‘The Andy Warhol Diaries’ peels away the veneer of the iconic pop artist’s love life
Andy Warhol returns from the grave to narrate this Netflix docuseries from producer Ryan Murphy. Warhol speaks from beyond the veil thanks to a new artificial intelligence program… and a little help from actor Bill Irwin, who narrates passages from Warhol’s journals.
The show also features extensive interviews with a number of his close friends and associates, including John Waters, Jerry Hall, Bob Colacello, Mariel Hemingway, Rob Lowe, and more.Warhol famously cultivated his aloof image, dodging questions about his sexuality and romantic life.
Diaries peels away the veneer, portraying the man as neurotic, insecure, and somewhat at odds with his sexuality. Everyone knew Warhol was gay though he liked to pass himself off as above sex.
In reality, he fetishized masculinity and yearned for romantic intimacy. The series’ best moments come in the form of Warhol’s tender writings about boyfriends Jon Gould and Jed Johnson.The most interesting element of The Andy Warhol Diaries might be unintentional.
