Exhibition

Andy Warhol Goethe | FRANK FLUEGEL GALERIE

2 Dec 2023 – 30 Mar 2024

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Saturday
14:00 – 16:00
Wednesday
14:00 – 18:00
Thursday
14:00 – 18:00
Friday
14:00 – 18:00

Free admission

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FRANK FLUEGEL GALERIE KITZBUEHEL

Kitzbuhel
Tyrol, Austria

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Original Andy Warhol Goethe FS II.272 on display for sale at the gallery by appointment only.

About

Goethe (FS II.272) is a work of art by Andy Warhol that was published in an edition of 100 pieces as an original silkscreen in 1982. Andy Warhol has made famous personalities such as Beethoven or Goethe as well as stars immortal through his art. For his famous portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley or Mao, Andy Warhol usually used existing images from the press and advertising and processed these found images into works of enormous iconic presence. Often he created several identical images that differ only in their different color schemes. His works have now in turn found their way into the media world from which their originals came and are reproduced over and over again in the most diverse contexts. Goethe is now one of the most popular motifs among collectors, along with Marilyn Monroe.

The idea for the Goethe portrait came to Andy Warhol during a visit to an exhibition at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt.

The famous portrait of Goethe by J. H. Wilhelm Tischbein as the epitome of German culture inspired him to create a large-format painting and subsequent prints in four different colorways, along with several unique color prints, so-called trial proofs (TP).

In the original painting, Goethe is seen sitting silently in the foreground of a mountain landscape. His eyes, focused and thoughtful, betray the intellectual fertility of the writer. No doubt Warhol was also fascinated by Goethe’s gaze. In each silkscreen, Warhol removes the landscape background and focuses instead on Goethe’s portrait profile. At first glance, Warhol’s Goethe images even appear to be sculptural busts. Goethe’s face is designed in pop colors. This creates a clear dichotomy between classical portraiture and the pop aesthetic. These larger and vibrant portraits ultimately symbolize Goethe’s and Warhol’s dominance of culture even in today’s world.

FRANK FLUEGEL GALERIE with locations in Nuremberg and Kitzbuehel has been focused on high quality originals of pop art, street art and contemporary art for over twenty years.
The art collector will find original artworks, graphics and one-of-a-kind pieces by hip artists such as Adam Handler, Alex Katz, David Shrigley, Kenny Scharf, Hunt Slonem, Orit Fuchs, Nathan Paddison, Fanny Brodar, Mel Ramos, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol or Julian Opie at fair market prices.Of course, editions and prints by highly sought-after artists such as Harland Miller, Katherine Bernhardt, Tom Wesselmann, Sean Scully, Gerhard Richter, Ross Bleckner, Allen Jones, Thomas Ruff, and Mel Bochner are also on sale. The artists David Gerstein, Peter Doig, Jeff Koons, Tracey Emin, Raqib Shaw, Derrick Adams and Robert Longo, who are popular with collectors worldwide, are also represented in the portfolio of the internationally renowned gallery.

The rapidly growing segment of street art is perfectly completed by successful artists such as Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta), XOOOOX, Punk Me Tender, BAMBI, Fringe Southafrica, Max Mavior or John Crash Matos.Of course, the owner-run gallery also has design objects and vintage furniture by Maurizio Cattelan, Paul Smith, Richard Orlinski, Philippe Starck or Pierre Jeanerette for sale.Exhibitions are held in regular rotation in the centrally located gallery spaces in Nuremberg and Kitzbuehel. In the unique online store, collectors can buy the artworks around the clock. International fair participations and solo shows complete the program of the renowned gallery.

Many of the artworks on offer can be bought and taken away by the collector immediately during a visit on site, as they are in stock. Some artists can be expected to increase in price due to high demand. Works can rise in price (this development in value is quite desirable for the investor) and old prices can lose their validity.

FRANK FLUEGEL GALLERY
Obere Woerthstrasse 12
90403 Nuremberg

Josef-Pirchl-Str. 6
6370 Kitzbuehel
AUSTRIA

https://www.frankfluegel.com

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