
Andy Warhol 1928-1987
Mao (F & S II.96) reflects Warhol’s deepening preoccupation with the aesthetics of political power. His choice of Mao Zedong was not ideological but visual—a recognition of Mao’s face as one of the most widely circulated in history. Warhol repurposed this visual dominance for his own critique of fame, repetition, and cultural homogeny. In doing so, he transformed a symbol of collectivism into a singular object of Western art commerce. This edition is available as part of the complete Mao portfolio from 1972, offered in excellent condition with full authentication through Coskun Fine Art.
Provenance
Printer: Styria Studio, Inc., New York
Publisher: Castelli Graphics and Multiples, Inc., New York