Andy Warhol Mao (F & S. II 98) For Sale

  • Andy Warhol Mao print for sale

    Andy Warhol Mao (F & S. II 98)

    Facts | History | Meaning
    Catalogue Title Mao (F & S. II 98)
    Year 1972
    Size 36″ x 36″ 91,44 x 91,44 cm
    Medium Screenprint on Beckett High White paper.
    Edition

    Edition of 250 signed in ball-point pen and numbered with a rubber stamp on verso. There are 50 AP signed and numbered in pencil on verso; some signed and numbered in ball-point pen.
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  • Mao (F & S. II 98)

    ‘The only picture they have is of Mao Zedong. It’s great. It looks like a silkscreen.’ Andy Warhol 

     
    Andy Warhol’s Mao series, created in 1972, marks an intersection between celebrity and politics, a theme central to his work. Mao Zedong was a dominant political figure whose image was widely used as a propaganda tool in China, making him one of the most recognized faces in the world. Warhol uses a bright, gaudy colour palette, moving away from the sombre tones of the original, and transforming Mao into a kitsch commodity. By depicting Mao, Warhol treats him like a celebrity, on par with American icons like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. This ironic approach draws attention to the cult of personality surrounding Mao and invites viewers to consider the similarities between political propaganda and the allure of celebrity. Warhol’s Mao series stirred controversy, as some critics saw it as trivialising or disrespecting a political figure, while others viewed it as a brilliant critique of propaganda and the cult of personality. The Western portrayal of a communist leader in the style of pop art was provocative, sparking debate over whether Warhol was endorsing, satirising, or simply observing Mao’s cultural impact.
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