Andy Warhol was an American artist, film director, photographer, and leading figure of the Pop Art movement.
Born in 1928 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Andy Warhol changed the art world, creating works inspired by Pop and mass culture. Among his masterpieces, Warhol depicted celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, but also everyday objects like the iconic Campbell’s Soup can, and he made experimental films like Empire.
From a stylistic point of view, he rejected the dominant painting and sculpting techniques and embraced silk-screen printmaking, creating his typical flat areas of color and sharp outlines.
With his New York studio, The Factory, Andy Warhol created a gathering place for artists, intellectuals and celebrities. His art also had a strong influence on other artists such as Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
