Works by four well-known celebrity artists from Warhol's Factory: Ultra Violet, Taylor Mead, Billy Name, and Ivy Nicholson that honors the twenty-year anniversary of Warhol's death. "I'd like to be reincarnated as a diamond on Elizabeth Taylor's finger." Andy Warhol
Group exhibition
Andy Warhol: In His Wake
I'd like to be reincarnated as a diamond on Elizabeth Taylor's finger. - Andy Warhol
On the twenty-year anniversary of Warhol’s death, The Carrozini von Buhler Gallery presents Andy Warhol: In His Wake, a group exhibition of works by four well-known celebrity artists from Warhol's Factory: Ultra Violet, Taylor Mead, Billy Name, and Ivy Nicholson. Also featured will be Anton Perich, William John Kennedy, and Steve Joester, three artists who documented Warhol, as well as seven artists who have been influenced by him including: Pamela Martin, William Tisdale, Amy Cohen Banker, Cynthia von Buhler, Molly Weingart, and Gary Azon. Andy Warhol: In His Wake will feature paintings, sculptures, projections, and photography by exhibiting artists.
The Carrozini von Buhler Gallery will be transformed to look like Warhol's infamous Silver Factory with glittering silver walls, disco balls, silver pillow balloons, and aluminum foil drapes. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, February 22nd, from 6pm to 10pm, and will feature "5 Minutes of Fame" readings; each 5 minutes in length, starting promptly at 6pm.
Visual Artists: Taylor Mead, Billy Name, Ivy Nicholson, Ultra Violet, Steve Joester, Anton Perich, Pamela Martin, William Tisdale, Amy Cohen Banker, Cynthia von Buhler, Molly Weingart, and Gary Azon.
Five Minutes of Fame readings curated by Dorothy F. August.
Five minute readers: Dorothy F. August, Patricia Carragon, Greg Fuchs, Ron Kolm, Bill Kushner, Taylor Mead, Thad Rutkowski, Jackie Sheeler, Larissa Shmailo, Hal Sirowitz, Carol Wierzbicki, and Star Black.
Subway: A, C, E, or L to 14th Street at 8th Ave. Free and open to the public.
Cvb Space /Iep International Gallery
407 West 13th New York
Opening: Thursday, February 22, 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Admission free