Liverpool Tate

The primary reason for my trip to Liverpool Tate was to visit the Transmitting Andy Warhol exhibition. This was my first time seeing his work in real life and so it was interesting to learn more about this thought processes and the making of his work. Obviously Warhol is known for being an eccentric character who's controversy was brought into his work, resulting in him being one of the most pioneering pop artists of the 20th century. His work broke political and social boundaries, symbolising the changing attitudes in 60s society. One of the things I learnt more about was how he wanted to mass produce his work so it could be accessible to as many people as possible. This was done through various cultural mediums, such as film and music. The multi-media broadcast 'The Exploding Plastic Inevitable', which was projected at 360°, summarised the work, personality, and ideologies of Warhol in a way that transmitted the vibe of 1960s New York whilst still feeling curious as to what the artist was really like.