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Despite his fame, influence and legacy, Andy Warhol was deeply insecure about his appearance. The self-doubt stemmed from his fight with rosacea, a condition causing reddened facial…
The Electric Chair Series by Andy Warhol
By Revolver January 23, 2017
One of Andy Warhol’s most iconic works is the series of Electric Chair screenprints. The morbid subject matter might seem incongruous for an artist known…
Warhol & David Bowie
By Revolver January 23, 2017
Legendary singer-songwriter David Bowie became fascinated by pop art icon Andy Warhol after he attended the screening of Andy Warhol's play, Pork in London in…
The Andy Warhol Suit as a Simulacrum
By Revolver March 29, 2016
A common thread in Warhol’s work is the exploration of the authentic self. His works are often images of common household items and celebrity figures,…
Warhol’s Celebrity as the Modern Renaissance Man
By Revolver January 23, 2015
Andy Warhol is most recognized perhaps for the fearlessness and eccentricity of his artwork, which, at the time, pushed the boundaries of what could be…
The Background Story to Warhol’s Earliest Works of Elvis Presley
By Revolver November 5, 2014
There is a lot of talk stirring up the art world in anticipation for the upcoming sales of two Andy Warhol paintings, estimated to be…