Contemporary Art & Design presents Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol, "Mick Jagger", 1975, nr 12/250

Warhol's fascination with fame and celebrity shines through not only in his art but also in his lifestyle. He was part of New York's innermost celebrity circles from the 1960s onwards, mixing with stars from Liza Manelli to John Lennon. Of particular note was Warhol's friendship with Mick Jagger.

Andy Warhol developed a close relationship with Mick Jagger and his then-wife, Bianca. Their relationship, which is extensively discussed in literature about Warhol, attracted considerable media attention and in many ways symbolises the legendary "superstars" of the 1970s. When Jagger enlisted Warhol to design the Rolling Stones' iconic album cover Sticky Fingers in 1971, Warhol was given complete artistic freedom. The result was a close-up of Joe Dallesandro in jeans. This image came to define the Rolling Stones' sultry sex appeal and their desire to break boundaries.

Mick Jagger and Andy Warhol continued their artistic collaboration, and four years later, in 1975, Warhol released a portfolio of 10 silkscreens based on personal photos Warhol had taken of his friend. The Mick Jagger images remain one of Warhol's most famous silkscreen series of celebrities. As on the cover of 'Sticky Fingers', the Mick Jagger suite symbolises the unforgettable personalities of two of the most famous and prolific artists of all time.

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