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Andy Warhol Fine Art
"Sidewalk" (F. & S. II.304) created by the pop artist Andy Warhol in 1983. This screenprint is part of the portfolio Eight by Eight to Celebrate the Temporary Contemporary, a project to raise funds for the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles.
Artwork Details
Artist: Andy Warhol
Title: Sidewalk (F. & S. II.304)
Year: 1983
Medium: Screenprint in colors on Dutch Etching paper
Subject: The print depicts sections of the iconic handprints and signatures of celebrities in the cement forecourt of Grauman's Chinese Theatre (now TCL Chinese Theatre) in Hollywood, California.
Celebrities Featured: The specific handprints and autographs belong to Cary Grant, Judy Garland, Jack Nicholson, and Shirley Temple.
Meaning: Warhol was fascinated by celebrity culture and fame, and this work transforms the physical imprints into a vibrant symbol of American popular culture and the enduring nature of stardom. |
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