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Warhol: Larger Than Life

January 27, 2008 to April 20, 2008

Image:
© Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts/ Trademarks Licensed by Campbell’s Soup Co. All rights reserved./ SODRAC (2007)

Credited as one of the major artistic innovators of the 20th century, Warhol's fame spread well beyond painting and printmaking. Filmmaker, sculptor, author, collector, publisher, music producer, celebrity, and provocateur—Warhol understood and negotiated the ride of fame, a sophisticated arbiter and manipulator of popular culture and fashion.  

 

 

Warhol: Larger than Life examines the entirety of the artist's career. Its larger than life focus considers three main issues: the elevation of everyday subject matter to the sphere of "fine art," the celebration of celebrities and their larger than life existences, and finally, the creation of Andy Warhol—his metamorphosis from Andrew Warhola, a sickly young boy from a poor neighbourhood in depression-era Pittsburgh to the  New York. trendsetter.  Of interest to Canadian audiences, the exhibition also explores Warhol's contact with this country, be it in terms of events, exhibitions, celebrities, or controversy. 

Warhol: Larger than Life is an expansive project of over 150 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, photographs, archival ephemera, and films spanning some four decades of production. Working directly with The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA, the WAG enjoyed full access to its considerable collection of art and archives. From intimate informal drawings, to the iconic Marilyn and Campbell's Soup Can prints, to enigmatic self-portraits—Warhol: Larger than Life will delve into one of the 20th century's most compelling artistic personalities.

Warhol: Larger than Life will also draw on archival records and art work to examine the artist's Canadian connections—portraits of people such as Wayne Gretzky and Karen Kain, and his early exhibitions at other Canadian galleries and at Expo 67.

Admission to Warhol: Larger Than Life is $12 for adults, $8 for students and children 12 and under are free when  accompanied by an adult. Ask about our three special Warhol Member Days, when MacKenzie Art Galelry Members get to see the exhibition free of charge.

From out-of-town? Consider the Warhol: Larger than Life Getaway package in partnership with the Delta Regina and the RCMP Heritage Centre. Click here for all the details.

Warhol: Larger Than Life Programming

 

Warhol: Larger Than Life Preview Party and Fundraiser!

Be the first to see Warhol in Regina!

 

Saturday, January 26, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased at the MacKenzie Art Gallery Shop or by calling Jackie at 584-4259.  Book your tickets today! There are only 250 tickets available!

 

 

Sunday Factory Opening

Sunday, January 27th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the opening of Warhol: Larger Than Life with facilitator-led tours, Warhol-related snacks and hands-on art activities presented by Artist Carey Shaw.

 
Warhol-Inspired Artist Studio Program

Saturday, February 2, 2008, 1:00 p.m.
Those interested in working in the style of Andy Warhol can join Artist Shawn Bauche in the MacKenzie's "Factory Studio" to create pop art photographs with pinhole cameras.  Participants will create their own pinhole camers and experiment with developing techniques.  Registration is $25 for non-members and $20 for members.  Register by calling Lorraine at 584-4292.

 

 
 
Thursday Night Live
Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
A poetry performance by internationally celebrated poet (and one of Andy Warhol’s film stars) John Giorno, followed by musical performances. Admission tot his event is $20, which includes admission to the Warhol exhibition. Purchase tickets at the MacKenzie Art Gallery Gift Shop or by calling 584-4292.
 
Distinguished Lecture

Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a talk by the director of The Andy Warhol Museum, Thomas Sokolowski. Reception to follow.  This program is free, and does not include admission to the exhibition.

 

Thursday Night Live

Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

Art performance by the group One Night Only, talk on the Pop Art movement by Adjunct Educator Jack Anderson, with reception to follow. This program is free but does not include admission to the Warhol: Larger Than Life exhibition.

 

Red Pop: Café, Screening and Discussion

Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 7:30 p.m., Agra Torchinsky Salon

Join Art Historian Carmen Robertson for a film program and discussion that investigates the Warhol effect by looking at films by Indigenous filmmakers that comment upon visual culture in America, deconstructing icons Warhol also confronted. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is free.

 

Organized and circulated by The Winnipeg Art Gallery. Supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program/Avec l'appui du ministère du Patrimoine canadien par le biais du Programme d'indemnisation pour les expositions intinérantes au Canada. This exhibition is presented at the MacKenzie Art Gallery with the generous support of Greystone Managed Investments Inc. with additional assistance by the Donald and Claire Kramer Foundation.

 

Image:

© Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts/ Trademarks Licensed by Campbell’s Soup Co. All rights reserved./ SODRAC (2007)

Andy Warhol
Cambell’s Soup I: Tomato, 1968
screen print on paper
88.9 x 58.4 cm
The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh
Founding Collection, Contribution The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

 

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