Rare photographs of Andy Warhol, the Pop Art pioneer known for his iconic imagery, are set to be displayed in a new exhibition titled 'Warhol: Inside the Box.' The exhibition will showcase five unique images taken by photographer William John Kennedy in the early 1960s. These photographs were rediscovered after more than 40 years, highlighting both Warhol’s persona and the work of Kennedy, who documented the artist during a pivotal time in his career.

Andy Warhol's influence on the art world is immense, having transformed art into a popular medium with works featuring cultural icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, as well as his notable soup can series. The upcoming exhibition seeks to offer a more intimate glimpse of the artist, diverging from the high-profile commercial works he is best known for. The context of these photographs allows fans and critics alike to appreciate Warhol not just as an artist but also as a significant cultural figure.

The exhibition opens next month in London and promises to shed new light on the enigmatic artist and the role of documentation through photography in understanding his legacy. The find emphasizes the enduring fascination with Warhol’s life and work and contributes to the ongoing dialogue surrounding the relationship between art and its representation in media, which was foundational to Warhol's practice.