Richard B. Woodward's Andy Warhol. Polaroids 1958-1987 offers an intimate look at Warhol's prolific Polaroid practice, revealing how the artist used instant photography as both artistic medium and social documentation. These images capture celebrities, friends, and everyday subjects through Warhol's distinctive lens, showing his obsession with surface, repetition, and the democratization of image-making. The collection becomes a visual diary of an era and an artist who transformed how we see contemporary culture.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Warhol understood that in the age of mechanical reproduction, the snapshot could be as significant as the masterpiece. These Polaroids show us an artist constantly observing, constantly documenting, proving that genius is sometimes just relentless attention.

DETAILS: • Author: Richard B. Woodward • Publisher: Taschen • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: December 15, 2023 • ISBN: 9783836590747 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days