The evening began with a champagne toast, and 600 guests receiving a VIP preview of the Warhol Museum's new exhibit "Revelations". The exhibit centers around Andy Warhol's collection of art inspired by his Byzantine Catholic upbringing. Attending multiple weekly services with his mother, Julia Warhola, the icons and paintings of Christ had a profound affect on his art.
The sea of silver and black attire was refreshingly complimented by many eclectic styles including Lana Neumeyer's Warhol Icon Dress. Hand painted by Pittsburgh artist and photographer, Michael Goltz and designed by Lana.
Exquisitely decorated tents provided the backdrop for the impressive seated dinner catered by the Duquesne Club. The evening's guest star, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, took to the stage with a high energy performance to close out the dinner portion of the event.
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Lana is wearing a dress that was hand painted by Michael Goltz. "The painting on the dress is similar to a Byzantine Icon of St John Chrysostom, but it is not an icon. St John Chrysostom is the name of the Byzantine Catholic parish in Pittsburgh that Andy Warhol went to," Michael Goltz.
Lana Neumeyer created the dress to wear to the 25th anniversary gala for the Andy Warhol museum. Pictured with Lana is the artist Michael Goltz
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| Maria Matos, Su Su Artist in a hat of her own design, and Nicholas Matos |
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| Dr. Linda Hoffman at the 25th Anniversary Warhol Gala |
