Pop Art sensation Andy Warhol: the man behind the "silver wig" comes to Petworth

Art curator Jean Wainwright has brought Andy Warhol - My True Story to the Newlands House Gallery in Petworth, West Sussex.

In  the late 1990's, Wainwright began her own journey to discover Andy Warhol. She went beneath the elusive character who uttered soundbites, played with people's perceptions of him and had become famous for prints of Campbell's soup, brillo boxes and Marilyns.

Noni Needs talks to Gallery director Dr Loucia Manopoulou about Jean's journey to discover the real Andy Warhol and what can be seen at this very personal exhibition of his life.

Dr Manopoulou said: "The image of Andy Warhol embedded in the Mainstream cultural consciousness, is well known: the silver wig, the dark glasses, the soundbites, and Factory glamour. But behind the constructed persona was a man of acute observation and enduring curiosity, whose private world rarely broke through the public facade. 

"In the exhibition of Andy Warhol - My True Story, Jaean Wainwright peels back the layers."

The exhibition showcases a diverse range of Warhol's work including drawings, printmaking, photography, film, audio recordings and archival material.

There are of course the old favourites including Elvis, Marilyn and Mona Lisa .

With homage to Warhol from contemporary artists including Philip Colbert, Gavin Turk anf Rob and Nick Carter

For more information go to Newlands House gallery 

The exhibition runs until September 14, 2025.

Check out the other events going on  their from creamics to racing car design exhibits and more.

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