On view until August 21, ANDY WARHOL: Manufactured features almost 90 works by one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. The AGA is the only venue to present this show in Canada, which the largest exhibition of Warhol’s work ever to show in Edmonton. The exhibition comprises rarely exhibited drawings, early commercial work, large-scale, iconic works on canvas, Heinz ketchup boxes and small-scale sculptures. Also included are Warhol’s portraits of Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy and Judy Garland, several selections from the Campbell’s Soup series and even some of the wigs that Warhol used to transform himself. The exhibition will also include an installation of Warhol’s Silver Clouds in the 4th floor Borealis Room, a room not typically used as exhibition space. This installation can be accessed by the public during Gallery hours.
In conjunction with this exhibition, the AGA is proud to host the former Executive Director of the Andy Warhol Museum, Thomas Sokolowski for a lecture on Wednesday, June 8 at 7 pm. Andy Warhol: Camouflage Man will focus on the many ways in which Andy Warhol endeavoured to disguise himself, both in real life and his various art forms, at the same time that he was being toasted as the most famous person of the 20th century. The AGA will also be offering film presentations, family programs and art classes for all ages throughout the summer.
To help celebrate ANDY WARHOL: Manufactured, the AGA is teaming up with Fat Franks Hot Dogs to offer a limited edition themed hot dog. The Andy Dog at Fat Franks vendors on Sir Winston Churchill Square and Whyte Avenue, as well as at select festivals throughout the summer.
The AGA is also hosting a Soup Can Drive throughout the exhibition’s run. Guests who visit the Gallery are encouraged to bring a can of soup (or other non-perishable food item) to be donated to Edmonton’s Food Bank.
The AGA will also host a sold out Warhol-inspired Refinery Factory Party on Saturday, June 4 from 9 pm-2 am. The event will include music by DJs Blue Jay and Travy D, and hands-on projects from local artists Sarah Patterson, Zachary Ayotte and Wesley Robert, and local artist-run centre SNAP.
until August 21
Andy Warhol, Self portrait (fright wig), 1986
Facsimile of an original Polaroid™ Polacolor ER 4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (10.8 x 8.6 cm)
The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh; Founding Collection, Contribution The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
© The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / SODRAC (2011)
Andy Warhol, Campbell’s soup 1 chicken noodles, 1968
Salvatore Silkscreen Co., Inc. New York (printers), published by Factory additions, New York. Screen print on paper 35 x 23 1/8 in (88.9 x 58.7 cm). The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh; Founding Collection, Contribution The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
© The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / SODRAC (2011). Campbell Trademarks used with permission of Campbell Soup Company.
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