Richard Avedon (1923–2004) and Andy Warhol (1928–1987) have been paired for the first time.
Andy Warhol Self-Portrait 1986, Richard Avedon Brandenburg Gate #17 Berlin New Years Eve 1989 Installation Photo: Mark Westall
Between them they created that New York fame thing.
The works in the exhibition, draw out common themes in the two artists’ work, including social and political power, mortality, and the glamour and despair of fame.
Gagosian 6 – 24 Britannia Street, London, WC1X 9JD February 10th – April 23rd www.gagosian.com
Richard Avedon: Andy Warhol and members of The Factory: Paul Morrisey, Joe Dallesandro, Candy Darling, Eric Emerson, Jay Johnson, Tom Hompertz, Gerard Malanga, Viva, Pail Morrisey, Taulor Mead, Brigid Merlin, Joe Dallesandro, Andy Warhol 1969
Andy Warhol: Kay Forston, Marella Agnelli, Ridolf Nureyev,Tina Freeman, Carolina Herrera.
Richard Abedon: Andy Warhol artist, Andy Warhol: Ladies and Gentlemen, Andy Warhol: Walking Torso.
Richard Avedon Voli Ball #3 Venice Italy August 31 1991.
Andy Warhol: The Last Supper 1986
