The exhibition, curated by Anthony Vaccarello, highlights Warhol’s photographic exploration of everyday objects
Saint Laurent Rive Droite Paris opened “Banal Objects,” an exhibition of photographs by Andy Warhol curated by Anthony Vaccarello, on view from April 23, 2026. The presentation focuses on a lesser-explored aspect of the artist’s practice, emphasizing his use of photography as both documentation and artistic expression.
The exhibition centers on works from the late 1970s, when Warhol produced a series of Polaroid images capturing everyday items. Known primarily for his silkscreen prints and paintings, Warhol also used photography extensively throughout his career, employing Polaroid and 35mm cameras to document subjects ranging from celebrities to ordinary objects.
The “Banal Objects” series reflects Warhol’s broader engagement with consumer culture, presenting unaltered images that elevate commonplace items into artistic subjects. Through repetition and direct representation, the works challenge traditional hierarchies of art, aligning with his approach to mass production and visual culture.
The exhibition positions these photographs within the context of Warhol’s conceptual framework, where immediacy and accessibility are central. His use of instant photography reinforced a method that blurred the boundaries between art and everyday life, emphasizing observation and reproduction over transformation.
All works on view at Saint Laurent Rive Droite Paris will be available for purchase. The exhibition is expected to travel to additional Saint Laurent Rive Droite locations, extending the presentation beyond its Paris debut.