Learn – The Andy Warhol Museum

D.S. Kinsel and Quaishawn Whitlock

Matthew Newton — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:21:51 +0000

D.S. Kinsel is an award-winning artist, creative entrepreneur, and agitator based in Pittsburgh. He joins Quaishawn Whitlock, Artist Educator at The Warhol and frequent collaborator, for a dynamic conversation exploring Jean-Michel Basquiat’s artistic practice and legendary persona. They take a closer look at rarely exhibited objects from The Warhol’s collection, from tools and clothing Basquiat used in his studio to the poignant collaborative sculpture he created in response to the murder of Michael Stewart, a fellow Black artist, in 1984.

Acetate Collage

Matthew Newton — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:17:09 +0000

In this activity, you will learn how Andy Warhol combined photography, collage, silkscreening, and drawing to create a more “collaged” look and feel in some of his commissioned portraits in the 1970s and 1980s. By adding torn graphic color aid papers underneath acetate and then drawing on top, he was able to experiment with different color combinations before committing to a color scheme for his final silkscreened portrait.

Sarah Huny Young on Basquiat, the Black Body, and Truth-Telling in Art

Matthew Newton — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:30:16 +0000

Sarah Huny Young is an award-winning visual artist and cultural producer based in Pittsburgh. She joins Petra Floyd, Artist Educator at The Warhol, for a critical conversation exploring Andy Warhol’s Polaroid photographs of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the groundbreaking young painter who became a close friend and collaborator to Warhol in the 1980s. Their conversation explores the complex relationship between Warhol and Basquiat, representations of the Black body, and the notion of truth-telling in art and artifacts.

Time Capsules

Matthew Newton — Thu, 20 May 2021 18:44:34 +0000

This instructional video explores the making of one of Andy Warhol’s Time Capsules.

During the latter part of his life, Warhol created over 600 Time Capsules by collecting and storing various items in cardboard boxes and other common storage containers. Warhol would simply fill a cardboard box with a variety of objects that represented a period of time. Each Time Capsule became an archival treasure trove, teaching us about the life, art, and career of Andy Warhol. The items contained in his Time Capsules range from everyday ephemera to valuable artworks and everything in between (including autographed underwear)!

In this video you will learn more about Warhol’s Time Capsules, which are at the heart of The Warhol’s archives. You’ll also be invited to create your own Time Capsule as a way to tell your own unique story. You too can capture a moment in your lifetime through a collection of relevant and/or unusual objects.

Shadow Painting

Matthew Newton — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:13:43 +0000

Warhol’s colorful, abstract Shadow paintings from the 1970s are the inspiration for this simple art activity. Using a task lamp and objects around the house, we cast and trace shadows, then add details and color to bring our images to life. This flexible activity is fun and accessible for young children, making it possible for them to incorporate complex figures and objects into their artworks. It also provides a meditative drawing experience for adults of all ages, asking us to slow down and focus on form.

Gold Leafing

Matthew Newton — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:41:07 +0000

Andy Warhol often used gold leaf and other gilding materials to apply shiny, metallic surfaces and embellishments to his works of the 1950s. This video explores Warhol’s exposure to the use of gilded artwork in his childhood, details the ways in which he used gold leaf throughout his commercial career and beyond, and teaches you how to make your own shimmery masterpieces using both professional gold leaf and widely accessible home substitutions.

Vintage Valentines

Matthew Newton — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:33:25 +0000

Show your love this Valentine’s Day by making vintage valentines in the style of Andy Warhol, using his drawing and rubber stamping process. In this short video, you will also learn about the valentines that both Andy and his mother, Julia Warhola made and received.

Making It: Stamping and Wrapping Paper

Matthew Newton — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:02:49 +0000

This short video from the museum’s learning department offers a simple demonstration on how to make fun and festive wrapping paper inspired by Warhol’s stamping technique, adapted for home use for families and makers of all ages.

Julia’s Flowers

Matthew Newton — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:31:15 +0000

This short video from the museum’s Learning and Public Engagement Team offers a simple demonstration on how to make flower crafts in the spirit of Julia Warhola, Andy Warhol’s mother, adapted for home use for families and makers of all ages.

Mail Art and Artist Trading Cards

Matthew Newton — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:35:01 +0000

Connect and collaborate with projects inspired by Warhol’s creative correspondence with fellow artist and friend, Ray Johnson. Mail art, Johnson’s artistic practice, began in the 1950s and used the postal service as a way to engage with a number of people on multiple pieces at a time. Similarly, The Warhol’s Youth Arts Council produced a series of Artist Trading Cards to connect with their peers outside of virtual meetings by trading and collecting cards through the mail.