James Warhola: Uncle Andy and Other Stories

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Jun 10 2017 - Oct 29 2017

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, James Warhola was greatly influenced during his childhood by his artistic family, especially his famous uncle, Pop artist Andy Warhol. From an early age of watching his uncle illustrate shoes, James wanted to be an illustrator. Like his uncle, he attended Tam O’ Shanter’s art classes and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1977. A move to New York City allowed him to hone his painting skills at the Art Students League, where Norman Rockwell and many notable artists studied, and to do freelance illustration and design work.

James’s interest in science-fiction, fantasy and comics landed him in the middle of the publishing world. He established himself as a highly sought after talent, illustrating over 300 book covers for the most popular writers of the day. [....] In 1987, an art director handed him a children’s book manuscript, instructing him to do as he pleased. It was called ‘The Pumpkinville Mystery,’ which became an instant Halloween favorite. He has since illustrated over 30 books, several of which he has written, as well. 

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.         

  • Works on Paper
  • American
  • 20th Century
  • James Warhola

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