The 20 Best Velvet Underground Songs
Whether you prefer to call them protopunks, art rock or just simply the epitome of cool, there's no denying that The Velvet Underground is as essential as they come. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBritain's Royal Collection Adds Andy Warhol Screenprints
Britain’s Royal Collection Trust just got a little pop of color to it. According to London AP, the Royal Collection have just purchased four of Andy Warhol’s famous screenprint portraits of the Queen.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsHuge Collection of Andy Warhol's Art to be Auctioned
It was recently announced that the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual arts will team up with Christie’s auction house to have a massive estate sale of pop icon Andy Warhol’s work.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsMembers of Velvet Underground Suing Warhol Foundation
Members of the Velvet Underground are suing the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts for the use of the band’s iconic “banana” image, the New York Post reported. Lou Reed and John Cale said the foundation illegally licensed the logo for use on iPad cases and accessories. Warhol was the band’s manager and producer when the album was produced, but never copyrighted the design. read more
Found in: Music, NewsAndy Warhol Self-Portrait Up For Auction
One of Andy Warhol’s self-portraits, is being put up for auction next month through Christie auction house.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsWarhol Portrait of Elizabeth Taylor To Go On Auction
An Andy Warhol portrait of the late actress Elizabeth Taylor will go on auction May 12.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsFive Notable Anecdotes From Paste's Recent Interview With Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh
Mark Mothersbaugh has lived through singular times... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Velvet Underground Reunites for New York Public Library Chat
It’s been a long time since proto-punk legends The Velvet Underground started stretching the confines of rock ‘n’ roll in the late ‘60s, and while the band itself doesn’t have plans to reunite for a performance any time soon, they are doing the next best thing. Former frontman Lou Reed, bassist Doug Yule and drummer Maureen Tucker will make an appearance at the New York Public Library on Dec. 8 to chat with rock journalist David Fricke about the band’s legacy and impact on rock music’s evolution.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCatching Up With... Dean Wareham
When the Andy Warhol Museum decided to commission a live soundtrack to accompany Warhol’s silent film portraits, known as “screen tests,” they called up old friends Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips... read more
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