Andy Warhol. Polaroids 1958–1987

This book presents over 150 Polaroid images by Andy Warhol, capturing moments from his life and the vibrant world around him.

Created in collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation, Andy Warhol. Polaroids 1958–1987 showcases over 150 instant photographs taken by the iconic artist. These images range from self-portraits and still lifes to candid shots of New York high society and anonymous nudes. The collection includes whimsical subjects like Cabbage Patch dolls and celebrities such as Dolly Parton, Keith Haring, and Audrey Hepburn, providing a unique glimpse into the vibrant world of Warhol's Pop Art aesthetic.

Warhol was an unyielding documentarian of his life and the people around him. From the late 1950s until his passing in 1987, he carried a Polaroid camera everywhere, capturing a vast array of moments featuring friends, lovers, patrons, and even himself. Andy Warhol. Polaroids 1958–1987 presents a curated selection of these instant photos, highlighting both famous faces and everyday scenes that defined his era.

The book features portraits of notable figures, including Mick Jagger, Alfred Hitchcock, Jack Nicholson, Yves Saint Laurent, Pelé, and Debbie Harry, alongside images of Warhol’s inner circle and the high life he inhabited. The often spontaneous nature of these Polaroids serves as a historical record of Warhol's time, much like how Instagram reflects our present, offering readers a unique insight into the life and vision of one of modern art's most influential figures.