The After Party venue at Barfly will be the scene of an unique event Friday night – the unveiling of never seen before portraits of Andy Warhol – one of art world’s most well known celebrities. The four portraits will start their journey in this world at the opening night Director’s Reception and then go downstairs the next day, Saturday, to Barfly’s outside patio to be seen by everyone. Exact viewing times to be announced.
The celebrity photographer who took the images, Karen Bystedt, will be at the installation.
Karen Bystedt came to Hollywood after graduating from NYU Film school. In less than five years Bystedt had photographed everyone from Brad Pitt, to Josh Brolin, to Johnny Depp, Sandra Bullock, and Keanu Reeves just to name a few.
Bystedt possesses a quality that conjures up images of Hollywood that all young stars are trying to achieve. From Patrick Swayze to Laura Dern, Bystedt captures the essence of inner being. The result of Bystedt’s tribute to young Hollywood is the publication of her photography in “THEY DARED TO DREAM: Hollywoods A list before they were Stars” Karen is currently working on her next book, ” Wild and Beautiful Africa “.
As a creative young photographer and freshman at NYU film school her encounter with Warhol at the Factory turned out to be a rare moment as Warhol found this young artist intriguing in her approach to Warhol himself. Bystedt said It seemed to strike a chord with Warhol when I asked to shoot him as a model. It is very rare for Warhol to have sat for anyone but he agreed to sit for Bystedt decked out in a suit and holding the American flag.
Decades later, these iconic portraits which were tucked away will now be revealed as a tribute to Warhol in a worldwide debut at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival.
For press and further information contact Artist’s Representative: Arlene Weiss at: arlene@thenetworktalent
