Mickey Mouse. Of course, Warhol’s fame as an artist is intimately linked to his silk screens of Campbell’s soup cans, which will also be on show, as will some albu...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.