Andy Warhol Polaroids 1958-1987
Andy Warhol Polaroids 1958-1987 by Andy Warhol, published by Taschen in 2015, presents a comprehensive collection of the artist’s instant photographs taken from the late 1950s until his death in 1987. This 560-page edition showcases Warhol’s unique approach to photography, serving as a visual diary that captures moments with friends, celebrities, and everyday life. The book features a diverse array of subjects, including portraits of notable figures such as Mick Jagger and Alfred Hitchcock, alongside candid images of Warhol’s surroundings and personal experiences.
Readers will find that the Polaroids offer an intimate glimpse into Warhol’s world, reflecting the vibrancy and spontaneity of his era. The collection includes both well-known and previously unseen images, highlighting themes of celebrity culture and the mundane aspects of life. With text available in English, French, and German, this edition not only serves as a catalog of Warhol’s photographic work but also as a commentary on the intersection of art and everyday moments, much like contemporary social media platforms.
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Instant Andy: Before there was Instagram, there was Warhol “A picture means I know where I was every minute. That’s why I take pictures. It’s a visual diary.” – Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol was a relentless chronicler of life and its encounters. Carrying a Polaroid camera from the late 1950s until his death in 1987, he amassed a huge collection of instant pictures of friends, lovers, patrons, the famous, the obscure, the scenic, the fashionable, and himself. Created in collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation, this book features hundreds of these instant photos, many of them never seen before.
Portraits of celebrities such as Mick Jagger, Alfred Hitchcock, Jack Nicholson, Yves Saint Laurent, Pelé, Debbie Harry are included alongside images of Warhol’s entourage and high life, landscapes, and still lifes from Cabbage Patch dolls to the iconic soup cans. Often raw and impromptu, the Polaroids document Warhol’s era like Instagram captures our own, offering a unique record of the life, world, and vision behind the Pop Art maestro and modernist giant. Text in English, French, and German
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