TRUE CRIME : WHERE ANDY WARHOL WAS SHOT - Pop Artist Attempted Murder by Valerie Solanis in NYC

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Andy Warhol (/ˈwɔːrhɒl/;[1] born Andrew Warhola Jr.; August 6, 1928 - February 22, 1987) was an American visual artist, film director, producer, and leading figure in the pop art movement. His works explore the relationship between artistic expression, advertising, and celebrity culture that flourished by the 1960s, and span a variety of media, including painting, silkscreening, photography, film, and sculpture. Some of his best-known works include the silkscreen paintings Campbell's Soup Cans (1962) and Marilyn Diptych (1962), the experimental films Empire (1964) and Chelsea Girls (1966), and the multimedia events known as the Exploding Plastic Inevitable (1966-67).
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Warhol initially pursued a successful career as a commercial illustrator. After exhibiting his work in several galleries in the late 1950s, he began to receive recognition as an influential and controversial artist. His New York studio, The Factory, became a well-known gathering place that brought together distinguished intellectuals, drag queens, playwrights, Bohemian street people, Hollywood celebrities, and wealthy patrons. He promoted a collection of personalities known as Warhol superstars, and is credited with inspiring the widely used expression "15 minutes of fame".
On June 3, 1968, radical feminist writer Valerie Solanas shot Warhol and Mario Amaya, art critic and curator, at Warhol's studio, The Factory. Before the shooting, Solanas had been a marginal figure in the Factory scene. She authored the SCUM Manifesto, a separatist feminist tract that advocated the elimination of men; and appeared in the 1968 Warhol film I, a Man. Earlier on the day of the attack, Solanas had been turned away from the Factory after asking for the return of a script she had given to Warhol. The script had apparently been misplaced.
Amaya received only minor injuries and was released from the hospital later the same day. Warhol was seriously wounded by the attack and barely survived. He had physical effects for the rest of his life, including being required to wear a surgical corset. The shooting had a profound effect on Warhol's life and art.
Solanas was arrested the day after the assault, after turning herself in to police. By way of explanation, she said that Warhol "had too much control over my life". She was subsequently diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and eventually sentenced to three years under the control of the Department of Corrections. After the shooting, the Factory scene heavily increased its security, and for many the "Factory 60s" ended ("The superstars from the old Factory days didn't come around to the new Factory much").
In the late 1960s, he managed and produced the experimental rock band The Velvet Underground and founded Interview magazine. He authored numerous books, including The Philosophy of Andy Warhol and Popism: The Warhol Sixties. He lived openly as a gay man before the gay liberation movement. In June 1968, he was almost killed by radical feminist Valerie Solanas, who shot him inside his studio. After gallbladder surgery, Warhol died of cardiac arrhythmia in February 1987 at the age of 58 in New York City.
Warhol has been the subject of numerous retrospective exhibitions, books, and feature and documentary films. The Andy Warhol Museum in his native city of Pittsburgh, which holds an extensive permanent collection of art and archives, is the largest museum in the United States dedicated to a single artist. Warhol has been described as the "bellwether of the art market". Many of his creations are very collectible and highly valuable. His works include some of the most expensive paintings ever sold. In 2013, a 1963 serigraph titled Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster) sold for $105 million. In 2022, Shot Sage Blue Marilyn (1964) sold for $195 million, which is the most expensive work of art sold at auction by an American artist.

[@Autumn_Forest_]

Scott, your sweetness never ceases to amaze me. You are a huge Andy Warhol fan, yet you still wished that his troubled attempted murderer is resting in peace. You’re always so kind and respectful. ❤

[@tracyredding3287]

You're so right on that he always acknowledges everybody whether they're good or bad that's why I love him he's so down-to-earth

[@mrnosaj71]

I remember when Andy died, I was 17 and he was a gifted observer of life. He always fascinates me, him seeing the redundant art in consumer society, also helping Velvet Underground become true legends of their own art and the greatest prophesy ever... "in the future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes". It's 2023 now, Andy Warhol saw all coming!

[@aprillisa5950]

Have fun in Las Vegas and the U2 concert. I hope you will get to meet Bono again.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you ! I hope I do too!

[@suehurrell134]

ScottI love your eyes❤ They are the windows to your soul! Also love Warhol had a pop art canvas made of me as a kid with my mum after she died its amazing. A UK company called Poparted.

[@Zahnclassof95]

i agree 💯 Scott has adorable eyes 😍

[@lorettathedoglady]

Seriously? Someone said they hated your eyes?? Nah honey, you have very kind eyes. Don't you forget that! I wear contacts too, but some days they'll drive me nuts! Thanks for the video, and please stay safe ❤

[@roknrolbilly]

HI SCOTT!!!! ALWAYS FROM TACOMA WASHINGTON.......THANKS BUDDY!

[@jerrimichael7561]

Thank your for this walk about in New York and the story and Andy!

[@JoeFromJoplinMO]

I hope your eyes are feeling better, Scott. I attended an amazing Warhol exhibit in Chicago earlier this summer, and it was fantastic. Beside a tremendous amount of his drawings, photography, etc, it included a "Cloud Room" and a mock-up of Studio 54, complete with mannequins wearing clothing from Jagger, Andy, Bowie and others. It was fantastic. Excellent video as always!

[@LeahBenton-p9d]

He was quite a character, but it’s amazing how he survived that shooting. He certainly had somebody watching over him.

[@001spring]

Really? Who?

[@duanedes1gn]

​@@001spring well Valerie Jean Solanas for one.

[@landmermaid6427]

WOW didn't know all that.. Thank you for the post❤R.I.P. to them both

[@CGFIELDS]

Scott’s respect towards the people & locations he visits is awesome 😎

[@Kay-vs3zb]

Love your videos. Love your voice

[@joseluiscastillo6170]

I was just thinking that you should do a video on Truman Capote since he was Canadian also if you could find his childhood home, schools, etc.

[@ErinsNerdStuff]

I love Andy Warhol and have always been fascinated with his entourage and the Pop Art culture. Great video, Scott! ❤

[@HRTMT3VAD]

Scott always says he's a huge fan of whoever the video is about and I love it!! Idk if he realizes it...but it just makes the videos even more entertaining to watch. Keep it up and I'll keep watching!!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Hahaha it’s true tho lol. I love pretty much everything I film. I was immersed in pop culture growing up

[@HRTMT3VAD]

We are from the same era...I'm always like I remember that, Scott!!! As if you we are in the living room watching together 😂😂 I'm always yelling at you 😂😂😂

[@AndreaRice-y3o]

I'm a big fan of yours I've been watching for a couple of years now. I always watch you on you tube on the tv now I'm just learning I can watch y'all everywhere I go. I've never paid attention to watching y'all on my phone and you can put a comment I . I love leaving comments to all my favorite you tube channels.

[@andreondine9256]

Thank you for one more great video. I love Warhol as well. But I was very moved by your remark in the end with the RIP to Valerie Solanas. I read her bio and she had a terrible life, went through a lot. It’s not an excuse to what she did, of course, but put things in perspective. Your sensibility is very moving. Thank you.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

She indeed deserves sympathy for the hotshots she faced. She was not well. Thank you so much for watching

[@beverlyrichards728]

Hi Scott I live in Pittsburgh, the camera is still on Andys grave, people still fill out the paper to leave him a message so cool and yes there are alot of soup cans. Great video thank you so much for remembering Andy!

[@susanna3]

As always Scott excellent job, I didn't know much about this incident. Hard to believe he survived after this!

[@TravelWithLisaMH]

Interesting story. I'm going to watch the movie now. Thanks for the education Scott. I always learn so much by watching your films. Top job 👍🏻👏🏻

[@gloriahufnagel5556]

P.S.. Your videos are really cool, quite interesting!! If u ever do any tours again, please let us know!

[@craftingzoe]

I enjoyed this walk, talk, and learn tour guide style video. Thanks, Scott

[@andreaweingarten-pj7jc]

Thanks Scott! Very interesting! And you have 'sincere ' eyes 😊

[@mdee8784]

Thanks Scott this was a great one!

[@kincaide67]

Man, really great one here. I didn't know he had 4 different "Factory" locations. I'd heard of his shooting, but didn't know the specifics. It IS odd she got such little time for the crime. But Andy...now there's an interesting character...From his art to his films and all the interesting people he came in contact with over the years. I remember he even directed the video for "Hello Again" by the Cars. And you mentioned just the other day about his affiliation w/Basquiat. Anyway - awesome footage and fantastic job on covering the Warhol shooting. Always good to hear from ya. Until next time, take care, my friend.

[@suzannemaria5594]

Scott, it's happening to me too every day here in NYC with my contacts recently. It's the air quality. I started using the disposable ones now.

[@louisecoupland]

Would be nice to be with you Scott, but Shrewsbury, Shropshire UK 🇬🇧 is long way from New York and not keen on flying ✈. Andy Warhol and Campbell Soup is how I remember him. I love his work ❤😊 take care Scott x 😊

[@AndreaRice-y3o]

Love you Scott take care be safe great video New York City is beautiful I've never been there before my family has my brother was just up there this summer him and his wife I love when y'all make videos in New York and I get to see everything you bloggers do amazing work great journalist all of you GOD BLESS 😘

[@ohsisterman]

Oh Wow! I am a Warhol and Everything Factory related fanatic too, so Happy to hear that you are as well! Edie! x

[@LisaManuel-i4r]

Scott, my friend, I really enjoyed our walk in New York City today. Thank you for taking me along 😅😊

[@Zahnclassof95]

❤Andy warhol was colorful character .I can tell already,this going to be a great video 📷📷 Thank you scott for taking all us with you on this adventure . RIP Andy warhol

[@LaurieMac]

Im so glad I've found your channel! Love the locations and subjects and most of all your passion and respect ❤ and always a little giggle for when a loud car or horn interrupts you! 😂❤

[@LinzYoutube]

Jordan the Lion just did a video on Andy's grave and now this video! So awesome! I'm going down a Warhol, warhole! hhaha

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

He did?? Haha that’s crazy. I’m sure he did an excellent job. Jordan is very knowledgeable

[@chadmears136]

Great video Scott! ❤ New York looks busy. Lol! RIP Andy

[@leesashriber5097]

I'm a huge fan of Andy Warhol. I really appreciate the behind the scenes informative knowledge you gave. Thank you Scott 😊 🕊️❤️🙏

[@chrisxx3375]

You are such a respectful person. Love your vids!👊🙏👍

[@1SeanBond]

Appreciate your efforts and quality content thanks Scott ! We are sure enjoying this vlog on Andy Warhol! We learned alot about him today Ty. Cheers to continued success friend 🙂✌🏼💫

[@dsr0116]

Thanks for another interesting video. I've got a family story related to Warhol. My great grandfather was a painter and teacher at Carnegie. Warhol wasn't doing well his freshman year, and all the other teachers wanted to flunk him out. My grandfather fought to keep him at Carnegie. Apparently, he thought Warhol was very gifted at painting, and was a bit dissapointed that he went into commercial illustration instead. My family does have some holiday cards drawn and written from Warhol: some of his letters to my great grandparents are amusing.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

That’s is amazing!

[@charelder]

Good one Scott 😎✌️

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Good Evening Scott 🙋🏽. I'M loving this intro ‼️ thanks for inviting me to watch your video 📸. Have a good night ❤.👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻

[@stacykeller3812]

Jared Harris played Andy Warhol? Super cool! I love him in Mad Men!

[@janadeubner9883]

This was very interesting. I never knew very much about Andy Warhol. I remember watching your video on his grave but will have to go back and check it out! Thanks Scotty even I learned something new from you today!

[@Sam-02024]

Warhol and his impact in the art world 💥 Thanks for another interesting vlog!

[@prettylesha]

Another good video Scott u always do a good Job and take ur time telling the story hooe ur left eye feels better Scott 🌺 keep up the good work 💪🏾💯🎯

[@VanessaShirleyLim]

Greeting from sunny Malaysia in South East Asia. A big fan and truly enjoy all your videos. I would appreciate if you make a video about Tommy Page.

[@joangravel2436]

Thanks awesome video

[@tracyredding3287]

❤ thank you for taking the time to do this video to make sure he's not forgotten be careful be safe I love your work I watch all your videos I think you're amazing❤❤

[@live_free_or_die7260]

Interesting fact about Andy Warhol that he was a devout Catholic. Attended weekly and Sunday Mass. He was found to volunteer at a soup kitchen and paid to have a nephew to attend seminary. Great video!!!!

[@chaverd0]

Awesome video

[@LousFool]

Another good one, Scott. I love seeing all the scenery and surroundings when you do your videos.

[@Katwoman4318]

Awesome Scott. Never knew this before. Thanks

[@patkelly974]

Great vid Scott, enjoyed the Jean-Michel one too, theme here? Will there be a Jackson Pollock one? Off topic, Leafs opener, what a game!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

6-5! I’ll take a shoot out win anytime?

[@bettyblue2089]

I’m in Pittsburgh and we luved him ❤

[@aprillisa5950]

I have been to New York city, many times. The last time I was there was in 2007 to see the Blue Man Group at the Astro theater.

[@jessicaboisvert3138]

Thanks for sharing this and many others that you have done, I am a fan too of Andy. Have a great week my friend.

[@RockyBilly40cal60]

Fascinating video on Andy Warhol I had no idea of, I'll have to watch that movie. Thanks, Scott!

[@syreetaabney6968]

Excellent video Scott I really enjoyed it and I do love your channel;

[@tiffanyburton1986]

I love your eyes!!!!! People are weird lol. Love your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish]

Funny, ad underneath your video is “better vision”

[@KevinBerryhill]

Your Documentarys Are Very Classy And To The Point And Well Presented Good Job Scott

[@AdventureswithmelanywithaY0731]

I always learn something new with you Scott. To be honest I had no idea this happened until you uploaded this video. Thank you for making this video, it’s so informative but yet all your videos are💕 Stay neat Scott & I hope your having a great day/night❤️

[@louisepotier2784]

Thanks for the glimpse of his life. And thanks for bringing us to NYC. Have a great day! 🙂

[@gillnelson9037]

Amazing video. I didn't know anything about him but definitely heard of him on many occasions. You always do brilliant videos much detail and thought put into them. That building is beautiful. Didn't manage to get to New York on my visit to my American friends got to go to statue of liberty but my friend wouldn't drive over to the city. We did a road trip from michigan. I loved detroit being a motown fan. Thanks again Scott love from West Yorkshire UK 🇬🇧 💙 💚

[@shaynaa3359]

Hey Scott! Art History major here! It is true, the shooting did lead up to the gallbladder procedure/complications that led to his untimely death from gallbladder surgery in 1987. Great video Again!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

20 years after the fact too so crazy. Thank you for watching Shaynaa!

[@trickyuk386]

Absolutely awesome vlogs scott.. not much to watch on uk tv so thx for being a saviour 👍🏻

[@SouthernNurseAndTheLaw]

Thx Scott ! I’d read alot about Valerie and everyone at The Factory when Factory Girl came out. (I was only in grade school when all of it happened) It’s great getting to see all of the locations and rare photos from actual events. Thx again ! ❤️

[@jamiedalrymple3689]

Thank you for another lesson ❤️✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jeffwoeber9590]

Great story and awesome video!

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

What a sad story. Thanks for bringing this to us Scott hope all is well you be safe out there see you later.

[@kevinpob]

Relatively new to your channel, I have been watching a bunch of your videos and love them. Great job .... keep it up.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

That is awesome Kevin thank you !

[@kevinpob]

@@SCOTTONTAPE How you travel as much as you do is beyond me, really appreciate the things you expose us to, that otherwise we can not experience. Thank you

[@eviedevet2172]

Bedankt

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You are so sweet thank you so much Evie!

[@eviedevet2172]

@@SCOTTONTAPE Your'e welcome Scott. And thank you for your kind words💞

[@nicholas87541]

Enjoyed this video! I was aware of Andy Warhol, but as usual I feel like I've learned a lot more than I knew before by watching your video. Looking forward to what you cover next!

[@debbiejones3911]

Loved the intro. music. Great video.

[@vicvega3614]

Andy is from about 30 miles from my house, always think of Crispin Glover playing Andy in the Doors movie and thought Crispin shouldve done a full movie as Andy because he did such a great job in that 1 scene in the Doors.

[@2863wonderland]

“Somebody gave me this telephone”

[@catherineferguson7388]

RIP Andy Warhol💐💐💐 he was a brilliant artist, so sad what happened to him in the end. He died so young, you have nice eyes Scott, your a lovely guy. Thank you for remembering Andy Warhol. All the best to you, xxxx

[@babs5066]

wow that was very sad and she only got a few years but it was great he made it through the hard time with a lot of surgeries and got to live his life a lot more of what he was enjoying to do and thanks for sharing RIP Andy!!

[@JRRTOKIN420]

Isn't it funny as Scott was saying why his eyes look "a little weird" shortly after he walks by a smoke shop. Coincidence Lol. Loved the episode 😊

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Ahahaha puff puff pass!

[@chokkan7]

Thank you for the interesting presentation. I've been interested in AW since I was very young, as his approach to 'art' and media in general caught my eye from an early age (I was born in '60). I can't condone what Ms. Solanis did to Andy, but one thing that I never see touched upon is the fact that Andy loved to toy with people for sport (what he did to Edie Sedgewick was criminal); some aspects of it may have been unintentional, but it's undeniable that had Andy or any member of his entourage treated her with a modicum of consideration, things may not have devolved as they did. Beyond that, it's worth pointing out (in light of the recent Maine shootings) that whatever mental health resources we may still have (and at the time of this shooting, they were still largely intact), they are not being utilized in a pro-active manner that might deter some of these acts of violence.

[@simonpenum]

"I shot Andy Warhol" is such a criminally underrated film. Jared Harris is probably the best Warhol portrayal on film in my opinion

[@chrisbrown2191]

In Evansville Indiana is a commissioned Andy Warhol silk screen portrait of Carol Owen Coleman. Commissioned in 1976. The portrait of Carol Owen Coleman is displayed at the Evansville Museum of Art and Science.

[@stacykeller3812]

Mary Harron! American Psycho! I will have to watch this Andy Warhol movie. 😊

[@BrianSanchez-s3z]

RIP Andy Warhol great video Scott 👍

[@VickieHubbard-y2h]

I never heard of ANDY WARHOL but always terrible when someone gets hurt by someoen bad. always enjoy watching you great job scott. from Vickie ps i love your eyes and loving heart. 😊i was born 1975 so i was a kid when he died.

[@dianewood15]

Great video thanks Scott RIP Andy Warhol

[@karentarr8930]

Andy Warhol was way ahead of his time and an incredible artist, so sad that a man hater would try to kill him because he wouldn’t promote her play or book. RIP Andy Warhol

[@louisegross3886]

Yep

[@catharinecarrington2705]

War holidays and he was promoting his book before she how was promoting his book Warhol's promoting his book about being is an exceptional artist and she'll get respected as such and you should get loyalty and respect from his breathing family could I go for a hard time it's a trick right what happened to Andy Warhol honey should have dignity and respect for Andy Warhol set an is promoting his book promoting his book promotion is

[@koollee]

I know huh .. Mad at him cause he wouldnt promote her creation called "Up your ass" .. just amazing. As I thought about it, Andy prolly got frustrated and threw it in the trash lol

[@donnaridder8783]

Another awesome video! One day Id love to go to NY....Maybe when you are there you can do a video on Peter Steele...He was the singer bassist of Type O Negative...would love to see that thanks......

[@ralphwilliams8835]

great video

[@seattlescofflaws]

I lol at all the horns in the first few minutes and then how the woman was the only member of scum. Then, the name of the play she wrote 😂

[@StephsScary]

Great video, what a talented artist. Thank you for always taking us all on these great adventures. ✌️

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

Fantastic Episode!! 👍👌😊👊✊😆 RIP Andy Warhol 😔✌ 🎃🍁🎃

[@kathynorris2371]

Thanks for sharing!

[@NightRayvn84]

Hi Scott!! ❤ I have almost watched all your videos and I admire your passion for it all. Not very savvy with Andy but enjoyed learning about him. Great work 🎉

[@crystalb60]

Scott, I love your videos and I'm so excited to hear that you are an Andy Warhol fan! More Andy content! asap!

[@bdpage2023]

Thx. I'm not concerned with your mistakes; they're none of my business. Keep on doing what you do.

[@bighoose]

Awesome video thanks, would love to see the old Warhol/Factory Superstars hangout locations Studio 54, Max Kansas City etc

[@MarleyAndRoo]

Loved him too. No matter what I was supposed to be doing in art class, it always came out Andy style. The movie is on here, just searched it. Watching it next. 👍 🎨

[@roles6955]

Was not born til 1969 so did not know about him will check out videos you mentioned thanks Scott

[@historyiwitness5915]

Valerie was a resident of Hotel Chelsea when she shot Warhol. When she was released from the psych ward, she went back to the hotel -- 6th floor, shared bath on far southerly facing corner of the east wing -- and threatened to kill another tenant, Michel Auder.

[@chrisstephens5310]

all love Scott ........

[@NeonVacation]

That was a great video thank you. I'm hoping to get to the Andy Warhol grave and Museum when I'm in Pittsburgh next month.