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October Issue
2008
Mint Museum of Art in Charlotte, NC,
Features Works by Andy Warhol
The iconic works of Andy Warhol, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, will be on display at the Mint Museum of Art in Charlotte, NC, from Oct. 4 through Feb. 15, 2009. The landmark exhibition Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life & Legends presents 60 rarely seen selections from Bank of America's prized Warhol collection.
"Warhol's enduring influence on American art establishes him as one of the most important artists of our time," said Phil Kline, Executive Director of The Mint Museum. "This exhibition will allow viewers to experience and discover anew the profound impact of his art."
Andy Warhol (1928-1987), born Andy Warhola, became the central figure of the Pop Art movement that emerged in the United States in the 1950s. The 1960s was an extremely prolific decade for Warhol. Appropriating images from popular culture, Warhol created paintings and silkscreens that remain icons of 20th century art, such as the Campbell's Soup Cans, Disasters and Marilyns. Warhol, as an artist and an avant-garde filmmaker, became a renowned celebrity who created often controversial works. His art has been the subject of numerous exhibitions and is highly collected.
Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life & Legends spans the artist's career from the 1950s through 1986, and features key early works from landmark series such as Endangered Species, Flowers, Jews, Myths, Muhammad Ali and Space Fruits. Using mass production techniques to create works, Warhol erased traditional distinctions between fine art and pop culture. From household objects to Hollywood starlets, Warhol's subjects captured the essence of American culture.
The Mint Museum will offer a number of exhibition-related programming. For complete info contact the Museum.
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Gallery listings, call the Museum at 704/337-2000 or visit (www.mintmuseums.org).
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