The Andy Warhol Diaries

The art you know. The artist you don't.

After he's shot in 1968, Andy Warhol begins documenting his life and feelings. Those diaries, and this series, reveal the secrets behind his persona.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Smoke Signals

Air Date: 2022-03-09

Art offers an opening for expression and reinvention as Andy rises from grim Pittsburgh origins to become an innovative force in the New York art world.

2. Shadows: Andy & Jed

Air Date: 2022-03-09

Andy embraces his role as a portrait painter for the rich and famous. But discontent — and disco-era hedonism — tears apart his life with Jed Johnson.

3. A Double Life: Andy & Jon

Air Date: 2022-03-09

Fantasy propels Andy into the world of modeling and TV — and a relationship with the closeted Jon Gould — leading to explorations of drag and identity.

4. Collab: Andy & Basquiat

Air Date: 2022-03-09

The '80s take off, and graffiti artists inspired by pop art energize New York. Andy forms a close, fruitful friendship with Jean-Michel Basquiat.

5. 15 Minutes

Air Date: 2022-03-09

Andy edges into the mainstream via "Saturday Night Live" and "The Love Boat" while a collaboration deals a blow to his connection with Jean-Michel.

6. Loving the Alien

Air Date: 2022-03-09

As HIV/AIDS hits NYC hard, Andy accepts a commission honoring "The Last Supper." The series takes on new resonance when he dies soon after the opening.

Select an episode to start watching

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

2022-03-09

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Abstract Submarine

The Andy Warhol Diaries

Seasons

Limited Series

1. Smoke Signals

2. Shadows: Andy & Jed

3. A Double Life: Andy & Jon

4. Collab: Andy & Basquiat

5. 15 Minutes

6. Loving the Alien

Rating

Release Date

Episodes

Status

Cast

Andy Warhol

Bill Irwin

Jeffrey Deitch

Jessica Beck

Bob Colacello

Christopher Makos

Glenn Ligon

Vincent Fremont

Donna De Salvo

Benjamin Liu

Kenny Scharf

Jay Gould

Videos

Production Companies