Through August 23, 2013.
KIWI Arts Group presents a special exhibition of William John Kennedy: The Warhol Museum Edition, produced in partnership with The Andy Warhol Museum, at KIWI’s new project space in Downtown Miami. The box set (in an edition of 50) features five signed and numbered photographs of Andy Warhol (1928-1987) in 1964, just prior to the Silver Factory era. The portfolio’s specially designed aluminum archival box includes a foreword written by The Warhol Museum’s Director Eric Shiner and an introduction by esteemed art historian Thomas E. Crow. Essays contributed by Nicholas Chambers, Milton Fine curator of art at The Warhol, and Matt Wrbican, The Warhol’s chief archivist, historically contextualizing the rare moments captured by Kennedy are also included. The portfolio was produced exclusively to help raise funds for The Andy Warhol Museum.
The box set is the first print portfolio released by The Andy Warhol Museum. The Warhol’s executive deputy director, Patrick Moore, states, “The interest in this edition is reflective of the power of Kennedy’s images, which reveal Warhol in a new way. From our director to our curators and archivist, The Warhol staff has developed this project carefully with KIWI Arts Group to make sure it maintains the museum’s high standards. The market responds to quality and everything about this edition, from the special aluminum case to the beautifully printed images, reinforces the fact that this is a serious project developed by The Warhol.” Eric Shiner, the museum’s director, adds, “With this rare body of work, Kennedy has given us some of the most joyous and insightful images of Andy Warhol ever created.
Nearly 50% of the edition sold at the launch event held during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 at a private reception sponsored by BNY Mellon at The Villa by Barton G. (the former Versace mansion). Now, downtown Miami and its residents and visitors will have an opportunity to view the portfolio for a limited time during summer 2013.
KIWI Arts Group Project Space
117 NE 1st Avenue, Ground Floor
Miami, FL 33132
305.200.3047
www.kiwiartsgroup.com
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