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De La Warr Pavilion explores Andy Warhol’s beliefs, lifestyle and above all, his legacy

BEXHILL.- Warhol is Here at the De La Warr Pavilion presents and explores the work of Andy Warhol in the context of his beliefs, lifestyle and above all, his legacy for the 21st century. The Pavilion is also presenting a companion exhibition, curated and conceived by Jean Wainwright in the rooftop foyer of the Pavilion. This sound installation comprises of tape recordings of interviews taken over the course of an eleven year journey to find Warhol’s voice as told by others. The recordings, played on old cassette players, were gathered from collaborators, stars of his films, and his family. We hear his brothers John and Paul on growing up with Andy, as well as conversations with John Giorno, Gerard Malanga, Billy Name and Brigid Berlin, amongst others. From the way he talked, to his working methods and relationship with family and lovers, this installation