The Question-and-Answer interview was one of Andy Warhols favorite communication vehicles; so much so that he named his own magazine after the form. Yet; never before has anyone published a collection of interviews that Warhol himself gave. Ill Be Your Mirror contains more then thirty conversations revealing this unique and important artist. Each piece presents a different facet of the Sphinx-like Warhols ever-evolving personality. Writer Kenneth Goldsmith provides context and provenance for each selection. Beginning in 1962 with a notorious interview in which Warhol literally begs the interviewer to put words into his mouth; the book covers Warhols most important artistic period during the 60s. As Warhol shifts to filmmaking in the 70s; this collection explores his emergence as socialite; scene-maker; and trendsetter; his influential Interview magazine; and the Studio 54 scene. In the 80s; his support of young artists like Jean-Michel Basquait; his perspective on art history and the growing relationship to technology in his work are shown. Finally; his return to religious imagery and spirituality are available in an interview conducted just months before his death. Including photographs and previous unpublished interviews; this collage of Warhol showcases the artists ability to manipulate; captivate; and enrich American culture.
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