Andy Warhol, 1982

CHRISTOPHER MAKOS (B. 1948), 1982
Andy Warhol
signed, dated and numbered in pencil 'Christopher MAKOS 8/13 82' bottom left (on the reverse) 
fiber-based gelatin silver print
Sheet: 18 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches
Framed: 23 x 17 x 1/2 inches
Executed in 1982.
This work is edition 8 from an edition of 13.

Exhibition History:
Paris, colette gallery, Christopher Makos solo show of Andy Warhol portraits, 2004

NOTES:
Andy Warhol, 1982 depicts the Pop Art pioneer in Palm Beach, Florida, standing casually beside a sign for the Palm Beach Polo and Country Club. The image reflects Makos’s ability to capture Warhol’s public persona with a subtle undercurrent of irony and wit, situating the artist’s enigmatic presence in unexpected settings. This portrait is emblematic of Makos’s collaborative relationship with Warhol, one that produced some of the most enduring images of the artist in the 1980s.

Christopher Makos (B. 1948) is an American photographer renowned for his close association with Andy Warhol and for capturing the pulse of the New York art, fashion, and social scenes from the 1970s onward. Often described as “the most modern photographer in America” by Warhol himself, Makos is celebrated for blending candid intimacy with a sharp, editorial eye. His work spans portraits of cultural icons—including Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Debbie Harry—offering a vivid visual record of a transformative era in contemporary art.

From the collection of Sarah Andelman, visionary founder of colette and an influential curator whose personal archive bridges fashion, art, and cultural history, this work carries exceptional provenance. Andelman’s ownership adds a layer of cultural resonance, linking Warhol’s world of avant-garde creativity to her own legacy of fostering boundary-breaking collaborations.

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