Andy Warhol
Silver Clouds
Andy Warhol's "Silver Clouds" (1966) consists of reflective mylar pillow-shaped balloons housed in a clear plastic sleeve, representing a departure from his traditional painting and sculpture practice into inflatable, participatory art. The work exemplifies Warhol's exploration of mass production and industrial materials, transforming humble everyday objects into fine art through his conceptual intervention. Originally exhibited through Leo Castelli Gallery in New York, this piece demonstrates Warhol's interest in dematerializing art and engaging viewers in a more playful, immersive experience than his iconic silkscreen paintings.
- Medium
- Silver mylar inflatable pillow-shaped balloon, 1966, with the accompanying clear plastic sleeve with the artist's name in red, overall 910 x 1340mm (35 3/4 x 52 3/4in), Literature:, The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné: Paintings and Sculptures 1964-1969 (Volume 2) illustration of another example., Provenance:, Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, 1966;, Private sale, New York, 1977;, Private Collection, Los Angeles, with accompanying copies of correspondence with the Warhol foundation;, Private Collec
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🔨 Auction Lot
Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026
March 31, 2026
Lot 127
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