Andy Warhol : la ligne et l'image

Exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg, Paris, 16 September 2026 – 10 January 2027

Trained as an illustrator, Andy Warhol (1928–1987) never stopped drawing, even after adopting the mechanical processes that came to characterise his work. Drawing thus emerges as a space for constant experimentation, where images take shape and a unique visual language unfolds. From an early Self-Portrait dated 1942 to the acrylic drawings for The Last Supper in 1986, Warhol’s body of drawings is extensive and varied. Drawing enabled him to gradually free himself from the influences of Klee, Picasso, Cocteau, as well as American artists such as Shahn.

This exhibition catalogue offers a study of Andy Warhol’s graphic work, from his early days as an illustrator to his final creations. It highlights the importance of hand-drawn work within Pop Art, moving beyond the image of mass-produced art associated with the Factory. Experts analyse the links between advertising and art, as well as the artist’s technical inventiveness, using rare documents and serial motifs.