Andy Warhol - by Paul Maréchal (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Spanning more than three decades, this book highlights a little-known but influential aspect of Warhol's creative output: his inventive use of printed fabrics and wearable design. From roller-printed cottons and border patterns in the 1950s to screen-printed garments in the '70s and '80s, these works reveal the foundations of his Pop aesthetic.

The book showcases Warhol's collaborations with manufacturers and designers, including projects with Stephen Sprouse, Halston, and Interview magazine. It also includes promotional pieces, garments made from his textiles, and rare ephemera that place these creations within the broader context of mid-century and postmodern design.

Warhol expert Paul Maréchal offers fresh insight into how these works blurred the line between art and commerce, long before artist-brand collaborations became the norm. His engaging text repositions Warhol not as a conventional fashion figure, but as a visual innovator who reimagined how patterns, products, and popular culture could intersect.

• Rich in detail and visual flair this book is essential for all admirers of Warhol.
• Featuring over 200 illustrations, many of which have been previously unpublished.
• Highlights a lesser-known aspect of Warhol's creative output from throughout his career.
• Warhol's designs appeared on everyday items he purchased off the rack and transformed.
• Anyone interested in the crosscurrents of art, clothing, and design will delight in this book.

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