NEWS: Absolut Art

CULTURE: Absolut Art

I knew it. Alcohol isn't just a religion, it's an art form...
The Absolut bottle is easily recognisable and the cult-like drink was first immortalised by Andy Warhol in 1985. From that point on a cult arose in the world of advertising which has since spread to the high culture society of the gallery. The list of artists who've given their impression of the bottle since contain such as Keith Haring and some have paid homage to celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe and The Sex Pistols. And a collection began...

The collection of art pieces is kept in a New York building in Manhatten, in a temperature controlled environment, but if you want a sneak peak... Then visit the Absolut Collectors Society.

i thought SG's background reminded me of something!

Wow, They've got a Gay Pride ad too. Wish they woulda aired this in the states, but it's still boss of Absolut to show their support.

A coffee table book came out awhile ago, I want to say about 5 years ago that had a massive collection of all the ads. Very cool stuff.

I adore the Absolut ads. I'd love to have a collection of the pictures/posters some day.

Back in the Dorm Days, we papered our closet doors with the magazine ads. I wish I'd saved them.

Is this TRUE?! DO YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM, SG?

*shakes SG*

Swedish art at it's best! *getting all misty*

oh man. its great, and it sucks all at once. but i wont get started on the evils of corporate funding at museums and in the arts, cause there is no good answer and ill just get frustrated.
its just funny cause this series came up in a conversation about the topic i mentioned just a few weeks ago.

Absolute is an art, my favorite art peice comes from Adbusters.org





[Edited on Apr 25, 2004 by Ninpo]