andy warhol

Andy Warhol (1928–1987) was a pivotal American artist, film director, and producer, best known as a leading figure in the Pop Art movement. He began his career as a successful commercial illustrator before transforming the art world with his iconic silkscreen prints of consumer products like Campbell's Soup Cans and celebrity portraits of figures like Marilyn Monroe. His studio, The Factory, became a legendary hub for creatives and counterculture figures, solidifying his status as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.