
Andy Warhol
Lincoln Center Ticket F.S. II 19 , 1967
Screen print on opaque acrylic
45 x 24 in
114.3 x 61 cm
114.3 x 61 cm
Edition of 500 unsigned , Edition of 200 signed and numbered with an engraving needle on verso
Series: Prints
Copyright The Artist
Andy Warhol's 1967 Lincoln Center Ticket reflects his interest in everyday objects and the blurring of lines between art and commerce. Warhol was known for his exploration of consumer culture...
Andy Warhol's 1967 Lincoln Center Ticket reflects his interest in everyday objects and the blurring of lines between art and commerce. Warhol was known for his exploration of consumer culture and his ability to elevate mundane items to the status of art through his iconic style.
The Lincoln Center Ticket print depicts a brighty coloured version of tickets given out at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. The institution is one of the world's leading cultural institutions hosting various performances, including theater, music, opera, and dance.
Warhol's depiction of the ticket involved his signature silkscreen technique, where he would reproduce images onto canvas using stencils and paint. This technique allowed Warhol to create multiple copies of the same image, emphasizing repetition and mass production, themes that were central to his artistic philosophy.
By transforming a simple ticket into a work of art, Warhol challenges traditional notions of value and aesthetic merit, inviting viewers to reconsider the significance of everyday objects in contemporary society. The Lincoln Center Ticket can be seen as a commentary on consumerism, the commodification of experiences, and the democratization of art.
Andy Warhol's 1967 Lincoln Center Ticket is a thought-provoking example of his ability to find inspiration in the ordinary and to push the boundaries of what constitutes art. Through this work, Warhol invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of art, culture, and commerce in the modern world.
The Lincoln Center Ticket print depicts a brighty coloured version of tickets given out at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. The institution is one of the world's leading cultural institutions hosting various performances, including theater, music, opera, and dance.
Warhol's depiction of the ticket involved his signature silkscreen technique, where he would reproduce images onto canvas using stencils and paint. This technique allowed Warhol to create multiple copies of the same image, emphasizing repetition and mass production, themes that were central to his artistic philosophy.
By transforming a simple ticket into a work of art, Warhol challenges traditional notions of value and aesthetic merit, inviting viewers to reconsider the significance of everyday objects in contemporary society. The Lincoln Center Ticket can be seen as a commentary on consumerism, the commodification of experiences, and the democratization of art.
Andy Warhol's 1967 Lincoln Center Ticket is a thought-provoking example of his ability to find inspiration in the ordinary and to push the boundaries of what constitutes art. Through this work, Warhol invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of art, culture, and commerce in the modern world.