Senator John Heinz History Center’s virtual happy hour to feature local pop artist Burton Morris
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Pittsburgh-born pop artist Burton Morris will join The Senator John Heinz History Center for a virtual happy hour on July 29.
The free program will be presented via Zoom at 6 p.m.
As part of the Pittsburgh museum’s History at Home online offerings, virtual attendees can sip a beverage of their choice while enjoying a discussion with Morris about his Pittsburgh roots, his use of pop art to create modern-day art icons and his unique approach to portraiture.
Morris is known for his bold depictions of everyday objects and cultural icons. His artwork was featured in the History Center’s 2014 exhibition, “Poptastic! The Art of Burton Morris,” and also in national advertising campaigns and on the classic television sitcom, “Friends.”
Morris has loaned his 2009 portrait of Andy Warhol, “Andy Warhol Nightstand,” to the History Center, as one of several artworks added to the Smithsonian’s “Portraits of Pittsburgh: Works from the National Portrait Gallery” exhibition, on display through Jan. 3. The painting depicts objects that might have sat on the pop art pioneer’s bedside table.
Although the virtual happy hour is free, donations will be accepted. Pre-registration is required at heinzhistorycenter.org.