Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol was born on August 6, 1928.

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.

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

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

In 1942, Andy Warhol received his first camera.

In 1945, Andy Warhol graduated from high school.

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

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

In 1949, Andy Warhol started creating his iconic paintings.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

In 1962, Andy Warhol started using his first silkscreens.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.