Pockets Warhol, a capuchin monkey artist whose abstract paintings helped raise money for Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary in Ontario, died March 2, 2026. He was 33. A cause of death was not released.
He became known through his brightly colored, animal-made artworks, which were sold to support the day-to-day work of Story Book Farm, a primate rescue and sanctuary. Pockets was a white-capped capuchin and one of the best-known “painters” among the sanctuary’s residents, with his canvases featured as part of its fundraising efforts. The sanctuary has been described as the only facility of its kind in Canada.
Story Book Farm’s resident listing gave Pockets a birth date of April 1, 1992, and said he arrived at the sanctuary in fall 2009. His paintings remained closely tied to the sanctuary’s mission, serving as a steady revenue stream for care and operations.
His work also drew attention beyond the sanctuary. Maclean’s ranked Pockets No. 8 on its list of top-selling animal artists, and reported a top price of $370 for one of his pieces.
Stories about his paintings helped broaden public awareness of Story Book Farm and its residents, directing attention to the needs of primates in long-term care. In that role, Pockets’ art became both his signature and a continuing source of support for the sanctuary that housed him.