Nearly three decades after graduating from Slippery Rock University, Sharif Bey ’98 returns to his hometown’s cultural forefront with a landmark exhibition at The Andy Warhol Museum—a full-circle moment that reflects both the scale of his artistic ascent and the enduring influence of his SRU roots.
From June 26 to Oct. 12, Bey will be exhibiting his sculptures at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. This exhibition, titled “Homecoming,” pulls from Bey’s experiences across a variety of creative communities, partnerships and residencies, as well as his history as a Pittsburgh native.
“When I was a student at SRU, the Andy Warhol Museum was just getting started,” said Bey, who earned his degree in fine arts: ceramics. “And, since I’ve graduated, I’ve gone off and done quite a few things, but I’m coming full circle here.”
Bey is a professor of studio art at Syracuse University where he’s been a faculty member since 2009. He had the opportunity to come home to Pittsburgh to display his artwork back in 2021 for the Carnegie Museum of Art, but this time feels much different.
