Andy Warhol's enduring relevance explored in Milan exhibition
A new exhibition titled 'La pubblicità della forma' at Fabbrica del Vapore in Milan showcases Andy Warhol's vast and diverse output, highlighting his role as a draftsman and his collaborations with artists like Arman. The show features rare works, including drawings from the 1950s, the 'Ladies and gentlemen' series, and 'Chocolate' (1983) made with chocolate and plaster on canvas. Warhol's cynicism and disillusionment remain potent, making the exhibition a perturbing experience.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'La pubblicità della forma' at Fabbrica del Vapore, Milan
- Features Warhol's 1950s drawings, serigraphs, and collaborations with Arman
- Includes 'Ladies and gentlemen' series and 'Chocolate' (1983)
- Highlights Warhol's skill as a draftsman and his use of advertising aesthetics
- Exhibition runs in 2022
- Curated by Stefano Castelli
- Warhol's work addresses cynicism, disillusionment, and death
- Show includes rare and little-seen pieces
Entities
Artists
- Andy Warhol
- Arman
- Pablo Picasso
- Henri Matisse
- Edvard Munch
- Leonardo da Vinci
Institutions
- Fabbrica del Vapore
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Pittsburgh
- New York