Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Andy Warhol

Disco Photography: Halston, Malanga, Minelli, Bianca, Warhol at Studio 54
Today exactly 25 years ago Andy Warhol died due to complications from a routine hospital procedure.   The prophetic pop artist who defined decades by cleverly embracing celebrity, art, commerce, branding and multi media is continuing influencing popular culture to this day.  I wonder what New York would be like if he would still be alive roaming the streets with his shopping bags wearing his iconic silver wig.  Here is a homage song written by Lou Reed evoking the spirit of the man himself "I'm Waiting For The Man" by the Velvet Underground.  Enjoy!




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  1. «In the future, fifteen people will be famous. In fifteen minutes, everyone will be famous.» Andy Warhol

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    1. not only a great artist but a cultural prophet!

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