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Home > Exhibitions > Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds

Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds

Dates:
March 6, 2020–January 4, 2021
Location:
Appleby Foundation Exhibition Hall

Andy Warhol’s Silver Clouds create an immersive experience born out of the iconic Pop artist’s interest in innovation and experimentation. Warhol collaborated with Bell Labs engineer Billy Klüver to transform the then-new material Scotchpak into an enlivened and interactive work of art. First shown in April 1966 at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York City, these air- and helium-filled balloons float like pillows through a space which, combined with their metallic surface, garnered the name Silver Clouds. The clouds notably became part of the design and choreography of Merce Cunningham’s RainForest, which premiered in 1968.

To ensure the safety of Museum visitors and staff, Silver Clouds will be presented as a touch-free experience. Visitors are encouraged to view the work from a distance as the balloons, moved by gentle air currents, drift about the space while imagining the presence of Cunningham’s dancers. A video recording of RainForest in its entirety may be viewed in Reverberations: Exploring Movement in the Collection.

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Morgan Warhol Exhibition Postcard Front

Thursday, Mar 5, 2020

Special Preview

Individual level Members and above are invited to a special preview of Dancing Atoms: Barbara Morgan Photographs and Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds. Director’s Forum and

Saturday, Mar 21, 2020

Cloud Yoga – POSTPONED

Today’s program has been postponed. This month, practice Early Bird Yoga in the clouds! Interact with Andy Warhol’s Silver Clouds as they respond to breath

Wednesday, Apr 1, 2020

Conversation with the Curator: Dancing Atoms – VIRTUAL

Join us for a virtual conversation with Assistant Curator Hilary Schroeder, who will discuss the recently opened exhibitions Dancing Atoms, Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds, and Reverberations.

Saturday, Apr 4, 2020

Baby & Me – POSTPONED

Today’s program has been postponed. Discovering Art This month we’ll visit works in our Collections and special exhibitions to explore the elements of art and

Friday, Apr 10, 2020

Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds – POSTPONED

Today’s program has been postponed. Today’s Art Break is led by Hilary Schroeder, assistant curator.

Saturday, May 9, 2020

Family Art Party – POSTPONED

Today’s program has been postponed. Join the Education staff for an afternoon of hands-on fun.

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Selected works from the exhibition

Silver Clouds [Warhol Museum Series]
Andy Warhol and Billy Klüver, Silver Clouds [Warhol Museum Series]

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