Warhol-isms

by Andy Warhol, Larry Warsh (Editor)

A unique collection of brilliant quotations from the legendary Pop artist

One of the most influential artists of his time and ours, Andy Warhol is nearly as renowned for what he said as for what he did. Indeed, he is so quotable that things he never said are endlessly and plausibly attributed to him, including, fittingly, the most celebrated fake Warhol saying--"In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." Warhol-isms separates legend from fact to present a unique and comprehensive collection of authentic quotations from the Pop artist. Gathered from interviews and other primary sources, these deadpan, droll, ironic, and sincere gems--in which a superficial embrace of superficiality often disguises provocative, unconventional ideas--provide compelling insights into the life and work of an artist who has left an indelible mark on art and popular culture.

Select quotations from the book:
I think an artist is anybody who does something well.
I went to [a psychiatrist] once, and he never called me back.
They always say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.
I've never met a person I couldn't call a beauty.
New things are always better than old things.
I'm still a commercial artist. I was always a commercial artist.

152 pages, Hardcover

Published May 10, 2022

About the author

Andy Warhol was an American visual artist, film director and producer. A leading figure in the pop art movement, Warhol is considered one of the most important American artists of the second half of the 20th century. His works explore the relationship between artistic expression, advertising, and celebrity culture that flourished by the 1960s, and span a variety of media, including painting, silkscreening, photography, film, and sculpture. Some of his best-known works include the silkscreen paintings Campbell's Soup Cans (1962) and Marilyn Diptych (1962), the experimental films Empire (1964) and Chelsea Girls (1966), and the multimedia events known as the Exploding Plastic Inevitable (1966–67).

Reviews

[MJ Cunha · Rating 4 out of 5]

He’s so pop, I love it

[Sabína · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warhol-isms je zbierka výrokov slávneho umelca Andyho Warhola. Od jeho pohľadu na život, kultúru a umenie, až po ľudí a miesta.

Milujem Andyho Warhola a je až strašideľné, ako sa niekedy viem s jeho myšlienkami stotožniť. Návšteva jeho výstav je pre mňa vždy silný zážitok. Preto aj táto maličká knižôčka je pre mňa veľmi dôležitá. Je to moja pick-me-up kniha. 🤭

[jula · Rating 4 out of 5]

so random, but funny - pleasant

[Kai]

Chill. Picked up at random in The Spot Cafe in Brooklyn, finished reading while eating an awesome pork chop platter. Book was fine.

[Sparkles Fantastic · Rating 2 out of 5]

How many of you have THAT friend who makes random tweets that make no sense whatsoever/so dull and uninteresting? This book is if that friend took those tweets and printed them out for you to read like some Boomer who prints and hangs memes on his refrigerator. If you have ever watched any documentaries about Andy Warhol or read any of his books, you'll be familiar with most of these quotes. This just feels like a cash grab.