CORY REYNOLDS | DATE 7/18/2016

Brigid Berlin: Polaroids

Brigid Berlin, pictured here with Dennis Hopper, was Andy Warhol’s best friend, John Waters writes in his introduction to Reel Art Press' exceptional collection of Berlin's Polaroids. "Together they called themselves Mr. and Mrs. Pork. When Andy sometimes claimed he was 'married to his tape recorder' Brigid must have felt like his mistress. Halston referred to Andy as a 'coal miner’s daughter' and Warhol could never escape his blue-collar roots just as Brigid could never relinquish her rich girl pedigree. In many ways Andy wanted to be Brigid; old money combined with danger. He trusted her. She didn’t want his money, she had her family’s. And God knows, Brigid was loyal to Andy even after his death. The only Warhol star to never posthumously dish him in the press, attempt to claim credit for his work, or show any regret over being labeled a 'superstar.' Brigid is to Andy what Squeaky Fromme is to Manson—the last loyal and ferocious member, yet a survivor." Featured here are Dennis Hopper and Brigid Berlin. More on Reel Art Press here.