Andy Warhol

Synopsis

Profiles American artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987), tracing the development of his work in art and film and discusses his involvement in publishing ‘Interview’ magazine. Uses footage from interviews and film covering over 20 years to examine Warhol’s passion for celebrity status, with friends and colleagues sharing their reminiscences about him.

Series

Art Lives, Series

Language

English

Year of production

1987

Notes

Broadcast in the South Bank Series on ITV on 25/10/87.

Subjects

Art

Keywords

art - American; art - pop art; experimental film & video; Warhol, Andy (1928-1987)

Credits

Director

Kim Evans

Producer

Kim Evans

Cast

Melvyn Bragg

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 PAL

Price

£17.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

78 minutes

Year

2013

Production Company

Name

RM Arts

Sponsor

Name

London Weekend Television

Distributor

Name

Illuminations

Email

louise@illuminationsmedia.co.uk

Web

http://www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7288 8400

Address

Studio 121, ScreenWorks
22 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2EF

Notes

Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.