Mao 95
by Andy Warhol
Year: 1972
Medium: Screen print
Size: 36 x 36 in (91.44 x 91.44 cm)
Edition: 250
Signed
Among Andy Warhol’s most compelling portraits of power, Mao 98 (1972) reimagines Chairman Mao through the visual language of celebrity and mass media. Executed as a 36 × 36-inch screenprint, the signed work comes from an edition of 250. Its striking scale, political resonance, and place within Warhol’s celebrated Mao series give it lasting significance and strong appeal for collectors of Pop Art.
Mao 98 belongs to Andy Warhol’s landmark Mao series, first presented in 1972 as he transformed a political leader into an icon of mass culture. There is no street-graffiti version because Warhol worked through studio photography, silkscreen, and fine-art printmaking rather than street art. The repeated Mao image explores power, propaganda, celebrity, and the way mass media can turn politics into spectacle.
For collectors, Mao remains one of Warhol’s most important series. Its instantly recognizable imagery, historical relevance, and limited editions support strong international demand. Scarce, well-provenanced examples are especially attractive to serious collectors.
Our curatorial view is that Mao 98 captures Warhol’s genius for making familiar images feel both glamorous and unsettling. The portrait is simple, but its cultural weight is immense.
The work belongs to Warhol’s early-1970s portrait period, alongside the broader Mao series and his portraits of celebrities and political figures. It also reflects his enduring interest in repetition and celebrity culture. For collectors seeking an iconic Warhol with strong recognition and lasting market appeal, Mao 98 is a compelling choice.
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Mao 95
by Andy Warhol
Year: 1972
Medium: Screen print
Size: 36 x 36 in (91.44 x 91.44 cm)
Edition: 250
Among Andy Warhol’s most compelling portraits of power, Mao 98 (1972) reimagines Chairman Mao through the visual language of celebrity and mass media. Executed as a 36 × 36-inch screenprint, the signed work comes from an edition of 250. Its striking scale, political resonance, and place within Warhol’s celebrated Mao series give it lasting significance and strong appeal for collectors of Pop Art.
Mao 98 belongs to Andy Warhol’s landmark Mao series, first presented in 1972 as he transformed a political leader into an icon of mass culture. There is no street-graffiti version because Warhol worked through studio photography, silkscreen, and fine-art printmaking rather than street art. The repeated Mao image explores power, propaganda, celebrity, and the way mass media can turn politics into spectacle.
For collectors, Mao remains one of Warhol’s most important series. Its instantly recognizable imagery, historical relevance, and limited editions support strong international demand. Scarce, well-provenanced examples are especially attractive to serious collectors.
Our curatorial view is that Mao 98 captures Warhol’s genius for making familiar images feel both glamorous and unsettling. The portrait is simple, but its cultural weight is immense.
The work belongs to Warhol’s early-1970s portrait period, alongside the broader Mao series and his portraits of celebrities and political figures. It also reflects his enduring interest in repetition and celebrity culture. For collectors seeking an iconic Warhol with strong recognition and lasting market appeal, Mao 98 is a compelling choice.