Andy Warhol – Interview Magazine

In 1969 Andy Warhol founded Interview magazine which is known for its intimate discussions with artists, actors and pop culture figures as well as its stylish photography. During Warhol’s time at the magazine there was a distinct visual identity featuring illustrated covers of celebrities. I was lucky enough to see these distinctive covers showcased at the Tate Modern.

In todays climate and with all the restrictions due to coronavirus I think that fashion illustration will become a key technique to be used in publications. Where photoshoots are not possible the somewhat lost art of fashion illustrations may become more popularly featured in magazines. Fashion illustration is not commonly seen in big fashion magazines where they usually feature glossy editorial photoshoots. I will draw inspiration from early Interview magazine covers and experiment how this technique can be used in more modern publications.