Andy Warhol
When Andy Warhol arrived on the New York scene in 1949, he started out as a commercial illustrator for magazines like Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. He was immediately drawn to high-heeled shoes.
New York in the 1950s was fueled by consumerism , celebrity cults, commodities, and pop culture—all of which led to the birth of Pop Art. Today, Andy Warhol's art brings to mind iconic images of Marilyn Monroe, paintings of Campbell Soup cans, bananas, flowers, and celebrity portraits. In Amsterdam, Andy Warhol is proudly displayed in the Modern Masters exhibition at the Moco Museum.
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat painted professionally for only 7 years until his death in 1988 at the age of 27. He used a neo-expressionist style to incorporate both Western and non-Western art traditions to emphasize his own background and identity. In 1981, he successfully made the transition from influential street artist to world-famous painter. Jean-Michel Basquiat began exhibiting his paintings and art internationally. Decades later, you can experience the art of Jean Michel Basquiat at the Moco Museum Amsterdam.
To this day, Basquiat's paintings are much loved and appreciated by art lovers all over the world.
When Basquiat was asked to define his art, he replied, “Royalty, heroism and the streets.”
Keith Haring
Whether walking the streets, changing trains, or dancing until sunrise, bold drawings declared: Keith Haring was here!
The Modern Master created icons that are now synonymous with the artist, such as Keith Haring Dog, Radiant Baby, Dancing Man, Bat Demon, and Angel . Keith Haring's original art was there for all to see, and remains timeless because no hint of gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation is revealed - all are equal. Keith Haring's art continues to speak to a world that is hip and streetwise, creative, spontaneous, and loving.
“Art is for everyone.” – Keith Haring
