Andy Warhol: Fashion Exhibition at Anton Kern Gallery
In 1950, Andy Warhol received his inaugural fashion assignment, which entailed illustrating shoes for 'Climbing the Ladder of Success.' This work later contributed to advertisements in the New York Times during the late 1950s. Currently, these pieces, along with haute couture sketches from the 1960s, are part of the exhibition 'Andy Warhol: Fashion' at Anton Kern Gallery, curated by Vincent Fremont, running until August 15. The first floor features 'Female Fashion Figure' drawings from approximately 1957, including 'Tattooed Female In Girdle' (1955) and a portrait of Helena Rubinstein. The second floor focuses on male figures and body parts, delving into themes of sensuality. Additionally, Fremont has included four episodes from Warhol's 'Fashion' TV series (1979-1980), showcasing Warhol with a Polaroid camera.
Key facts
- Andy Warhol received his first fashion commission in 1950 drawing shoes for an article titled 'Climbing the Ladder of Success'.
- Warhol's drawings became full-page advertisements in the New York Times throughout the late 1950s.
- The exhibition 'Andy Warhol: Fashion' is held at Anton Kern Gallery in New York.
- The exhibition is curated by Vincent Fremont and runs until August 15.
- First floor features 'Female Fashion Figure' drawings from around 1957, including 'Tattooed Female In Girdle' from 1955.
- One drawing portrays cosmetics entrepreneur Helena Rubinstein.
- Three works were created during Warhol's travels to Indonesia in 1956.
- Second floor includes a series titled 'Feet' from the early 1960s and four rarely screened episodes of Warhol's TV series 'Fashion' (1979-1980).
Entities
Artists
- Andy Warhol
- Vincent Fremont
- Don Munroe
Institutions
- Anton Kern Gallery
- New York Times
- Manhattan Cable Channel 10
Locations
- New York
- Pittsburgh
- Indonesia