a is for andy
took some time off to check out a is for andy last week. the showcase at theatreworks featuring the famous artworks of the late"pope". well, i am not sure whether the art pieces are the original ones, drawn by warhol. nonetheless, it deserves a look.
indeed, who said art is only for the atas? i bet everyone has seen the famous marilyn monroe pic, that even photo booth has a program to let you warholise your pic as though you're monroe! or even the campbell can that many fashion designers have incorporated to their apparels or accessories. i love some of the pieces, the superman, the electric chair and chairman mao. with that being said, dont we still wonder why these art pieces are so expensive? some of his other not-so-impressive works (or at least to me and belinda) look like what anyone could draw. think dollar signs or the camouflage prints. what were those people thinking when they're paying for that? well, it could be a form of act-atas, i guess. and yeah what's the logic in hanging a picture of dollar signs that visitors get to see each time they're at your place or patronising your stall? they prolly thought you're trying too hard.
anyway, as much as i like some of the works, i obviously cant own them because auctions are starting at $80,000 for a print! however, if you're there, they actually do a miniature replica for $10. but seriously, now staying in the internet era, i'd save the 10bucks and print it at home.
i would have love to take pics in the exhibition. but well, photography is not allowed. as much as i dont understand the rationale behind it, (since we can easily find his works over the net_, but well, im a "law-abiding" citizen - i play by rules.
anyway, the event has ended, but should you be interested, you can check them out at www.aisforandy.com.sg.
alternatively, if you're regretting that you've missed out on this, watch out for the exhibition "100 Warhols: Icons of the 20th Century" which will run from march 27 next year to june 8 at collectors contemporary - 5 jalan klang barat, 01-03/4, petro centre.
indeed, who said art is only for the atas? i bet everyone has seen the famous marilyn monroe pic, that even photo booth has a program to let you warholise your pic as though you're monroe! or even the campbell can that many fashion designers have incorporated to their apparels or accessories. i love some of the pieces, the superman, the electric chair and chairman mao. with that being said, dont we still wonder why these art pieces are so expensive? some of his other not-so-impressive works (or at least to me and belinda) look like what anyone could draw. think dollar signs or the camouflage prints. what were those people thinking when they're paying for that? well, it could be a form of act-atas, i guess. and yeah what's the logic in hanging a picture of dollar signs that visitors get to see each time they're at your place or patronising your stall? they prolly thought you're trying too hard.
anyway, as much as i like some of the works, i obviously cant own them because auctions are starting at $80,000 for a print! however, if you're there, they actually do a miniature replica for $10. but seriously, now staying in the internet era, i'd save the 10bucks and print it at home.
i would have love to take pics in the exhibition. but well, photography is not allowed. as much as i dont understand the rationale behind it, (since we can easily find his works over the net_, but well, im a "law-abiding" citizen - i play by rules.
anyway, the event has ended, but should you be interested, you can check them out at www.aisforandy.com.sg.
alternatively, if you're regretting that you've missed out on this, watch out for the exhibition "100 Warhols: Icons of the 20th Century" which will run from march 27 next year to june 8 at collectors contemporary - 5 jalan klang barat, 01-03/4, petro centre.
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