About this artwork
Published in 1967, Andy Warhol’s Index was his first mass-produced book, originally released in an edition of 5,000 copies (without signatures). This interactive book tells the story of the Factory—as Warhol’s New York City studio was known—and the creatives that frequented the space. Featuring fold-outs, pop-ups, photographs, interviews, stickers, and a poster, the book invites playful engagement. It is full of odes to Warhol’s character, interests, and artistic practice, including the can of Hunt’s Tomato Paste featured in his iconic Campbell’s Soup series. The design of the book, notably its silver cover, also reflects the decor of the Factory, which had Mylar balloons floating around the space (a silver balloon is also included in the back of the book). Index is a physical manifestation of the spontaneity, glamor, and counterculture of the Pop Art movement in which Warhol played a central role.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Ryerson and Burnham Libraries Special Collections
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Artist
- Andy Warhol
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Title
- Andy Warhol's Index
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Place
- New York City (Object made in:)
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Date
- 1967
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Medium
- Artist's book with fold-outs, pop-ups, and photographs
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Edition
- New York; Black Star, Random House
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Dimensions
- 28 × 21.3 × 1.2 cm (11 1/16 × 8 7/16 × 1/2 in.)
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Credit Line
- Ryerson and Burnham Libraries Operating Fund
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Reference Number
- 2023.3239
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