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rediscovered andy warhol films moma 2741801

A trove of previously undeveloped films shot by Andy Warhol and his team has been recovered and processed. The hour-long collection includes eight new Screen Test portraits, unused footage for known films, and significant pornographic footage predating his famous 'Blue Movie.' The films will premiere in a one-night-only screening at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

This discovery reshapes the understanding of Warhol's artistic ambitions and timeline, proving he was filming explicit material years earlier than previously documented. It also adds new material to his prolific filmography, offering fresh insights into his creative process and the daily life of his avant-garde circle, known as The Factory.