Warhol by the Book

Nina Schleif

In this mini-series children first become art printers, then book binders, and discover silk screen printing with Andy Warhol’s rarely seen artist books featured in Warhol by the Book.

In this mini-series children first become art printers, then book binders, and discover silkscreen printing with Andy Warhol’s rarely seen artist books featured in Warhol by the Book.

Part 1: Art for the Book: Silkscreen: Experiment with silk screen printing to create a colorful art project to fit into a book with master printer Roni Henning for Part 1 of this series.

Discover the fundamentals of the silkscreen printing process, as featured in Warhol by the Book, with Kelli Glancey, assistant professor, The New School Parsons. You will prepare a screen, transfer an image, and make a one or two-colored print from start to finish. Various printing papers will also enhance the color harmony of final prints. Participants are encouraged to bring one or more images on paper at the desired size to use as a basis for their silk screen project. Professional grade materials included.

Spend two hours sketching, drawing inspiration from the works in the Morgan’s current exhibitions. Susan Stillman, Artist and Parsons, The New School for Design faculty member, will be available to assist you.

This program is limited to 12 people on a first come, first served basis. Stools, boards, a selection of pencils, and drawing paper will be provided. While personal sketchbooks are allowed, ink, paint, markers, charcoal, chalk, pastels, folding stools,

Spend two hours sketching, drawing inspiration from Andy Warhol’s rarely seen illustrations in Warhol by the Book. Simon Levenson, artist and National Arts Club instructor, will be available to assist you.

Please note: This program is limited to 12 people on a first come, first served basis. Stools, boards, a selection of pencils, and drawing paper will be provided. While personal sketchbooks are allowed, ink, paint, markers, charcoal, chalk, pastels, folding stools, and easels are not permitted in the galleries.

Director: Chuck Workman
(1990, 87 minutes)

Superstar looks at the life, work, and impact of Andy Warhol (1928–1987), pop icon and artist, from his childhood in Pittsburgh to his death after a botched surgery. Warhol coined the word “superstar,” became one, and changed the way the culture looks at and understands celebrity. Chuck Workman interviews art dealers, critics, and celebrities such as Dennis Hopper, Ultra Violet, Tom Wolfe, Sylvia Miles, Irving Blum, Paul Warhola, Fran Lebowitz, and others to discover what was at the core of Warhol’s creativity.

Since the mid-1960s, Ron Padgett has played a significant role in modern poetry through his imaginative works as a poet, educator, and translator. His many collections include Alone and Not Alone (2015), Collected Poems (2013), and How Long (2011), which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

Thomas Crow

Sheelagh Bevan, Andrew W. Mellon Assistant Curator, Printed Books & Bindings