PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, on May 13, 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Tate Modern has posted a virtual tour online of their Andy Warhol Exhibition , which opened just before the COVID-19 pandemic.
His nomadic New York studio was called “The Factory," and was a place where celebrities, wealthy patrons and the whole palette of humanity would gather and participate in his experimental art. At the Factory, an openly homosexual Warhol was described as presiding over an active drug and party culture in a sexually tense “court of lunatics.”
Read More WARHOL MUSEUM The sun shines behind the Andy Warhol Museum on Pittsburgh's Northside, Friday, Sept. 10, 2004. The Andy Warhol Museum is in the cross hairs of controversy, this time for a planned exhibit of previously published photographs of the abuse of Iraqi inmates at Abu Ghraib prison. The exhibit of between eight and 20 photos, called ``Inconvenient Evidence: Iraqi Prisoner Photographs from Abu Ghraib,'' is scheduled to open Sept. 17 at the Pittsburgh museum. The Warhol is collaborating with the International Center of Photography in New York City, which is also running the exhibit. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) (KEITH SRAKOCIC/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Andy Warhol Museum The Andy Warhol Museum opened on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Sandusky Street, following extensive renovations to the industrial warehouse, in May 1994.
The museum is the largest single-artist museum in North America and holds the largest collection of Warhol’s art and archival materials, including 350 films, more than 4,000 videotapes and 610 time capsules that Warhol filled during his life.
Pop Artist Andy Warhol's 75th Birthday Observed PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Visitors to the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh are greeted by the self-portrait of the artist as they enter the first floor of the Museum on August 6, 2003 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Museum in Pittsburgh is celebrating the 75th birthday of the artist. (Photo by Archie Carpenter/Getty Images) (Archie Carpenter/Getty Images)
Pop Artist Andy Warhol's 75th Birthday Observed PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: A wall of Interview magazine covers is one of the displays seen at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh on August 6, 2003 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Museum in Pittsburgh is celebrating the 75th birthday of the artist. (Photo by Archie Carpenter/Getty Images) (Archie Carpenter/Getty Images)
Pop Artist Andy Warhol's 75th Birthday Observed PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Christine "Darling" Feldman enjoys birthday cake as well as the artwork of Andy Warhol during the 75th birthday celebrations at the Andy Warhol museum on August 6, 2003 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Activities were on hand along with cake and ice cream as part of the Summer of Andy. (Photo by Archie Carpenter/Getty Images) (Archie Carpenter/Getty Images)
Pop Artist Andy Warhol's 75th Birthday Observed PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Heather Dudek from Philadelphia, plays in the silver balloon room at the Andy Warhol Museum on August 6, 2003 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh is celebrates the 75th birthday of the artist. (Photo by Archie Carpenter/Getty Images) (Archie Carpenter/Getty Images)
Pop Artist Andy Warhol's 75th Birthday Observed PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Coco Barcomi, visiting from Berlin, plays in the silver balloon room at the Andy Warhol Museum on August 6, 2003 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Museum in Pittsburgh is celebrates the 75th birthday of the artist. (Photo by Archie Carpenter/Getty Images) (Archie Carpenter/Getty Images)
Andy Warhol Museum A group of students play with the reflective mylar pillows floating in the "Silver Clouds" installation room at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, March 27, 2007. No longer the smoky steel town of days past, the hometown of pop artist Andy Warhol is increasingly becoming known for its thriving arts community. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) (Keith Srakocic/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Pop Artist Andy Warhol's 75th Birthday Observed PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: A young visitor to the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh walks past the Elvis (Eleven Times) silk screen painting on August 6, 2003 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Museum in Pittsburgh is celebrates the 75th birthday of the artist. (Photo by Archie Carpenter/Getty Images) (Archie Carpenter/Getty Images)
Matt Wrbican, Marie Elia In this photo taken on Aug. 13, 2009, Matt Wrbican, center, the archivist overseeing the cataloguing of Andy Warhol's 610 cardboard boxes called "Time Capsules", prepares to open a time capsule dated June 86, at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. At right rear is cataloguer Marie Elia. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
SELF PORTRAIT A patron at the Andy Warhol Museum on the North Side of Pittsburgh, Pa., enjoys a beer while standing under a Warhol self-portrait during Friday happy hour in the lobby of the museum, Feb. 4, 2000. The weekly happy hours are just one of the diverse attractions beyond the Warhol works on display that museum director Thomas Sokolowski is doing to attract people and keep the museum on the edge. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) (KEITH SRAKOCIC/Associated Press)
Andy Warhol Museum A group of visitors to the Andy Warhol Museum view Warhol's "The Last Supper" while walking past a portion of a collaborative work with Jean-Michel Basquiat called "Ten Punching Bags (Last Supper)" at the museum in Pittsburgh, March 27, 2007. No longer the smoky steel town of days past, the hometown of pop artist Warhol is increasingly becoming known for its thriving arts community. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) (Keith Srakocic/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
WARHOL BIRTHDAY Jenni Chikar, left, and Justin Vetter, right, check out a 1986 self portrait of Andy Warhol, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003, at the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. If he were alive, Warhol would be celebrating his 75th birthday Wednesday. Instead, his fans are celebrating for him with cake, a food drive and 75 cent admission to The Andy Warhol Museum. (AP Photo/John Heller) (JOHN HELLER/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Born Andrew Warhola in 1928, and raised in Oakland, he graduated from Schenley High School in 1945 . Shortly after graduating from the Carnegie Institute of Technology, he moved to New York City. There he enjoyed a successful career as an advertisement illustrator.
Warhol’s influential works spanned across multiple disciplines from printmaking to cinema. He became, perhaps, best known for his silkscreen paintings “Campbell’s Soup Cans ” and “Marilyn Monroe .” Other notable works included various self-portraits and the BMW Art Car Project .
Warhol died shortly after gallbladder surgery on Feb. 22, 1987 , at the age of 58.
The surgery was thought to be routine, but his family sued New York Hospital and accused it of providing poor care . The suit was settled out of court.
His brothers brought his body back to Pittsburgh and Warhol was buried at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cemetery in Bethel Park .
The Seventh Street Bridge was renamed for Andy Warhol on March 18, 2005 , to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the nearby Andy Warhol Museum. Sandusky Street, where the museum is located, leads to the bridge.
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