Gun

"Gun" by Andy Warhol captures the aftermath of the 1968 shooting of the artist and filmmaker by Valerie Solanas at The Factory in New York City. The painting presents a stark, almost clinical still life of a firearm and related objects, emphasizing everyday objects through Warhol’s signature Pop art style. This work reflects Warhol’s fascination with consumer culture and the ordinary, while also referencing the violence that shattered his life. The piece evokes themes of mortality and the pervasive presence of violence in American society, hallmark concerns within Warhol’s diverse body of work.