Back in 2004 when Slovakia joined the EU, Andy Warhol's homeland, Bratislava, began making plans to establish a so-called ‘Warhol City’. Although the man himself failed to visit the place during his lifetime, this hasn’t stopped the region cashing in on his fame – and that’s fair enough. The area has major unemployment problems with the jobless sector running at around 17%; so a little Warhol action can’t be a bad thing. There is a catch however; the project is to be located in Medzilaborce, the town where Warhol’s parents once lived. Located 330 miles from the capital of Bratislava, this small city isn't exactly a skip and a jump from a mainstay, easy-to-reach metropolis. Nevertheless, the town is investing $1.3 million into becoming a bona fide ‘Warhol City’. The revamp is said to include Campbell Soup bus stops, an extensive museum and, best of all, a hotel called ‘Pension Andy’.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
News – Warhol City – Slovakia
Back in 2004 when Slovakia joined the EU, Andy Warhol's homeland, Bratislava, began making plans to establish a so-called ‘Warhol City’. Although the man himself failed to visit the place during his lifetime, this hasn’t stopped the region cashing in on his fame – and that’s fair enough. The area has major unemployment problems with the jobless sector running at around 17%; so a little Warhol action can’t be a bad thing. There is a catch however; the project is to be located in Medzilaborce, the town where Warhol’s parents once lived. Located 330 miles from the capital of Bratislava, this small city isn't exactly a skip and a jump from a mainstay, easy-to-reach metropolis. Nevertheless, the town is investing $1.3 million into becoming a bona fide ‘Warhol City’. The revamp is said to include Campbell Soup bus stops, an extensive museum and, best of all, a hotel called ‘Pension Andy’.
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