ANDY WARHOL
IDOLIZED
November 3 - December 15, 2016
The Crown Building 730 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor New York, New York 10019
Table of Contents About.........................................................5 Categories
I. Canvases........................................6
II. Prints............................................16
III. Sets.............................................40
IV. Installation....................................60
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About David Benrimon Fine Art is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of Andy Warhol’s work at its gallery located in the Crown Building, 730 Fifth Avenue. The exhibition will examine Warhol’s idolization of various subject matter through a carefully curated body of works, which includes paintings and screenprints. Arguably the most iconic artist of his era, Andy Warhol transformed the landscape of contemporary art. He led the pop art movement by challenging preconceived notions about the nature of art and erasing traditional distinctions between fine art and popular culture. Ironically, by depicting everyday objects, and Americana he elevated these themes into the realm of fine art. Warhol portrayed these commercial objects of consumerism, which were also symbols of high society and fashion, furthering the romanticization of his thematic focus, as seen in his Diamond Dust Shoes. In Warhol’s Campbell Soup boxes, he depicted a commonplace item familiar to all, rejecting the standards of his ab-ex predecessors and notions of high art. Simultaneously, Warhol also began his depictions of money, as seen in Dollar Sign, a portrayal of a familiar object that is charged with indefinable significance. His repetition of dollar signs and bills reflect not only the commonplace of currency but also society’s and even Warhol’s desire to obtain insatiable amounts of wealth. It is partly due to Warhol’s obsession with money that many credit his success. Naturally this fixation led him to produce countless aptly named society portraits advancing his exploration of fame and affluence.
By the 80’s Warhol’s exploration of fame extended to fiction as well, evidenced by his archetypal depictions of Superman and Mickey Mouse, part of his Myths series. The portfolio included renowned imaginary characters celebrated by millions all over the world. Perhaps it was his ambition that led him to include a self-portrait as part of the suite, casting himself in the same glamorous light he used to represented others. Shortly after creating the Myths series Warhol was approached by environmental activists to create the Endangered Species portfolio. His bold, pop portrayals led him to fondly dub the works “Animals in make-up.” Through a stunning graphic alliteration, he disseminates environmental consciousness openly and boldly before us. Bald Eagle, as seen on the cover, recounts many themes throughout Warhol’s oeuvre as it idealizes not only the magnificence of the eagle but also America’s greatest symbol in all its strength and regality. This exhibition follows the gallery’s critically acclaimed presence in the Warhol market for over 35 years. For further information please contact the gallery at info@benrimon.com or at +1.212.628.1600. All images are subject to copyright. Gallery approval must be granted prior to reproduction.
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I. Canvases
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Eagle, 1983 Acrylic and silkscreen on canvas 60 x 60 in
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Lifesavers, 1985 Synthetic polymer and silkscreen inks on canvas 22 x 22 in 10
Flowers, 1964 Acrylic and silkscreen on canvas 24 x 24 in 11
Diamond Dust Shoes, 1980 Acrylic, diamond dust and serigraphic ink on canvas 50 x 46 in 12
Diamond Dust Shoes, 1980-1981 Synthetic polymer and silkscreen with diamond dust on canvas 70 x 90 in 13
Campbell’s Chicken Rice Soup Box, 1986 Acrylic and silkscreen on canvas 14 x 14 in 14
Chicken Noodle Soup Box, 1986 Acrylic and silkscreen on canvas 14 x 14 in 15
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II. Prints
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Liz (F. & S. II. 7), 1963 Screenprint in colors 23 x 23 in 18
Mao (F & S II.95), 1972 Screenprint in color 36 x 36 in 19
Marilyn (F & S II.24) , 1967 Screenprint in colors 36 x 36 in 20
Marilyn (F & S II.25) , 1967 Screenprint in colors 36 x 36 in 21
Mick Jagger (F. & S. 144), 1975 Screenprint in colors 43 3/4 x 28 7/8 in 22
Mickey Mouse (F. & S. II. 265), 1981 Screenprint in colors 38 x 38 in 23
Superman (Unique), 1981 Unique screenprint in colors with diamond dust 38 x 38 in 24
Superman (F. & S. II. 260), 1981 Screenprint in colors 38 x 38 in 25
$ (F. & S. 275), 1982 Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board 19 x 15 in 26
$ (F. & S. 278), 1982 Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board 19 x 15 in 27
Witch (F. & S. IIB . 17/30), 1981 Unique screenprint in color and diamond dust 38 x 38 in 28
Pine Barrens Tree Frog (F. & S. II. 294), 1983 Screenprint in colors 38 x 38 in 29
Grace Kelly (F. & S. II. 305), 1984 Screenprint in colors 40 x 32 in 30
Blackglama (Judy Garland) (F. & S. II. 351), 1985 Screenprint 38 x 38 in 31
Volkswagen (F. & S. II. 358), 1985 Screenprint 38 x 38 in 32
Lifesavers (F. & S. II. 353), 1985 Screenprint in colors 38 x 38 in 33
The New Spirit (Donald Duck) (F. & S. II. 357), 1985 Screenprint in colors 38 x 38 in 34
Van Heusen (Ronald Reagan) (F. & S. II. 356), 1985 Screenprint in colors 38 x 38 in 35
Red Lenin (F. & S. II. 403), 1987 Screenprint in colors 39 2/5 x 29 4/5 in, each of 2 36
Lenin (F. & S. II. 402), 1987 Screenprint in colors 39 2/5 x 29 1/2 in, each of 2 37
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Moonwalk (F. & S. II. 404-405), 1987 Screenprint in colors 38 x 38 in 39
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Endangered Species (F. & S. II. 293-302), 1983 Screenprint in colors 38 x 38 in, each of 10 43
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Marilyn (F. & S. II. 23-31), 1967 Screenprint in colors 36 x 36 in, each of 10 45
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Flowers (F. & S. II. 64-73), 1970 Screenprint in colors 36 x 36 in, each of 10 47
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Electric Chair (F. & S. II. 74-83), 1971 Screenprint in colors 35 1/4 x 48 in, each of 10 49
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Mao (F. & S. II. 90-99), 1972 Screenprint in colors 36 x 36 in, each of 10 51
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Mick Jagger (F. & S. II. 138-147), 1975 Screenprint in colors 43 x 29 1/2 in 53
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Myths (F. & S. II. 258-267), 1981 Screenprint in colors with diamond dust 38 x 38 in, each of 10 55
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Ads (F. & S. II. 350-359), 1985 Unique screenprint in colors 38 x 38 in, each of 10 57
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Cowboys & Indians (F. & S. II. 377-386), 1986 Screenprint in colors 36 x 36 in, each of 10 59
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