As a central figure to the Pop Art movement, Andy Warhol is remembered for his playful artistry and ability to push against the norm. His art has a fantasy quality with bold coloring and repetition, without blurring into abstraction. He considers the various ways of seeing the world, using printmaking, photography, film, and drawing to create his images. The result is the modern correlation between his name and the Pop movement. With the new collection Family Album at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Warhol’s life and legacy is presented with a unique intimacy and a fresh look into his world.

“Warhol said: ‘A picture means I know where I was every minute. That’s why I take pictures. It’s a visual diary’ That’s what makes this project so special – looking through these old photos feels like stepping in time through Warhol’s life,” says Roxanne Smith, the Jennifer Rubio Assistant Curator of the Collection.

Portraiture has remained a centerpiece to Warhol’s portfolio, constantly reproducing dramatic, altered portraits of famous figures. Some currently held by or on view at the Whitney Museum of American Art include those of Franz Kafka, Albert Einstein, Emily Fisher Landau, Sigmund Freud, and Marilyn Monroe. This theme of portraiture continues with a new installation of Warhol’s work.

Through October 19, “Family Album” is a collection of hundreds of Polaroids. The photos include those of his friends, celebrities, and many of his beloved dachshund Archie. With his own life serving as his canvas, Warhol allows us a glimpse into his world.