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Andy Warhol, Shoes (FS II.253), 1980

Andy Warhol American, 1928-1987

Shoes (FS II.253), 1980
Screenprint with Diamond Dust on Arches Aquarelle (Cold Pressed) Paper
102.2 x 151.1 cm
40 6/25 x 59 49/100 in.
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Andy Warhol’s Shoes (FS II.253) shimmers with glamour and excess, transforming a simple cluster of high-heeled shoes into a dazzling spectacle. Against a deep black background, the brightly coloured shoes—painted...
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Andy Warhol’s Shoes (FS II.253) shimmers with glamour and excess, transforming a simple cluster of high-heeled shoes into a dazzling spectacle. Against a deep black background, the brightly coloured shoes—painted in vivid reds, pinks, and golds—spill across the surface in a loose, almost careless arrangement. Each shoe is outlined in bold lines, their glossy surfaces catching light from the diamond dust sprinkled across the print. This glittering texture makes the work sparkle as the viewer moves, echoing the allure of fashion displays and the seductive world of luxury advertising. Though the subject seems playful and decorative, Warhol’s treatment turns these ordinary fashion items into icons of desire, status, and beauty—capturing both the charm and the emptiness of consumer culture.
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