Andy Warhol American Indian Red Poster W/ Coa Hand Signed, Framed & Signed 1985 1976

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This original exhibition poster, created for a special Andy Warhol show at Ace Gallery, stands as a striking artifact of … Read more This original exhibition poster, created for a special Andy Warhol show at Ace Gallery, stands as a striking artifact of contemporary art history. It depicts Native American civil rights leader Russell Means, rendered through Warhol’s unmistakable style. Means—widely recognized for his central role in the American Indian Movement and his advocacy for Native rights—is immortalized here in an image that merges art, politics, and cultural identity.
The poster bears Warhol’s hand-signed signature and date, “85,” in felt-tip pen, adding both authenticity and personal connection to the artwork. This detail transforms the work from a mere promotional piece into a highly collectible object, underscoring the fact that it was personally handled by the artist himself. Executed as an offset lithograph, the poster is beautifully framed and accompanied by its original Certificate of Authenticity, further affirming its provenance and significance.

Dimensions
Framed : 50.75” H 32.75" W 1.25” D
Unframed: 47.75" H 29.50”W
Materials: Offset Lithograph
Publisher: Ace Gallery
COA: Included

About Andy Warhol:

Andy Warhol was one of the most influential and celebrated artists of the 20th century, widely recognized as the leading figure of the Pop Art movement. Born Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he studied commercial art at Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) before moving to New York City in 1949. There, he began a successful career as a commercial illustrator, developing a distinct style that blended fine art with mass culture.
By the early 1960s, Warhol had transformed the art world with his silkscreen paintings of everyday consumer goods—most famously the Campbell’s Soup Cans—and portraits of celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and Elvis Presley. His studio, known as The Factory, became a legendary hub for artists, musicians, writers, and cultural icons of the era.
Warhol’s work explored themes of consumerism, celebrity, and media saturation, challenging traditional ideas of originality and authorship. Beyond painting, he was a prolific filmmaker, publisher (of Interview magazine), and cultural provocateur who blurred the boundaries between art and commerce.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Warhol continued producing commissioned portraits and expanded into new media, while mentoring younger artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. His hand in shaping contemporary visual culture was profound, influencing not only art but also fashion, advertising, and popular music.
Warhol died unexpectedly in 1987 following complications from gallbladder surgery. Today, his legacy endures through major institutions like the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, and his works remain among the most sought-after in the art market, symbolizing the enduring dialogue between art, fame, and consumer culture. See less