Andy Warhol. Polaroids 1958-1987

Format: Hardback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2020
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Andy Warhol, a relentless chronicler of life and its encounters, carried a Polaroid camera from the late 1950s until his death in 1987. As a result, he amassed a vast collection of instant pictures, capturing a wide range of subjects, including friends, lovers, patrons, famous figures, the obscure, scenic landscapes, fashionable trends, and himself. This remarkable collection is now presented in a book created in collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation.

The book features hundreds of these instant photos, showcasing a diverse range of subjects and perspectives. Portraits of celebrities such as Mick Jagger, Alfred Hitchcock, Jack Nicholson, Yves Saint Laurent, Pelé, Debbie Harry, and many others are included alongside images of Warhol's entourage, high life, landscapes, and still lifes. These Polaroids, often raw and impromptu, offer a unique record of Warhol's era, akin to how Instagram captures our own times. They provide a glimpse into the life, world, and vision behind the legendary Pop Art maestro and modernist giant.

© The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

Weight: 2728g
Dimension: 252 x 307 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836569385