History of Andy Warhol in Timeline
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.
1912: Warhol's Father Emigrated to the United States
In 1912, Warhol's father emigrated to the United States and began working in a coal mine.
1921: Warhol's Mother Joined Her Husband in Pittsburgh
In 1921, Warhol's mother joined her husband in Pittsburgh, reuniting the family in the United States.
1922: Birth of Warhol's Brother Paul
In 1922, Warhol's elder brother Paul was born.
1925: Birth of Warhol's Brother John
In 1925, Warhol's elder brother John was born.
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.
1949: First Commission for Glamour Magazine
In 1949, Warhol's early career was dedicated to commercial and advertising art, where his first commission had been to draw shoes for Glamour magazine.
1952: First Solo Show
In 1952, Alexander Iolas is credited with discovering Andy Warhol, and he organized Warhol's first solo show at the Hugo Gallery in New York.
1954: Publication of 25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy
In 1954, Andy Warhol self-published his first bound book, 25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy, using his blotted line technique. The original edition was limited to 190 numbered, hand-colored copies given as gifts.
1955: Warhol designs album cover for I'm Still Swinging
In 1955, Andy Warhol designed the album cover for I'm Still Swinging by The Joe Newman Octet.
1955: Publication of A La Recherche du Shoe Perdu
In 1955, Andy Warhol's book A La Recherche du Shoe Perdu was published, marking his "transition from commercial to gallery artist".
1955: Designing Advertisements for Israel Miller
In 1955, Warhol began designing advertisements for shoe manufacturer Israel Miller and developed his "blotted line" technique, applying ink to paper and then blotting the ink while still wet.
1956: Photograph Young Man Smoking a Cigarette
Around 1956, Warhol used prints by Edward Wallowitch, his first boyfriend, the photographs would undergo a subtle transformation during Warhol's often cursory tracing of contours and hatching of shadows.
1956: Sketching Ornate Footwear
In 1956, Warhol began to sketch ornate footwear as a hobby. He designed whimsical shoes that were embellished with gold leaf.
1956: First Group Exhibition and World Travel
In 1956, Warhol was included in his first group exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and traveled around the world with his friend, production designer Charles Lisanby, studying art and culture.
1957: Exhibition at the Bodley Gallery
In 1957, Warhol exhibited whimsical shoes at the Bodley Gallery in New York, selling them for $50 to $225 apiece.
1958: Warhol designs album cover for Blue Lights, Vols. 1 & 2
In 1958, Andy Warhol designed the album cover for Blue Lights, Vols. 1 & 2 by Kenny Burrell.
1958: Design for The Immortal Book Cover
In 1958, Warhol used Wallowitch's photograph Young Man Smoking a Cigarette (c. 1956) for a design for a book cover he submitted to Simon and Schuster for the Walter Ross pulp novel The Immortal.
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.
1961: Purchase of Townhouse and Art Studio
In 1961, Warhol purchased a townhouse at 1342 Lexington Avenue in Carnegie Hill, which he used as his art studio.
May 1962: Featured in Time Magazine
In May 1962, Warhol was featured in an article in Time with his painting Big Campbell's Soup Can with Can Opener (Vegetable).
July 9, 1962: Exhibition at the Ferus Gallery
On July 9, 1962, Warhol's exhibition opened at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles with Campbell's Soup Cans, marking his West Coast debut of pop art.
July 1962: Exhibition at the Wadsworth Atheneum
In July 1962, Warhol's painting Big Campbell's Soup Can with Can Opener (Vegetable) was exhibited at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford.
November 1962: Exhibition at Eleanor Ward's Stable Gallery
In November 1962, Warhol had an exhibition at Eleanor Ward's Stable Gallery in New York, which included works like Gold Marilyn, Marilyn Diptych, and 100 Soup Cans.
December 1962: Pop Art Symposium at MoMA
In December 1962, New York City's Museum of Modern Art hosted a symposium on pop art, where artists such as Warhol were attacked for "capitulating" to consumerism.
1962: Tremaines Purchase Artworks
In 1962, Emily and Burton Tremaine purchased Marilyn Diptych and A boy for Meg directly from Warhol's studio, becoming early and influential supporters.
1962: Inspiration for Static Films
In 1962, Warhol attended the premiere of La Monte Young's Trio for Strings, inspiring his series of static films.
1962: Marilyn Series Creation
In 1962, Warhol created his famous Marilyn series, including Flavor Marilyns named after candy flavors.
1962: Creation of Iconic Works
In 1962, Warhol created some of his best-known works, including the silkscreen paintings "Campbell's Soup Cans" and "Marilyn Diptych."
1962: Campbell's Soup Can With Peeling Label Painted
In 1962, Warhol painted Campbell's Soup Can With Peeling Label.
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.
1962: Learning Silkscreen Printmaking
In 1962, Warhol was taught silkscreen printmaking techniques by Max Arthur Cohn, which became a significant part of his artistic process.
1962: Lemon Marilyn Painting
Lemon Marilyn, which would later sell for $28 million in May 2007, was painted in 1962.
1962: Men in Her Life and Coca-Cola (4) Painted
Men in Her Life and Coca-Cola (4), which would later sell for significant amounts in November 2010, were created in 1962.
1962: White Marilyn and Big Campbell's Soup Can Painted
White Marilyn and Big Campbell's Soup Can, which would later sell for significant amounts in May 2014 and May 2017 respectively, were painted in 1962.
January 1963: Renting First Studio and Creating Elvis Series
In January 1963, Warhol rented his first studio at 159 East 87th Street and created his Elvis series, including Eight Elvises (1963) and Triple Elvis (1963).
1963: Underground Film Production Begins
Beginning in 1963, Warhol made over 600 underground films, including short screen tests of Factory visitors, until 1968.
1963: Green Car Crash Painting
Green Car Crash, which would later sell for $71.1 million in May 2007, was painted in 1963.
1963: Eight Elvises Exhibited
In 1963, Eight Elvises was first exhibited at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles.
1963: Creation of Silver Car Crash
In 1963, Warhol created Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster) which would later sell for $105 million in 2013.
1963: Formation of The Druds
In 1963, Warhol formed The Druds, a short-lived avant-garde noise band that included notable figures from the New York minimal art and proto-conceptual art scenes.
1963: Ethel Scull 36 Times Commission
In 1963, Warhol's first commissioned portrait, Ethel Scull 36 Times, was created for Robert and Ethel Scull.
1963: Liz (Colored Liz) Painting
Liz (Colored Liz), which would later sell for $23.7 million in 2007, was painted in 1963.
1963: Silver Liz (diptych) Painted
Silver Liz (diptych), which would later sell for $28 million in May 2015, was painted in 1963.
1963: First Self-Portrait
Warhol's first self-portrait was created from 1963 to 1964 and would sell for $38.4 million in May 2011.
November 1964: First Flowers Series Exhibition
In November 1964, Warhol's first Flowers series was exhibited at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York.
1964: Warhol designs album cover for This Is John Wallowitch!!!
In 1964, Andy Warhol designed the album cover for This Is John Wallowitch!!! by John Wallowitch.
1964: Warhol produces Batman Dracula
In 1964, Andy Warhol produced and directed the film Batman Dracula, an "homage" to the Batman series, without permission from DC Comics. It was screened only at his art exhibits and is considered the first appearance of a blatantly campy Batman.
1964: Creation of Shot Sage Blue Marilyn
In 1964, Warhol created Shot Sage Blue Marilyn, which would later sell for $195 million in 2022.
1964: Early Experimental Films
In 1964, Warhol created several experimental films, including Sleep, Kiss, Eat, and Blow Job, focusing on mundane, drawn-out actions.
1964: Independent Film Award
In 1964, Warhol was presented with the Independent Film Award, recognizing his contributions to underground cinema.
1964: Large Campbell's Soup Can Sale
In 2007, Large Campbell's Soup Can was sold at a Sotheby's auction to a South American collector for 7.4 million.
1964: The American Supermarket Exhibition
In late 1964, The American Supermarket exhibition occurred at Paul Bianchini's Upper East Side gallery, featuring art created by pop artists.
1964: Second Exhibition at the Stable Gallery
In the spring of 1964, Warhol had his second exhibition at the Stable Gallery, featuring sculptures of commercial boxes. These sculptures sold for $200 to $400 depending on the size of the box.
1964: Orange Marilyn Painting
Orange Marilyn, which would later sell for $17.3 million in 1998, was painted in 1964.
1964: Self-Portrait, 1964
Self-Portrait, 1964 was an original work by Warhol, that was later included in a commemorative stamp.
1964: Shot Sage Blue Marilyn and Four Marlons Painted
Shot Sage Blue Marilyn and Four Marlons, which would later sell for significant amounts in May 2022 and November 2014 respectively, were painted in 1964.
May 1965: Second Flowers Series and Retirement Announcement
In May 1965, Warhol's second Flowers series was shown at Galerie Ileana Sonnabend in Paris, and he announced his retirement from painting to focus on film during this trip.
1965: Management of The Velvet Underground
Around the end of 1965, The Velvet Underground was taken on by Warhol.
1965: Warhol and Edie Sedgwick on The Merv Griffin Show
In 1965, Andy Warhol and his muse Edie Sedgwick appeared on The Merv Griffin Show, discussing Pop Art.
1965: Warhol releases Empire and Vinyl
In 1965, Andy Warhol released the eight-hour film Empire, depicting the Empire State Building. He also released Vinyl in 1965, an adaptation of Anthony Burgess' novel A Clockwork Orange. Warhol also recorded films of improvised encounters between Factory regulars.
April 1966: Cow Wallpaper Exhibition
In April 1966, Warhol exhibited Cow Wallpaper, which covered the walls of the Leo Castelli Gallery.
1966: Warhol produces The Velvet Underground & Nico
In 1966, Andy Warhol "produced" The Velvet Underground's first album, The Velvet Underground & Nico, and provided the album art. His actual participation in the album's production amounted to simply paying for the studio time.
1966: Release of Chelsea Girls
In 1966, Andy Warhol's most popular and critically successful film, Chelsea Girls, was released. It was the first underground film of the 1960s to reach widespread popularity. The innovative film consisted of two 16 mm-films being projected simultaneously.
1966: Exploding Plastic Inevitable Performances
In 1966, Warhol included The Velvet Underground as a key component of his Exploding Plastic Inevitable multimedia performances.
1966: Experimental Film and Multimedia Events
In 1966, Warhol released the experimental film "Chelsea Girls" and created multimedia events known as the "Exploding Plastic Inevitable."
1967: Appearance in I, a Man
In 1967, Valerie Solanas appeared in the Warhol film I, a Man. Before the shooting, she had been a marginal figure in the Factory scene.
1967: Establishment of Factory Additions
In 1967, Warhol established Factory Additions for his printmaking and publishing enterprise.
1967: Exploding Plastic Inevitable Performances
In 1967, Warhol included The Velvet Underground as a key component of his Exploding Plastic Inevitable multimedia performances and funded their debut album.
1967: Chelsea Girls at Cannes Film Festival
In 1967, Warhol intended to present the film Chelsea Girls (1966) at the Cannes Film Festival, but it wasn't shown due to technical problems.
1967: Warhol fired by The Velvet Underground
In 1967, following disagreements about the band's direction, Andy Warhol was fired as manager of The Velvet Underground.
1967: Marilyn Monroe Portfolio Screenprints
In 1967, the most famous unauthorized reproductions are Marilyn Monroe portfolio screenprints.
February 1968: First Solo Museum Exhibition
In February 1968, Warhol's first solo museum exhibition was mounted at the Moderna Museet in Stockholm.
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.
August 1968: Court Appearance
In August 1968, Andy Warhol appeared in court after being sued for $80,000 by Phillip "Fufu" Van Scoy Smith, an investor in a canceled film adaptation.
September 1968: Attended Midnight Cowboy Party
In September 1968, Andy Warhol and Ultra Violet attended a party to celebrate the completion of the film Midnight Cowboy, which featured members of the Factory in a party scene.
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.
November 10, 1968: Featured in The New York Times Magazine
On November 10, 1968, Andy Warhol, Viva and Ultra Violet appeared on the cover of The New York Times Magazine.
1968: Underground Film Production Ends
Beginning in 1963, Warhol made over 600 underground films, including short screen tests of Factory visitors, until 1968.
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: Warhol Party at The Factory
In 1969, Andy Warhol is throwing a party at The Factory in the movie Men In Black 3, where he is encountered by MIB Agents K and J.
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.
1969: Warhol in Braniff International commercials
In 1969, Andy Warhol was commissioned by Braniff International to appear in two television commercials to promote their "When You Got It – Flaunt It" campaign, pairing with Sonny Liston.
1969: Release of Blue Movie
In 1969, Andy Warhol's last film as director, Blue Movie, was released. The film, featuring Viva and Louis Waldon, was controversial at the time for its frank approach to a sexual encounter, becoming a seminal film in the Golden Age of Porn.
1969: The Velvet Underground Record "Andy's Chest"
In 1969, The Velvet Underground originally recorded the song "Andy's Chest" in response to the attempted assassination of Andy Warhol.
1969: Founded Interview Magazine
In late 1969, Andy Warhol and British journalist John Wilcock founded Interview magazine, initially titled inter/VIEW: A Monthly Film Journal.
1970: Release of Trash
In 1970, Trash, a film produced by Andy Warhol's Factory collective and primarily directed by Paul Morrissey, was released.
1970: Campbell's Soup Can With Peeling Label Sale
In 1970, Warhol's painting "Campbell's Soup Can With Peeling Label" (1962) sold for $60,000, a record price for a living American artist at the time.
1970: Sunday B Morning Screenprints
In 1970, screens and film matrixes were taken to Europe for the production of Warhol screenprints under the name "Sunday B Morning", leading to unauthorized reproductions.
1970: Pasadena Art Museum Retrospective
In 1970, the Pasadena Art Museum organized a major retrospective of Andy Warhol's work, which then traveled in the United States and abroad.
May 1971: Andy Warhol's Pork Opened in New York
In May 1971, Andy Warhol's first and only theater production, Andy Warhol's Pork, opened at the La MaMa Experimental Theatre in New York.
August 1971: Andy Warhol's Pork Shown in London
In August 1971, Andy Warhol's theater production, Andy Warhol's Pork, was brought to the Roundhouse in London.
1971: Warhol appears in Dynamite Chicken
In 1971, Andy Warhol appeared in the film Dynamite Chicken.
1971: Warhol designs album cover for Sticky Fingers
In 1971, Andy Warhol designed the album cover for Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones.
1971: Cover concept and photography for Sticky Fingers
In 1971, Andy Warhol is credited with both the cover concept and photography for The Rolling Stones' album Sticky Fingers.
1971: David Bowie records "Andy Warhol"
In 1971, David Bowie recorded a song called "Andy Warhol" for his album Hunky Dory.
1971: Retrospective Exhibited in London and New York
In 1971, the major retrospective of Andy Warhol's work was exhibited at the Tate Gallery in London and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
1971: Purchased Eothen Estate
In late 1971, Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey purchased Eothen, an oceanfront estate in Montauk, New York.
October 1972: Work included in inaugural show
In October 1972, Andy Warhol's work was included in the inaugural show at the Art Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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: Reed and Cale last reunion before 1989
Before 1989, the last time Reed and Cale had reunited to write, perform and record together was in 1972.
1972: Created Mao Zedong Portraits
Between 1972 and 1973, Andy Warhol created a series of portraits of Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong.
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: Warhol designs album cover for The Academy in Peril
In 1972, Andy Warhol designed the album cover for The Academy in Peril by John Cale.
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: Grammy Nomination for Best Album Cover
In 1972, Andy Warhol received a Grammy nomination for Best Album Cover for The Rolling Stones' album Sticky Fingers.
1972: Release of Heat
In 1972, Heat, a film produced by Andy Warhol's Factory collective and primarily directed by Paul Morrissey, was released.
1972: Lou Reed releases "Andy's Chest"
In 1972, Lou Reed released a version of the song "Andy's Chest" on his solo album Transformer.
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.
1973: Release of Andy Warhol's Dracula
In 1973, Andy Warhol's Dracula, a film produced by Andy Warhol's Factory collective and primarily directed by Paul Morrissey, was released.
February 1974: Mao Portraits Installed in Paris
In February 1974, some of Andy Warhol's Mao portraits were installed at the Musée Galliera in Paris.
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.
1974: Warhol appears in The Driver's Seat
In 1974, Andy Warhol appeared in the film The Driver's Seat.
1974: Release of Andy Warhol's Frankenstein
In 1974, Andy Warhol's Frankenstein, a film produced by Andy Warhol's Factory collective and primarily directed by Paul Morrissey, was released.
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.
1975: Publication of The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again
In 1975, Andy Warhol's book, The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again, was published.
1975: Publication of "The Philosophy of Andy Warhol"
In 1975, Warhol authored "The Philosophy of Andy Warhol," adding to his literary contributions.
1976: Commissioned to Paint Jamie Wyeth's Portrait
In 1976, Andy Warhol and painter Jamie Wyeth were commissioned to paint each other's portraits by the Coe Kerr Gallery in Manhattan.
January 1977: Exhibition Opening in Kuwait
In January 1977, Andy Warhol traveled to Kuwait for the opening of his exhibition at the Dhaiat Abdulla Al Salem Gallery.
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: Warhol designs album cover for Love You Live
In 1977, Andy Warhol designed the album cover for Love You Live by The Rolling Stones.
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.
November 1979: Whitney Exhibition Andy Warhol: Portraits of the '70s
In November 1979, the Whitney Museum of American Art mounted the exhibition Andy Warhol: Portraits of the '70s to celebrate the commercial celebrity of the '70s.
1979: Warhol appears in Cocaine Cowboys
In 1979, Andy Warhol appeared in the film Cocaine Cowboys.
1979: Hosting "Fashion" TV Series
In 1979, Warhol began hosting the television series "Fashion," marking his foray into television.
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.
1980: Founded New York Academy of Art
In 1980, Andy Warhol was among the founders of the New York Academy of Art, with the mission to revive traditional methods of training artists.
1980: Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century
In 1980, Andy Warhol's exhibition Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century at the Jewish Museum in Manhattan was panned by critics.
1980: Publication of "Popism: The Warhol Sixties"
In 1980, Warhol authored "Popism: The Warhol Sixties," offering insights into his experiences and the pop art movement.
January 1981: Warhol on BBC's Arena with Burroughs and Bockris
In January 1981, Andy Warhol appeared on the BBC series Arena in a scene with writers William S. Burroughs and Victor Bockris.
October 1981: Warhol Filmed Saturday Night Live segment
In October 1981, Andy Warhol filmed a segment for the sketch comedy television show Saturday Night Live.
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.
1982: Warhol appears in Tootsie
In 1982, Andy Warhol appeared in the film Tootsie.
1982: Warhol designs album cover for Silk Electric
In 1982, Andy Warhol designed the album cover for Silk Electric by Diana Ross.
1982: Portrait of Basquiat
In 1982, Warhol created a silkscreen portrait of Basquiat over an oxidized copper "piss painting."
April 1983: Warhol's Animals: Species at Risk Exhibition
In April 1983, Andy Warhol created a series of endangered species silkscreen prints for his exhibition Warhol's Animals: Species at Risk at New York City's American Museum of Natural History.
1983: Warhol in a TDK Videotape Commercial
In 1983, Andy Warhol appeared in a commercial for TDK Videotape.
1983: Created Brooklyn Bridge Centennial Poster
In 1983, Andy Warhol was commissioned to create a poster for the centennial of the Brooklyn Bridge, contributing to the 1983 New York Art Expo.
1983: Collaboration with Basquiat and Clemente
In 1983, Warhol began collaborating with Basquiat and Clemente on various art projects.
1984: Collaborative Works with Basquiat
Between 1984 and 1985, Warhol and Basquiat created a series of more than 50 large collaborative works.
1984: Warhol co-directs "Hello Again" music video
In 1984, Andy Warhol co-directed the music video "Hello Again" by The Cars, and he appeared in the video as a bartender.
1984: Warhol creates Details of Renaissance Paintings series
In 1984, Andy Warhol created the religious-themed series Details of Renaissance Paintings.
1984: Created Print for Sarajevo Winter Olympics
In 1984, Andy Warhol teamed with other artists and contributed a Speed Skater print to the Art and Sport collection for the Sarajevo Winter Olympics. The Speed Skater was used for the official Sarajevo Winter Olympics poster.
1984: Vanity Fair Commissioned Portrait of Prince
In 1984, Andy Warhol was commissioned by Vanity Fair to produce a portrait of Prince, to accompany an article that celebrated the success of Purple Rain and its accompanying movie.
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."
1984: Triumph Wrote a Song About Andy Warhol
In 1984, the band Triumph wrote a song about Andy Warhol, "Stranger In A Strange Land" off their album Thunder Seven.
1984: Restoration of Warhol's films begins
In 1984, with assistance from Andy Warhol, the Whitney Museum and the Museum of Modern Art began to restore his films.
September 1985: Paintings Joint Exhibition with Basquiat
In September 1985, Andy Warhol's joint exhibition with Basquiat, Paintings, opened to negative reviews at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery.
1985: Collaborative Works with Basquiat
Between 1984 and 1985, Warhol and Basquiat created a series of more than 50 large collaborative works.
1985: Warhol in Diet Coke Commercial and The Love Boat
In 1985, Andy Warhol appeared in a Diet Coke commercial and had a guest appearance on The Love Boat.
1985: Hosting "Andy Warhol's Fifteen Minutes"
In 1985, Warhol hosted the television series "Andy Warhol's Fifteen Minutes", contributing to his presence in popular culture.
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: Purple Self-Portrait Painted
A purple self-portrait, which later sold for $32.6 million in May 2010, was created in 1986.
1986: Warhol in Drexel Burnham Lambert Ad
In 1986, Andy Warhol appeared in an ad for the Drexel Burnham Lambert investment group.
1986: Warhol co-directs "Misfit" music video and makes a cameo
In 1986, Andy Warhol co-directed the music video "Misfit" by Curiosity Killed the Cat and he made a cameo in video.
1986: Warhol creates The Last Supper series
In 1986, Andy Warhol created The Last Supper series, making almost 100 variations on the theme.
1986: Warhol designs album cover for Aretha
In 1986, Andy Warhol designed the album cover for Aretha by Aretha Franklin.
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.
January 1987: Last Exhibition Opening
In January 1987, Andy Warhol traveled to Milan for the opening of his last exhibition, Last Supper, at the Palazzo delle Stelline.
January 1987: The Last Supper Exhibition in Milan
In January 1987, the Milan exhibition of Warhol's "The Last Supper" series opened, marking the last exhibition for both Warhol and gallerist Alexander Iolas.
February 1987: Death After Surgery
In February 1987, Andy Warhol died of cardiac arrhythmia after gallbladder surgery at the age of 58.
February 17, 1987: Modeled at Fashion Show
On February 17, 1987, Andy Warhol modeled with jazz musician Miles Davis for Koshin Satoh's fashion show at the Tunnel in New York City.
February 22, 1987: Andy Warhol's Death
On February 22, 1987, Andy Warhol passed away. His death marked the end of the life of a leading figure in the pop art movement.
February 27, 1987: Funeral Liturgy
On February 27, 1987, Andy Warhol's funeral liturgy was held at the Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church in Pittsburgh, with a eulogy given by Monsignor Peter Tay.
April 1, 1987: Memorial Service in Manhattan
On April 1, 1987, a memorial service was held in Manhattan for Andy Warhol at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, attended by over 2,000 people.
1987: Facsimile printing of 25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy
In 1987, a facsimile printing of Andy Warhol's 25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy was made using Copy No. 4.
1987: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts formed
In 1987, in accordance with Andy Warhol's will, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts was formed to foster innovative artistic expression.
1987: Warhol's Death
Since Andy Warhol's death in 1987, the value of his artwork has consistently increased.
1988: Sotheby's Auction catalog released
In 1988, the Sotheby's Auction catalog "The Andy Warhol Collection" was released, publicly identifying 139 titles from his collection.
1989: Reed and Cale reunite to release Songs for Drella
In 1989, Lou Reed and John Cale reunited for the first time since 1972 to write, perform, record, and release the concept album Songs for Drella as a tribute to Andy Warhol.
1989: The Life and Death of Andy Warhol Published
In 1989, the biography The Life and Death of Andy Warhol by author Victor Bockris was published.
1990: Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close Up Published
In 1990, former Interview editor Bob Colacello wrote the book Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close Up, which was published.
December 1991: Family Sued Hospital
In December 1991, Andy Warhol's family sued the hospital in the New York Supreme Court for inadequate care related to his death, settling out of court for an undisclosed sum.
1991: Crispin Glover portrays Warhol in The Doors
In 1991, Crispin Glover portrayed Andy Warhol in Oliver Stone's film The Doors.
1991: Warhol Family Museum of Modern Art established
In 1991, the Warhol Family Museum of Modern Art was established in Medzilaborce, Slovakia.
1992: Warhol's estate donates land to The Nature Conservancy
In 1992, Andy Warhol's estate donated 15-acres of land on his former property Eothen to The Nature Conservancy, creating The Andy Warhol Preserve.
1994: Andy Warhol Museum opens in Pittsburgh
In 1994, the Andy Warhol Museum opened in Pittsburgh, holding the largest collection of his works in the world.
1996: Warhol portrayed in I Shot Andy Warhol and Basquiat
In 1996, Andy Warhol was portrayed by Jared Harris in Mary Harron's film I Shot Andy Warhol, and by David Bowie in Julian Schnabel's film Basquiat.
1996: Warhol Family Museum of Modern Art renamed
In 1996, the Warhol Family Museum of Modern Art was renamed the Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art.
1997: Warhol in Jackie O and Austin Powers
In 1997, Andy Warhol appeared as a character in Michael Daugherty's opera Jackie O and actor Mark Bringleson made a brief cameo as Warhol in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.
1998: Warhol's townhouse designated a cultural landmark
In 1998, Andy Warhol's Upper East Side townhouse was designated a cultural landmark by the Historical Landmarks Preservation Center.
1998: Orange Marilyn Sale
In 1998, Orange Marilyn (1964), a depiction of Marilyn Monroe, sold for $17.3 million, setting a new record for a Warhol artwork at the time.
1998: Sean Gregory Sullivan depicted Warhol in the film 54
In 1998, Sean Gregory Sullivan portrayed Andy Warhol in the film 54.
2002: US Postal Service issues stamp commemorating Warhol
In 2002, the US Postal Service issued an 18-cent stamp commemorating Andy Warhol, featuring his painting "Self-Portrait, 1964".
2003: Warhol in The Sims: Superstar
In 2003, Andy Warhol makes an appearance in the video game The Sims: Superstar.
2003: Warhol: The Biography Published
In 2003, Victor Bockris expanded his biography of Andy Warhol for the 75th anniversary of Warhol's birth and called it Warhol: The Biography.
2005: Blue Movie screened publicly in New York City
In 2005, Andy Warhol's Blue Movie was publicly screened in New York City for the first time in over 30 years.
May 2006: Copy of 25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy auctioned
In May 2006, Copy No. 4 of Andy Warhol's book 25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy, inscribed "Jerry," was auctioned for US$35,000 by Doyle New York.
2006: Scenes from Batman Dracula shown in Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis
In 2006, scenes from Andy Warhol's previously thought to be lost film, Batman Dracula, were shown at some length in the documentary Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis.
May 2007: High-Value Art Sales
In May 2007, Warhol's Turquoise Marilyn (1964) was sold for $80 million, Green Car Crash (1963) sold for $71.1 million, and Lemon Marilyn (1962) sold for $28 million at auction.
2007: Guy Pearce portrayed Warhol in Factory Girl
In 2007, Guy Pearce portrayed Andy Warhol in the film Factory Girl about Edie Sedgwick's life.
2007: Liz (Colored Liz) Sale
In 2007, one of Warhol's 1963 paintings of Elizabeth Taylor, Liz (Colored Liz), owned by Hugh Grant, sold for $23.7 million at Christie's.
2007: Andy Warhol Foundation releases 20th Anniversary Annual Report
In 2007, the Andy Warhol Foundation released its 20th Anniversary Annual Report as a three-volume set.
2008: Eight Elvises Sale
In 2008, Eight Elvises (1963) was sold for $100 million to a private buyer.
November 2009: 200 One Dollar Bills Sale
In November 2009, 200 One Dollar Bills (1962) was sold at Sotheby's for $43.8 million.
2009: Greg Travis portrays Warhol in Watchmen
In 2009, actor Greg Travis portrayed Andy Warhol in a brief scene from the film Watchmen.
May 2010: Self-Portrait Sale
In May 2010, a purple self-portrait of Warhol from 1986 sold for $32.6 million at Sotheby's.
November 2010: Men in Her Life and Coca-Cola (4) Sales
In November 2010, Men in Her Life (1962), based on Elizabeth Taylor, sold for $63.4 million and Coca-Cola (4) (1962) sold for $35.3 million at Sotheby's.
2010: Death of Warhol's Brother John
In 2010, Warhol's elder brother John passed away.
March 2011: Chrome statue of Warhol unveiled in New York City
In March 2011, a chrome statue of Andy Warhol and his Polaroid camera was revealed at Union Square in New York City.
May 2011: Self-Portrait and Liz No. 5 Sales
In May 2011, Warhol's first self-portrait from 1963-1964 sold for $38.4 million, a red self-portrait from 1986 sold for $27.5 million, and Liz No. 5 (Early Colored Liz) sold for $26.9 million.
May 2012: Double Elvis Sale
In May 2012, Double Elvis (Ferus Type) sold at auction at Sotheby's for $37 million.
2012: Warhol in Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
In 2012, Andy Warhol (portrayed by Tom Meeten) is one of main characters of the British television show Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy. The character is portrayed as having robot-like mannerisms.
2012: Crater on Mercury named after Warhol
In 2012, a crater on Mercury was named after Andy Warhol.
2012: Warhol as MIB Agent W in Men in Black 3
In 2012, in the film Men in Black 3, Andy Warhol turns out to really be undercover MIB Agent W (played by Bill Hader).
2013: Sunday B Morning Prints Still in Production
As of 2013, "Sunday B Morning" Marilyn Monroe prints were still under production, despite being unauthorized reproductions.
2013: Record Sale of "Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster)"
In 2013, Warhol's "Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster)" (1963) sold for $105 million, setting a record for the artist at that time.
2013: Figment live feed of Warhol's gravesite launched
In 2013, to honor the 85th anniversary of Andy Warhol's birthday, The Andy Warhol Museum and EarthCam launched Figment, a live feed of Warhol's gravesite.
May 2014: White Marilyn Sale
In May 2014, White Marilyn (1962) sold for $41 million at Christie's.
November 2014: Four Marlons Sale
In November 2014, Four Marlons (1964), depicting Marlon Brando, sold for $69.6 million at Christie's.
2014: Death of Warhol's Brother Paul
In 2014, Warhol's elder brother Paul passed away.
2014: Auction Sales Accumulation
In 2014, Warhol's works accumulated $569 million at auction, accounting for over a sixth of the global art market.
May 2015: Silver Liz and Colored Mona Lisa Sales
In May 2015, Silver Liz (diptych), painted in 1963, sold for $28 million and Colored Mona Lisa (1963) sold for $56.2 million at Christie's.
September 2016: Jared Leto to portray Warhol in upcoming biopic
In September 2016, it was announced that Jared Leto would portray Andy Warhol in Warhol, an upcoming American biographical drama film.
May 2017: Big Campbell's Soup Can Sale
In May 2017, Warhol's 1962 painting Big Campbell's Soup Can With Can Opener (Vegetable) sold for $27.5 million at Christie's.
2017: Cary Elwes portrays Warhol in The Billionaire Boys Club
In 2017, Cary Elwes portrays Andy Warhol in the film The Billionaire Boys Club, based on the true story about Ron Levin.
October 2019: Audio tape of unknown music by Reed discovered
In October 2019, an audio tape of publicly unknown music by Lou Reed, based on Andy Warhol's 1975 book, The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again, was discovered in an archive at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.
2019: Volumes IV and V of catalogue raisonné released
In 2019, Volumes IV and V of the Andy Warhol Foundation's catalogue raisonné of paintings and sculptures were released.
2020: Warhol Biography Published
In 2020, a biography written by art critic Blake Gopnik was published under the title Warhol.
November 2021: Andy Warhol: Revelation exhibition at Brooklyn Museum
From November 2021 to June 2022, the Brooklyn Museum displayed the Andy Warhol: Revelation exhibition, exploring Warhol's enduring connection to his faith.
March 2022: Silver Liz (Ferus Type) Auction Record in Japan
In March 2022, Silver Liz (Ferus Type) sold for 2.3 billion yen ($18.9 million) at Shinwa Auction, setting a new auction record in Japan.
May 2022: Shot Sage Blue Marilyn Sets Auction Record
In May 2022, Shot Sage Blue Marilyn (1964) sold for $195 million at Christie's, becoming the most expensive American artwork sold at auction.
June 2022: Andy Warhol: Revelation exhibition ends at Brooklyn Museum
The Andy Warhol: Revelation exhibition, which delved into the artist's connection to his faith, ended its run at the Brooklyn Museum in June 2022.
2022: Warhol Cameo in Immortality
In 2022, Andy Warhol (played by Jeff Grace) makes a cameo appearance in the video game Immortality.
2022: Conan O'Brien portrayed Warhol in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
In 2022, Comedian Conan O'Brien portrayed Andy Warhol in the film Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
2022: Record Auction Price for "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn"
In 2022, Warhol's "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" (1964) sold for $195 million, becoming the most expensive work by an American artist sold at auction.
2022: The Warhol TV streaming platform launched
In 2022, the Andy Warhol Museum announced the launch of The Warhol TV, a streaming platform that allows users to watch free museum content and rent Warhol's films.
2023: Artnet Article on Drawing Techniques
According to a 2023 Artnet article, drawing was an integral part of Warhol's practice throughout his career, pioneering the blotted line technique.
