He anticipated Instagram, reality TV, and viral culture — long before they existed. But how well do we really know Andy Warhol? Starting September 11, the Pop Culture Gallery at Stary Browar invites you to experience a different kind of retrospective. This one-of-a-kind Andy Warhol art exhibition reveals rare works, untold stories, and the more personal side of the man behind the pop art phenomenon.
A Visionary Before His Time
A groundbreaking Andy Warhol art exhibition is coming to Stary Browar in Poznań — and it promises to challenge everything you thought you knew about the most famous pop artist of the 20th century.
Opening September 11, 2025, “Andy Warhol. A Kind of Retrospective” will fill all three floors of the Pop Culture Gallery with an exceptional selection of works — from never-before-seen lithographs and intimate polaroids to video portraits, iconic fashion pieces, and digital experiments. The show is curated by Wojtek Piotr Onak in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh and several private collectors, and will run until February 28, 2026.
“Andy Warhol. A Kind of Retrospective” is built around one central question: How did the work of one artist infiltrate so many aspects of modern life? Today’s world — from Instagram and YouTube to selfies and viral content — runs on ideas Warhol predicted decades ago.
says curator Wojtek Piotr Onak.
This Andy Warhol art exhibition doesn’t stop at the familiar tropes of soup cans and Marilyns. Instead, it dives deeper — into the life, identity, contradictions, and visionary ideas of the artist who predicted our digital age with uncanny precision.
Who Was Andy Warhol, Really?
Andy Warhol (1928–1987) was a visionary who reshaped how we understand art, fame, and mass media. Born Andrew Warhola to Slovak immigrant parents in Pittsburgh, he transformed a childhood marked by illness into a relentless pursuit of reinvention. Starting as a commercial illustrator, he rose in the 1960s as the leading figure of pop art, known for his bold silkscreens of soup cans and celebrities.
But Warhol was more than a painter. He was a filmmaker, publisher, photographer, and sharp observer of modern culture. From the experimental Screen Tests to the founding of Interview Magazine, he blurred the lines between authenticity and performance, art and commerce. Long before social media, Warhol predicted our obsession with celebrity and image.
His brilliance was in turning everyday repetition into cultural commentary. He became one of the most influential — and enigmatic — figures of the 20th century. The Andy Warhol art exhibition in Poznań invites us to look beyond the surface and explore the complexity behind the icon.
Three Floors, Three Perspectives
Level One: The Origins.
At the Andy Warhol art exhibition in Poznań, the journey begins with Warhol’s personal background — his family roots, immigrant upbringing, early illness, queer identity, and entry into New York’s bohemian circles. This section includes a biographical film, key moments on a visual timeline, early interviews, and rare lithographs, such as a 1954 portrait of Greta Garbo — never before shown publicly in Poland.
It also reveals how Warhol didn’t just create art; he created himself — crafting a public persona as calculated and symbolic as his most famous works.
Level Two: The Experimenter.
Here, Warhol’s lesser-known works come into focus: his filmmaking, photography, and media experiments. At the core is his famous “Screen Tests” series — haunting, slow-motion video portraits of figures like Salvador Dalí and Nico, created in the 1960s. These works, presented in large format, strip back performance and expose the raw human presence behind celebrity.
Level Three: The Cultural Architect.
Finally, the Andy Warhol art exhibition looks at his work with and within mass culture — from advertising campaigns and fashion collaborations to vinyl covers and magazine layouts. Highlights include:
- The Souper Dress, featuring the Campbell’s Soup print
- The Cow Wallpaper, playing with repetition and absurdity
- Rare interpretations of Marilyn Monroe, including a 1964 graphic of only her lips
- A digital animation titled “You Are the One”, created on the vintage Commodore Amiga computer
- More than 50 original covers from Interview magazine, founded by Warhol himself
Each piece reflects Warhol’s obsession with celebrity, replication, and the idea that “everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.”
The Pop Culture Gallery: Where Icons Live
Located inside Stary Browar, Poznań’s flagship center for art, fashion, and lifestyle, the Pop Culture Gallery is a space where creative disciplines intersect. Known for presenting bold, interdisciplinary exhibitions, it previously hosted shows featuring Björk, David LaChapelle, Gianni Versace, and even a history of sneakers in partnership with London’s Design Museum.
Stary Browar is a place where fashion, commerce, and art don’t compete — they inspire each other. It’s the perfect context for an Andy Warhol art exhibition. This project was our dream, and thanks to the trust we’ve built with world-class institutions and collectors, it’s finally happening.
explains Joanna Tupalska, Marketing Director at Stary Browar.
More Than Just Pop Art
“Andy Warhol. A Kind of Retrospective” isn’t just about iconic art — it’s about the man who foresaw our world of selfies and viral fame. Warhol gave everything to pop culture, yet kept much of himself hidden. This exhibition offers a rare chance to look past the surface and see him anew — right here in Poznań.
