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Andy Warhol — Flash Sharivan Robot
Andy Warhol

Flash Sharivan Robot

A vibrant and mechanically dynamic work, *Flash Sharivan Robot* showcases Warhol's signature use of synthetic polymer and silkscreen ink on canvas to transform a pop-culture robotic figure into a bold visual icon. The repetitive, flattened imagery and striking color contrasts reflect Warhol's fascination with mass media, consumerism, and the blurring boundaries between commercial imagery and fine art. By elevating a character from Japanese tokusatsu entertainment onto the canvas, Warhol bridges Eastern and Western popular culture within his iconic Factory aesthetic.

Medium
synthetic polymer and silkscreen ink on canvas

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 17, 2013

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Andy Warhol, Flash Sharivan Robot

A vibrant and mechanically dynamic work, *Flash Sharivan Robot* showcases Warhol's signature use of synthetic polymer and silkscreen ink on canvas to transform a pop-culture robotic figure into a bold visual icon. The repetitive, flattened imagery and striking color contrasts reflect Warhol's fascination with mass media, consumerism, and the blurring boundaries between commercial imagery and fine art. By elevating a character from Japanese tokusatsu entertainment onto the canvas, Warhol bridges Eastern and Western popular culture within his iconic Factory aesthetic.

Medium
synthetic polymer and silkscreen ink on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Consumer Culture, Bold, American, Canvas, Silkscreen, Pop Art, Repetition, Colorful, Robot, Contemporary

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Collected by

Sebastián In Situ, Alex Capecelatro, Art Institute of Chicago, Sebastián Naranjo, Derek Jones, Lisa Rembrandt, Nicholas Blum, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Nick Phoenix