Andy Warhol: Fame and Misfortuneon view February 1–May 20, 2012

(re)Imagining History Through the Lens of an

Artist

• Lived 1928-1987• Known for a style called “Pop Art” which uses mass media images and products for

inspiration and source material.

What types of subject matter might be in works of art in an exhibit entitled Fame and Misfortune?

Andy Warhol

Marilyn Monroe

• Who was Marilyn Monroe? • What do we know about her? • Different images of Marilyn Monroe

portray different views of who she was.

Artists, like Andy Warhol, use historical images from popular culture to express their own point of view.

How could this article be different if one word in the headline was changed?

(re)Imagining a Current Event

1) Select an article with an image from a recent newspaper or magazine.

2) Cut out the headline and picture.

3) Change one word or phrase from the headline to create a new headline. Alter the picture so it makes sense with the news story you created.

4) Share your (re)imagined story with the class.