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David LaChapelle — Amanda - Warhol's Marilyn
David LaChapelle

Amanda - Warhol's Marilyn

2003

A vibrant and hyper-saturated photograph by David LaChapelle reimagines Andy Warhol's iconic silkscreen portraits of Marilyn Monroe, with model Amanda embodying the legendary actress in a blaze of bold, pop-art color. LaChapelle channels Warhol's celebrated aesthetic through his signature lens of heightened reality and theatrical excess, collapsing the boundary between fine art homage and glossy celebrity culture. The image functions as both a tribute and a provocation, layering references to fame, femininity, and the endlessly reproducible nature of iconic imagery.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 6, 2016

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David LaChapelle, Amanda - Warhol's Marilyn, 2003

A vibrant and hyper-saturated photograph by David LaChapelle reimagines Andy Warhol's iconic silkscreen portraits of Marilyn Monroe, with model Amanda embodying the legendary actress in a blaze of bold, pop-art color. LaChapelle channels Warhol's celebrated aesthetic through his signature lens of heightened reality and theatrical excess, collapsing the boundary between fine art homage and glossy celebrity culture. The image functions as both a tribute and a provocation, layering references to fame, femininity, and the endlessly reproducible nature of iconic imagery.

Year
2003
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Photography, Cultural Commentary, Figurative Photography, Male Artist, Celebrity Portrait, Contemporary Artist, American Photographer, Appropriation Art, Glamour Photography, Pop Art, Postmodern Style, Contemporary Era, Celebrity Culture, Warhol Homage, 21st Century, Glamorous Mood, Portrait, Contemporary Art, Established Artist, Vibrant Colors

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Hamilton Selway Gallery