CHRISTOPHER MAKOS Andy Warhol, 1981, 1988

This vintage postcard features a photographic portrait of Andy Warhol by Christopher Makos, one of the artist’s closest collaborators and most important photographers. The image captures Warhol in a candid yet theatrical pose, reflecting the performative quality that defined both his public persona and his approach to art.

Significantly, this photograph was later chosen for Warhol’s memorial card at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, underscoring its lasting resonance and intimate association with the artist’s legacy. Images selected for memorial use are typically those that best encapsulate an artist’s public image and personal mythology, lending this postcard a deeper historical and emotional weight.

Presented here as a vintage postcard, the work represents a compelling piece of Warhol ephemera—bridging photography, Pop Art history, and New York cultural life of the late 20th century. It is professionally framed in black wood, offering a refined, contemporary presentation and is ready to hang, making it suitable for both private collections and modern interiors.