This catalog accompanying an exciting new exhibition reveals
the myriad ways Warhol immersed himself in the music of his
time. Tracing back to Warhol s introduction to music through
the musical comedies, songs, and soundtracks of his youth,
the book opens with Warhol s portraits of the great films stars
of his childhood. As the fascinating essays collected in this
volume discuss, Warhol s renowned portraits of pop music
icons such as Mick Jagger, Debbie Harry, and Grace Jones
are just one manifestation of his interest in music. Warhol
collaborated with choreographer Merce Cunningham, served
as producer for the Velvet Underground, incorporated music
into his films, produced video-clips, designed dozens of record
albums, filmed live concerts, and created multimedia spectacles.
Although never a musician himself, Warhol appropriated the
imagery of a pop icon for some of his most arresting and
haunting self portraits. Designed to echo the music industry s
most recognizable emblem the album cover this dynamic
book includes more than 350 illustrations, offering a refreshing
new way to appreciate the talent and evolution of an artist
who mirrored society s ever-changing tastes and interests.