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Andy Warhol & The Factory

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Swap Coordinator:neonphotograph (contact)
Swap categories: Themed  Art 
Number of people in swap:16
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:December 10, 2006
Date items must be sent by:February 1, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Ever since my teenage years I have always been fascinated with Andy Warhol and his life. I am not only a fan of his art, but of his whole influence on such subjects as: music, film, fashion, icons, etc.

I am sure I am not the only one who loves Andy Warhol & his factory.

This swap is themed "Andy Warhol & The Factory" because I wanted to include all aspects of Warhol's work. It gives us a way of not being bogged down to just Andy and his art, but includes other people who were in Andy's troupe of fabulous people.

The swap:

You will create a package of all things Warhol!

Ideas to consider: You could create a collage inspired by Andy's paintings, make an ATC of Mr. Warhol himself or anything Warhol inspired, make a mix cd of Warhol favorites: The Velvet Underground, Lou Reed, and Nico, send a book about Andy and his famous Factory, send a can of Campbell's tomato soup, send a roll of film (35mm or Polaroid) to capture the photographer in you, maybe send some paints, or one inch buttons featuring something Warhol-esque, etc...

Anything having to do with Andy. This also includes some of Andy's muses and friends: Lou Reed, Edie Sedgwick, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Basquiat, Nico, Jackie O, Elizabeth Taylor, and many more.

Remember to be creative! Anything goes as long as it's Warhol related. It doesn't necessarily have to have Andy's face on it, but rather capture the Warhol spirit. Send the types of things you would like to receive in return.

Please have all items be in good taste, clean, in good condition, etc. Also, make sure to wrap anything breakable, protect anything that can be damaged, etc.

Value: $10 including shipping.

Rules:

Anyone with a rating lower than 4 will be banned. I want serious swappers, folks. Please make sure your profile is filled out that way your partner can get a sense of what you like and who you are.

This swap is International. Newcomers are more than welcome to sign up.

Any questions? Shoot me an e-mail and I'd be more than happy to help.

Warhol links for inspiration and info: http://www.warhol.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Warhol http://www.warholfoundation.org/

Thank you and happy swapping!

Discussion

todsahonchik 11/18/2006 #

This sounds like such an awesome swap, but I'm bogged down with other swaps right now! Any way you could extend the send date?

Coffeelatte 11/18/2006 #

I am also feeling a little overwhelmed with what I've already signed on for...I know a lot of people work fast on these swaps, but the middle of January is not that far off...just seems too soon for me to figure out how to get something really great done what with the holidays coming up.

We just had a Warhol exhibit in town this past year, and I love his work even more now since seeing things up close. I hope you'll consider moving the send date out a bit.

neonphotograph 11/19/2006 #

Hey, Tod and Coffee! Thank you so much for commenting. I definitely want both of you to join this swap. I pushed it back to February 1st. I hope that is enough time for everyone. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

user2657 11/19/2006 #

Cool idea! Here's a link to the Andy Warhol Museum if you want to buy something - I've been there and enjoyed it. http://www.warholstore.com/

Coffeelatte 11/19/2006 #

OK...I am on board now, and hope I will be able to make something that will impress my swap partner.

kvidas 11/19/2006 #

can't resist another swap- i would like to do atcs(my husband too) but atcs would not fulfill $15 value.please advise. thanks, karine

neonphotograph 11/19/2006 #

Thanks for the link Papierdreams.

Karine, I lowered the value to $10 because I think it's more reasonable. If you look at the description again I added some ideas that maybe you can work with. Collaging is cool, too. Check out those ideas and maybe something will spark. Thanks!

user4069 11/22/2006 #

I live about a 10 minute walk from the Andy Warhol museum in Pittsburgh and am a member. They have an awesome gift shop (and cafe). I'm going to have fun for shopping!

neonphotograph 11/23/2006 #

Lydz, you are sooo lucky. I want to go there badly. I was just talking to my boyfriend about possibly going there for my b-day in January. We live in CT.

todsahonchik 11/23/2006 #

Has anyone seen the Ken Burns' movie about Andy? I watched another documentary about him from our local movie store. Wondering if Ken's was any good. My other favorite artist is Henry Darger. Maybe someday (after xmas) I'll start a swap about him. Looking forward to this one!

todsahonchik 11/23/2006 #

I mean Rick Burn's movie....

neonphotograph 11/26/2006 #

Hmm, I don't think I have seen that one. What was it called? Sometimes I am horrible with remembering names of things.

todsahonchik 11/27/2006 #

I think it is just titled "Warhol"....found it at our local library and placed a hold on the DVD.

user4069 11/27/2006 #

D B Samantha - let me know if you are coming and we can have a nibble in the Warhol cafe.

neonphotograph 12/ 6/2006 #

14 people in this swap! hooray! i'm soooooo excited! i already started putting together stuff. i was that eager!

todsahonchik 12/ 6/2006 #

FYI I will need a t-shirt size from my partner.

neonphotograph 12/ 7/2006 #

if it were me, i wear XL.

todsahonchik 12/ 7/2006 #

I guess I should wait and e-mail them when we get our partners. Thanks Samantha!

artgeek 12/11/2006 #

ACK. I was browsing the page when my kitten sunk her claws into my arm (what a sweetheart) and accidentally clicked the "sent" link. I have not sent my package, despite the page saying so! (Heh, if I were only that prepared!)

neonphotograph 12/12/2006 #

ha ha. your kitten is funny! what is her name?

Coffeelatte 01/ 9/2007 #

Lydia - Thank you! I received your package last night...lucky you, to live where the Warhol museum is located. I loved the special exhibition we had out here in Eugene last year...I especially like the pin-back buttons...I collect 'em...

user4069 01/10/2007 #

Coffeelatte, I'm so glad you got the package. I had fun shopping. I could have spent a FORTUNE (but I didn't). We want to see the special exhibit. They are installing a new exhibit. Don't know what it is yet.

artgeek 01/22/2007 #

@Samantha My kitten is named Ripley, after the Aliens character.

artgeek 02/ 1/2007 #

My package officially shippped today and should be to my swapee (sure, why not) by Wednesday. Enjoy!

neonphotograph 02/ 5/2007 #

i am sending mine out tomorrow. i meant to send it sooner, but stuff came up. sorry for the delay and i hope my partner likes it.

Annette 02/ 5/2007 #

I'm sending mine out tomorrow as well. Sorry, it'll be a little late. I've had a bad two weeks.

user4069 02/10/2007 #

I got a totally wonderful package from MMD. I couldn't be happier with the swap. Big hugs.

EmilyPostPunk 02/20/2007 #

I received a fantastic package from Annette with a great cd, a very cool book about the Velvets, and other wonderful stuff. Thank you so much, Annette!

And I apologize for the ridiculous tardiness of my own package - it\'s going out today and I hope that the contents make up at least a little for the lateness. I feel like a chump, but life has a way of interfering sometimes. Argh.

user1937 03/ 1/2007 #

I received nada, nothing, zilch.

artgeek 03/ 8/2007 #

Ack, that's so frustrating, artizlife, since your package to me was so thoughtful and good. :/

Coffeelatte 03/27/2007 #

Just as a follow-up, I am the swap partner who didn't send on time to artizlife. However, I've been in communication with her by email since the day I missed the send deadline. The package has gone out, and I hope she can eventually forgive me for this lapse.

artgeek 03/27/2007 #

Has anyone ever heard from GirlFriday? She didn't send and never acknowledged or rated my swap, despite two e-mails from me about the package.

Coffeelatte 03/30/2007 #

The post office confirms my swap package was delivered to my partner two days ago. Artizlife, if you are checking this comment thread, please let me know that it's in your hands.

Lydia - Sorry I missed your rating until now. I did comment back in January, but you sent so fast that I forgot to come back and rate. I took care of that today. Thanks again!

Coffeelatte 03/30/2007 #

OK...so now I'm kind of unhappy...looks like Artizlife updated my rating to show a zero as of March 27, then has deleted her account at some point this week. So she received a replacement package, and I guess I'm going to be stuck with a no send on this...but she DID get a package...hmmmm....that seems kind of mean...especially since I had been communicating with her this entire time about what was going on...

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