From his days at the Factory to recent blockbuster auction results, this course presents a multifaceted look at Warhol—the man, his market, and his legendary masterpieces.- through the vehicle of his prints.
Developed by a team of art historians and auction house specialists, this unique six-session class will give participants a better understanding of Warhol’s art within the context of this ever-growing market and will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the auction process from beginning to end.
Dates: Tuesday Evening, October 8 – November 12 2013
Duration: 6 weeks
Course Fee: $800
Participants will follow the work of Christie’s specialists as they prepare artworks for auction as part of the Andy Warhol @ Christie’s online sales. From insight into the selection and cataloguing of works to an analysis of post-sale results, this course’s innovative approach will present Warhol as you’ve never seen him before.
Course participants will:
- Learn how warhol blurred the boundaries between painting and printmaking
- Develop critical skills including assessing the quality and condition of works
- See the auction process unfold from start to
- Gain exclusive, behind-the-scenes access, including site visits with Christie’s specialists and other art world professional
October 8th: Warhol’s innovations
This overview of Warhol’s career and his market will take a closer look at how this Pop master revolutionized the art world and the lasting impact of his legacy
October 15: The Auction Process 1
Go behind-the-scenes at Christie’s to learn how our specialists curate the Andy Warhol @ Christie’s online sales
October 22: The Print Process
Visit the Lower East Side Printshop and meet with a master printmaker to take a first-hand look at screen-printing techniques
October 29: The Auction Process 2
Explore the ins-and-outs of the auction process from writing a catalogue entry to determining the value of a work
November 5: Warhol at MoMA
See some of Warhol’s most important masterpieces and discover how these works have shaped the art world in this exclusive, private guided tour with a MoMA Educator with expertise in American Pop.
November 12: The Auction Process 3
In this panel discussion and reception, a group of art world professionals will provide an in-depth look at Warhol’s market, with an analysis of results from recent sales
So do you think you have what it takes to inherit the secrets behind Warhol’s art of business?
Go here to learn more or to apply: www.christieseducation.com
So what is art anyway? Must check out Andy Warhol and Edgie Sedwick’s interview on the Merv Griffin show in 1965! Killer!
