The Andy Warhol Museum announces a dynamic renovation of the museum’s first floor featuring a hip lounge area, intriguing multimedia, a cool event space, and a greatly increased retail space for The Warhol Store.
Two new windows flood the new space with light, and the inclusion of new audio visual equipment showcases a range of engaging experiences for visitors. Nearly 20 LCD monitors display footage including visitor’s screen tests created with our Screen Test interactive project on our sixth floor; a live EarthCam feed from Warhol’s gravesite; upcoming public programs, events, announcements and more. Facing Sandusky Street in The Warhol’s front windows, new LCD banks preview upcoming exhibitions and collection highlights. The new space also features an iPad® bar – a location for visitors to casually browse the web, learn more about Warhol, and charge their own personal devices.
In addition to its new multimedia offerings, all-new furniture including sofas, chairs and tables provide a lounge-like environment. A focal point at the center of the new space is a floor to ceiling enlargement of William John Kennedy’s Homage to Warhol’s Marilyn, 1964, courtesy of KIWI Arts Group. The image features Warhol looking out through acetate used to create one of his most celebrated art works of Marilyn Monroe.
This new space is ideal for special events and rentals, from cocktails to formal dinners. With improved acoustics and lighting – and a casual atmosphere – this dynamic space also provides another cabaret-like venue option for our public programming series.
The first floor renovation project was designed by Desmone & Associates Architects, and built by F.J Busse Company, Inc. The project is made possible through the generous grant support of The Eden Hall Foundation, Anonymous, The Heinz Endowments, and The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.
Additional information about The Warhol is available at www.warhol.org