An Andy Warhol offset lithograph poster from his 1976-1977 "American Indian Series" is being offered for sale by Revolver Gallery in West Hollywood. The poster, designed to advertise Warhol's exhibition at Ace Gallery Los Angeles in February 1977, depicts Native American civil rights activist Russel Means, a member of the American Indian Movement. Warhol created three different posters for consecutive exhibitions at Flow Ace Gallery Paris (October 1976), Ace Gallery Vancouver (November 1976), and Ace Gallery Los Angeles (February 1977), with this blue version corresponding to the Los Angeles show. The work is signed by Warhol, includes a certificate of authenticity, and is priced at $2,860.
This listing matters because it highlights Warhol's engagement with political and social issues through his portraiture, specifically his focus on Native American rights and activism. Warhol's portraits of Russel Means have become emblematic of contemporary American crises and the importance of minority voices. The poster also represents a tangible artifact from a series of three linked exhibitions across international Ace Gallery locations, offering collectors access to Warhol's work at a relatively accessible price point compared to his multi-million-dollar auction records.