One of the most notable collections of pop art is making its way to Cleveland.
Andy Warhol's "Endangered Species" will be featured at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History from Dec. 22 through Mar. 10. The 10 paintings (one of only 150 complete sets in the world) each represent an endangered animal and come in Warhol's signature style.
Sonia Winner, President and CEO of the museum, said:
"We invite our community to visit and to experience this rare collection. This exhibit underscores our mission to be at the forefront of world-class research and learning opportunities that we create for visitors and share our passion for science and nature. In particular, it raises awareness for our own conservation efforts as well as those throughout the world."
At the time they were painted, each species was facing seemingly sure extinction, but the works would inspire conservation efforts around the world. Their journey to the Cleveland museum is particularly notable, as it was the site of a breeding effort that helped save bald eagles from extinction.
