Description
Money became a very important subject matter for Andy Warhol early on in the 1960s, when he began drawing and silk screening the images of dollar bills. In the 1970s, Warhol focused on the nexus between art and commerce. During his career as a commercial illustrator, and later as a fine artist, the relation between money and his artwork continued to be a focal point for Warhol. In 1981, the series of Dollar Signs was executed by Warhol, and since then these paintings have been some of Warhol’s most iconic works. The 1980s was an era that symbolised the union between art and money. Warhol said, “Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art.
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is undisputedly one of the most important and well-known artists of the 20th century. His influence goes beyond art and has profoundly inspired both style and lifestyle in our society. The 1960s was an extremely prolific decade for Warhol. Appropriating images from popular culture, Warhol created many iconic paintings, such as the Campbell’s Soup Cans and Marilyns. In collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, discover an extensive collection of iconic Warhol posters and special editions.
