Andy Warhol Exhibit at the Nassau County Museum of Art

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Andy Warhol: A Life in Pop is now on view at the Nassau County Museum of Art.

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Pop into the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn for the Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop | Works from the Bank of America Collection running through November 7. The exhibit features more than 100 works from the groundbreaking artist. It spans from his earliest paintings to his later screenprints, including two of his most iconic works, the silkscreen paintings of Marilyn Monroe and Campbell's Soup Cans (1962).

 

Warhol’s use of silk screening, printmaking, and photography combined with subject matter drawn from the world of advertising, celebrity, and other pop culture references made him a leader in the Pop art movement. According to the Nassau County Museum of Art’s website, the exhibit is a “deep dive into his career” and “an opportunity to become acquainted with a more personal genius.”

The exhibit is being held on the second floor of The Mansion. Hours are Tuesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Docent-led tours are offered at 2 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 and above) and $5 for students and children (4 to12). Advance timed ticket entry is required to visit the museum’s indoor exhibitions, including the Andy Warhol exhibit. 

The Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor. Visit the Nassau County Museum of Art website or call (516) 484-9338 for more information.