Andy Warhol News

The Museum of Modern Art has announced its film exhibitions for this month, October 2013. Details below!

A selection of portraits by renowned Pop Artist Derek Boshier will be shown in the UK for the first time in a new display of the artist's work opening at the National Portrait Gallery today, 28 September 2013.

On October 18 at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown Saint Paul, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music series and the Walker Art Center present Jherek Bischoff: Composed, in collaboration with Minnesota Public Radio.

Channel 4 and The Saatchi Gallery are delighted to announce the shortlist and finalists for this year's New Sensations Prize. The work of 20 young artists will be exhibited in an exhibition in London opening on 12 October.

On October 22, 2013 Duo Multicultural Arts Center (DMAC) at 62 East 4th Street will open Andy@62, a new play by Michelangelo Alasa'. This thrilling part-tour, part-sit-down theatrical event offers an uncanny glance into the legacies of three icons-Frida Kahlo, Marilyn Monroe, and Marlene Dietrich.

A selection of portraits by renowned Pop Artist Derek Boshier will be shown in the UK for the first time in a new display of the artist's work opening at the National Portrait Gallery on 28 September 2013.

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier celebrity and entertainment memorabilia auction house, announced the exclusive auction of property from the life and career of the first lady of stand-up comedy, Phyllis Diller today, September 22, 2013. The pop culture icon and comedian was known for decades for her self-deprecating humor. In the 1960s, her fame skyrocketed and she appeared on several of Bob Hope's television specials, USO tours and three movies. Her signature blonde wig, long cigarette holder and loud cackling laugh has yet to be duplicated, giving her a place in comedic history as the very first female trailblazer of her time.

For almost four decades, Jean Paul Gaultier has shaped the look of contemporary fashion with his avant-garde creations and cutting-edge designs. The Brooklyn Museum will be the only East Coast venue for The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, the first international exhibition of this celebrated French couturier's work. On view in Brooklyn from October 25, 2013, through February 23, 2014, this spectacular overview of Gaultier's extensive oeuvre will include exclusive material not exhibited in previous venues of the tour, such as pieces from his recent haute couture and ready-to-wear collections and stage costumes worn by Beyoncé.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today unveiled plans that will transform the largest stretch of undeveloped City-owned land in Manhattan below 96th Street into vibrant, mixed-use space in one of New York's most dynamic, diverse and historic neighborhoods. Nine sites located near the intersection of Essex Street and Delancey Street will become a 1.65-million-square-foot development anchored by 1,000 units of housing, half of which will be permanently affordable for low-, moderate-, and middle-income households and senior citizens. In addition, the project, to be called Essex Crossing, includes a 15,000-square-foot open space, a new and expanded Essex Street Market, a dual-generation school operated by the Educational Alliance, a community center run by Grand Street Settlement, a rooftop urban farm, the Andy Warhol Museum, 250,000 square feet of office space and a diverse mix of retail space. Seward Park will also become a hub of small-business incubation, with micro-retail spaces and creative and tech co-working and incubator space. The project represents $1.1 billion dollars of investment by Delancey Street Associates LLC, a joint venture comprised of L+M Development Partners, BFC Partners, and Taconic Investment Partners, and will create approximately 1,600 permanent jobs and 4,400 construction jobs….

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier celebrity and entertainment memorabilia auction house, announced the exclusive auction of property from the life and career of the first lady of stand-up comedy, Phyllis Diller on Sunday, September 22, 2013. The pop culture icon and comedian was known for decades for her self-deprecating humor. In the 1960s, her fame skyrocketed and she appeared on several of Bob Hope's television specials, USO tours and three movies. Her signature blonde wig, long cigarette holder and loud cackling laugh has yet to be duplicated, giving her a place in comedic history as the very first female trailblazer of her time.

Susan Lacy, creator and executive producer of the acclaimed WNET series 'American Masters,' shown on PBS nationwide, has signed a multi-year deal to produce and direct documentaries for HBO, it was announced today by Sheila Nevins, president, HBO Documentary Films.

Mikhail Baryshnikov serves as the Honorary Chairman for Uptown Downtown, a special one-night-only extravaganza to benefit the Abrons Arts Center on October 14. Bringing together the brightest lights of New York City's uptown and downtown performance scenes, the evening will feature Kyle Abraham, Joey Arias, Jack Ferver + James Whiteside, Ellen Greene, Robert La Fosse, Bebe Neuwirth, Philippe Petit, and other special guests. Lance Horne serves as Musical Director.

Dominique Levy has announced her gallery's new home in New York City and the inaugural exhibition Audible Presence: Lucio Fontana, Yves Klein, Cy Twombly, which will open to the public today, September 18, 2013. Installed in the gallery's historic landmark building at 909 Madison Avenue at 73rd Street, Audible Presence explores the relationship between the time-based procedures employed by three of the most influential artists of the 20th century and the auditory experiences of music, sound, and silence.

EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, in conjunction with Choose Chicago and Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events(DCASE), present EXPO ART WEEK, a citywide celebration of arts and culture with over 100 special events, institutions, museums, galleries, theaters and restaurants participating, Sept. 16 – 22, 2013. For an entire list of EXPO ART WEEK events including Chicago gallery openings, visitexpochicago.com/visitors/expo-art-week.

Though Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this past May, the organization had a successful first filing and continues forward while working with its community ties and partnerships. Artistic and Executive Director Catherine Peila has announced an exciting roster of both new and returning artists as part of DNA PRESENTS 2013-14 season. To kick off the season, a launch party today, September 17, 2013 will feature performances from season artists and special guests DJ's.

The impressive screen actor Bill Sage, who made his debut in the films of Hal Hartley, is starring in the acclaimed new horror thriller, We Are What We Are. On this occasion, Museum of the Moving Image presents Bill Sage: Then and Now, two special screenings on consecutive evenings, each followed by conversations with Sage and filmmakers:Simple Men (1992) with director Hal Hartley, co-star Robert Burke, and Sage in person on Monday, September 23, at 7:00 p.m. and a preview screening of We Are What We Are (2013) with director Jim Mickle and Sage in person on Tuesday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m. See below for descriptions and ticket information.

'The artist formerly known as Andy Warhol once famously said that at some point in the future everybody would be famous for fifteen minutes. That was decades ago, and I'm still waiting. In fact, I've been waiting so long now I'm starting to think I've been overlooked.'

Sarah Kane's controversial drama 'Blasted,' which drew first outrage and then acclaim from audiences and critics when it had its premiere in 1995 at the Royal Court Theater Upstairs in London, will return to New York for a three week run this September at the Duo Multicultural Arts Center as Cryptic Fascination Theater Company's inaugural production.

The Museum of Modern Art revealed their exhibitions and schedule for October today. It includes Sound and Space, Designing Modern Women and various performances and galleries to visit.

Tonight, September 10 at 7:30 PM in La MaMa's First Floor Theater, Jeremy Crutchley will give a special performance of his remarkable one-man show, 'Sacred Elephant,' to benefit the Stand Up for Mothers Campaign of AMREF (African Medical and Research Foundation). The performance will be followed by a reception and Q&A hosted by renowned photographer and artist, Peter Beard.