Andy Warhol
Mao, Red, 1972.
Screenprint on Lenox Museum board.
Hand-signed at the lower margin.

The Mao series has been interpreted in many different ways. Some see it as a critique of Mao and his regime, while others see it as a commentary on the cult of personality in general. However, it is clear that the series is a powerful and nuanced exploration of the relationship between image and power.

Andy Warhol – Off The Wall Gallery, Houston, Texas.