In the summer of 1962; Andy Warhol unveiled 32 Soup Cans in his first solo exhibition at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles—and sent the art world reeling. The responses ran from incredulity to outrage; the poet Taylor Mead described the exhibition as “a brilliant slap in the face to America.rdquo; The exhibition put Warhol on the map—and transformed American culture forever. Almost single-handedly; Warhol collapsed the centuries-old distinction between “highrdquo; and “lowrdquo; culture; and created a new and radically modern aesthetic.In Andy Warhol and the Can that Sold the World; the dazzlingly versatile critic Gary Indiana tells the story of the genesis and impact of this iconic work of art. With energy; wit; and tremendous perspicacity; Indiana recovers the exhilaration and controversy of the Pop Art Revolution and the brilliant; tormented; and profoundly narcissistic figure at its vanguard.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Nice SurpriseBy RosevithaI do not remember how I stumbled upon this book. but it was indeed a lucky day. As a student of theater. this book has opened up an interest in further investigation of Victorian performance. I must admit that theater history often jumps from Restoration performance to 20th century theory. with little mention of the female presence. This book is a welcome addition to little researched areas of women and public performance.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A very good historical account of a time when women had little ...By Freiuml; von Frauml;auml;hsen zu LorenzburgA very good historical account of a time when women had little means of independent income. Mediumship and the "theatre of trance" was a possible way to fame and riches.
