Learning on ScreenSuperstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
- Synopsis
- A look at the life, work, and impact of Andy Warhol (1928-1987), pop icon and artist, from his childhood in Pittsburgh to his death after a botched surgery. Warhol coined the word "superstar," became one, and changed the way the culture looks at and understands celebrity. After studying at Carnegie Tech, he goes to New York to be a commercial artist. By 1960, Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Rosenquist are inventing pop art. Warhol starts "The Factory," his workshop where he paints and makes movies. His is a cafe society of late nights and parties. His family, friends, an agent, a curator, gallery owners, actors, the co-founder of "Interview," and others tell stories and assess his art. With appearances from Dennis Hopper, David Hockney and Grace Jones.
- Language
- English
- Subjects
- Art
- Keywords
- Warhol, Andy (1928-1987); contemporary art
Credits
- Director
- Chuck Workman
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £4.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 90 minutes
- Year
- 2019
Distributor
Available from retail outlets
Record Stats
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