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Andy Warhol

American artist known for pop art
American artist known for pop art

Andy Warhol, born Andrew Warhola Jr., was a leading figure in pop art. His works spanned various media and explored the relationship between art, advertising, and celebrity culture. Warhol's studio, The Factory, was a famous hub for intellectuals and celebrities. He managed the Velvet Underground, founded Interview, and authored books. Warhol was openly gay and survived an assassination attempt. His art is highly valuable, with some pieces selling for record prices.

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1928-08-06
Birth of Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol was born on August 6, 1928.

1934
Warhola family moves to Dawson Street

In 1934, the Warhola family moved to their home at 3252 Dawson Street in Pittsburgh’s South Oakland neighborhood, closer to their church St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic. They were devout Byzantine Catholics.

1936-06
Diagnosis of chorea for Andy Warhol

In June 1936, Andy Warhol was diagnosed with chorea, a neurological disorder.

1937-06-01
Andy Warhol diagnosed with chorea

On June 1, 1937, Andy Warhol was diagnosed with chorea, a condition that affected his life and art.

1942-06-01
Andy receives his first camera

In 1942, Andy Warhol received his first camera.

1945-06-01
Andy graduates from high school

In 1945, Andy Warhol graduated from high school.

1945-12-04
Graduation from Schenley High School

On December 4, 1945, Andy Warhol graduated from Schenley High School in Pittsburgh after overcoming nervous breakdowns during his teenage years.

1948-01-01
Andy Warhol becomes Art Editor

On January 1, 1948, Andy Warhol started working as an Art Editor.

1949-01-01
Andy Warhol's Paintings

In 1949, Andy Warhol started creating his iconic paintings.

1950-02-19
Creation of Campbell's Soup Can Image

On February 19, 1950, Andy Warhol created the famous Campbell's Soup Can image.

1952-03-15
First Award Received by Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol received his first award on March 15, 1952.

1954
Publication of '25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy'

In 1954, Andy Warhol published '25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy', a book with limited hand-colored copies given as gifts to clients and friends.

1955-04-25
Andy Warhol wins Art Directors Club award for graphics for The Nation's Nightmare

In 1955, Andy Warhol received the Art Directors Club award for his graphic work on The Nation's Nightmare, a CBS radio program focusing on narcotics and crime.

1956-06-16
Warhol creates repeated images using hand-carved rubber stamps

On June 16, 1956, Andy Warhol experimented with creating repeated images by using hand-carved rubber stamps, often adding hand-coloring to them.

1960
Warhol's Transition to Pop Art Movement

In 1960, Andy Warhol shifted his focus to the pop art movement, which was inspired by everyday life and mass-produced products. This marked a significant change in his artistic style.

1961-04
Andy Warhol's First Pop Art Paintings Displayed

In April 1961, Andy Warhol's first pop art paintings were displayed at New York Department Store Bonwit Teller's window display. This marked the beginning of Warhol's iconic pop art style and his exploration of popular culture subjects.

1961-11-09
First work sent to Castelli for sale

On November 9, 1961, Mr. Bellamy, Yellow Garbage Can, Red Flowers, Step-on Can with Leg, Black Flowers, I Can See the Whole Room! ... And There’s Nobody in It!, Girl and Rope Ladder, Cup of Coffee and Bread in Bag are sent to Castelli for sale.

1961-11-30
First work sold to Burton and Emily Hall Tremaine

On November 30, 1961, Castelli sells his first work I Can See the Whole Room! ... And There’s Nobody in It! to Burton and Emily Hall Tremaine of Meriden, Connecticut.

1961-12-12
Black Flowers bought by Walter A. Netsch

On December 12, 1961, Chicago collector Walter A. Netsch buys Black Flowers.

1962-06-01
Andy uses his first silkscreens

In 1962, Andy Warhol started using his first silkscreens.

1962-07-09
Andy Warhol's first one-man art exhibition

Andy Warhol held his first solo art exhibition as a fine artist on July 9, 1962 at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles.

1963-11-26
John Weber's Visit to Warhol

In November 1963, John Weber visited Andy Warhol to see the Campbell's sculpture for an exhibition of artists' boxes at the Dwan Gallery in Los Angeles in February 1964. Weber praised Warhol's idea of making cardboard boxes.

1964-01-02
Mott's Apple Juice Box Sculptures

In January 1964, screens for the Mott's Apple Juice box sculptures were fabricated by Aetna Silk Screen Products, as indicated in an invoice. This marked the next phase in Warhol's creation of box sculptures.

1964-01-17
Andy Warhol Shoots Footage for The Thirteen Most Beautiful Boys - Screen Tests

On January 17, 1964, Andy Warhol filmed footage for 'The Thirteen Most Beautiful Boys - Screen Tests'. This project was featured in Film Culture magazine in the summer of 1964.

1964-01-28
Andy Warhol Starts The Factory

On January 28, 1964, Andy Warhol established The Factory, a renowned studio where many of his iconic works were created. The Factory became a hub for artistic experimentation and collaboration.

1964-02-02
Andy Warhol films Eat

On February 2, 1964, Andy Warhol created the film 'Eat' featuring Robert Indiana eating a mushroom. This film was part of the artistic contributions to the New York State Pavilion at the 1964 World's Fair.

1964-02-04
Andy Warhol paints Jackie Onassis

Andy Warhol started painting Jackie Onassis in February 1964, as indicated by an invoice from the silkscreen maker. This series of paintings had a chronological immediacy to the events surrounding Jackie Onassis.

1964-04-21
Andy Warhol's Box Sculptures Show at Stable Gallery

Andy Warhol's new show opened at the Stable Gallery on April 21, 1964, featuring 400 plywood grocery cartons painted to resemble cardboard and bearing big-as-life replica trademarks like Brillo, Heinz Ketchup, and Campbell's Tomato Juice. The show was described as 'Anti-Art with capital A's.'

1964-04-22
Warhol's Most Wanted Men Mural at World's Fair

On April 22, 1964, the World's Fair opened with Andy Warhol's 'Most Wanted Men' mural painted silver. This mural showcased Warhol's iconic pop art style and garnered attention at the World's Fair.

1964-05-10
Review of Warhol's Box Sculptures Show in New York Times

Grace Glueck reviewed Andy Warhol's product box sculptures show in the May 10, 1964 issue of the New York Times. The show featured plywood grocery cartons painted to resemble famous brands like Brillo and Campbell's Tomato Juice, attracting collectors who purchased multiple pieces.

1964-10-06
Publication of Campbell's Soup

The iconic artwork featuring Campbell's Soup cans was published in 1964.

1964-10-31
Attends Idelle Weber’s Halloween Party

Attends a Halloween party hosted by Idelle Weber on Livingston Street in Brooklyn Heights. He is dressed as Warhol while Herzka is dressed as Edie Sedgwick.

1964-11-24
Solo Exhibition at Ferus Gallery

Warhol holds a solo exhibition featuring landscapes and girls at Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles. Dennis Hopper takes photographs of him during the event.

1964-12-07
Screening of The Thirteen Most Beautiful Boys at New Yorker Theater

The Thirteen Most Beautiful Boys, a film by Andy Warhol, was publicly screened at the New Yorker Theater on December 7, 1964. The screening took place during the Sixth Independent Film Award presentation by Film Culture magazine to Warhol.

1965-01-28
Pop-art goes mainstream via Andy

In January 1965, Pop-art became more widely recognized and accepted by the mainstream audience through the work of Andy Warhol.

1966
Exploding Plastic Inevitable Performance

In 1966, Andy Warhol ventured into performance art with the debut of Exploding Plastic Inevitable, a multimedia performance featuring The Velvet Underground and Nico. This immersive experience combined live music, lighting effects, film footage, and live dancers, showcasing Warhol's innovative and boundary-pushing artistic vision.

1967
Publication of Andy Warhol’s Index (Book)

In 1967, Andy Warhol published his first mass-produced book titled Andy Warhol’s Index, showcasing his unique artistic style and creativity.

1968-06-03
Assassination Attempt on Warhol

On June 3, 1968, radical feminist Valerie Solanas shot Warhol and art critic Mario Amaya at The Factory, leaving Warhol seriously wounded and with lasting physical effects.

1969
Co-founding of Interview magazine

In 1969, Andy Warhol co-founded Interview magazine, a publication focused on film, fashion, and popular culture, which provided him with access to celebrities.

1969-09-19
Publication of photographs in Vogue magazine

Photographs taken by Lord Snowdon in his Bowery studio, featuring Pyramid paintings and Modern works, are published in Vogue magazine in September 1969. This exposure in a prestigious publication boosts the artist's visibility.

1969-09-23
Purchase of carriage house in Southampton

On September 23, 1969, the artist buys a carriage house in Southampton, adding to his properties. This acquisition marks a significant investment in real estate.

1970
Creation of 'Sunday B Morning' Screenprints

In 1970, screens and film matrixes previously used by Andy Warhol were taken to Europe to produce screenprints under the name 'Sunday B Morning'. These prints were initially signed and numbered by Warhol before unauthorized versions were produced.

1971-05-05
Opening of Andy Warhol's Pork play

Andy Warhol's play Pork opened on May 5, 1971, at LaMama theater in New York, based on tape-recorded conversations between Brigid Berlin and Andy.

1972
Exhibition featuring Chairman Mao paintings

In 1972, Andy Warhol held a significant exhibition that showcased his renewed focus on painting, particularly featuring a series of works depicting Chairman Mao. Warhol drew parallels between Mao's image in China and Western advertising tactics.

1973
Creation of Mao Zedong Portrait

In 1973, Andy Warhol created his famous portrait of Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong, reflecting his interest in political figures and pop culture icons.

1974
Start of Time Capsules project

In 1974, Andy Warhol began his largest serial work, the Time Capsules, where he filled and sent to storage hundreds of standard-sized cardboard boxes, filing cabinets, and a steamer trunk containing various items dating from the 1950s to his death in 1987.

1975
Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger

In 1975, Andy Warhol created a portrait of Mick Jagger, showcasing his iconic style and artistic collaboration with celebrities.

1976
Warhol's Silk-Screen Portrait

In 1976, artist Warhol created a silk-screen portrait of the artist, showcasing a unique artistic collaboration and representation.

1977
Warhol's oxidation paintings

Andy Warhol's oxidation paintings involved preparing canvases with copper paint that was then oxidized with urine. He used various individuals, including himself, to contribute to these unique artworks.

1978
Andy Warhol's Self-Portrait

Andy Warhol created a self-portrait in 1978, which is part of the collection at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.

1979-01-01
Publication of Andy Warhol's Exposures

Andy Warhol took photographs and was a co-writer for the book 'Andy Warhol's Exposures' published in 1979.

1980
Warhol's assertion of virginity

In 1980, Andy Warhol told an interviewer that he was still a virgin, which was supported by former Interview editor Bob Colacello. However, this claim was contradicted by his hospital treatment in 1960 for a sexually transmitted disease and by his lovers' accounts.

1981
A No Man Show project with Peter Sellars and Lewis Allen

In 1981, Andy Warhol collaborated on a project called A No Man Show with Peter Sellars and Lewis Allen. The project involved creating a traveling stage show featuring a life-sized animatronic robot in Warhol's image, capable of reading his diaries as a theatrical production.

1982
Warhol's Portrait of Basquiat

In 1982, Andy Warhol created a portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat using a silkscreen technique over an oxidized copper 'piss painting'. This marked a shift in Warhol's artistic process as he returned to painting with a brush.

1983
Collaboration with Basquiat and Clemente

In 1983, Andy Warhol started collaborating with Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente. Together, they created a series of over 50 large collaborative works between 1984 and 1985, which were initially met with criticism but later recognized as influential.

1984
The Last Supper Series

In 1984, Andy Warhol was commissioned to produce work based on Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper for an exhibition in Milan. He created nearly 100 variations on the theme, including a collaborative sculpture with Basquiat. The series was both praised as 'masterpieces' and criticized for being 'wishy-washy' and 'spiritless'.

1985-09
Joint exhibition with Basquiat at Tony Shafrazi Gallery

In September 1985, Andy Warhol's joint exhibition with Jean-Michel Basquiat, titled Paintings, opened to negative reviews at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery. Despite apprehension, Warhol's silkscreen series Reigning Queens was also exhibited at the Leo Castelli Gallery.

1986
Andy Warhol's Self-Portrait (Fright Wig)

In 1986, Andy Warhol created a self-portrait known as 'Fright Wig,' which is part of the collection at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.

1987-01-22
Andy Warhol survives assassination attempt

On January 22, 1987, Andy Warhol was shot by Valerie Solanas but fortunately survived the attack.

1987-02-17
Modeling for fashion show with Miles Davis

In February 1987, Andy Warhol and jazz musician Miles Davis modeled for Koshin Satoh's fashion show at the Tunnel in New York City. This collaboration showcased Warhol's influence in the fashion and music industries.

1987-02-22
Death of Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol, a prominent American artist known for his contributions to the pop art movement, passed away on February 22, 1987.

1987-04-01
Andy Warhol's Memorial Service at St. Patrick's Cathedral

A memorial service was held for Andy Warhol at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan on April 1, 1987, following his burial at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cemetery in Bethel Park. The service paid tribute to the renowned artist and cultural icon.

1989
Reunion of Lou Reed and John Cale for Songs for Drella

After Andy Warhol's death in 1987, Lou Reed and John Cale reunited in 1989 to create the concept album Songs for Drella as a tribute to Warhol.

1991
Warhol portrayed by Crispin Glover in The Doors

After his death, Andy Warhol was portrayed by Crispin Glover in Oliver Stone's film The Doors in 1991.

1996
Warhol portrayed by David Bowie in Basquiat

After his death, Andy Warhol was portrayed by David Bowie in Julian Schnabel's film Basquiat in 1996.

1997
Establishment of The Andy Warhol Museum

In 1997, The Andy Warhol Museum was founded in Pittsburgh, housing the Founding Collection contributed by the Dia Center for the Arts, showcasing the legacy and impact of Andy Warhol's work.

1998
The Andy Warhol Museum Founding Collection

In 1998, The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh was established, featuring the Founding Collection contributed by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

2001
Absolut Warhola documentary

Absolut Warhola, a documentary produced by Polish director Stanislaw Mucha in 2001, features Warhol's parents' family and hometown in Slovakia.

2002
US Postal Service issued Warhol stamp

In 2002, the US Postal Service issued an 18-cent stamp commemorating Andy Warhol, featuring his painting 'Self-Portrait, 1964'.

2006
Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film

Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film is a reverential, four-hour movie by Ric Burns that won a Peabody Award in 2006.

2007
Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson Selling Turquoise Marilyn (1964) for $80 Million

In 2007, Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson sold Warhol's Turquoise Marilyn (1964) to financier Steven A. Cohen for $80 million. This transaction showcased the enduring allure and high value associated with Warhol's artworks in the art market.

2008
Eight Elvises (1963) Sold for $100 Million

In 2008, Eight Elvises (1963) by Andy Warhol was sold for $100 million to a private buyer. This sale highlighted the continued demand and appreciation for Warhol's iconic portraits, particularly those featuring celebrities like Elvis Presley.

2012
Andy Warhol in Men in Black 3

In the film Men in Black 3, Andy Warhol turns out to really be undercover MIB Agent W in 2012.

2013
Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster) Selling for $105.4 Million

In November 2013, Warhol's rarely seen 1963 diptych, Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster), sold at Sotheby's for $105.4 million, setting a new record for the artist. This sale emphasized the enduring appeal and high value of Warhol's unique and provocative artworks.

2014
Andy Warhol's Works Accumulating $569 Million at Auction

In 2014, Andy Warhol's artworks fetched a total of $569 million at auction, representing a significant portion of the global art market. This highlighted the enduring popularity and value of Warhol's creations even after his passing.

2017
Warhol portrayed by Cary Elwes in The Billionaire Boys Club

In the 2017 feature The Billionaire Boys Club, Cary Elwes portrays Warhol in a film based on the true story about Ron Levin.

2021-11-19
Brooklyn Museum's Andy Warhol: Revelation exhibition

From November 19, 2021, to June 19, 2022, the Brooklyn Museum displayed the Andy Warhol: Revelation exhibition, exploring various themes and showcasing rare materials and major paintings from Warhol's Last Supper series.

2022-03
Silver Liz (Ferus Type) Setting Record Bid in Japan

In March 2022, Silver Liz (Ferus Type) by Andy Warhol sold for 2.3 billion yen ($18.9 million) at Shinwa Auction, setting a new record for the highest bid ever at auction in Japan. This sale highlighted the global reach and continued popularity of Warhol's works.

2022-05
Shot Sage Blue Marilyn (1964) Becoming Most Expensive American Artwork

In May 2022, Shot Sage Blue Marilyn (1964) by Andy Warhol sold for $195 million at Christie's, becoming the most expensive American artwork ever sold at auction. This sale underscored the enduring appeal and high value of Warhol's iconic Marilyn Monroe portraits.

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