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Andy Warhol — Speed Skater, from Art and Sports Portfolio (see F. & S. 303)
Andy Warhol

Speed Skater, from Art and Sports Portfolio (see F. & S. 303)

This unique screenprint from Warhol's Art and Sports Portfolio captures the dynamic energy of speed skating through his characteristic bold use of color and repetition, showcasing the artist's fascination with athletic movement and modern spectacle. Created on premium Arches 88 paper, the work exemplifies Warhol's screenprinting technique, which allowed him to produce vibrant, layered compositions that flatten the picture plane while emphasizing the subject's kinetic intensity. The portfolio series, to which this work belongs, demonstrates Warhol's ongoing exploration of American popular culture and his ability to elevate contemporary sporting subjects into fine art through mechanical reproduction and vivid chromatic variation.

Medium
Unique screenprint in colours, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 23, 2025

Lot 10

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Andy Warhol, Speed Skater, from Art and Sports Portfolio (see F. & S. 303)

This unique screenprint from Warhol's Art and Sports Portfolio captures the dynamic energy of speed skating through his characteristic bold use of color and repetition, showcasing the artist's fascination with athletic movement and modern spectacle. Created on premium Arches 88 paper, the work exemplifies Warhol's screenprinting technique, which allowed him to produce vibrant, layered compositions that flatten the picture plane while emphasizing the subject's kinetic intensity. The portfolio series, to which this work belongs, demonstrates Warhol's ongoing exploration of American popular culture and his ability to elevate contemporary sporting subjects into fine art through mechanical reproduction and vivid chromatic variation.

Medium
Unique screenprint in colours, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Figure In Motion, Dynamic Energy, Bold Color, American Artist, Pop Art, Celebrity Culture, Sports, Portfolio Work, Silkscreen Print

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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