WARHOL FLOATS TO PHILBROOK WITH “SILVER CLOUDS” EXHIBITION 

February 11-June 14, 2026 

(TULSA, OK. January 26, 2026) —In the gloomy depths of winter, a silver lining is coming to Philbrook Museum of Art. Iconic Pop artist Andy Warhol (1928–1987) was never one to accept things as they were. Widely known for his brightly colored silkscreen portraits featuring celebrities and politicians, he also elevated everyday products like Campbell’s soup cans and Brillo boxes. 

In 1964, disillusioned with traditional approaches to painting and sculpture, Warhol worked with engineers to help him create a “floating painting.” The solution was Scotchpak, a new material at the time that was primarily used to wrap sandwiches. Upon seeing the material, Warhol insisted that they make clouds, and the weightless, dreamy sculptures were born.  

The resulting work, Silver Clouds (1966) remains one of Warhol’s most distinctive creations. Guests are invited to float over to Philbrook this spring to experience this whimsical, immersive exhibition. Silver Clouds runs February 11-June 14, 2026 in the Museum’s Helmerich Gallery.  

Visitors are invited to touch and move among the silver clouds as they float around the gallery. The interactive forms offer an ever-changing reflection of their surroundings and encourage us to linger and experience the beauty and power hiding within the ordinary.  

About Philbrook Museum of Art 

Philbrook Museum of Art is committed to being Tulsa’s most welcoming and engaging cultural institution, providing a unique trifecta of experiences: a historic home, world class art museum, 25 acres of gardens.  

Philbrook Museum of Art opened on October 25, 1939. The addition of a 70,000 square foot wing in 1990 turned the historic home into a modern museum complex. A major garden renovation in 2004 cemented the Museum’s reputation as “the most beautiful place in Oklahoma.”  

Through bold action and strategic investment, we create a space for new ideas, diverse stories and perspectives, and social connections. The Philbrook Collection features more than 16,000 objects with a focus on American, Native American, and European art. Serving over 160,000 visitors annually, Philbrook shines a light on Tulsa’s storied and complex past while building a diverse and creative vision of the city’s future. 

Media Contact: 

Jeff Martin
Director of Communications 
Philbrook Museum of Art 
918.748.5352 
jmartin@philbrook.org