Created in 1981, Andy Warhol’s Myths complete portfolio consists of ten screenprints showcasing some of the most iconic fictional characters from the 20th century. Warhol expressed great interest in the world of celebrity, consistently drawn to the extravagance and glamor of Hollywood and the giants that dominated the industry. He portrayed a range of high-profile figures and icons: Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Mao Zedong, and many more. The Myths collection, however, offers a fresh reading of the artist’s conventional themes, crossing into the realm of fiction with popular characters from history, literature, film, and television. Though these figures originate from various sources, they are alike in the way that they impacted whole generations at a level we can only imagine. Most of these figures are widely-recognized symbols of childhood nostalgia and manufactured dreams, reminding us of careless weekends and golden mornings spent before the television.
