ANDY WARHOL "FAMOUS RAINCOAT", c. 1955Andy Warhol is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. In the 1950s, he was an in demand and celebrated illustrator working for New York's toniest publications (like Harper's Bazaar) and elegant shops (such as Bonwit Teller), in addition to many smaller independent fashion companies. He was renowned for his decidedly modern aesthetic that was gently glamorous, playful and optimistic. This untitled illustration is evocative of

or preliminary design

25"H 11"W (work)

which expounded his artistic practice of the same name

his formal minimalism and attention to stripped back geometry were precursors for both Richard Serra and Joel Shapiro

whether at his own printmaking atelier or through frequent collaborations

Untitled ("Primary Unity")

" numbered from 76 to 225

5"H 4"W (visible)

In recent years collectors have embraced these hand-painted books as "mini-paintings

and the McMichael Gallery

the prism lens would allow the artist to “see around corners

Marcel Dzama is one of the most successful contemporary Canadian artists