Press Release Upcoming Public Programs at The Andy Warhol Museum
Jamie Earnest, Home Like a Film, 2015, courtesy of the artist
For immediate release
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
EXHIBITIONS
Michael Chow aka Zhou Yinghua: Voice for My Father
February 13 – May 8, 2016
Michael Chow aka Zhou Yinghua: Voice for My Father, first exhibited at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing, China, is Michael Chow’s first solo exhibition in the U.S. The exhibition features three main bodies of work, which include new paintings completed expressly for The Warhol show, vintage photographs of the artist’s father Zhou Xinfang—a grand master of the Beijing Opera—and a collection of portraits of Chow painted by his contemporaries, such as Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Ed Ruscha. Chow was born in Shanghai in 1939, and he now resides in California. Chow studied painting at the Saint Martin’s School of Art and then at the Hammersmith School of Building and Architecture, both in London, before changing course and opening his first restaurant MR CHOW in 1968, which became an international success, spawning locations around the globe. MR CHOW operates in seven locations around the world and has become synonymous with high-end Chinese cuisine and the diverse set of artists and luminaries for whom the restaurant was (and remains) a social hub. Now after nearly 50 years, he has returned to his first passion and paints almost daily. This exhibition is sponsored by U.S. Trust.
Exposures: Jamie Earnest: Private Spaces / Public Personas
February 17 – May 1, 2016
The 2016 season of Exposures launches with the work of Jamie Earnest, senior BFA student at Carnegie Mellon University. Earnest’s installation Private Spaces / Public Personas coincides with the temporary exhibition Michael Chow aka Zhou Yinghua: Voice For My Father, Michael Chow’s first solo exhibition in the U.S., and it is on view in The Warhol Store’s street-facing windows. For this series Earnest creates three new large-scale paintings that incorporate details from the private, residential spaces of both Andy Warhol and Chow. Mined from the Sotheby’s catalogues of Warhol’s estate sale, Earnest incorporates objects and other interior details from Warhol’s private townhouse. Famous for his collection of cookie jars, Warhol was also an avid collector of American decorative art and paintings from his contemporaries like Basquiat and Lichtenstein. Bringing these objects in dialogue with details from Chow’s home in Los Angeles, sourced from press articles online, Earnest’s paintings present abstracted views of the private dwellings of these two famous personas.
Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei
June 4 – August 28, 2016
A major international exhibition featuring two significant artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries—Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei—opens at The Warhol in June 2016. It first opened at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne, Australia, in December 2015. Andy Warhol / Ai Weiwei, developed by The Warhol and NGV, with the participation of Ai Weiwei, explores the significant influence of these two artists on modern and contemporary life, focusing on the parallels, intersections, and points of difference between their practices—Warhol representing twentieth-century modernity and the “American century,” and Weiwei representing life in the twenty-first century and what has been called the “Chinese century” to come.
EVENTS
Film Screening: Murder in the Oratory February 13 – May 8, 2016
2 p.m.
The Warhol theater
In conjunction with the exhibition Michael Chow aka Zhou Yinghua: Voice for My Father, the museum will hold daily screenings of Murder in the Oratory (1937), directed by renowned filmmaker Fei Mu. Featuring Zhou Xinfang, Michael Chow’s father, the film depicts a dramatic tale of deceit, murder, and family quarrels. Fei Mu merges the operatic and the filmic, crossing the stylized flair and song of Beijing opera with expressive camera angles. The film will run daily from February 13–May 8, 2016, during the run of the exhibition.
FREE
Exposures: Artist Talk
Saturday, February 20, 2016
2 p.m.
The Warhol theater
Exposures artists Elizabeth Rudnick and Jamie Earnest discuss their installations at The Warhol and their artistic practices with Jessica Beck, The Warhol’s assistant curator of art. Both Earnest and Rudnick studied at Carnegie Mellon University, and both share an interest in abstraction. The artists talk about their materials, approaches, and future projects as well as what it means to be an emerging artist in Pittsburgh today. Earnest’s Exposures installation Private Spaces / Public Personas is on view in The Warhol Store’s front-facing through May 1, 2016.
FREE
Sound Series: Disappears
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
8 p.m.
The Warhol theater
The Warhol welcomes the Chicago-based band Disappears for a special two-set evening. The first set features new and unreleased material, and in the second set the band performs David Bowie’s 1977 album Low, which was recorded live at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago in fall 2014 in conjunction with the museum’s blockbuster David Bowie Is exhibition. The record was mastered by Sonic Boom (Spacemen 3), and it will be released on Sonic Cathedral November 20, 2015. The band features Pittsburgh-native Noah Leger (formerly of the Karl Hendricks Trio), who replaced Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth) on drums. Free parking is available in The Warhol lot. Tickets $15 / $12 members & students; visit www.warhol.org or call 412-237-8300.
Sound Series: George Lewis Saturday, February 27, 2016 8 p.m.
The Warhol entrance space
The Warhol and Music on the Edge welcome famed composer/trombonist George Lewis. Winner of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, Lewis is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), and he has been widely recognized for his work in electronic music and computer-based multimedia installations. Lewis performs his highly regarded chamber compositions as part of the University of Pittsburgh’s Year of the Humanities. The event is co-presented with the Music on the Edge series and Pitt Jazz Studies of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Music. Free parking is available in The Warhol lot. Advance tickets $15 / $10 students; door tickets $20 / $15 students; visit www.music.pitt.edu/tickets or call 412-624-7529.
Sound Series: New Morse Code and Jamie Jordan Saturday, March 5, 2016
8 p.m.
The Warhol theater
The cello/percussion duo New Morse Code (Hannah Collins and Michael Compitello), shares a program with dynamic vocalist Jamie Jordan for an evening of acoustic and electronic works. The duo activates the unexpected range and unique sonic world of cello and percussion to catalyze and champion the compelling works of young composers. It will present new collaborative works on the Pittsburgh concert. The event is co-presented with the Music on the Edge series of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Music. Free parking is available in the Warhol lot. Advance tickets $15 / $10 students; door tickets $20 / $15 students; visit www.music.pitt.edu/tickets or call 412-624-7529.
Sensory-Friendly Event for Teens and Young Adults
Saturday, March 12, 2016
10 a.m.
Join The Warhol for a sensory-friendly program designed specifically for teens and young adults 14 to 21 years old with autism spectrum disorders and those with sensory sensitivities. Explore Andy Warhol’s artwork through gallery discussions, activities, and art making. Each participant will have the opportunity to silkscreen print in the education studio and engage in lively and supportive discussions with museum staff. The museum will make accommodations during these events, such as providing quiet areas throughout the museum. There is a 20 person limit for the event, and registration is required. To register please contact Leah Morelli at morellil@warhol.org or call 412-237-8389.
FREE
Sound Series: An Evening with Rangda with special guest Dave Bernabo Thursday, March 17, 2016
8 p.m.
The Warhol theater
The Warhol welcomes back experimental guitarists Sir Richard Bishop (Sun City Girls) and Ben Chasny (Six Organs of Admittance), joined on this occasion by free jazz drummer Chris Corsano (Bjork), to comprise the avant-rock super group and power trio Rangda. Blending a range of influences and distinct styles, the group actually alternated between improvised and structured songs (odd and even numbered tracks) on its first record, False Flag. The group visits the museum on a tour supporting its third release on Drag City Records, The Heretic’s Bargain. Pittsburgh-based experimental guitarist/composer Dave Bernabo opens the show. Free parking is available in The Warhol lot. Tickets $15 / $12 Members & students; visit www.warhol.org or call 412-237-8300.
Sound Series: Vicky Chow & Tristan Perich: Surface Image Saturday, March 19, 2016
8 p.m.
The Warhol entrance space
The Warhol and Music on the Edge welcome composer Tristan Perich and pianist Vicky Chow (Bang on a Can All-Stars) for a unique performance of Surface Image, a composition for solo piano and 40-channel 1-bit electronics. Blurring lines of organic and electric, Chow’s piano is accompanied by an orchestra comprised of 40 loudspeakers that Perich hand-wired. Released by New Amsterdam Records, the album has garnered several accolades, including being named number four in Rolling Stone’s 20 Best Avant Albums of 2014. The event is co-presented with the Music on the Edge series of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Music. Free parking is available in The Warhol lot. Tickets $15 / $12 Members & students; visit www.warhol.org or call 412-237-8300.
Sound Series: Bedroom Community 10 Year Anniversary: Whale Watching Tour 2016
Thursday, March 31, 2016
8 p.m.
Carnegie Lecture Hall (Oakland)
The Warhol and Music on the Edge welcome artists from the adventurous and eclectic Bedroom Community record label to the Carnegie Lecture Hall in Oakland for its 2016 Whale Watching tour featuring Nico Muhly, Ben Frost, Sam Amidon, and Valgeir Sigurðsson. Founded in 2006 in Reykjavík, Iceland, a diverse array of artists from around the globe have converged at Greenhouse Studios, where most of the music is recorded. The event is co-presented with the Music on the Edge series of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Music. Tickets $20 / $15 Members & students; visit www.warhol.org or call 412-237-8300.
Half-Pint Prints
Saturday, April 2, 2016
10 a.m.
The Factory
This monthly silkscreen printing activity for families with children ages 1 to 4 years old takes place the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Families work with The Warhol’s artist educators to create silkscreen prints during this drop- in studio program.
Free with museum admission
Sound Series: Ensemble Linea
Saturday, April 2, 2016
8 p.m.
The Warhol entrance space
The Warhol and Music on the Edge welcome the French new music collective Ensemble Linea. Founded by pianist and conductor Jean-Philippe Wurtz in 1998, and based in Alsace, a northeastern region of France, bordering on Germany and Switzerland and at the crossroads of many different cultures, Linea covers a diverse aesthetic perspective, from musical theater to electronic music, from Western music to the rich Asian and American repertoires. The event is co-presented with the Music on the Edge series of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Music.
Free parking is available in The Warhol lot. Advance Tickets: $15 / $10 students; Door Tickets $20 / $15 students; visit www.music.pitt.edu/tickets or call 412-624- 7529.
Sound Series: An Evening with Son Lux Saturday, April 9, 2016
8 p.m.
The Warhol entrance space
The Warhol welcomes back the composer and producer Ryan Lott (aka Son Lux), returning as a trio with guitarist-composer Rafiq Bhatia and drummer Ian Chang. His first three albums (on Joyful Noise Records) earned him various year-end awards, including NPR’s Best New Artist in 2008. Lott’s wide range of collaborators include Richard Perry (Arcade Fire), Beyoncé producer Boots, Sufjan Stevens, Vijay Iyer, and Nico Muhly. This performance is standing room only. Free parking is available in The Warhol lot. Tickets $15 / $12 Members & students; visit www.warhol.org or call 412-237-8300.
Sound Series: Songhoy Blues
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
8 p.m.
The Warhol entrance space
The Warhol welcomes Songhoy Blues on its first North American tour. This young West African “desert blues” band takes its name from the Songhoy people of Mali. Band members Oumar Touré, Aliou Touré, Garba Touré, and Nathanial “Nat” Dembele grew up keenly interested in American hip hop and R&B and cite B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, and Ali Farka Touré as key influences. Their debut album Music in Exile was produced by Nick Zimmer of Yeah Yeah Yeahs. This event is co-presented with Pandemic. This performance is standing room only. Free parking is available in The Warhol lot. Tickets $15 / $12 Members & students; visit www.warhol.org or call 412-237-8300.
Sound Series: An Evening with Dawn of Midi Saturday, April 16, 2016
8 p.m.
The Warhol entrance space
The Warhol welcomes Dawn of Midi, a Brooklyn-based acoustic ensemble made up of Aakaash Israni from India on double bass, Amino Belyamani from Morocco on piano, and Qasim Naqvi from Pakistan on drums. The trio met at California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles in 2006 and developed a unique musical aesthetic that can sound deceptively electronic and computer-generated, involving repetition of phrases and entrancing rhythms. On the trio’s record Dysnomia (released by Erased Tapes), they favor composition over improvisation and employ rhythms from North and West African folk traditions. This performance is standing room only. Tickets $15 / $12 Members & students; visit www.warhol.org or call 412-237-8300.
Sound Series: The Julian Lage Trio Tuesday, May 3, 2016
8 p.m.
The Warhol theater
The Warhol welcomes guitar virtuoso Julian Lage and his trio for the first time in the museum’s intimate theater. Beginning his career as a child prodigy and subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary Jules at Eight, Lage made his recording debut in 1999 at age 11, alongside David Grisman, Bela Fleck, Vassar Clements, and Edgar Meyer. Lage also frequently performs as a duo with Wilco guitarist Nels Cline and serves as guitarist with fiddle legend Mark O’Connor’s ensemble. Tickets $15 / $12 Members & students; visit www.warhol.org or call 412-237-8300.
Sound Series: Cineshape
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
The Warhol theater
Cineshape features original music by Amy Williams and video by Aaron Henderson performed by an all-star lineup of JACK Quartet, flutist Lindsey Goodman, percussionist Scott Christian, and the composer at the piano. This concert is part of the University of Pittsburgh’s Year of the Humanities. The event is co-presented with the Music on the Edge series of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Music. Free parking is available in The Warhol lot. Advance Tickets: $15 / $10 students; Door Tickets $20 / $15 students; visit www.music.pitt.edu/tickets or call 412-624-7529.
Youth Invasion 2016
Friday, May 13, 2016
5 p.m.
The Warhol is excited to present Youth Invasion 2016. This program features teens’ unique take on Andy Warhol’s artwork, with their points of view, ideas, and creative expressions energizing the entire museum. This year’s event highlights regional youth performers.
Tickets: $5
Pop Generation
May 26, 2016
11 a.m.
For the generation that inspired Warhol, Pop Generation features educational tours exclusively for older adults, age 65 and over.
Tickets $10 / FREE Members
Sensory-Friendly Event for Adults (21+)
Friday, July 8, 2016
7 p.m.
Join The Warhol for a sensory-friendly program designed specifically for adults age 21 and over with autism spectrum disorders and those with sensory sensitivities. Explore Andy Warhol’s artwork through gallery discussions, activities, and art making. Each participant will have the opportunity to silkscreen print in the education studio and engage in lively and supportive discussions with museum staff. The museum will make accommodations during these events, such as providing quiet areas throughout the museum. There is a 20 person limit for the event, and registration is required. To register please contact Leah Morelli at morellil@warhol.org or call 412-237-8389.
FREE
Sensory-Friendly Event for Teens and Young Adults
Saturday, July 9, 2016
10 a.m.
Join The Warhol for a sensory-friendly program designed specifically for teens and young adults 14 to 21 years old with autism spectrum disorders and those with sensory sensitivities. Explore Andy Warhol’s artwork through gallery discussions, activities, and art making. Each participant will have the opportunity to silkscreen print in the education studio and engage in lively and supportive discussions with museum staff. The museum will make accommodations during these events, such as providing quiet areas throughout the museum. There is a 20 person limit for the event, and registration is required. To register please contact Leah Morelli at morellil@warhol.org or call 412-237-8389.
FREE
Half-Pint Prints
Saturday, August 6, 2016
10 a.m.
The Factory
This monthly silkscreen printing activity for families with children ages 1 to 4 years old takes place the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Families work with The Warhol’s artist educators to create silkscreen prints during this drop- in studio program.
Free with museum admission
Pop Generation
Thursday, September 29, 2016
11 a.m.
For the generation that inspired Warhol, Pop Generation features educational tours exclusively for older adults, age 65 and over.
Tickets $10 / FREE Members
Sensory-Friendly Event for Adults (21+)
Friday, October 7, 2016
7 p.m.
Join The Warhol for a sensory-friendly program designed specifically for adults age 21 and over with autism spectrum disorders and those with sensory sensitivities. Explore Andy Warhol’s artwork through gallery discussions, activities, and art making. Each participant will have the opportunity to silkscreen print in the education studio and engage in lively and supportive discussions with museum staff. The museum will make accommodations during these events, such as providing quiet areas throughout the museum. There is a 20 person limit for the event, and registration is required. To register please contact Leah Morelli at morellil@warhol.org or call 412-237-8389.
FREE
Sensory-Friendly Event for Teens and Young Adults
Saturday, October 8, 2016
10 a.m.
Join The Warhol for a sensory-friendly program designed specifically for teens and young adults 14 to 21 years old with autism spectrum disorders and those with sensory sensitivities. Explore Andy Warhol’s artwork through gallery discussions, activities, and art making. Each participant will have the opportunity to silkscreen print in the education studio and engage in lively and supportive discussions with museum staff. The museum will make accommodations during these events, such as providing quiet areas throughout the museum. There is a 20 person limit for the event, and registration is required. To register please contact Leah Morelli at morellil@warhol.org or call 412-237-8389.
FREE
Half-Pint Prints
Saturday, December 3, 2016
10 a.m.
The Factory
This monthly silkscreen printing activity for families with children ages 1 to 4 years old takes place the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Families work with The Warhol’s artist educators to create silkscreen prints during this drop- in studio program.
Free with museum admission
ONGOING PROGRAMS
GOOD FRIDAYS Every Friday, 5–10 p.m.
For a more social experience, the museum is open late with a cash bar in the entrance gallery and half-price general museum admission. Many Good Fridays also feature special programs including music, performances, and more. Be sure to check our online calendar for specific weekly special programming (additional ticket pricing may apply).
Half-price general museum admission
The Factory (Underground Studio)
Tuesday–Friday, 1:30–5 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 12–5 p.m.
Visitors to our underground studio The Factory are encouraged to try out some of Warhol’s signature art-making techniques like blotted line drawing, acetate collage, and silkscreen printing.
Free with museum admission
Daily Gallery Talks
Experience tours and discussions on a wide range of topics including Warhol’s work practices, his life, and more. The 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. gallery talks are led by either Donald Warhola, artist educators, collections staff, or curatorial staff. The 1 p.m. talks are silkscreen demonstrations led by artist educators. These 30 minute talks include time for visitors to present their own insights and ask questions.
Free with museum admission
The Warhol receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; and The Heinz Endowments. Further support is provided by the Allegheny Regional Asset District.
The Andy Warhol Museum
Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the place of Andy Warhol’s birth, The Andy Warhol Museum holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials and is one of the most comprehensive single-artist museums in the world. The Warhol is one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.
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Established in 1895 by Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is a collection of four distinctive museums: Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum. The museums reach more than 1.4 million people a year through exhibitions, educational programs, outreach activities, and special events.