"Screen Stories" is inspired by Andy Warhol's fan letters to Truman Capote and revolves around the idea that even our brightest cultural luminaries start with only their dreams and the seeds of success. Upon arriving in New York City, Warhol idolized Truman Capote as the embodiment of all the qualities Warhol hoped to eventually possess. Warhol started writing Capote fan letters and persisted in the hope of becoming his worthy contemporary and friend. While it took years for Warhol and Capote to develop a true friendship, these fan letters are striking as testaments to Warhol's single-minded passion, ambition, and desire for success. "Screen Stories" touched on the themes of persistence, determination, and devotion inherent in the journeys of both Warhol and some of today's most creative cultural icons.

As described in a 1969 letter, Warhol needed only the source music and material from two boxes to create his iconic cover for The Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers'. This simple approach inspired artist and musician Sean Lennon to write and record a custom track about his personal memories of Andy. At the exhibition, guests were encouraged to immerse themselves in the music while using Google Tilt Brush to create live VR art inspired by what they hear and feel. While the work was in progress, nearby monitors display the art for other visitors. Once the guest's artwork was complete, they could export it to share across social.

This installation is based on a rejection letter from the MoMA turning down Warhol's (now famous) shoe drawing. Within the context of the exhibition, the letter offered a sly commentary on the failure of a renowned institution to embrace a visionary work while also underscoring the values of self-belief and courage in cleaving to a unique path. Milan-based writer J.J. Martin and New York-based designer Brian Atwood developed a children's story about Bobby, a boy who fears he must hide his passion for fashion, only to discover his family and friends support his passion and celebrate his individuality. Atwood pushed his illustration technique beyond his customary shoe designs to create Bobby's world - including a rare pair of fabulous magical green pumps featured in the book. This contemporary story of rejection and redemption highlighted the discourse around gender and inclusion that is as prevalent and vital now as it was in Warhol's time.

Warhol is known for his interest in capturing the essence of his friends in intimate polaroid portraits. YSL's simple words encapsulated the friendships that Warhol enjoyed with many of his subjects: "I love them. I admire you. I am your friend." Writer Derek Blasberg extended this tradition by curating a selection of photographs of his creative celebrity friends that exemplify their truest identities. Originally, the photos were captured on Blasberg's iPhone, but using new printing technology, they were manipulated to print on traditional Polaroid paper. With this installation, Blasberg posits that the opportunity to handle tangible prints is a rare and valuable privilege in an increasingly digital world.

As documented in a 1964 letter, Andy Warhol authorized the NY State Department of Public Works to paint over "13 Most Wanted Men" - his mural of black-and-white mugshots on the New York State Pavilion. Affected and inspired by the inherent transience of this work, we recreated this piece in a contemporary setting with a unique photo booth display that periodically erases right in front of the viewer's eyes. On-site, our photo booth took digital photos of guests adding a Warhol-inspired filter on top, which could then be posted immediately across social media. As a compelling twist and commentary on the fleeting nature of mass art, these images were also shuffled and displayed randomly on two hanging 65" vertical monitors. Guests can wait to see their images appear, only to fade and vanish like Warhol's original mural.