Six original Andy Warhol prints recently were added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Art/WSU. A gift from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, they are the largest Warhol prints in the museum’s permanent collection (up to 40 x 40 inches) and depict both mundane and recognizable pop culture references.
“These works add a wonderful new dimension to our holdings of modern art,” said Chris Bruce, museum director. “Equally important, the gift provides us with an extra incentive for a successful campaign to build a new museum on campus so we can share such treasures with our audience more frequently.”
More than 20 years after his death, Warhol remains not only a fascinating cultural icon but one of the most influential figures in contemporary art and culture.