Andy Warhol was an American artist, filmmaker, and pop culture icon known for his vibrant, colorful, and iconic works. He was born Andrew Warhola on August 6, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to working-class Slovakian immigrants.

Warhol began his career as a commercial artist in the 1950s, creating illustrations for magazines and advertisements. He soon turned his attention to fine art, and he began to explore themes of consumerism, celebrity, and mass media in his paintings and prints.

In the 1960s, Warhol became a central figure in the Pop Art movement, creating works that celebrated and critiqued American popular culture. He is best known for his images of Campbell’s soup cans, Coca-Cola bottles, and Marilyn Monroe, which have become some of the most recognizable icons of the 20th century.

Warhol was also a prolific filmmaker, creating experimental works such as “Sleep” and “Empire” that challenged traditional notions of narrative and editing. He also founded the famous studio “The Factory”, where he and his collaborators produced art, music, and films, and where he hosted infamous parties attended by celebrities, artists, and other luminaries of the New York art scene.

Despite his fame and success, Warhol was a deeply private and enigmatic figure, and he remained somewhat aloof from the art world and the public eye. He died on February 22, 1987, at the age of 58, after complications from gallbladder surgery.

Nevertheless, his impact on the art world and popular culture is immeasurable, and his works continue to inspire and influence artists and audiences around the world. His legacy as a pioneer of Pop Art and a cultural icon is secure, and his influence can be seen in everything from advertising to music to fashion to social media.