Warhol Museum Celebrates the Art of Pinball

An upcoming exhibition at The Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania looks to rectify that loss, at least for a brief moment in time. ‘Funland,’ which opens Friday July 24, pays homage to the art of 1970s pinball — a time when visuals of wizards, dragons, and space freighters reigned supreme. Artists Brian Holderman and Mike Budai, in collaboration with PAPA (Professional & Amateur Pinball Association) and art collective Unicorn Mountain, have designed two all-new machines for the event. The art art is playable, and PAPA will also have a collection of vintage machines on hand for hours of fun.

Here’s the official word on the event from the Warhol:

Fun Land: The Art of Pinball is a showcase of the rich pop art history and chrome-bright future of pinball. Two newly designed machines by renowned [Pittsburgh] artists Brian Holderman and Mike Budai will be premiered. All the art is playable and the DJ’s sounds will hark back to the amphetamine-fueled seventies heyday of the sport.