
Andy Warhol
61 x 40.6 cm
Andy Warhol's Gimbels print is a striking example of his exploration of commercial culture and consumerism, emblematic of his broader body of work that blurs the lines between art and advertising. Created in the 1980s, this print depicts the logo of Gimbels, a prominent American department store chain that was a staple of mid-20th-century consumer life.
The Gimbels print features Warhol's characteristic bold use of color and his iconic silkscreen technique. The logo is presented in a repetitive, grid-like pattern, a method Warhol often employed to emphasize the pervasive nature of brand imagery in contemporary society. The repetition of the logo in varying vibrant colors not only captures the viewer's attention but also reflects Warhol's commentary on the omnipresence of corporate branding.
In this work, Warhol transforms a familiar commercial symbol into a piece of fine art, challenging traditional notions of what constitutes art and what belongs to the realm of everyday life. The Gimbels logo, stripped of its functional context and elevated to the status of art, invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with consumer goods and the role of branding in their lives.
Warhol's Gimbels print exemplifies his fascination with the intersection of art, commerce, and popular culture. It underscores his belief that the ordinary and the commercial are worthy subjects for artistic exploration, and it encapsulates his ability to find beauty and significance in the most mundane aspects of modern life.
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Andy WarholWorking Boots Negative, 1985-86
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Andy WarholRepent and Sin No More, 1986-6
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Andy WarholParatrooper Boots Positive , 1985-86
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Andy WarholParatrooper Boots Negative, 1985-86
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Andy WarholMap Of Eastern U.S.S.R. Missile Bases Positive, 1985-86
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Andy WarholMap Of Eastern U.S.S.R. Missile Bases Negative, 1985-86
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Andy WarholKnives, 1981-82
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Andy WarholHamburger Negative, 1986
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Andy WarholHamburger Green, 1986
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Andy WarholHamburger, 1986
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Andy WarholGun, 1981-82
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Andy WarholBe Somebody With A Body Negative, 1985 - 86
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Andy WarholBeatle Boots Positive, 1986
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Andy WarholCampbell's Soup Can Tomato Soup, 1985
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Andy WarholBe A Somebody With A Body , 1985 - 86
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Andy WarholArt Positive, 1985-6
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Andy WarholAre You Different Negative, 1985-6
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Andy WarholAre You Different, 1985-6
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Andy WarholArt Negative, 1985-6
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