Flash November 22 [F. & S. II.33] – Andy Warhol Framed Poster

Andy Warhol Pop Art framed poster

Flash November 22 [F. & S. II.33] by Andy Warhol brings a news-derived photographic fragment from the Kennedy media narrative into the unmistakable visual world of Pop Art. The image retains the compressed, sometimes grainy quality of news reproduction; this is part of its meaning rather than a flaw. The subject offers a distinctive way to explore the public experience of tragedy mediated through breaking-news photography. This framed poster is designed for contemporary wall display, with the image itself remaining the focal point.

About the Artwork and Flash-November 22

Created in 1968, Warhol’s Flash-November 22 series revisited the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy in 1963 through press photographs and news-derived images. The project explores how repeated media exposure shapes collective memory of tragedy. These images deliberately retain the character of their press sources: newspaper graphics, faces, and fragments of the media event carry much of the emotional weight.

Composition and colour: A pale almost-white media image is so reduced in contrast that recognition feels delayed, making absence itself part of the effect. The subject and design make an expressive addition to a thoughtfully chosen gallery wall, whether displayed alone or with other examples of twentieth-century graphic art.

Why this image matters: The subject is not simply decoration. It offers a way to consider the public experience of tragedy mediated through breaking-news photography. Warhol’s approach treats images that viewers may already know as material for a fresh visual encounter, where cropping, colour, typography or repetition can reshape their meaning.

Premium Framed Poster

Bring this artwork straight to your wall in a ready-to-hang framed presentation. The semi-glossy paper adds a subtle sheen that brings out the colour, while a durable pine-wood frame and shatterproof plexiglass give the print a finished, protective presentation.

• Ready-to-hang: Includes a hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
• Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame Color: Black, white (smooth finish), natural, and dark brown wood (visible grain).
• Frame Measurements: 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in) thick, 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Paper Weight: 170 gsm (65 lb); thickness 0.19 mm (7.5 mils).
• Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhancing colours with a subtle shine.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
• Available Sizes: Multiple sizes available. Choose from the size options above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Andy Warhol framed poster show?
It features a news-derived photographic fragment from the Kennedy media narrative, presented through graphic forms and deliberate visual contrast.

What is the artwork’s significance?
Created in 1968, Warhol’s Flash-November 22 series revisited the assassination of US President John F.

How is this framed poster made?
The artwork is printed on 170 gsm (65 lb) semi-glossy paper, protected by shatterproof plexiglass and enclosed in a pine-wood frame. A hanging kit is included.

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