Andy Warhol’s Still-Life Polaroids Exhibition

Andy Warhol (whose real name is Andrew Warhola, no joke) was an artist. His name is probably the most renown household name among all contemporary (pop?) artist in the world.

Anyway, he's done all sorts of things: painting, writing, etc. But when I just found out he did photography, I finally listened. What I've always admired about Warhol wasn't his work, but rather, his acceptance by all social groups: celebrities, politicians, the artistic elite, bohemians, and fake bohemians. His work is, well, "eh"- probably because I've never really took the time to study it. I see his stuff plastered all over every hipster's Macbook, and that's enough for me.

But I guess between 1977 - 1983, he took a bunch of photos with his polaroid. And god damn, these are beyond belief. Notice how the main subjects of each photo wasn't really intended to be the main subject? This is clearly a piece by a real artist. Because you can tell he knew nothing about the mechanics and technical aspects of photography (if there is any, even, with a polaroid). He controlled everything an artist does. And that's why this is so damn amazing.

None of these photos should be viewed on its own. It's meant to be shown as an exhibit (notice all the color consistencies). Which is why it is now shown at the Paul Kasmin Gallery in NYC.