Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement, renowned for his innovative and provocative works that blurred the lines between high art and popular culture. Born in Pittsburgh, Warhol began his career as a commercial illustrator before gaining fame for his iconic depictions of everyday objects, such as Campbell's soup cans and Brillo boxes, as well as portraits of celebrities like Marilyn Monroe. His art studio, The Factory, became a hub for artists, musicians, and celebrities. Warhol's exploration of mass production and consumerism revolutionised the art world, cementing his legacy as a cultural icon.

Campbell's Soup II, Old Fashioned Vegetable (F. & S. II.54)

Did you know?

He was born in Pittsburgh and named Andrew Warhola, as the son of Slovakian immigrants. To make has name sound more 'American', he later dropped the “a” to form his infamous surname, Warhol.

Country of Birth

USA

Auction Record

$195,040,000

Shot Sage Blue Marilyn

Christie's New York

May 09, 2022

Collections

The Tate Galleries, London, Liverpool and St. Ives, UK
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City, USA
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York City, USA
Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, USA
Collection of Jose Mugrabi
Bruno Bischofberger,, Zurich, CH

Exhibitions

Andy Warhol—From A to B and Back Again, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York City, USA, 2018-19
Andy Warhol–Series and Singles, Beyeler Foundation, Riehen, CH, 2000
Campbell’s Soup Cans, Ferus Gallery, Los Angeles, USA, 1962

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