Hartwick’s Yager Museum to Host Warhol-Inspired Happening for ‘15 Minutes of Fame’ Exhibition Opening Nov. 19
The Yager Museum of Art & Culture at Hartwick College will open its new exhibition, “15 Minutes of Fame: How Andy Warhol Transformed Pop Culture,” with a reception Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Developed by students in a creative exhibits course, the exhibition explores the life and work of Andy Warhol and his influence on art and popular culture.
Inspired by Warhol’s multimedia Exploding Plastic Inevitable happenings, the opening reception will feature hit songs from the 1960s and ’70s, poetry readings by Hartwick students and faculty, an interactive photo wall, and Warhol-inspired food and beverages. The reception is co-sponsored by Museum Club and WRHO.
The exhibition transports visitors into the world of Warhol through an immersive experience featuring the Yager Museum’s collection of original Warhol works, including iconic screen prints and photography. Visitors can also engage with the interactive photo wall to create their own Warhol-inspired works.
“Hartwick’s museum studies program gives students hands-on experience in all aspects of museum operations,” said Museum Director Doug Kendall. “The Creative Exhibits students have created an engaging exhibition that looks at how Andy Warhol changed the public perception of art in this country and the world. They’ve also organized an opening that will be a lot of fun!”
The celebration of 1960s culture kicks off earlier in the week with the Hartwick College Rock Ensemble concert on Monday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Anderson Theater. Directed by Wyatt Ambrose, the concert will draw inspiration from the legendary 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, another landmark of the era’s music and counterculture.
The Nov. 19 reception is open to the public and refreshments will be served. Visitors are encouraged to bring canned goods (not just Campbell’s Tomato Soup!) for distribution to local food banks.
The Yager Museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., when the College is in session. Admission is free.
For more information, contact Museum Curator Quentin Lewis at 607-431-4481 or [email protected], or Museum Director Douglas Kendall at 607-431-4423 or [email protected].
