Andy Warhol. Polaroids 1958–1987

From the late 1950s until his death in 1987, Andy Warhol photographed friends, lovers, patrons, celebrities, landscapes, and still lifes with a Polaroid camera. This book features over 100 of these instant photos, offering a unique record of Warhol's life, world, and vision.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 22 January 2024
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 over 100 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. The Polaroids, often raw and impromptu, offer a unique record of Warhol's era, capturing the essence of the life, world, and vision behind the renowned Pop Art maestro and modernist giant.

This book serves as a captivating glimpse into Warhol's world, providing a deeper understanding of his artistic process and the individuals who were a part of his life. It serves as a testament to his enduring legacy and the impact he had on the art world. © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

Weight: 40g
Dimension: 195 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836590747