Abstraction
Related Artworks from the Whitney's Collection

Explore a selection of artworks from the Whitney’s collection that relate to Andy Warhol—From A to B and Back Again.

  • Abstract painting with flowing blue and green shapes, creating a symmetrical, waterfall-like effect.
    Abstract painting with flowing blue and green shapes, creating a symmetrical, waterfall-like effect.

    Morris Louis, Tet, 1958. Magna on canvas, overall: 94 1/8 × 152 1/8 in. (239.1 × 386.4 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Friends of the Whitney Museum of American Art 65.9. © Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

  • White background with repeated red angled stripes forming broken chevron and arrow-like patterns.
    White background with repeated red angled stripes forming broken chevron and arrow-like patterns.

    Ellsworth Kelly, La Combe I, 1950. Oil on canvas, overall: 38 × 63 11/16 in. (96.5 × 161.8 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of The American Contemporary Art Foundation, Inc., Leonard A. Lauder, President 2002.249. © Ellsworth Kelly

  • Two-tone gray fabric panels with a vertical seam and subtle horizontal lines across the surface.
    Two-tone gray fabric panels with a vertical seam and subtle horizontal lines across the surface.

    Wade Guyton, Untitled, 2009. Inkjet on linen, overall: 84 1/16 × 69 1/16 in. (213.5 × 175.4 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of the artist in honor of Scott Rothkopf 2013.26. © Wade Guyton

  • Multiple white panels with staggered horizontal black bars arranged in a grid across a gallery wall.
    Multiple white panels with staggered horizontal black bars arranged in a grid across a gallery wall.

    Wade Guyton, Untitled, 2008. Epson UltraChrome inkjet on linen, eight parts, overall: 84 × 587 × 1 1/2 in. (213.4 × 1491 × 3.8 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Painting and Sculpture Committee, the Director's Discretionary Fund, Allison and Warren B. Kanders, Andrew and Christine Hall, Donna Rosen, Pamella DeVos, Melva Bucksbaum and Raymond J. Learsy, Ginevra Caltagirone, Miyoung Lee, and Gregory Miller 2011.22a-h. © Wade Guyton

  • Large abstract painting with broad gray brushstrokes, layered texture, and small red accents.
    Large abstract painting with broad gray brushstrokes, layered texture, and small red accents.

    Christopher Wool, Untitled, 2002. Enamel on linen, overall: 108 x 72 inches (274.3 × 182.9 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Promised gift of Thea Westreich Wagner and Ethan Wagner P.2011.492. © Christopher Wool

  • Repeating black floral damask pattern on a white background covering the surface.
    Repeating black floral damask pattern on a white background covering the surface.

    Christopher Wool, Static, 1987. Enamel on aluminum, overall: 72 x 48 inches (182.9 x 121.9 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Promised gift of Thea Westreich Wagner and Ethan Wagner P.2011.487. © Christopher Wool

  • A pale blue plastic sheet with vertical creases and wrinkled folds covering the frame.
    A pale blue plastic sheet with vertical creases and wrinkled folds covering the frame.

    Tauba Auerbach, Untitled (Fold), 2010. Acrylic on canvas, overall: 72 1/8 × 54 1/8 in. (183.2 × 137.5 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Painting and Sculpture Committee 2011.12. © Tauba Auerbach

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