Warhol's Industrial Legacy Explored in LA MOCA's 'The Painting Factory' Exhibition
Between April 29 and August 20, 2012, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles hosted 'The Painting Factory: Abstraction After Warhol' at 152 North Central Avenue. This exhibition examined the impact of Andy Warhol on modern abstract art, featuring the work of eleven American artists who employed unconventional methods. Rudolf Stingel showcased oils and enamels, Christopher Wool focused on anti-forms, Glenn Ligon utilized acrylic and coal dust, while Urs Fischer displayed gesso and silicone. Other participating artists included Mark Bradford, Julie Mehretu, Tauba Auerbach, Wade Guyton, Kelley Walker, Sterling Ruby, and Das Institute. The show highlighted Warhol's factory techniques, connecting them to contemporary abstraction and provoking discussions on capitalism. Museum director Jeffrey Deitch and the curators received acclaim for their perspectives.
Key facts
- Exhibition ran from April 29 to August 20, 2012
- Held at Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles at 152 North Central Avenue
- Featured 11 American artists working in industrial abstraction
- Traced influence of Andy Warhol's production methods on contemporary painting
- Artists employed techniques like silk screening, industrial sprayers, and digital printing
- Exhibition catalogue included essays linking artists to feminism, queer theory, and race
- LA MOCA director Jeffrey Deitch received praise for the challenging exhibition
- Rudolf Stingel's interactive carpet installation allowed visitor participation
Entities
Artists
- Andy Warhol
- Jasper Johns
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Willem de Kooning
- Mark Rothko
- Rudolf Stingel
- Christopher Wool
- Glenn Ligon
- Urs Fischer
- Mark Bradford
- Julie Mehretu
- Tauba Auerbach
- Wade Guyton
- Kelley Walker
- Sterling Ruby
- Kerstin Brätsch
- Adele Röder
- Seth Price
- Josh Smith
- Robert Ryman
- Brice Marden
- Ellsworth Kelly
- Sean Scully
- Francisco Goya
- Édouard Manet
- Pablo Picasso
- Jeffrey Deitch
Institutions
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
- LA MOCA
- artcritical
Locations
- Los Angeles
- California
- United States