was a leading figure of the 1960s Pop Art movement, and his legacy continues to shape contemporary culture. Known for his bold colors, sharp graphic style, and fascination with celebrity and mass media, Warhol transformed the familiar into the iconic. Turning soup cans, movie stars, and commercial imagery into fine art.

In 1970, Warhol shifted from his usual subjects to create a series titled Flowers, inspired by a photograph from Modern Photography magazine. He cropped and manipulated an image of hibiscus flowers taken by editor Patricia Caulfield, reducing it to a square composition. The resulting works explored repetition and beauty, but also sparked controversy: Caulfield sued for unauthorized use, leading Warhol to pivot—he began using only photographs he took himself.

Warhol’s relationship with John and Kimiko Powers was rooted in mutual respect and deep friendship. In a 2001 interview with Bob Monk of Gagosian Gallery, Kimiko reflected:

“He was the most generous artist. He had the sharpest mind of anyone I have ever known... He was very comfortable with John and me... He didn’t have to put up a façade.”

Their bond extended beyond collecting, they connected with the artist himself, and that relationship forms a central thread in the Powers Art Center exhibition In the Living Room. Warhol’s art gains added meaning when viewed through the lens of this intimate connection, reminding us that behind the iconic screenprints was a deeply thoughtful, generous artist and friend.