Belgians Encounter Warhol Impersonator at the Chelsea Hotel

In 1988, one year after Andy Warhol’s untimely death, Catherine Colard and her friends came over from Belgium to do a report on the surviving Warhol scene.  According to Colard, their search for former Factory regulars began at the Sotheby's sale of Warhol belongings and memorabilia. Continuing to the Chelsea Hotel, they found Warhol Superstar Viva & Allen Midgette in residence.  In the photos below, Colard poses in clothing handmade by Allen Midgette, who in turn poses as Warhol.  Midgette’s designs were inspired by both Warhol’s art and by American Indian culture.  You can find more photos on Catherine's facebook page.  Finally, check out Catherine and her friends hanging out in the famous historic lobby. Some things never change.