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Andy Warhol-Velvet Rage and Beauty

Andy Warhols Queerness

The book “Andy Warhol – Velvet Rage and Beauty” opens up a
multifaceted view of the artist who became world-famous through Pop Art. The book focuses on Warhol’s personal side, in particular his queerness, which has often been ignored or suppressed. The numerous works, including paintings, films and photographs, reveal not only Warhol’s public image, but also his intimate exploration of sexuality and identity. These new perspectives on Warhol’s work emphasise the importance of his queer experiences for his art.

Beauty in Warhol’s work

Warhol’s fascination with male beauty runs through his entire oeuvre. He began drawing men in various poses at an early age and later photographed them. He often sought an idealised form of beauty, which he perhaps did not possess himself, but found in his partners and friends. The book emphasises this aspect and shows how serial images or doublings were an expression of his insatiable longing for perfection and harmony. These themes run through many of his works and give the viewer an insight into Warhol’s complex relationship to the aesthetics of the human body.

The topicality of Warhol’s work

The book places Warhol’s legacy in a contemporary context and shows how his art continues to have an impact today. It becomes clear that his works are not only aesthetic statements, but also address social and political issues that reach far beyond his time. Warhol’s exploration of themes such as consumer culture, self-expression and identity proves to be surprisingly topical. In a world increasingly characterised by superficiality and media staging, his queer art offers a critical reflection and remains a significant source of inspiration for today’s artists, thinkers and cultural debates.

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Further information

Further information on the book “Andy Warhol” (DE) (advertising) can be found on the Prestel Verlag website.

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