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A Critique Of 'Triple Elvis' By Andy Warhol

By Ellen FrancesPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
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In a striking way to portray one of history's most colourful musical icons, Warhol strips Elvis's blazing persona and presents him in raw, insolent black and white.

The artistic choice allows the viewer to reimagine a version of Mr Presley that aligns with culture as we personally see it.

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Image: Wikipedia: Triple Elvis

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Ellen Frances

Daily five-minute reads about writing — discipline, doubt, and the reality of taking the work seriously without burning out. https://linktr.ee/ellenfranceswrites

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