Andy Warhol was enormously prolific. When he passed away, his estate included a large collection of his paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs. The Foundation, as beneficiary of the estate, has donated tens of thousands of these works to nearly 200 institutions, including a group of more than 3,000 works that now anchors the permanent collection of The Andy Warhol Museum. In order to generate revenue to support the Foundation and its ongoing philanthropic activities, works have also been thoughtfully introduced into the marketplace over the years. Always guided by the mission of securing Warhol’s legacy, these sales are orchestrated as special exhibitions in collaboration with esteemed galleries, curated auctions through Christie’s, and through private sales. The Foundation currently works with Christie’s as its exclusive sales agent. Christie’s has been responsible for impactful live auctions as well as online auctions, including the sale Andy Warhol: Better Days, arranged to coincide with the Foundation’s emergency support of artists impacted by COVID-19. Visit Christie’s to view current auction items and sales, and for more information about other aspects of the partnership. Additionally, the Foundation has established a collaboration with eBay for Charity for ongoing online auctions and sales of original Warhol drawings, printed material and vintage posters. Visit eBay for Charity for more information.
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“The Warhol Foundation aims to support the full range of artistic activity in America—from exhibitions at major museums to neighborhood projects by artist collectives. Arts writers, through the range and specialization of their individual interests, touch upon all of this activity—illuminating and interrogating it and bringing it into conversation with the public. Support for artists is not complete without support for the circulation and serious consideration of their ideas. The Arts Writers Grant program keeps artists at the center of cultural dialogue and debate—in our opinion, right where they belong.”
Joel Wachs, President