Andy Warhol Live

By Aquin, Stephane & Lavigne, Emma & Wrbican, Matt

Publishers Summary:
This catalog accompanying an exciting new exhibition revealsthe myriad ways Warhol immersed himself in the music of histime. Tracing back to Warhol s introduction to music throughthe musical comedies, songs, and soundtracks of his youth,the book opens with Warhol s portraits of the great films starsof his childhood. As the fascinating essays collected in thisvolume discuss, Warhol s renowned portraits of pop musicicons such as Mick Jagger, Debbie Harry, and Grace Jonesare just one manifestation of his interest in music. Warholcollaborated with choreographer Merce Cunningham, servedas producer for the Velvet Underground, incorporated musicinto his films, produced video-clips, designed dozens of recordalbums, filmed live concerts, and created multimedia spectacles.Although never a musician himself, Warhol appropriated theimagery of a pop icon for some of his most arresting andhaunting self portraits. Designed to echo the music industry smost recognizable emblem the album cover this dynamicbook includes more than 350 illustrations, offering a refreshingnew way to appreciate the talent and evolution of an artistwho mirrored society s ever-changing tastes and interests.

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ISBN
978-3-79134-088-3
Publisher
Prestel USA


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Library Journal

Reviewed on February 15, 2009

This dynamic duo of iconic exhibition catalogs, each electrifying, informative, and full of eye-popping imagery, reflects the depth and range of Andy Warhol's artistic and creative influence on popular culture. Warhol Live combines brief essays with historic photographs of the artist that vividly document his personal connection with celebrities and icons from the worlds of dance and music (e.g., Merce Cunningham, John Cage, Mick Jagger, Grace Jones, Lou Reed, and Debbie Harry). Aquin (curator, contemporary art, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts) also highlights Warhol's involvement with film, performance, audio, and photography, as well as his archival time capsules and ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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