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Andy Warhol: The iconic Pop Art pioneer & his LGBTQ+ legacy

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The Factory, was more than just an art space; it was a sanctuary for queer artists and performers.“Warhol was always surrounding himself with artists, creatives, and fashion designers,” said Michael Dayton Hermann, Director of Licensing, Marketing, and Sales at The Andy Warhol Foundation.Warhol formed friendships with many prominent artists, including Kenny Scharf, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring (who also embraced the world of commercial art).

Within the walls of The Factory, they found both inspiration and the opportunity for collaboration alongside Andy Warhol.Keith Haring and Andy Warhol with their versions of two New York Post Madonna covers.

1985. The covers refer to recently published nude photos of Madonna from 1979. The art was a gift from Warhol and Haring to Madonna on her wedding day in August 1985.

pic.twitter.com/y0mm5Rp5M9In fact, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring were quite close. “They actually did a collaboration artwork together as a gift for Sean Penn and Madonna for their wedding,” said Hermann.

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