When hearing the name Andy Warhol, it’s easy to picture rows of red and white Campbell soup cans or the colorful collages of Marilyn Monroe. Yet these widely renowned prints represent only a small fraction of his enormous body of work. As one of the most prolific and influential visual artists of the twentieth century, throughout his 39 years of career, Warhol created more than 9,000 paintings, 12,000 drawings, and 19,000 prints. To shine a special light on his lesser-known yet equally compelling works, Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo is currently hosting the Andy Warhol – Serial Portraits exhibition until Sunday, February 15, 2026. 

The exhibition displays a selection of sketches, photographs, and prints that trace the evolution of Warhol’s public persona and stylistic changes that occurred throughout his artistic career. As a fitting introduction to the exhibition’s title, Serial Portraits, visitors are greeted by Warhol’s silkscreen self-portrait from the very entrance. Moving further inside, the visitors are invited to explore the broad range of mediums Warhol used to explore portraiture. These diverse types of portraits present how Warhol continuously experimented with new industrial techniques as a multi-media artist. 

One of the most memorable works of the exhibition was Self-Portrait in Drag, a series of polaroid self-portraits created between 1981 to 1982. In this series, Warhol stares into the lens while dressed in colorful wigs and drag makeup. Yet behind all this glamor, his expression remains blank, almost melancholic, creating a dissonance between his outward appearance and his true, inner emotions. 

Self-Portrait in Drag is only one of many captivating portraits in this exhibition that reflects Warhol’s sustained interest in public-image and true identity. In fact, these topics of interest are not left behind in Warhol’s time. If anything, they have become more relevant today, due to the internet and pop culture. In our modern world where identities are often curated through social media content, Warhol’s exploration in public image feels surprisingly contemporary and familiar.

Overall, visiting Warhol’s Serial Portraits is a pleasant, valuable experience to explore Warhol’s stylistic evolution and his insight on public persona. The exhibition also offers a collection of art books and biographies that delve deeper into Warhol’s life and philosophy, which are worth checking it out along with his captivating portraits. If you find yourself in Omotesando before February 15th, don’t hesitate to step inside and surround yourself with Warhol’s art. 

Address: 7F Louis Vuitton Omotesando Building, 5-7-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dates: October 2nd ~ February 15th, 2026

Opening hours: 12:00-20:00 

Admission fee: Free