Andy Warhol (b. 1928 – d. 1987)
Andy Warhol was an American pop artist known for his exploration of the relationship between art, celebrity culture, and advertising. His diverse works, spanning painting, silk-screening, photography, film, and sculpture, became iconic, including Campbell’s Soup Cans and Marilyn Diptych. After starting as a commercial illustrator, Warhol became a controversial artist, gaining recognition and a following at his New York studio, The Factory, which became a hub for distinguished intellectuals, celebrities, and Bohemian street people. He also created a collection of personalities known as Warhol superstars and inspired the expression “15 minutes of fame.” Warhol died of cardiac arrhythmia in February 1987 at the age of 58 in New York City.
