An Andy Warhol Birthday Calls for a 24/7 View of His Resting Place
Alyson Wyers — August 11, 2013 — Pop Culture
References: warhol.org & psfk
What better way to celebrate an Andy Warhol birthday than with a livestream of the deceased artist's grave? To commemorate what would have been Warhol's 85th birthday on August 6th, the Andy Warhol Museum and EarthCam launched this collaborative live feed. Figment offered fans a chance to connect with the revered artist 24/7. The webcam footage is available online anytime, anywhere in the world.
Warhol passed away on February 22, 1987, and is buried at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His grave became a fan site, where they will leave behind items like Campbell's soup cans and Coca-Cola bottles.
Museum director Eric Shiner said, "We believe that this will give Warhol the pleasure of knowing he is still plugged in and turned on over 25 years after his death."
Warhol passed away on February 22, 1987, and is buried at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His grave became a fan site, where they will leave behind items like Campbell's soup cans and Coca-Cola bottles.
Museum director Eric Shiner said, "We believe that this will give Warhol the pleasure of knowing he is still plugged in and turned on over 25 years after his death."
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Grave Livestreams - The trend of livestreaming celebrity gravesites can be capitalized on by companies looking to offer dedicated platforms to fans who wish to pay homage.
2. Virtual Pet Memorials - The virtual memorials trend indicates that there is a need for dedicated digital spaces for pet owners to commemorate their deceased pets.
3. Immersive Museum Experiences - The trend of using technology to create immersive experiences in museums can be incorporated by museums to create innovative and engaging ways to celebrate historical or cultural figures.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - The tourism industry can leverage the trend of celebrity grave livestreams to offer guided tours to fans who wish to pay homage from around the world.
2. Pet Care Services - The pet care industry can explore the trend of virtual pet memorials to offer digital memorial services to clients to help them cope with the loss of their pets.
3. Museum Operations - Museums can capitalize on immersive experiences trend to attract younger audiences by incorporating technology such as virtual or augmented reality to enhance and bring their exhibits to life.
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