Quick Facts About Andy Warhol
- Born
- August 6, 1928
- Died
- February 22, 1987
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Graphic Artist
- Notable works
- Andy Warhol
- Known for
- Marilyn Diptyque, Exploding Plastic Inevitable, Chelsea Girls, Campbell's Soup Cans II, Shot Marilyns
About Andy Warhol
He was a leading figure in the Pop art movement, creating work that explored advertising, consumerism, mass media, and celebrity culture. His practice included painting, filmmaking, photography, publishing, and performance art, and he used mechanical reproduction to challenge traditional boundaries. He is credited with popularizing the phrase “15 minutes of fame.”
