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Andy Warhol, Weather Map Positive, 1985-86

Andy Warhol

Weather Map Positive, 1985-86
Synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen ink on canvas
16 x 20 in
40.6 x 50.8 cm
Series: Late Paintings
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Andy Warhol's Weather Map Positive is a captivating exploration of the intersection between art and information, offering a fresh perspective on the mundanity of daily weather forecasts. Created in the...
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Andy Warhol's Weather Map Positive is a captivating exploration of the intersection between art and information, offering a fresh perspective on the mundanity of daily weather forecasts. Created in the 1980s, this artwork forms part of Warhol's series that reimagines commonplace imagery through his distinctive artistic lens.


In the Weather Map Positive, Warhol presents a familiar weather map rendered with bold, graphic lines and vibrant colors. Utilizing his iconic silkscreen technique, Warhol transforms the utilitarian map into a visually striking composition, where the various weather patterns and symbols are arranged with meticulous precision.


The use of bright, contrasting colors against a neutral background adds a sense of dynamism and energy to the artwork, elevating the banality of weather forecasting into an object of aesthetic contemplation. Warhol's interpretation of the weather map as a work of art underscores his belief in the inherent beauty of everyday objects and the potential for artistic expression in the most unexpected places.


Through this artwork, Warhol invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the mundane and to find wonder in the seemingly ordinary aspects of daily life. By presenting the weather map as a visually compelling composition, Warhol challenges viewers to see the world around them with fresh eyes and to appreciate the aesthetic potential of even the most routine experiences.


Weather Map Positive exemplifies Warhol's ability to transform commonplace imagery into objects of artistic intrigue and intellectual stimulation. This piece serves as a testament to Warhol's innovative approach to art and his ongoing exploration of the boundaries between art, information, and popular culture.

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