藝術行業如何回應疫情肆虐的狀況?Andy Warhol Foundation選出了60張他生前拍過的照片。這些照片被選中,因為照片的內容教人嚮住簡單美好生活,為現時人們帶來希望。

佳士得(Christie’s)拍賣行將於4月28日至5月6日,開放 線上拍賣 ,這些照片有望拍賣至5萬美元一張,收益將用於受新型冠狀病毒(COVID-19)影響的美國藝術家。

View this post on Instagram

#BetterDays The Warhol Foundation is excited to collaborate with Christie’s on an online-only sale featuring original photographic works that highlight Warhol’s ability to capture the beauty of ordinary life. Proceeds from the sale will support the Foundation’s ongoing effort to provide emergency relief to artists throughout the US at this time of crisis. The sale will be open for bidding from April 28 – May 6 and is now open for browsing (link in bio). . The 60 unique photographic works were each chosen for their ability to transport the viewer to better days, conveying the splendor of being outdoors and the simple pleasures associated with human interaction. “You need to let the little things that would ordinarily bore you suddenly thrill you,” said Andy Warhol. Michael Dayton Hermann, Director of Licensing, Marketing and Sales at the Warhol Foundation selected the works in coordination with Christie’s and said, “We are delighted to work with Christie’s to enhance the Foundation’s ability to continue to invest in society when it needs it most. This unique sale focuses on works which celebrate Warhol’s uncanny ability to draw attention to the inspiring artistry of ordinary life.” . First image: Andy Warhol. Self-Portrait with Henry Geldzahler, unique Polaroid print mounted on board, c. 1979. ©The Andy Warhol Foundation. . Second image: Andy Warhol. Ocean View, unique Polaroid print, c. 1975. ©The Andy Warhol Foundation. . . . #WarholFoundation #Warhol #AndyWarhol #Art #Philanthropy #Photography #Polaroid #PhilosophyFriday @christiesinc #Christies @michaelhermann #SimplePleasures #Beauty #Nature #Oceanview #forsythia

A post shared by The Andy Warhol Foundation (@warholfoundation) on

Andy Warhol在美國賓夕法尼亞州的匹茲堡出生,家鄉匹茲堡有Andy Warhol博物館紀念他的作品及一生,更有「人人亦能成名十五分鐘」的名言。其實很多人視Andy Warhol比美國藝術家、印刷家、電影攝影師或普普藝術開創者等銜頭更大。因為他塑造了當代藝術的面貌,而且作品與名人文化不離不棄,創下先河。處於廣告無孔無入的年代,Andy Warhol的作品讓人反思商業產品及質疑藝術的意義。最著名以絲網印刷複印作品為個人標記,Prada Spring/Summer 2018亦以同樣手法印刷在服裝上。以下是為人熟悉的8份作品:

Andy Warhol, "Campbell's Soup Cans", 1962
Shot Marilyns, 1964
Orange Prince, 1984
Queen Elizabeth II, from: Reigning Queens
photo courtesy of Christie's
Brillo Box, 1964
Coca-Cola(3), 1962
Triple Elvis, 1963
Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster), 1963
Andy Warhol, "Campbell's Soup Cans", 1962
Shot Marilyns, 1964
Orange Prince, 1984
Queen Elizabeth II, from: Reigning Queens
photo courtesy of Christie's
Brillo Box, 1964
Coca-Cola(3), 1962
Triple Elvis, 1963
Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster), 1963
1 / 8