" Andy Warhol and Collecting : Possession Obsession " Vintage First Edition Hardcover Museum Exhibition Art Book

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This " Andy Warhol and Collecting : Possession Obsession " rare vintage 2002 first edition hardcover museum exhibition art book … more This " Andy Warhol and Collecting : Possession Obsession " rare vintage 2002 first edition hardcover museum exhibition art book is a very special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover book with laminated cover boards is published by The Andy Warhol Museum Pittsburgh, Distributed Art Publishers New York. Printed in 2002 on the occasion of the exhibition.

Andy Warhol ( 1928 - 1987 ) is on of the singularly most well known Contemporary artists of all time. His imagery is recognized worldwide. His infamous life, artworks, and creative endeavors are like no other artist. He is credited as the very first artist to use common everyday objects and view them in a completely different way while paying homage to their role in our society. Glorifying the common as the beautiful. His technique utilizing a silkscreen method combined with hand finishing in a signature palette of vibrant color hues make the work stand on its own and loved by millions.

The publication of this volume marked the eighth anniversary of the founding of The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The monumental sale of Warhol's collected possessions at Sotheby's Auction House in 1988, was the largest sale ever conducted. Not until this exhibit had anyone attempted to give intellectual shape to those extraordinary masses of objects that Andy collected throughout his life. The resulting exhibition and this book give proud evidence of his prodigious labors and aesthetic acumen.

This special volume included the following titled chapters : Andy Warhol's Art of Collecting, The Installation, Booked for Possession : Andy Warhol as a Collector, Please Touch : Warhol's Collection as Alternate Museum, Kitsch and the Inexpensive, Art Deco, Warhol's Closet, Americana, Jewels, Liking Things, Fredrick W. Hughes : Andy Warhol's Man of Style, American Indian Art, 57 East 66th Street, Jed Johnson, Artists who Collect.

The rare out of print 1st edition hardcover exhibition art book measures 8 1/4" W X 12 1/4" H X 3/4" D, with 166 pages. It features 140 illustrations, photo credits, and an exhibition checklist.

It is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling, and very light wear. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less