A pretty darn good show, methinks.

Dylan had his AGO pass this weekend, so I definitely jumped to the opportunity to see Andy Warhol. The show, Supernova: Stars, Deaths and Disasters, showcased a small collection of his video and famous silkscreen pieces of celebrities like Elvis Presley and Elizabeth Taylor.

There were no soup cans featured in this exhibit.

Curated by film director David Cronenberg (A History of Violence), the show, really helped to better understand Warhol and his intrigue to themes related to facial expressions, celebrities, and its odd but fitting relationships with elements of ‘disaster’. What really struck a chord with me is his way of creatively communicating (whether it was intended or not) to us that everyone can be “celebrated” in some way— just that it however might not be as glamourous as what one might think, some twisted but effective.

The feeling is weirdly comforting but also wonderfully disturbing.

Fascinatingly weird, no?

I don’t divulge anymore; just go see it. The show opens until October 22.

Andy Warhol - [ago.net]
Andy Warhol - [wikipedia.org]