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Andy Warhol exhibition opens at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

exhibition · 2026-05-24

This summer, Wolverhampton Art Gallery hosts the exhibition Andy Warhol: Art Star, a collaboration between ARTIST ROOMS, Tate, and the National Galleries of Scotland. The display showcases a range of Warhol's works, including early 1950s drawings, paintings, screenprints, posters, and photographs, emphasizing his partnerships with friends, artists, filmmakers, and celebrities. Featured are iconic representations of American consumer culture, such as portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, The Beatles, and Campbell's Soup cans. Warhol (1928-1987), a pivotal figure in the Pop Art movement, transformed the art landscape during a time marked by significant social, political, and technological shifts.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled Andy Warhol: Art Star
  • Part of ARTIST ROOMS program
  • Partnership with Tate and National Galleries of Scotland
  • Includes works from the 1950s to later screenprints
  • Features portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, The Beatles
  • Includes Campbell's Soup cans
  • Warhol was a central figure in Pop Art
  • Exhibition runs this summer at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Entities

Artists

  • Andy Warhol

Institutions

  • Wolverhampton Art Gallery
  • ARTIST ROOMS
  • Tate
  • National Galleries of Scotland

Locations

  • Wolverhampton
  • United Kingdom

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