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Andy Warhol Museum
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Tue-Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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45 reviews for Andy Warhol Museum
The Andrew Warhola that you knew as Andy Warhol has a fascinating history before he became the Pop Art Icon. You can see his beginnings in a small collage in one of the exhibits. My sister's belief that being gay, I would really want to see the museum. Yes and No. I have never seen most of A.W. 's art outside of Modern Art Museums in Chicago or other cities, which would probably be one piece here and there. The museum boasts a larger percentage with loans from other museums and collections.
The museum itself promotes other artists that are up and coming with a temporary exhibit. The current major temporary exhibit is Shepard Fairey, the creator of the iconic Obama poster. Although I liked the poster, it was also very idolistic. Never a big Obama fan, his election was better than McCain and Palin running our country right now ( although I would have loved Sarah in her combat boots being sent on a "peace" mission to Iraq or Afghanistan in a military helicopter).
I digress, the museum comprises of 7 floors with exhibits ranging from the modern pop art similar to Warhol to todays, modern artists who followed his path. Since Shepard Fairey had 2 floors devoted to him, I will comment on his work currently on exhibit. I found it monochromatic. His early works were a criticism of war, capitalism and the prevalence of advertising for both war and capitalism. He used images of people and posterized it to effect to spread his message. However, I think he is also following his inspiration, Warhol by borrowing images and giving his p.o.v. The works are almost monochromatic with red and black as the primary colors with the tribute to the Socialist propaganda prominent in Communist countries. What fails to attract me to his work is his inability to be consistent. Is he spreading anti capitalist messages, is he protesting the war, is he trying to show that images can affect change. There is no voice except commercialism. Currently, Fairey designed or more evidently has placed his images in Levi's clothes. Since this is not uncommon for any modern pop artist, it just conflicts with his anti capitalist imagery.
The rest of the exhibits ranged from good to bad. I think the museum is trying to create a Modern Art Museum destination in Pittsburgh. Andy Warhol was a native son but do we think that he is an artist that can be considered along the Picassos, Rembrandts, etc. Not yet. I do believe, his art work will stand the test of time as the movement towards using the imagery of commercial products to an art. Shepard Fairey - 15 mins are counting down.
So I am a fan because it has brought something different from the staid museums of old such as Natural History and Art Gallery museums.
P.S. There is a children's area in the basement that allows the children in your party to work on some art (this is a plus since some exhibits can be rated R and not for kids).
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I've always wanted to go to Pittsburgh for 3 reasons-- The Steelers, Falling Water, and the Warhol Museum.
I probably have no business writing this review cause we pulled in to Pittsburgh at about 15 minutes before the museum closed, (and it was now or never, cause the Museum was closed the following day) we somehow raced through 7 floors of pop culture in 15 minutes-- and STILL loved it. I think/hope we managed to at least glance at every piece of art in that beautiful concrete building and it was all great. I'll certainly never forget the most unique trip through the most unique museum i've been to-- a manic run up each flight of stairs and around each floor, laughing like crazy people and almost feeling the lights go out behind our every step.
I recommend leaving yourself a little more time than 15 minutes of course-- there is so much to see. But if 15's all you got...make the most of it right? Oh, and its worth the trip even if you're not from the Pittsburgh area.
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Start at the top (temporary installations) and work your way down. Try not to miss a room, painting, photo, item, floor - including the basement!
Highlights - the cloud room, the big lazy furniture on some of the floors, and the B&W photo booth. The food is pretty good too. Bring friends and make an afternoon of it.
Love it. It's not really a young kid friendly place, unless you stick to some of the lower floors and basement, but it's definitely fun for older kids and adults!
I was happy to finally visit the museum of one of my favorite artists and inspirations, Andy Warhol. Some really great pieces in there; I especially loved the electric chair series and the skull series. The only negatives were not being able to take any pictures in the museum (come on, it's not like the public hasn't seen some of this work before) and not having the best gift shop, it was really small and would have the same things as any other contemporary art museum would have. It is always a treat to look at his work though, and great that it was in a museum dedicated to just him.
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I headed to the Warhol on a weekday afternoon while on business in Pittsburgh. I was looking to get my culture on before heading on an afternoon flight back home.
The museum was much larger than I expected and well worth the admission price. The pinball gallery in the entry is fantastic and I found myself singing Pinball Wizard as I walked out at the end of my stay.
The exhibits were all interesting and I could have stayed there well longer than I had time to if I watched all the video exhibits from start to finish. The way the exhibits were set up made sense and were easy to comprehend and enjoy without a lot of reading tiny chapters of books hung to a wall. Some of the exhibits were also hands on and more of an interaction than a viewing. Balloons in the air, interesting entrance ways and music. They also did a great job of setting up the vibe in each separate area.
The gift shop didn't have as much Warhol stuff as just goofy stuff you would find in Spencer's. That and the parking situation disappointed me.
Been here countless times and each time I fly back to Pittsburgh I always make it a point to go to the Warhol and relive some of my younger years of hanging out at the Warhol with friends.
This place has a little bit of everything and I've always enjoyed the artwork on the 7th floor because it constantly is changing depending on the artist the museum hosts for the time being.
My favorite room is the Silver Clouds and taking pictures in the room, it's such a unique experience.
Just a great place... although I'm a huge Warhol fan so of course I'm a bit biased. There are always new exhibits going on here, and they also have great indie concerts from time to time.
I've also heard that band members often stop here in the afternoon when they are passing through town to play a concert, so it can be a good celebrity spotting site. My favorite memory here is sharing an elevator with John Waters during the opening of his exhibit.
A cool museum that offers a glimpse into an enigmatic icon who just so happens to be a Pittsburgh native.
The Silver Clouds room is worth the price of admission alone, perhaps because it's so unexpected amidst the endless number of celebrity portraits.
Also, this summer's Warhol Live exhibit really brings the artwork to life, especially since the museum is sponsoring a concert series in conjunction with the exhibition. Definitely worth checking out.
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Really fun.
My favorite piece was Silver Clouds... a roomful of silver, metalized plastic pillow-shaped balloons inflated with helium and oxygen. They float held aloft by the gallery's own air vents.
Don't forget to stop by the gift shop (they actually sell The SCUM Manifesto! how cool is that?!).
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The Warhol is really enjoyable and they do a great job mixing up the archival "stuff" with the fine art and with other artists' works -- it sits well together, but is differentiated clearly. If you're a fan of Warhol, or at least curious about him, you will enjoy yourself. If you've yet to make up your mind, a couple hours spent here will set your position one way or another. As for me, I had just seen another Warhol show in another part of the country and seeing a bunch of his work together was the first time I really "got" him. I think this museum would have had the same effect, had I seen it first.
So to sum: not sure about the hype? You'll get it after this museum. Already bought into it? Then you'll be rating this place five stars.
Wonderful Museum.
living in pittsburgh for the last two years this has become one of my favorite places to go for art and an afternoon of relaxing and fun. most of my art history classes have gone here to just give everyone a museum experience. most people know who andy warhol is, so this is a no brainer to start an art experience for the non-art loving crowd. the museum's level is an ideal way to experience the space. meeting in the lobby sets a great pace for everyone. lots to take in, so enjoy the free pretzels they have out sometimes and get ready to make some noises and faces.
one great thing about this museum is that they always change around what's in the museum. they use artwork from other artists who have been inspired by warhol. the staff does a great job curating the space and the night life here is pretty cool. friday nights they open late and there's cocktails. for those of you who dont know but Art and Cocktails are best friends.
and if you're here for more than 3 hours, you should check out the cafe all the way down. they have some pretty good food there too. i had the roasted tomato bisque, salad, and a grilled cheese and a few more things i cannot remember on those trips but all times i was happy and left with more energy.
a must go for everyone.!
Made a special trip to the 'Burgh just to visit this museum, and was not disappointed. I like that it is 7 floors, and I like that despite the fact that it is the ANDY WARHOL museum, there was work by a couple of other artists (Warhol collaborators, proteges, etc.) featured as well. We went early on a Thursday morning in July and it was emptyyyyyy, which was fantastic.
The gift shop is great.
This is a very large museum for one "Man's Art. Plan to spend hours roaming around, which is spread out on different floors and some rooms can easily be missed. They do have elevators.
Not sure whether or not it was wise to take along a pre-teen boy and girl who certainly did not understand his works! However my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Admission= Adults $15.00 Children 3-18= $8.00
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I got on a huge Warhol/ Velvet underground kick back in 2002 and had to go see this museum. It was a post 9-11 world, i was confused. Maybe it was the whole fable of "shy blue collar boy becomes darling of art world and rubs elbows with socialites" that got me. It is a very well executed collection of the man's work. Just about anything of his you've seen in art textbooks is represented here. Silver Clouds is a fun, if overly simple, installation to take in. The gift shop is pretty nice, too. Also fun to do in P'Burgh is hit Carson street on the south side. It's like a mile long version of Coventry with no yuppies. There are bars, record shops and vintage stores where you can buy a tee shirt with the Velvet' s purple banana logo on it. But that would make one a bigger wanker than being a Steelers fan.
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I've lived in Pittsburgh for what seems like forever, and I have gone to the Warhol a zillion times. Oh Pittsburgh, we all love Andy Warhol so much even though he tried so hard to get away from this place.
I have seen some amazing bands here. The musical offerings are not predictably my taste, the styles are varied and meet a high standard. The theater is a nice setting for bands, although I've seen it near destruction with some rowdy crowds.
The post-Warhol art shows are generally impeccably curated and I always come away with fresh ideas & inspiration to return to my daily grind. The gift shop is full of surprises and cute stuff, although it leaves more of an impression when it is novel. The cafe, also, is full of novel surprises with their edible, vegetarian-friendly stylin'.
Date highlights: Making out in the most beautiful matte black & white photo booth in the city! Cuddling on the weird squishy couches! Playing in the room with the big silver balloons/clouds floating around! The cloud room is just generally my favorite. Making eyes over great food, and holding hands walking across the bridge to the North Side.
I've gone to exhibit openings here, performed here with my dance troop, attended parties, and exhibit closings. I've brought children, good friends, classmates, groups, and romantic dates here, and everyone has a good time. Some of the art on display can be explicit - like anything, you should review it first and be prepared to talk with your kids about it if they see it. Plan to spend some time in the six floors of this museum, and be prepared to stretch your mind out, at least a little, in some new direction.
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This is a fantastic mid-sized, targeted museum. I'm generally ambivalent about Warhol the artist, I mean, I get the appeal but it seems overdone.
Still, this museum was joy to work my way through, and the two featured artists were terrific.
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I'm a big Andy Warhol fan so I'm slightly biased in writing this review about his museum. I think its everything I would expect from a Andy Warhol Museum. For the most part, the inside is plain white walls, so it doesn't take away from the artwork. You can Andy Warhol's famous works here: the Campbell soup cans, chairman Mao, the car crashes, Jackie Kennedy, etc. You can also find some of his lesser-known work like his screen painting of the famous Last Supper painting.
I did wish the museum didn't feel so spread out when you are walking around. Other than that I had a great experience.
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I'm not a huge Warhol fan but this was definitely a must do on my last visit and I'm glad I did. I became so much more interested in Warhol and his life. Definitely a unique character. The museum does a great job of showcasing everything he tinkered in in his lifetime. No cameras allowed inside, well no photography. The gift shop is small but had some interesting finds. And for those picture booth lovers, there's one in the basement.
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This is a one-of-a-kind museum that truly leads each new visitor through the creativity, talent and diversity of one of the most fascinating artists of our time.
If you come to Pittsburgh for no other reason, come to see the Andy Warhol Museum.
And there are lots of other reasons to come to Pittsburgh - Mt. Washington & Grandview Avenue, the Trams, the Steelers, the Pirates, the Golden Triangle, the Allegheny, the Monongahela, the Ohio rivers, the history, the geography, the Universities . . . . a city to be explored.
But if you only have time for one thing, make it the Andy Warhol Museum. If you are lucky enough to live in this incredible city, make this museum a regular place to visit. It will feel new each time.
After visiting the museum walk down Smallman or Penn Avenue, stop in any of the wonderful restaurants. Have some really good Italian food (there's lots in Pgh!) and let what you have just seen truly sink in.
Andy Warhol was a most talented man. This museum reflects that talent.
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Every city has a few "must see's" and for Pittsburgh the Andy Warhol museum is one of them. Whether you're entertaining out of town guests with an hour to kill or hosting a corporate function for the evening, the seven floors of this former warehouse are packed with something for everyone.
I've had the pleasure of attending casually with family on a lazy afternoon, as well as, several private elegant evening affairs. The staff is always accessible and informative. On an average visit I'd fore go the cafe and plan to eat before or after your tour (try Atria's or Outback at PNC Park, Finnigan's Wake, Isabella's Street Cafe, or Firewater's Saloon). Nearby parking goes quickly on big event nights (Go Steelers! Go Bucs!), but it's well worth a stroll through the North Shore for a gander at Andy's eccentric life and eclectic collection of art and memorabilia.
As with most visitors the cloud room (floating silver pillows bouncing about the room) was most memorable. As was the equally unique souvenir shop (remember the "Billy's Parcel Service (BPS)" doll that upset UPS so much?).
And don't forget to bring your camera.... in addition to myriad of eye candy the Warhol has to offer, the looks on some tourists faces while perusing the many 'artsy' photos are absolutely priceless.
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That was probably one of the better museums I've been to. Make sure you bring your student ID or at least say you forgot to bring it.
I never buy museum gift store stuff, but I bought stuff here. Kinda like Urban Outfitters or Spencer's gifts but with quality sardonic wit.
The cafe kinda sucked but we were starving.
Going with a friend who is either a homophobe or a right wing republican increases the fun factor by a hundred.
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I'll be the first to admit that I am not a huge Warhol fan, but even I appreciate that this museum exists in Pittsburgh. If you like Warhol, this museum will be that much more enjoyable for you!
If you are a student, remember to bring your ID as this will get you $7 off admission. Or, even better, visitors should wait for Good Fridays (every Friday) where there is half-price admission after 5 pm. More, there is a cash bar, which makes this even a fun place to go and check out some eye candy (art and human both) or to bring a date.
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There are never too many people, which is good for a museum experience. Some great Warhol pieces can be found there, and there are always some interesting new exhibits by other artists. It is a good way to spend the afternoon with friends or a date. And Pitt students get in Free.
Must see for any art fan. I went to high school with a cousin of Warhol's, so I felt like a friend of the family walking around, haha.
Great addition to the Pittsburgh Museum scene. I need to go back and check out current exhibits. My original trip was on a date with a girl that totally didn't get it. ha. One room has Punching Bag Jesus's and the next Suicide Photo's.
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I have to agree with the other reviewers-- the Silver Clouds were my favorite part. This is the most uplifting and playful room that I've seen in a long time at any museum. I'm a sucker for installations, especially ones that I can interact with so completely...and because of the nature of Warhol's work and how much everyone has been exposed to it over the years it was so familiar...I just really loved it.
The rest of the museum was great too-- I loved lingering over the many prints and paintings that are so iconic and exciting, and seeing the countless snapshots of Warhol and his hangers on and their weird glam life. Interesting that you're allowed to take pics there, but conceptually appropriate...you'd get shown the door in Boston's art museums for that.
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Bizarre 'facts' overheard at the Warhol Museum:
1. Mother telling child that Warhol invented wallpaper
2. Many many people saying "Oh, he died of AIDS, didn't he?"
3. Alternately, a strongly (and frequently) voiced belief that he died of the gunshot wound inflicted by Valerie Solanas.
4. "Warhol designed the logo for Heinz (or Campbell's, or Brillo pads)"
If you want to know anything about Warhol, ask one of the people sitting in the gallery. If they don't know, they will happily find out for you. And maybe some of them look surly, but for the most part they would be happy to have someone to talk to. Really.
The Warhol offers a broad overview of Warhol's life and work, but, because exhibits are frequently traveling, some of the heavy-hitters are often on loan. If you are specifically interested in seeing the Maos, or Marilyn, or the Soup Can paintings (as opposed to the prints) consider calling ahead to find out if they are on display.
Also, try to visit on Fridays after 5, when admission is half-price. Cheaper is always better!
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Where can you find the largest museum to an single American artist? Well if you believe the brochure, it's Pittsburgh. The Andy Warhol Museum lives up to its name and while it may be a huge task displaying both the breadth and depth of Warhol's career they do a decent job of at least introducing most of his mediums. I loved the wall paper section, appreciated they showed some current Warholian inspired artists, liked the introductory display on the first floor, thought $15 admission was the steep side of reasonable, overall liked the musueum but am still not in love with Warhol. Which would be weird since he's a)dead and b) not my type, sorry andy.
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Another fantastic museum right in Pittsburgh. They obviously have the most thorough collection of Warhol's work, and it's a great place to spend a weekend afternoon. The gift shop is also a fun place to check out.
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Great museum. 7 floors of work, I personally like the following:
- shadow work - http://www.flickr.com/...
- flowers work - http://www.flickr.com/...
- quotes - http://www.flickr.com/...
FYI - I can see it will be challenging for parking when there's a game in town, since the museum is right next to the stadium. I think typically, there are some street parking, and a parking lot across from the museum that charges $6.
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One of the nicest museums I've ever been too. Just very well-laid out and a good size for a 2-3 hour activity. It's not just Warhol art and history but a good number of pieces from other pop artists (mostly aspiring as opposed to well-known).
The entrance fee seemed a little pricey ($15 for adults I think), but the art projects were very interesting and inexpensive. My wife made a cute silkscreened handbag for $5. Overall great value.
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Although apparently they have the greatest collection of Warholia on the planet, I was a little dissapointed that there didn't seem to be much on display, although I relished every bit that was out. Very interesting about the "time capsules" that are being opened, containing all of the minutiae of his life and times for each year or so, what a treasure trove of culture. VERY dissapointed not to see any live screenings of his more interesting films going on. Also, a fourth or so of the space is dedicated to artists post-Warhol. It was nice to have a focus on the commercial art in the earlier years, which I never would have known about. 6 floor, but a couple of them don't have much. A lot of the photos seemed to be doubled in the display cases. Still highly recommened! Wish I lived there to attend what looks like the many events.
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Nice museum. You really get a feel how AW defined a lot of art, even if like many you don't always see what the fuss is about. Quite an eclectic guy that AW.
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Whether you are a Warhol fan or not, this museum is jam-packed with pieces of art that almost anyone will find interesting, at the very least. I found the museum to be fascinating, especially when viewing the lesser-known pieces and the installations. Check out the films, and the library. Very cool.
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Andy Warhol is my favourite artist and a huge influence on my work, so I LOVE this museum. It is quite interesting because not only do you get to see Andy's famous works of art and a glimpse into his lifestyle, but you will also experience some intriguing American cultural history.
Definitely a cool museum to see if you happen to be visiting Pittsburgh. This space used to be an old warehouse and now it includes seven floors of artwork, books, magazines, audiotape interviews with friends, films and sculptures. There's a neat little room tucked in the very back which contains floating silver clouds, you can sit in the room and watch the clouds float about endlessly..
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It has been many years since I have been at this museum. We are going to Pittsburgh in a few months and we are definitely going back. It is a totally cool place! Our fave part was the room with the Mylar balloons. I would love to just lay on the floor and trip out!
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What a wonderfully comprehensive look at Warhol's career! This museum is truly not to be missed if you are in the Pittsburgh area. I visited on a Friday evening (when admission is half off) and had the most enjoyable museum experience I have ever had. I first unwound by enjoying a glass of wine in the lobby before walking through the museum and then took my time walking through floor after floor of amazing Warhol prints, paintings and photographs. The silver clouds exhibit was definitely a highlight - there is something so serene about silver pillows floating aimlessly all around you. This was truly a fantastic way to kick off my weekend!
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Even if you gave up on Andy when he started coloring snapshots of Liza, you should not miss this place if you are anywhere nearby. To see Andy's work collected in one place and arranged in a chronology is to really appreciate what he achieved. The building itself is a perfect showcase. I love the cloud room that recreates the famous "factory" and the room full of his Mao's. The best room is the one that shows his early career as a shoe illustrator for department store advertisements. I wish they would issue some good Mao posters.
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One of my favorite museums. It is several floors and the best part is that they let you take pictures (and I proceeded to photograph every piece of work on display). I was there close to 3 hours which is rare. They regularly rotate his work and what you see if probably just a fraction of it. I can't wait to return!
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A great intensive display of Andy Warhol works. A must see while visiting Pittsburgh. And the store has loads of great stuff to buy too.
