Printed Matter is the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination, understanding and appreciation of artists’ books and related publications. Founded in 1976, Printed Matter was developed in response to the growing interest in publications made by artists. Through its storefronts, online catalog, and fairs, Printed Matter now circulates an astonishing 40,000 publications annually, providing a platform for artists and independent publishers to connect with new audiences.
Printed Matter
1986
Warhol painted more than 100 works related to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, which some have read as complex reckoning of his homosexuality, Catholicism, and mortality in response to witnessing AIDS devastate the gay community.