Blake Gopnik Bücher

Die definitive Biographie Andy Warhol ist der bekannteste Künstler der Pop-Art. Seine knallbunten Bildserien von Suppendosen, Bananen oder Hollywood-Stars wie Marilyn Monroe sind bis heute stilprägend, die Gemeinde aus Musen, Celebritys, Drag Queens und Intellektuellen, mit denen er sich in seiner New Yorker »Factory« umgab, ist legendär. In seiner monumentalen Biografie taucht Blake Gopnik tief in das Leben dieser ebenso radikalen wie rätselhaften Kunstfigur ein. Eindrucksvoll zeigt er, wie Warhol nicht nur in seinem Werk die Trennung zwischen Kunst und Leben auflöste und dadurch die Kunstwelt ebenso nachhaltig faszinierte wie revolutionierte. Eine akribisch recherchierte und umfassende Biographie einer der schillerndsten Gestalten des 20. Jahrhunderts. Mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. Ausstattung: mit zahlreichen Abbildungen

When critics dismissed Andy Warhol's Marilyn paintings as shallow, the Pop artist embraced this perception, claiming to silkscreen to avoid the hard work of painting, despite being a meticulous workaholic. In interviews, he portrayed himself as a silly naif, while in reality, he was a savvy and sophisticated figure. Blake Gopnik's biography explores the contradictions and radical genius that allowed Warhol to transform cultural landscapes. Drawing from extensive archival research and interviews with Warhol's friends, lovers, and adversaries, the narrative follows his journey from his impoverished beginnings as the son of Eastern European immigrants in 1930s Pittsburgh to his rise as a commercial illustrator and eventual fine artist. Warhol navigated the glamorous circles of his time, mingling with icons like Susan Sontag and Mick Jagger, despite his crippling shyness. Behind the vibrant façade of his Factory, filled with superstars and socialites, lay a man who lived with his mother for much of his life and fiercely guarded his privacy. Overcoming the homophobia of his youth, he became a symbol of gay achievement while still yearning for traditional romance. Filled with fresh insights, the biography questions whether Warhol was a joke or a genius, a radical or a social climber—ultimately suggesting that he embodied all these complexities.

The biography explores the life of Albert Barnes, a groundbreaking drugmaker whose extensive modern art collection aimed to inspire a cultural transformation in America. It delves into his innovative vision and the impact of his artistic endeavors on society, highlighting the intersection of art, medicine, and philanthropy in his quest to elevate the American spirit.