We know Estonia
22.9.2022 | Culture

An exhibition of the legendary artist Andy Warhol opens at Fotografiska in Tallinn tomorrow

Text Timo Huttunen
Photo Pixabay

An exhibition of the legendary artist Andy Warhol opens at Fotografiska in Tallinn tomorrow

 

Tomorrow (September 23) will see the opening of an Andy Warhol exhibition at Fotografiska in Tallinn. The exhibition showcases rare Polaroid photos taken at The Factory studio.

The legendary pop artist Andy Warhol was an American visual artist and filmmaker. Warhol was a master whose influence on art is still felt today. Almost everyone has seen Andy’s work on soup cans, Marilyn, Elvis and Mao.

From the beginning of the 1960s, he was one of the biggest names in art. Some of his works have become among the most famous of all art pieces. For example, Marilyn Monroe’s portrait series is known all around the world. Andy Warhol’s works sell for tens of millions of dollars when auctioned.

From 1963, Warhol also made underground films. In the 1970s, he painted portraits of celebrities using a Polaroid camera.

The Factory studio founded by Warhol in New York was a meeting and party place for artists, celebrities and special people. Among others, Bob Dylan, Keith Richards, Lou Reed, Mick Jagger and David Bowie spent time in the huge studio.

Warhol founded Interview magazine and in the late 1970s he even had his own television show. Warhol was known not only for his art but also for his unusual appearance that comprised of various glasses and wigs. Warhol died in 1987.

The new exhibition at Fotografiska in Tallinn shows a side of Warhol that hasn’t been seen before. On display are his rare Polaroid photos taken at The Factory studio.

The “Andy Warhol Photo Factory” exhibition is open in Tallinn’s Fotografiska from September 23, 2022 to 26. February 2023.

 

To learn more about this and similar topics
Andy Warhol Art Art Exhibition Fotografiska Fotografiska Tallinn Photography Tallinn Warhol Exhibition Warhol Tallinn

19.3.2024 | Culture

Megadeth’s David Ellefson to perform in Tallinn

Megadeth’s David Ellefson to perform in Tallinn

Grammy-winning bassist and co-founder of the iconic metal band “Megadeth David Ellefson is set to perform at Helitehas in … Read more

18.3.2024 | Culture

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Exciting events in Estonia this week

21.02–30.03, Pärnu Fotofest 2024, Pärnu 07.03–23.04, Tribute to Queen, around Estonia 09.03–18.05, December Rain Ballet, Tartu 18.03, Yann Tiersen … Read more

16.3.2024 | Culture

Tickets for the Food Film Festival now on sale

Tickets for the Food Film Festival now on sale

This year’s Food Film Festival, which will take place from April 10-14, will take food lovers on journeys to … Read more

15.3.2024 | Culture

Celebrate Maslenitsa this Saturday at the Estonian Open Air Museum

Celebrate Maslenitsa this Saturday at the Estonian Open Air Museum

This Saturday, March 16, you will be able to celebrate and learn about the Christian traditions of Maslenitsa at … Read more

14.3.2024 | Culture

World-class funk music comes to Estonia

World-class funk music comes to Estonia

The vibrant FinEst Funk Festival, which promises to bring a fusion of funk, soul, and jazz melodies, will take … Read more

14.3.2024 | Culture

Rakvere to host its very first contemporary dance festival

Rakvere to host its very first contemporary dance festival

The inaugural Rakvere Contemporary Dance Festival KANTS is set to take place from March 15-17. The new event marks … Read more

13.3.2024 | Culture

The Rolling Stones to rock Kumu 

The Rolling Stones to rock Kumu 

Martin Scorsese assembled a dream team of cinematographers to capture a Rolling Stones concert at the Beacon Theater in … Read more

13.3.2024 | Culture

Erkki-Sven Tüür’s “Tormiloits” to be the centerpiece of a concert

Erkki-Sven Tüür’s “Tormiloits” to be the centerpiece of a concert

The Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra will perform Erkki-Sven Tüür’s “Tormiloits” at two concerts in Estonia this week. The first in … Read more