Pandy Warhol, Created by Rob S.
We recently came across this work of art, from the 1970′s, the era of “Pop Art” most exemplified by the late Andy Warhol. What is not widely known, is that Andy had a younger brother named “Pandy” who was also an artist, as well as a panda (you can see that Andy’s coloring came from the panda side of the family, although not the general build)
While Andy Warhol claimed that “In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes,” his brother Pandy Warhol had a different philosphy. His biographer, Rob S. uncovered this statement: “In the future, everyone will be a panda for 15 minutes.”
Seems like a no-brainer to us!
Be the Bear
Bob T. Panda
PS: For Rob’s contribution to the Panda Chronicles, he has earned a place on the Roll of Honor! Congratulations Rob. We knew we’d reel you in eventually.
If history repeats itself does that mean that at one time we already were pandas?
Yes, it does. Best to be prepared for the next time though, and have plenty of cuppycakes on hand.
Actually, there is am Andy Warhol artwork from 1983 called “A Clockwork Panda Drummer.” An arts blogger and panda pal told me about it and sent me a jpeg of it, which I have posted on Flickr. It can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/22763745@N00/3904709155/in/photostream
Thanks, I will definitely check it out! Ok, I’ve just checked it out. Never saw this one before, but there is another Andy Warhol Panda that I have seen, which is a more straightforward image of a panda.
your blog is so great! i love pandas too. haha what fun!
pandaphilia style
Thanks! Pandas are what we do, and we love ‘em to pieces!