Andy Warhol

Author: Renate Wehde; Frederike Nymphuis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hatje Cantz Publishers, 2002

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Blue paint markings on title page and blocking

This volume chronicles the fascinating intersection of commerce and creativity within the oeuvre of a seminal twentieth-century artist. It presents a compelling examination of the Cars series, illustrating how industrial design and automotive culture became subjects for pop art’s iconic gaze. Furthermore, the text uncovers the artist’s provocative concept of Business Art, detailing his revolutionary perspective on art as a marketable commodity and the artist as a brand. The insightful analysis provides a unique lens through which to understand the commercial underpinnings and cultural impact of his groundbreaking work. This essential reading offers a comprehensive look at a pivotal period in modern art, revealing the profound influence of consumerism on artistic expression.