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Yousuf Karsh
Canadian, born Armenia, 1908–2002
Andy Warhol (1928–1987) The Pop Art world revolved around Warhol at dizzying (often drug- and alcohol-induced) speed. He made more than 200 films, many of which are shorts like his 228 four-minute Screen Tests. He is perhaps best known for predicting fifteen minutes of fame for everyone. Over the course of his career, Warhol transformed contemporary art, erasing distinctions between fine art and popular culture. Karsh commented: “Restless, curious, he photographed me, my assistant, the landmark mansion across the street.” The unused paintbrush in Warhol’s hand seems like a superfluous prop for the multi-talented artist-entrepreneur whose primary tool was his own odd personality.
Canadian, born Armenia, 1908–2002
Andy Warhol
1980
Object Type:
Photograph
Dimensions:
20 in. x 16 in. (50.8 cm x 40.64 cm)
Medium and Support:
Gelatin silver print on paper
Accession Number:
2013.0005.0069
Credit Line:
Gift of Estrellita Karsh, in honor of Mark M. Johnson, and in memory of Yousuf Karsh
Copyright:
© Estate of Yousuf Karsh
Andy Warhol (1928–1987) The Pop Art world revolved around Warhol at dizzying (often drug- and alcohol-induced) speed. He made more than 200 films, many of which are shorts like his 228 four-minute Screen Tests. He is perhaps best known for predicting fifteen minutes of fame for everyone. Over the course of his career, Warhol transformed contemporary art, erasing distinctions between fine art and popular culture. Karsh commented: “Restless, curious, he photographed me, my assistant, the landmark mansion across the street.” The unused paintbrush in Warhol’s hand seems like a superfluous prop for the multi-talented artist-entrepreneur whose primary tool was his own odd personality.
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