Childhood and Education Journey of Andy Warhol in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Andy Warhol. From birth to education, explore key events.
Andy Warhol, a pivotal figure in the pop art movement, was an American visual artist, film director, and producer whose work redefined the relationship between art, advertising, and celebrity culture. Emerging in the 1960s, Warhol's diverse creations spanned painting, sculpture, photography, and filmmaking. Iconic works like 'Campbell's Soup Cans' and 'Marilyn Diptych,' alongside experimental films such as 'Chelsea Girls' and the provocative 'Blue Movie,' solidified his influence. His multimedia events, 'Exploding Plastic Inevitable,' further showcased his innovative approach, establishing him as a leading artist of the 20th century.
August 6, 1928: Andy Warhol's Birth
On August 6, 1928, Andrew Warhola Jr., later known as Andy Warhol, was born. This marks the beginning of the life of the influential American visual artist, film director, and producer.
1942: Death of Warhol's Father
In 1942, Warhol's father, Ondrej Warhola (Andrew Warhola Sr.), passed away.
1945: High School Graduation and Award
In 1945, Warhol graduated from Schenley High School and won a Scholastic Art and Writing Award.
1948: Art Director of Cano
In 1948, Warhol served as art director of the student art magazine, Cano, illustrating a cover.
1949: Graduation from Carnegie Institute of Technology
In 1949, Warhol earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in pictorial design and moved to New York City to begin a career in magazine illustration and advertising.
1960: Warhol buys Jasper Johns drawing
In 1960, Andy Warhol bought a drawing of a light bulb by Jasper Johns.
1960: Warhol treated for condylomata
In 1960, Andy Warhol received hospital treatment for condylomata, a sexually transmitted disease.
April 1961: First Pop Art Paintings Displayed
In April 1961, Warhol's first pop art paintings were displayed as a backdrop for a window display at New York Department Store Bonwit Teller.
November 23, 1961: Payment for Soup Can Idea
On November 23, 1961, Warhol paid Muriel Latow $50 for the idea of painting soup cans.
1962: Marilyn Series Creation
In 1962, Warhol created his famous Marilyn series, including Flavor Marilyns named after candy flavors.
1962: Diverse Subject Matter and Techniques
In 1962, Warhol produced both comic and serious works, using silkscreens and bright colors to depict celebrities, everyday objects, and disaster images.
June 3, 1968: Shooting at The Factory
On June 3, 1968, radical feminist writer Valerie Solanas shot Warhol and Mario Amaya at The Factory. Warhol was seriously wounded by the attack and remained in the hospital for nearly two months.
June 1968: Assassination Attempt
In June 1968, Valerie Solanas attempted to assassinate Andy Warhol. This event significantly impacted Warhol's life and career.
September 1968: Hosted Party for Nico's Album
In September 1968, Andy Warhol hosted a party at the Factory for Nico's album The Marble Index.
1968: Paul Morrissey takes over filmmaking chores for the Factory collective
In 1968, following the shooting of Andy Warhol, his assistant director, Paul Morrissey, took over most of the film-making chores for the Factory collective, steering Warhol-branded cinema towards more mainstream B-movie exploitation fare with Flesh (1968).
1968: Assassination Attempt
In 1968, there was an assassination attempt on Andy Warhol.
1969: Movie Deal Discussions and Photography
In 1969, Andy Warhol traveled to Los Angeles to discuss a movie deal with Columbia Pictures. Also in 1969, some of his photographs were published in Esquire magazine.
1971: Purchased Eothen Estate
In late 1971, Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey purchased Eothen, an oceanfront estate in Montauk, New York.
November 1972: Got Dachshund Archie Warhol
In November 1972, Andy Warhol and Jed Johnson got a dachshund, Archie Warhol.
November 1972: Death of Mother, Julia Warhola
In November 1972, Andy Warhol's mother, Julia Warhola, died in Pittsburgh. Warhol covered the funeral costs but chose not to attend.
1972: Rented Eothen Estate and hosted notable guests
In 1972, Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey began renting the main house on their Eothen estate, hosting guests such as Lee Radziwill, Jackie Kennedy, The Rolling Stones, and Elizabeth Taylor.
1972: Participated in exhibition with poster Vote McGovern
In 1972, Andy Warhol participated in an exhibition with the poster Vote McGovern to raise funds for George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign.
1972: Death of Warhol's Mother
In 1972, Warhol's mother, Julia Warhola, passed away.
1973: Apartment in Paris
By 1973, Andy Warhol had an apartment that he shared with his business manager Fred Hughes on the Left Bank of Paris on Rue du Cherche-Midi.
1974: Increased Public Presence
By the mid-1970s, Andy Warhol's public presence had increased significantly due to his attendance at parties. In 1974, he expressed his intent to attend parties frequently so that people would be bored with him and stop writing about him.
1974: Moved to Townhouse
In 1974, Andy Warhol and Jed Johnson moved from his home on Lexington Avenue to a townhouse at 57 East 66th Street in Manhattan's Lenox Hill neighborhood.
May 1975: Attended White House State Dinner
In May 1975, Andy Warhol attended President Gerald Ford's state dinner in honor of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, at the White House.
June 1977: Invited to reception for Inaugural Artists
In June 1977, Andy Warhol was invited to a special reception honoring the "Inaugural Artists" who had contributed prints to the Jimmy Carter presidential campaign.
December 1977: Oxidation Series Creation
In December 1977, Warhol began his Oxidation series, using his own urine and that of others to create unique effects on copper-primed canvases.
1977: Socializing at Studio 54 and Torsos Series
In 1977, Andy Warhol socialized at Studio 54 and began taking nude photographs of men for the Torsos and Sex Parts series, causing tension in his relationship with Jed Johnson.
1978: Initial BMW Art Car Project Request
In 1978, Warhol was initially asked to paint a BMW 320i, but the car model was changed and did not qualify for the race that year.
November 1979: Book Tour for Exposures
In November 1979, Andy Warhol embarked on a three-week book tour in the US for his book Exposures, which contained his photographs of famous friends and acquaintances.
1979: BMW Art Car Project Commission
In 1979, Warhol was commissioned to paint a BMW M1 Group 4 racing version for the BMW Art Car project, completing the painting in just 23 minutes.
1980: Warhol proclaims he is still a virgin
In 1980, Andy Warhol publicly proclaimed that he was still a virgin, a statement contradicted by later evidence.
1981: A No Man Show
In 1981, Andy Warhol worked on creating a traveling stage show called, A No Man Show, with a life-sized animatronic robot in his exact image, that would be able to read Warhol's diaries as a theatrical production.
1984: Commission for The Last Supper Series
In 1984, Warhol was commissioned by Alexander Iolas to create work based on Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper."
1985: Girl snatches Warhol's wig
In 1985, a girl snatched Andy Warhol's wig off his head. He wrote about the incident in his diary.
1986: Ron Levin Murdered
In 1986, Ron Levin, a friend of Andy Warhol's, was murdered. A film was later made based on this story.
