Andy Warhol was the undisputed father of pop art, a cultural visionary, the white-haired, soft-voiced mad man of 1980’s culture. His art is instantly recognizable, iconic and legendary. He added an expression to our common language when he theorized that in the future, everyone would be famous for fifteen minutes. His early work is now available in a watch line named for the artist himself. Largely forgotten in the wake of his often imitated portraits of soup cans and Hollywood starlets is his early work as a fashion illustrator. It is these early works are celebrated in this line of Andy Warhol watches.
What We Love About Andy Warhol
The creative force of the artist lives on in this brand’s art infused dials. His most famous works, his Campbell’s cans and multi-colored Marilyn portraits, are nowhere to be found in this line. This was a brilliant move on the part of the designers. While these may arguably be his best known prints, some of his less widely reproduced works make a much more subtle statement when worn on the wrist. The will invite the question “Whose work is that?” rather than make an obvious fan out of the wearer. The line features a range of options from brightly colored dials and coordinating bands to graphic black and white print faces with simple jet bands. Each features a different piece of art on the dial. Some have a quote etched on the back of the case or more art printed on the inside of the band.
There is a quality timepiece lying within the artistic exterior. They have quartz movements, one of the most accurate known today. Most are water resistant up to at least 3 ATM and some even have stainless steel cases. Several have leather bands while others feature plastic straps that match or complement the face or case.
Some Things We Don’t Like About Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol watches are distinctive and unique accessories. They may not complement every wardrobe and they won’t exactly blend in with the rest of the board meeting attendees. Warhol’s art itself isn’t for everyone; it has a very characteristic look and feel. The designers made smart choices in artwork, keeping the lines simple and graphic and choosing his less socially-challenging works, but they are still a fairly bold choice. These are best worn with casual attire when a quirky timepiece won’t garner any negative attention. While these are good quality Swiss timepieces, they may not quite measure up to the standards set by the high-end brand names.
Company History
The collection of timepieces is licensed for production by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. This is a not-for-profit organization based in New York City established in 1987, in accordance with the artist’s will to act as his estate and distribute the wealth he accumulated during his lifetime. The simple mission they strive to accomplish is the support of artists and their work. The art it endeavors to promote is often experimental in nature, as was Warhol himself. He was born Andrew Warhola on August 6, 1928 in Pittsburg, PA, the third child of immigrant parents. He died at age 58, in February of 1987. His career as an artist spanned decades and continents. His work became synonymous with the pop art genre. He is remembered as a both a visionary of his time and as an eccentric American character.
