Warhol | Whitney

Two things that are of great interest to me are art and fashion, and much like design, these two things are ubiquitous, which is a beautiful thing because I find so much inspiration in both. One thing I enjoy doing is checking out the latest exhibits at museums in the cities I travel to, as well as those here in Charlotte. Having said that, I missed The Whitney's exhibition 'Andy Warhol from A to B and back again' while I was in Manhattan in early December of 2018, but luckily I had the chance to see it during my latest visit to the city. Andy Warhol's work intrigues me, particularly because he lived during a time where it was illegal to be gay, yet some of his work was homoerotic, albeit coded most of the time from what I understand. The show is very frank about Warhol's sexuality, something past shows have avoided, so I've read, but I appreciate this sort of behind the scenes look as it allowed me to understand the artist better. This exhibit includes some of Warhols most well know work, but it also highlights a lot of obscurities and one-off's, creating an impression of a relentless artistic soul-searching side of Warhol. He was both unserious—his art is often silly, colorful, teasing and cynical—and deadly serious. This exhibit, which goes through the 31st of March, is a must-see for anyone who remembers Andy Warhol as a living tastemaker, and for those of us who merely appreciate art and want to get a better understanding of this artist.

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(All photos taken by me)