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At the Modern
Andy Warhol: The Last Decade is the first U.S. museum survey exhibition to explore the work that this seminal American artist produced during the final eight years of his life. Warhol entered a period of renewed vigor and enthusiasm in the 1980s that resulted in what was arguably the most productive period of his career.
The exhibition includes approximately 50 works lent by private collections and institutions such as The Museum of Modern Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art, and Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh. Along with an introduction to Warhol, it is divided into thematic sections based on significant Warhol series: abstract works; collaborations (featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat); black-and-white ads; works surrounding death and religion; self-portraits; camouflage patterns; and a concluding section of the artist's Last Supper series. The exhibition is organized by the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Full exhibition press release and high-resolution press images are available upon request.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Thinking About Andy...
This spring, in tandem with the special exhibition Andy Warhol:The Last Decade, the Modern offers a new program for ages 12 to 16. This program, designed and led by the collaborative efforts of the Modern education staff, has been conceived to give an insightful and thorough look at the special exhibition for this particular age group. The program includes tours, group discussions, and gallery projects and concludes with a studio project. Classes are $10 per session; registration is recommended. Scholarships are available. Admission to the galleries is free for participants. Participants may register for one or all classes. Drop-in participants are welcome to register the day of the class but only if spots are available. Meet at the front desk to check in.
Special Public Lectures: Andy Warhol and his Legacy
In conjunction with Andy Warhol: The Last Decade, Dr. Mark Thistlethwaite, the Kay and Velma Kimbell Chair of Art History at Texas Christian University, offers four lectures on the artist who many consider the most important of the later twentieth century. These lectures are free and will be held in the Museum Auditorium from 4 to 4:45 pm on the following dates.
Wednesday, March 31
Wednesday, April 7
Wednesday, April 14
Wednesday, April 21
Artist-led Tours: Sundays with Andy
Each Sunday through the run of Andy Warhol: the Last Decade, accomplished artists living and working in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex offer unique thoughts on the artist, his work and his contributions as they put this special exhibition into context based on their own particular perspectives as artists.
Feb 14 - Richard Patterson
Modern 'til Midnight: ANDY WARHOL!
Saturday, April 10, 6 pm-midnight
This event is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Andy Warhol: The Last Decade and FOCUS: Ben Jones. Tickets are available at the door or can be purchased in advance; call 817.738.9215 or visit the museum admission desk.
Modern 'til Midnight returns April 10 with a night of world-class art and unique performances. Experience the Modern's collection with tours and gallery projects designed to engage and entertain. Find your favorite spot in the outdoor sculpture garden and be prepared for a spectacular performance! Have a bite to eat at Café Modern, listen to music in the Museum lobby, and don't forget to make time for some late-night shopping.
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