Flying Warhol
What: The Andy Warhol Museum‘s 20th anniversary gala, sponsored by PNC Financial Services.
Where: The Pittsburgh institution, where a tented dinner space featured tables accessorized with mini neon outlines of Warhol’s famous visage.
When: Saturday, May 17th
Who: Vito Schnabel, Jane Holzer, Veronica Bulgari, and Teresa Heinz Kerry were looked after by a crew of servers dressed as pilots and flight attendants (the evening’s theme was Fly Warhol). After dinner, Gloria Gaynor performed and AndrewAndrew DJ-ed.
Why: In addition to raising over $1 million, the benefit also marked the opening of the new exhibition “Halston and Warhol: Silver and Suede,” which includes, among other treasures, the legendary 1961 pillbox hat Halston made for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Photos: Flying Warhol
Courtesy of the Andy Warhol Museum; photo by Renee Rosensteel.
Jane Holzer and Bob Colacello. Courtesy of the Andy Warhol Museum; photo by Renee Rosensteel.
Warhol Flight Crew. Courtesy of the Andy Warhol Museum; photo by Renee Rosensteel.
Gloria Gaynor. Courtesy of the Andy Warhol Museum; photo by Renee Rosensteel.
Performers. Courtesy of the Andy Warhol Museum; photo by Renee Rosensteel.
Mahogany LaPiranHa. Courtesy of the Andy Warhol Museum; photo by Renee Rosensteel.
