In the spring of 2009, deYoung Fine Arts Museum held the exhibit Warhol Live which featured the work of the infamous pop artist Andy Warhol. The exhibit beautifully blends Warhol’s pieces with the music which inspired his style of pop art. Warhol’s use of bold colors and focus on popular culture are defining characteristics of his work, which will forever be recognized in society.
The exhibit follows Warhol’s career and his journey in becoming a legend in the artistic world. The focus of the exhibit is Warhol’s work from the late 1950’s to the early 80’s; as one travels through the show, the music reflects the time period. Upon walking into the exhibit, Warhol’s early work from the 1950’s (a lot of advertisements) is on display while songs from Elvis Presley play softly in the background. As the exhibit advances, different rooms and music help portray the time period the art was created. Warhol’s eccentric and bright silkscreen works from the 60’s and 70’s correlate perfectly with the rock n’ roll music of the Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson. It is during this time that Warhol’s most notable works of Marilyn Monroe and other famous musicians and celebrities are on display. One room is specifically dedicated to Warhol’s notorious four panel, multicolored silkscreens of various pop figures. This collection of paintings defined Warhol as a true pop artist.
While walking through the exhibit, one discovers a unique collection of Warhol’s art, as well as learns about the fascinating life of the artist himself. Personal stories about Warhol and his journey as an artist are revealed through commentary from the museum and Warhol himself. Quotes from Warhol and his ideas about art and life are presented in large text on the walls of the museum. Overall, this exhibit is breathtakingly beautiful, fun to look at and listen to, and gives one a look into the life of the infamous artist Andy Warhol.
The exhibit follows Warhol’s career and his journey in becoming a legend in the artistic world. The focus of the exhibit is Warhol’s work from the late 1950’s to the early 80’s; as one travels through the show, the music reflects the time period. Upon walking into the exhibit, Warhol’s early work from the 1950’s (a lot of advertisements) is on display while songs from Elvis Presley play softly in the background. As the exhibit advances, different rooms and music help portray the time period the art was created. Warhol’s eccentric and bright silkscreen works from the 60’s and 70’s correlate perfectly with the rock n’ roll music of the Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson. It is during this time that Warhol’s most notable works of Marilyn Monroe and other famous musicians and celebrities are on display. One room is specifically dedicated to Warhol’s notorious four panel, multicolored silkscreens of various pop figures. This collection of paintings defined Warhol as a true pop artist.
While walking through the exhibit, one discovers a unique collection of Warhol’s art, as well as learns about the fascinating life of the artist himself. Personal stories about Warhol and his journey as an artist are revealed through commentary from the museum and Warhol himself. Quotes from Warhol and his ideas about art and life are presented in large text on the walls of the museum. Overall, this exhibit is breathtakingly beautiful, fun to look at and listen to, and gives one a look into the life of the infamous artist Andy Warhol.
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