Andy warhol debbie harry blondie 1980 polaroid poster warhol foundation. A photo means that i know from every minute where i. Andy warhol andy warhol was a relentless chronicler of life and its encounters. Michael hermann is the andy warhol foundations director of licensing. Carrying a polaroid camera from the late 1950s until his death in 1987, he amassed a huge collection of instant pictures of friends, lovers, patrons, the.
Debbie harry facing warhols big shot polaroid in 1980. Giger, singer debbie harrys punky look has been coopted by the art world as iconic of the glossy, perhaps superficial 1980s. Here is another book to add to our coffee table books collection. To take the initial photograph used for the screenprint, warhol used a polaroid camera, before enlarging the image and printing it in bold, block colours. Andy warhol, polaroid portrait of debbie harry blondie. Oct 08, 2016 here is another book to add to our coffee table books collection. From liza minelli to debbie harry, the polaroids that inspired andy. Mais em awesome polaroid portraits of debbie harry taken by andy warhol in 1980 obrigada, albie. Debbie harry, beautiful photo of debbie with her beautiful smile blondie what a sweet beautiful smile. By the mid1970s, the era of bohemian debauchery that once defined andy warhols factory the artists downtown manhattan. Debbie harry and friends talk about posing for warhol.
Debbie harry by andy warhol photo print on canvas, print on high quality paper, print on wood or print on steel sheet. Value framing, fast delivery, 100% satisfaction guarantee. After taking the polaroids, he would show them to us and ask quietlyandy was. Debbie harry warhols portrait of debbie harry, the renowned lead singer of the new wave and punk rock band blondie, is one of the artists most iconic works. Singer debbie harry is 75 next year, and with the launch of her autobiography face it comes a chance to assess the artistic iconography of the ultimate 80s rock chick. I know that andy warhol was very popular, and i grew up during his popular period. Harry, debbie 1980 polaroid posters by andy warhol at. Andy warhol art promo only debbie harry blondie album. Womens calling cards, unfortunately, are based on their looks. As famous for his quips as for his arthe variously mused that art is what you can get away with and everyone will be famous for 15 minuteswarhol drew widely from popular culture and everyday subject matter, creating works. Harry, being the frontwoman of blondie, became the cover feature of almost all music and. Polaroids of debbie harry, taken by andy warhol, 1980 reddit. Well, the papers brett sokol spoke to a few of them too.
Polaroids of debbie harry taken by andy warhol in 1980. Debbie harry polaroid portrait series by andy warhol. They may be small in size, but warhols polaroids serve as vivid portraits and artful time capsules of an era. Debbie harry warhols portrait of debbie harry, the renowned lead singer of the new wave and punk rock band. In march 2011, a chrome statue of andy warhol and his polaroid camera was revealed at union square in new york city. In the polaroid snapshots that andy warhol took of her in 1980, she gazes at himand at the viewerfrom. Andy warhol debbie harry blondie 1980 uncut polaroid poster warhol found. Make offer andy warhol, debbie harry red 1980 proof, silkscreen in colors. Andy warholdebbie by warhol, 1980original warhol foundation 2014 exhibition posterposter measures approximately 18 by 24 inches and remains in pristine mint condition. Debbie harry warhol print to be auctioned by sothebys. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Andy warhol debbie harry blondie 1980 polaroids poster. The perfect gift and a beautiful piece that will continue to grow in value. The interesting thing about warhol is that he didnt differentiate. In 1981, harry issued a press release to clarify that her name was not debbie blondie or debbie harry but rather deborah harry, though harry later described her character in the band as being named blondie, as in this quote from the no exit tour book. August 6, 1928 february 22, 1987 was an american artist, director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. Andy warhol debbie harry from a vip book portraits of the. Get the best deals on dealer or reseller listed andy warhol offset lithograph art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Gaining notoriety in the 1970s and 80s as the lead singer of blondie, she later developed her own solo career as well as collaborations with various artists including the talking heads, elvis costello, and andy summers of the police, among others. 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. Andy warhol was a relentless chronicler of his personal and profesional life. Nov 01, 2018 debbie harry facing warhols big shot polaroid in 1980.
Andy warhols 1980 paintings of debbie harrybest known for being the lead singer. In 1981, harry issued a press release to clarify that her name was not debbie blondie or debbie harry but rather deborah harry, though harry later described her character in the band as being named blondie. His doing a portrait is about five minutes in front of the big shot polaroid. What ensued was years living, breathing and documenting a time in downtown new york city when the likes of andy warhol, madonna, debbie harry, grace jones and many, many more lit up the place. Of course, wyeths process proved to be far more drawn out than andys. Debbie harry by andy warholphoto print on canvas, print on high quality paper, print on wood or print on steel sheet. Andy warhol produced most of his iconic silkscreened portraits as paid commissions, like this one of blondie frontwoman debbie harry. Sep 28, 2018 that city was going to be the luminous background of my photographs, he added. On his polaroids he captured the innumerable of famous faces. This book showcases his polaroids during a specific time period.
Obsessed with celebrity, consumer culture, and mechanical reproduction, pop artist andy warhol created some of the most iconic images of the 20th century. They, in my opinion, are simply polaroid pictures of famous people. Polaroids of andy warhol, debbie harry and more in new york. Jun 06, 2011 debbie harry warhol print to be auctioned by sothebys a pink andy warhol portrait of debbie harry is expected to fetch up to. Andy warhol debbie harry from a vip book portraits of the eighties. Debbie harry still pop artists dream as the ultimate 80s. Debbie harry blondie singer new wave punk rock music print poster wall art 11x17. Andy warhol photography polaroid pictures photography polaroid photos film photography vintage photography polaroid collage polaroid ideas andy warhol pop art andy warhol portraits. In the polaroid snapshots that andy warhol took of her in 1980, she gazes at himand at the viewerfrom across the moat of received wisdom, whose toxicity.
Designed by richard sheaff of scottsdale, arizona, the stamp was unveiled at a ceremony at the andy warhol museum and features warhols painting selfportrait, 1964. May 27, 2019 andy warhol was a relentless chronicler of life and its encounters. Debbie harry, 1980 polaroid, polacolor type 108 gift of the andy warhol foundation for the visual arts. He began sifting through all these photos 18 years ago. Andy warhol polaroids 19711986 first edition edition.
Carrying a polaroid camera from the late 1950s until his death in 1987, he amassed a huge collection of instant pictures of friends, lovers, patrons, the famous, the obscure, the scenic, the fashionable, and himself. As an iconic member of the pop movement of the 1960s, warhol gained fame and recognition for his depiction. Carrying a polaroid camera from the late 1950s until his death in 1987, he amassed a huge collection of instant pictures of. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. They, in my opinion, are simply polaroid pictures of. Debbie harry polaroid portrait series by andy warhol 1980. Sep 11, 2015 michael hermann is the andy warhol foundations director of licensing. Debbie harry and friends talk about posing for warhol art. Fashion punk debbie harry 40 ideas for 2019 prints of your choice on your chosen media musician portraits tilly sveaas designs transcend trends and are a modern take on muchloved classics. Watch laurence olivier, liv ullmann and christopher plummers classic polaroid ads. Saint laurent, pele, debbie harry are included alongside images of warhols entourage and high life, landscapes.
Debbie harry, mick jagger, madonna et lou reed, parmi bien dautres, sont tous venus voir warhol dans sa factory. Polaroids of debbie harry, taken by andy warhol, 1980. Andy warhol debbie harry 1980 acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas the artists 1980 acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas of debbie harry, the renowned lead singer of the new wave and punk rock band blondie, is estimated at. Buy debbie harry art posters and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Dealer or reseller listed andy warhol offset lithograph. Regardless of what i say about trying to be better at what i do, i rely on looks a lot. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Singer debbie harry remembers warhols peculiar polaroid camera a big shot which was produced for a few years during the 1970s, and, though difficult to focus produced flattering portrait photographs. In recent years, warhols polaroids have gained attention and respect in exhibitions and books, both for their centrality to his portrait practice and as works in their own right. Andy warhol, debbie harry red 1980 proof, silkscreen in colors.
This is an artist that definitely was ahead of an era. Giger, singer debbie harrys punky look has been coopted by the. On his polaroids he captured the innumerable of famous faces, included his own and this fleeting moments that swirled around him with every step. Fashion punk debbie harry 40 ideas for 2019 prints of your choice on your chosen media musician portraits. One time when i was a kid, though, i caught him humming along to heart of glass on the radio and asked him about the song. Me, blondie, and the advent of punk, a new book chronicling the bandmates lives together as they navigated the music scene. The gallery was the first to show susan derges cameraless photographs. You know, when i woke up this morning i had a realization about myself. Polaroids 19581987 as another way to understand how warhol lived his life among new yorks celebrities. Blondies lead singer debbie harry, by andy warhol is among the highlights of sothebys contemporary art sale.
He took thousands of pictures and you will find images of mick jagger, alfred hitchcock, jack nicholson, yves saint laurent, pele, and debbie harry alongside landscapes and soup cans. Most of the shots are of celebrities or otherwise famous people. From phillips, andy warhol, debbie harry 1980, unique polaroid polacolor type 108 print, 10. Since late 60s until his death in 1987, warhol carried his polaroid camera wherever he went.
Carrying a polaroid camera from the late 1950s until his death in 1987, he amassed a huge collection of instant pictures of friends, lovers, patrons, the famous, the obscure, the scenic, the fashionable, and. Debbie harry polaroid portrait series by andy warhol, 1980. Carrying a polaroid camera nearly everywhere he went from the late 19605 until his death in 1987, he amassed a huge collection of instant pictures of friends, lovers, patrons, the famous, the obscure, the scenic, the fashionable, and himself. Andy warhol always took the photographs for his portraits. He used a very interesting polaroid camera that looked like a shoebox. Pop artists, like andy warhol, tended to use images from popular culture, including comic books, advertisements, magazines, and product packaging. Debbie harry and friends talk about posing for warhol art agenda. Debbie harry hair debbie harry style blondie debbie harry rita coolidge im moving on revit girl bands film music books actor model. Search revit and objects images on designspiration best obscure object harry debbie polaroid. That city was going to be the luminous background of my photographs, he added. Andy warhol was a relentless chronicler of life and its encounters. Andy warhol andy warhol, polaroid portrait of debbie harry. Jun 29, 2011 blondies lead singer debbie harry, by andy warhol is among the highlights of sothebys contemporary art sale.
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Andy warhol digitally paints debbie harry with the amiga computer 1985 andy warhols lost computer art found on 30yearold floppy disks. Andy warholandy warhol was a relentless chronicler of life and its encounters. Since its founding in 1990, the danziger gallery has established itself as one of the leading photography venues in the world, known for the originality and diversity of its programming, its representation of established photographers, and the influence of its new discoveries. Yet how did warhols subjects feel about andys process. The andy warhol foundation for the visual arts, new york marc selwyn fine. Before there was instagram, there was warhol a picture means i know where i was every minute. Debbie harry 1979 vote for me in psychedeliccunts botm in the hover tab for a promo of any kind. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Andy warhols silkscreens of marilyn monroe and elizabeth taylor went on to become some of the most famous artworks of all time. Singer debbie harry remembers warhols peculiar polaroid camera a big shot which was produced for a few years during the 1970s, and, though difficult to. Debbie harrys new memoir recounts her early friendship with andy.