Andy Warhol was an American artist and leading figure of the Pop Art movement, renowned for transforming everyday imagery—from soup cans to Hollywood icons—into some of the most recognisable works of the 20th century. Born August 6, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Warhol began his career as a commercial illustrator before becoming a groundbreaking artist whose work blended celebrity, consumer culture, mass production and fine art.
Throughout the 1960s and beyond, his New York studio, The Factory, became a cultural hub for artists, musicians, writers and creatives shaping the era. Warhol’s pioneering use of screenprinting, his exploration of fame and identity, and his ability to bridge high and low culture cemented his status as one of the most influential artists of modern times.
He died on February 22, 1987 in New York City, leaving a vast legacy that continues to shape contemporary art and visual culture.