Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art |

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Slovensko/ Prešovský kraj/ Medzilaborce

Múzeum Andyho Warhola

Description of the attraction

The Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art was founded in 1991 in the village of Medzilaborce. It was the first in the world and is still the only one of its kind in Europe. In the museum, you can see an exhibition dedicated to the life and work of this king of pop art, which has its roots in Slovakia. The Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art is currently a museum-gallery type institution. It also deals with the current trends in the development of contemporary art. Supporters of modern art trends can admire the largest collection of Andy Warhol's works in Slovakia. The most valuable pieces that the museum in Medzilaborce can boast of are: a portfolio of the ten most famous Jews of the 20th century, cans of Campbell's soup and Ladies and Gentlemen. The museum has three permanent exhibitions: EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY ANDY WARHOL — in one place you can find up to 200 originals the work of the artist. They represent a cross-section of his creative periods and dominant artistic themes. EXHIBITION ON THE ORIGIN OF ANDY WARHOL — a collection of valuable authentic materials and objects from the artist's life, which were acquired or borrowed from his survivors and loved ones. You can also view documents and props that are proof of his Ruthenian origin. EXHIBITION STREET-ART VS. POP-ART — a collection in which you can find works of art by authors who met Andy Warhol personally. You can view the works of Keith Haring, Robert Indiana, Roy Lichtenstein and many others. The Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art in Medzilaborce organizes short-term exhibitions of contemporary art. In the gallery, you can view the work of contemporary Slovak and foreign artists. When visiting, don't forget the long-term exhibition of Blanka Jakubčíková. It exhibits oversized portraits of women who influenced Andy Warhol's life and work. This exhibition can only be visited on request accompanied by a lecturer. The museum's rich program is complemented by various workshops, mostly inspired by the life and work of Andy Warhol. Short educational films about his work, animations are shown, you can also listen to interesting lectures and expert explanations. Creative workshops will provide you with plenty of inspiration.

Basic information

Medzilaborce

+421 57 74 800 72

GPS: 49.268345 21.904804

Where the attraction is located

Múzeum Andyho Warhola
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