GO!2025, a major exhibition in Gorica with 180 works dedicated to Andy Warhol and the fundamental themes of his art

From December 21, 2024 to May 4, 2025, Palazzo Attems Petzenstein in Gorizia is hosting the exhibition Andy Warhol. Beyond Borders, curated by Gianni Mercurio, which is part of the official program “GO!2025,” the exhibition conceived and promoted by the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia on the occasion of “Nova Gorica - Gorizia European Capital of Culture.” Through 180 exhibited works, the review, organized by Madeinart, intends to immerse the visitor in the cultural and artistic revolution that Andy Warhol, among the major protagonists of Pop Art, was able to achieve.

Thus, on the occasion of this exhibition project, the artistic career and life of the American artist is traced, as well as the fundamental themes of his art, starting from his training as an illustrator in the field of advertising and fashion, two worlds that profoundly influenced his career. Divided into sections, the exhibition explores themes such as music, fashion, and consumer society, key aspects that not only shaped Warhol’s work, but continue to be staples of contemporary art. The iconic Campbell’s Soup, Flowers and Marilyn series, along with portraits of celebrities such as Jackie Kennedy, Mohammed Ali, Grace Kelly and fictional characters Superman and Mickey Mouse show how the artist was able to transform mass culture into timeless icons. The works on display come from European collections, as well as numerous magazines from the 1950s and a significant issue of Interview magazine, dozens of vinyl record covers, videos and photographs.

Also on display are two multimedia installations in the Music section: the legendary 1966 multimedia event The Exploding Plastic Inevitable featuring Nico and Lou Reed’s Velvet Underground and the striking Silver Clouds, a room full of helium-inflated silver pillows floating in the air creating a playful and interactive atmosphere.

Warhol took on the symbols of American society, such as the Campbell’s Soup label or the Coca-Cola logo, elevating them to new art forms designed to enter the public’s everyday life and art galleries. This approach made Warhol an innovator, able to anticipate the dynamics of a society increasingly oriented toward media and consumption. Audiences have an opportunity to perceive how far Warhol’s influence extended beyond his time and artistic field, and how much he inspired successive generations of artists, including in fashion, music, advertising, film, and lifestyle.

Hours: Daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Opening Dec. 31, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Opening Jan. 1, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets: Full 12 euros; reduced 8 euros for FVGcard holders, law enforcement officers, teachers, FAI members, COOP members, CEC members, reduced groups min 12 / max 30 people (rate per person); tour guides with badge. Reduced children (6-17 years) and over 65 euros 5 euros. Family ticket: 10 euros parent each + 5 euros per child 6-17 years old, third child free. Free for children up to 5 years old, persons with disabilities, accompanying person for persons with disabilities who have an accompanying need specified in the disability card, teachers if accompanying school group, journalists upon presentation of their card in good standing, ICOM members.

Image: Christopher Makos, Andy Doorway, 1981. Photo by Christopher Makos

GO!2025, a major exhibition in Gorica with 180 works dedicated to Andy Warhol and the fundamental themes of his art

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