Gallery: An Amazing Discovery: Andy Warhol's Groundbreaking Computer Art

  • Image may contain Text
    Image: Andy Warhol Museum
    01

    2-Andy-Warhol-Campbells-1985-AWF

    Andy Warhol created a series of digital paintings using an Amiga computer and the GraphiCraft program. They were recently discovered on floppy disks.
  • Image may contain Tile Art and Mosaic
    Image: Andy Warhol Museum
    02

    3-Andy-Warhol-Venus-1985-AWF

    Warhol's *Venus* as drawn on the Amiga. Notice the copy-pasted third eye.
  • Image may contain Text
    Image: Andy Warhol Museum
    03

    1-Andy-Warhol-Andy2-1985-AWF

    A self-portrait made will flood fills. Warhol was among the first people to experiment with how these tools and software could be used to create art. *Image: Andy Warhol Museum*
  • Image may contain Electronics Computer Hardware Hardware Computer Keyboard Computer Keyboard Furniture and Table
    Photos by Andy Warhol Museum
    04

    Amiga-Hardware-Warhol

    Warhol's hardware haul, which includes a drawing tablet and an Amiga 1000.
  • Image may contain Pen and Text
    Photos by Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh
    05

    Warhol-Floppy

    One of more than 40 disks found in the Warhol collection. The Carnegie Mellon Computer Club was able to extract 28 works of art from these disks.
  • Image may contain Electronics Electronic Chip Hardware Wiring and Computer
    Photos by Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh
    06

    Amiga-Board

    The Computer Club used a KyroFlux to help archive the disk's software. The students spent months reverse-engineering this software to be able to open up the obsolete file formats Warhol's images were saved as.
Read More
The Slim PencilVac Revamps Dyson's Cordless Lineup
Dyson’s newest stick vacuum has a fresh, streamlined look and some limitations. But I still keep reaching for it.
Nena Farrell
The Cordless Vacuums Made for Your Entire Home
Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.
Nena Farrell
The VMax New VX4 Has Dual Suspension, a Wide Deck, and Amazing Speed and Control
VMax's new electric scooter has a secret menu that lets you unlock the top speed and engage cruise control.
Billy Brown
They Wanted to Join Raya. They’ve Been on the Waiting List for Years
Getting into Raya, the exclusive members-only dating app, has become nearly impossible for some. We met people who have waited as long as two, five, and even seven years to join.
Jason Parham
The Best Merino Wool T-Shirts for Every Occasion
These merino wool tees are the last shirts you’ll ever wear. I’m wearing one right now.
Scott Gilbertson
The Federal Agency Coming for Gender-Affirming Care
A series of new hires and investigations at the FTC appear to focus on penalizing gender-affirming care for minors—and those who speak in favor of it.
Vittoria Elliott
The Men Behind Your Favorite AI Gay Thirst Traps
A viral red carpet moment shone light on a group of hunky Instagram influencers—and the followers who are too horny to care that they’re not real.
Ej Dickson
The WIRED Gear Team’s Tips on Ways to Save Money
We pooled advice from our team—and a few financial experts—so you can worry less and save more in these turbulent times.
Julian Chokkattu
Airfare Keeps Going Up. Here Are Some Tricks to Finding Cheap(er) Tickets
It's an expensive time to fly. These tips can help lighten the load on your wallet.
Aarian Marshall
5 Reasons to Think Twice Before Using ChatGPT—or Any Chatbot—for Financial Advice
As people increasingly rely on AI chatbots for guidance, even on financial matters, a healthy dose of skepticism is critical.
Reece Rogers
Top Design Within Reach Promo Codes for April 2026
Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts.
Nena Farrell
Save With Our KitchenAid Promo Codes This April
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.
Molly Higgins