Andy Warhol Paris Review (FS II.18) For Sale

Edition

Edition of 150

Paris Review (FS.I8I 18) is Andy Warhol’s contribution to a portfolio of prints created by forty artists in support of *The Paris Review*, the esteemed literary journal. The work features a screen-printed image of a liquor store receipt from New York’s Regency Wine & Liquor, made out for prompt delivery to *The Paris Review*—a clever and characteristically Warholian nod to the publication and its vibrant cultural presence.At first glance, the print appears to be an ordinary transactional document. But in Warhol’s hands, the mundane becomes meaningful. This piece exemplifies Warhol’s early exploration of everyday objects as legitimate subjects for fine art—a hallmark of his practice that would come to define the Pop Art movement. Here, a simple receipt is elevated into a work of art, reflecting Warhol’s fascination with consumer culture, branding, and the banality of modern life.Created in the early 1960s, this screenprint aligns with Warhol’s growing interest in transforming commercial ephemera into iconic images. His choice to feature a receipt—linked to an Upper East Side liquor store near George Plimpton’s apartment, where legendary literary gatherings were held—adds a layer of playful intimacy to the piece. It connects the artwork not only to the publication it supports, but also to the social world surrounding it.Founded in 1953 by Harold L. Humes, Peter Matthiessen, and George Plimpton, *The Paris Review* sought to emphasize fiction and poetry, offering a fresh voice in literary publishing by prioritizing creative expression over traditional criticism. Warhol’s contribution reflects the magazine’s avant-garde spirit and its close ties to New York’s artistic and intellectual circles.As part of a larger initiative that saw contributions from more than fifty artists, Paris Review FS. 18 demonstrates the cross-pollination of literary and visual culture in postwar America. For Warhol, this print was both a gesture of support and a continuation of his artistic mission: to blur the lines between the everyday and the extraordinary.For more information on Andy Warhol's Paris Review (FS.I8I 18) for sale or to buy Paris Review (FS.I8I 18), contact our galleries using the form below.