Warhol Exhibition Comes to Lubeznik Center for the Arts

Warhol-Exhibition-Comes-to-Lubeznik-Center-for-the-ArtsFrom Friday, June 9 through Saturday, October 13 Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) will exhibit original works by Andy Warhol, on loan from the Drew and Wendy Levenfeld collection, as well as from the Brauer Museum of the Art's permanent collection at Valparaiso University, Indiana. The exhibition will be titled Warhol: Icon & Influence and is generously sponsored by NIPSCO.

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is widely recognized as one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. Over 50 original works will be on display including a substantial collection of black and white photographs, Polaroids, and large color screen prints that include the famous Campbell Soup Can and other iconic images like Moon Walk and Annie Oakley. The works on display will span from the late 60's through the late 80's of Warhol's career. Warhol frequently used the Polaroid portraits he made for making his well-known large scale screen prints.

The community will have the opportunity to view these works and learn more about Andy Warhol and his impact on the global art world. Much of his well-known subject matter of the mundane, such as the Campbell's Soup Cans, is easily recognizable and accessible to the public, giving his work a democratic sensibility.

An invited group of emerging and mid-career artists whose work has been influenced by Warhol's legacy will also be on exhibition. Warhol employed a multitude of strategies in his artwork which many contemporary artists utilize today in their art practices. An exploration of these strategies will be examined in several categories, such as celebrity, gender, identity and popular culture. These artists include: Chris Cosnowski, Robyn Day, CJ Hungerman, Yvette Mayorga and Dominic Sansone.

On Friday, July 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM LCA will host an opening reception event for Warhol: Icon & Influence. Enjoy conversations with the artists influenced by Warhol, as well as light bites and a cash bar. Admission is free of charge.

On Saturday, July 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM guests can enjoy a curator-led tour with Lora Fosberg, Director of Exhibitions. Learn about the artwork and artists' intentions during this interactive tour. Admission is free of charge.

In addition to NIPSCO's sponsorship, this exhibition has received generous support from Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa, ICON Fine Art Services, WIMS & WHFB Radio and WNIT Public Television.