Andy Warhol’s Factory 2009 is made up of five distinct components that effectively turn The Museum into a modern day Factory Studio.

The Art of Andy Warhol: Selected artwork and silkscreen studio
Serving as an introduction to art through Warhol, this exhibit aimed at children comes directly from Pittsburgh – Andy’s home town – and features interactive components,18 original works and a collection of Warhol’s toys.

The Velvet Years: 1965-67 Warhol’s Factory
A collection of 56 photographs taken by the young Stephen Shore at the height of Warhol’s Manhattan studio, The Factory, features images of Warhol and his counterparts in the band he managed, The Velvet Underground. Catch a glimpse into what The Factory was like through this snapshot that captures an array of characters from socialites, musicians, artists no-namers. Listen as the photographer recounts his days at the Factory through anecdotes and other stories.

This exhibit was organized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, Ohio.

Film
In his artistic career Warhol created over 4000 films. Included in Andy Warhol’s Factory 2009 is a collection of screen tests and Warhol’s famous Empire. These films will screen daily throughout the Museum and closely watching visitors should spot the young faces of well known stars.

The Art, Inspiration and Appropriation of Andy Warhol
The anchor to it all - The Art, Inspiration and Appropriation of Andy Warhol, curated by Marla Wasser, is a collection of over 60 Warhols representing his most iconic works – from Soup Cans to Mick Jaggers to Liz Taylors. An appropriator from the start, Warhol created using everyday images and objects and democratically churned them out again and again in is Factory studio. Founding an entire genre, Andy’s ‘pop’ style changed the face of the art world then and his influence continues to resonate through North American culture today – in advertising, fashion, music, culture, and of course, art.

Today, artists all around the globe continue to draw on Warhol for inspiration and appropriate his style, form and content in their own media.

The Art, Inspiration and Appropriation of Andy Warhol juxtaposes the works of at least a dozen important contemporary artists who have appropriated Warhol’s masterpieces to illustrate the degree of relevancy Warhol has today.

The Underground Studio

In order to complete the cycle of inspiration and appropriation The Museum encourages visitors to drop by The Underground Studio to experiment and create with a mixture of new and old art and technology. There’s a little Warhol in everyone so take yours home!

THE CURATOR
Marla Wasser, President of Pursuits, a consulting company specializing in art advisory, will be providing the curatorial services for The Art, Inspiration and Appropriation of Andy Warhol.

Marla’s years of experience in the art world bring professionalism and expertise to this exhibition. Her long standing relationships with international galleries, foundations and auction houses serves as a unique bridge for the Museum.