INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields has thousands of priceless artifacts in its collection, but Andy Warhol's portrait of former President Jimmy Carter took center stage as Carter was laid to rest.
Newfields placed Warhol's portrait of Carter in front of the gallery so visitors could reminisce about the artist and the president.
Warhol created the portrait in 1976 after being commissioned by the Democratic National Committee. It is one of 50 he made and is signed by both Warhol and Carter.
"Remembering President Carter and Andy Warhol at the same time is kind of cool," said Newfields visitor Andy Conner. "That pose just captures Jimmy Carter when he was in the White House. He was always focused."
The exhibit also featured a station where visitors could write down their thoughts and memories of Carter. The notes will soon be delivered to the Carter Center in Atlanta.
"It's an opportunity to use his portrait as a mirror on your own life," said Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields director Belinda Tate. "Think about your own commitment to art, nature, and service to our shared humanity."
Warhol's portrait of Carter will be on featured display within the Newfields gallery until February 6.
