October 2nd through January 10th Uniton Station will be showing a collection of artist's Andy Warhol's most famous work. Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life & Legends will be open Fridays from 9 p.m. "...more than seventy pieces includes portraits of Muhammad Ali, brilliantly colored flowers, illustrations of endangered species and portrayals of characters from American pop culture, ranging from Howdy Doody to Uncle Sam. These portfolios share innovative reflections of postwar America, as well as insight into Warhol's forms and ideas that continue to influence artists today."
Andy Warhol, was an American painter, printmaker, and filmmaker who was the leading figure in the pop art movement of the 60's. He embraced concepts of commercialism and materialism breaking down past ideas of "high art." Warhol was important to making art accessible for the masses.
In his personal life Warhol was eccentric and and misunderstood. Today, Warhol is still considered to be the image of the typical flamboyant artist.
This Union Station Show is one that any student of art should be excited about... take advantage while this rare opportunity exhists.
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