Opening on July 21 is the must-see exhibition of the Pop Art phenomenon, Andy Warhol.
Andy Warhol, Self Portrait 1986. Acrylic paint and screenprint on canvas, 203.2 x 203.2 cm. Presented by Janet Wolfson de Botton, 1996. Tate © 2020 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc / SOCAN (2021). Photo: © Tate, London 2021
Andy Warhol charts four decades of art-making in the life of one of the world’s most famous artists, told through more than 250 artworks including paintings, drawings, photographs, films and installations. Blurring the divide between the art world and popular culture, Warhol (1928 – 1987) funnelled his beliefs and desires into his art, captivating the world with his provocative images and collaborations.
Curated at the AGO by Kenneth Brummel, Associate Curator of Modern Art, Andy Warhol is an international collaboration between the AGO, Tate Modern and Museum Ludwig, Cologne. The exhibition features iconic portraits of Elvis, Dolly Parton, Karen Kain, Wayne Gretzky and Elizabeth Taylor, alongside Warhol’s conceptual works and experimental installations.
Advance purchase or reservation of a timed ticket is required for all entry to the AGO, including General Admission. A limited number of tickets is available for each 15-minute timeslot in order to help control the flow of visitors. Admission is free for AGO Members, holders of the $35 AGO Annual Pass and all visitors ages 25 and under. Single tickets are $25 per person. Memberships, Annual Passes and single tickets are available at tickets.ago.ca.
Following its re-opening week (which begins on a Wednesday), the AGO will resume its regular weekly hours of operation from Tuesday to Sunday, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Gallery closes at 5:30 p.m., except on Wednesdays and Fridays, when it’s open until 9 p.m. Free Wednesday Nights return on July 21, with a limited number of free General Admission tickets released on the AGO website each Monday. For more information visit ago.ca.
Andy Warhol, Ladies and Gentlemen (Helen/Harry Morales), 1975. Acrylic paint and silkscreen ink on canvas, 35.6 x 27.9 cm. Italian Private Collection. © 2021 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc / SOCAN (2021)
