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Andy Warhol — New York Skyscrapers
Andy Warhol

New York Skyscrapers

1981

Andy Warhol's "New York Skyscrapers" exemplifies his signature silkscreen technique combined with mixed media elements including synthetic polymer paint, diamond dust, and silkscreen ink on canvas. The work captures the artist's fascination with urban architecture and American iconography through the repetition and bold color variations characteristic of his Pop Art practice. By incorporating diamond dust, Warhol adds a luxurious, shimmering quality that elevates the commercial subject matter, reflecting his interest in blurring the boundaries between fine art and mass culture.

Medium
synthetic polymer paint, diamond dust and silkscreen ink on canvas

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Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

November 19, 2024

Lot 30

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Andy Warhol, New York Skyscrapers, 1981

Andy Warhol's "New York Skyscrapers" exemplifies his signature silkscreen technique combined with mixed media elements including synthetic polymer paint, diamond dust, and silkscreen ink on canvas. The work captures the artist's fascination with urban architecture and American iconography through the repetition and bold color variations characteristic of his Pop Art practice. By incorporating diamond dust, Warhol adds a luxurious, shimmering quality that elevates the commercial subject matter, reflecting his interest in blurring the boundaries between fine art and mass culture.

Medium
synthetic polymer paint, diamond dust and silkscreen ink on canvas
Year
1981
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Repetition technique, Metropolitan Subject, 20th Century, Commercial Aesthetic, High Contrast Colors, Urban Architecture, American Artist, Pop Art, Silkscreen Print, Bold And Vibrant

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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