Flash - November 22, 1963 (FS II.38)
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Flash 38 is a screenprint by Andy Warhol from the artist’s Flash series from 1968. The Flash portfolio is a series of 11 images based on the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The work demonstrated Warhol’s willingness to cross certain boundaries to create striking social commentary. The American obsession with death and tragedy fascinated him. This obsession came to a head in the aftermath of the Kennedy assassination. Warhol is quoted saying, “What bothered me was the way television and radio were programming everybody to feel so sad. It seemed like no matter how hard you tried, you couldn’t get away from the thing.” This sentiment relates heavily to Warhol’s Death and Disaster series, a loose collection of artworks showcasing tragic images from the media.
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