$25K worth of artworks mistakenly trashed 46 in Dutch town
The artworks included a rare 1980's silkscreen of Netherlands’ then-queen Beatrix by pop art master Andy Warhol. The works was stored in the town hall's basement during the renovations.
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The artworks included a rare 1980's silkscreen of Netherlands’ then-queen Beatrix by pop art master Andy Warhol. The works was stored in the town hall's basement during the renovations.
The thieves used explosives to steal and damage art made by Warhol in the Netherlands. the owner of the gallery near the border with Belgium called the thieves "amateurs.”
Dozens attended the 4th of July parade in Glen Ellyn. There were also appearances by impersonators "Andy Warhol" and "Doc Brown" from "Back to the Future." Once it gets dark, the village plans to host a fireworks show.
People filled the streets to kick off the new summer experience called "Color Me Warhol".
People filled the streets to kick off the new summer experience called "Color Me, Warhol".
"We don't have an expectation that you have to come in with a certain knowledge set, but because we are in a college, we really want to help teach the community as well."
The exhibition will be open from Saturday, June 3 through September 10th, along with a guest lecturer series featuring Andy Warhol experts, included with the price of entry.
Saturday is National Pop Art Day and many consider Andy Warhol to be the king of pop art.
The Iranian Revolution of the 70s might be the last place you'd expect to find artist Andy Warhol.
