I was scrolling through my Instagram the other day (when am I not) and I came across the most magnificent sight on my bloggy boo Chocomeat’s feed. I’m talking about one of those “stop your picture scrolling-send out the carrier pigeon-where are you-are those what I think they are-shortness of breath” kind of moments.
I know… Keep your cool, girl.
Geesh… how can I when there are limited edition Andy Warhol Tomato Soup Cans available in Target RIGHT NOW?!?! Four color variations at only 75 cents a pop. {hits floor} Let’s just say I zipped over and grabbed 12 cans of my own. I’m also currently plotting a tomato can art installation on one of my kitchen shelves…I know what you’re thinking and you don’t have to point out the obvious: I’m The Cuisinerd for a reason.
So hush, you.
As it turns out it’s the 50th anniversary of Andy Warhol’s iconic 32 Campbell’s Soup Cans and party timing celebration is taking place over at The Art Of Soup allllll September long. As a devoted die-line geek, this is obviously magical (happy early birthday to ME). I give a swift and loving high five to anyone who wants to spend an entire month celebrating product design (regardless of it’s historical and museum worthy status – which makes this case a little – a lot more – special).
I especially give you, Mr. Campbell, a big ol’ binary hug for delivering iconic design to the masses on the cheap.
Bravo! Pass that hug over to your pr team for me, wont’cha?
Clearly all this pop art goodness got me giddy in the housewares department. I picked out a few museum-worthy kitchen kitsch items that I’m crushing on right now. Can you say Andy Warhol Banana Splits?!?! Yes, Heavy on the toppings please! Can we please address this technicolor DIY pop art cupboard action by Johnathan Fong? That is some serious business! In love. Everything. All the above.
Pop Art Is INDEED for everyone…thank you Mr. Warhol! Now let’s get our shop on…
{one} pink dish detergent bottle vase {two} Pop Art Wooden Spoon Salad Set {three} Crushed Glass Set by Rob Brandt {four} Colorful Cutting Boards by Little Studio {five} Andy Warhol Banana Split Bowls {six} Marimekko Mummolan Marjat Paper Napkins
Wait! There’s more!
For those of you who are true DIY-hards (ooooor maybe you snoozed and didn’t grip soup cans from your local Target) there’s hope! The talented Katie Day created a swoon worthy (and FREE) downloadable soup label kit which allows you to create your own Andy Warhol toy cans. Adorable!! Think of all the soup can pyramids you could be making…all the black beans and artichoke hearts that will be getting a makeover….I kid. Kind of.
Regardless if you have children or not – these labels don’t have to be toys. In fact this Craftee Girl told me her plans on making the cans into flower vases. Genius! Pop art brings out the playfulness in everyone. So get your download on over here and thank her for sharing the love!
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So tell me which Campbell’s Tomato Soup can are you planing on grabbing up? All four is a totally acceptable answer…as is the honesty and self awareness that you have no plans on eating any of that soup. I won’t tell…heck I’m with you!
10 comments
Mindy says:
Aug 30, 2012
OH MAN, I gotta get me to Target!!
erin @WELLinLA says:
Aug 30, 2012
I would grab one of each purely for the fun of it! Why not give your kitchen a pop of Warhol?! Thanks for sharing this super-cool collab!
sarah says:
Aug 31, 2012
I’d grab all four fo display purposes only.
Amber says:
Aug 31, 2012
I went to my Target yesterday and they didn’t have them! I’m so pissed. Now I’m going to hunt them down every Target in North County San Diego. Really? For Campbell’s Soup? Yes, Yes I am! The label idea is darling too!
The Cuisinerd says:
Aug 31, 2012
Amber- I’ve read some reports that this product actually wasn’t suppose to hit shelves until Sunday! Don’t lose hope maybe your shelfs will be full in no time!
Diane, A Broad says:
Aug 31, 2012
I did the same thing when I saw that picture on Instagram: “must. have. now.”
Jenny (VintageSugarcube) says:
Sep 1, 2012
Oh my goodness! I love them. I want a hundred of them decorating my shelves. I finished a recent recipe with Campbell’s Tomato soup and I have to re-shoot the cans with these beauties. I’ll link to your site once I get my post up. Thanks for keeping me in the know!!
rachel says:
Sep 4, 2012
so rad! Love the colors. I wonder if anyone will be excited to have 2012 labels brought back some day??
Gabriel says:
Sep 6, 2012
Who knew soup could look so good!
@duaneforrester says:
Sep 26, 2012
If you’re in NYC, hit the MET now. They’re celebrating Andy (and others he inspired) is an excellent special showcase. I saw it last week and its worth the time.