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Andy Warhol

1928 – 1987

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Andy Warhol was an American artist and filmmaker. Widely regarded as the most important artist of the second half of the 20th century, Warhol's practice spanned various media, including painting, filmmaking, photography, publishing, and performance art. A leading figure in the pop art movement, his work explores the relationship between advertising, consumerism, mass media, and celebrity culture. His embrace of mechanical reproduction challenged traditional boundaries between high and low culture. He is also credited with popularizing the expression "15 minutes of fame".

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
August 6, 1928
Pittsburgh
Date of death
February 22, 1987
New York City
Citizenship

United States

Occupations & fields
film directorpainterphotographerfilm producersculptorvisual artist
Notable works
Campbell's Soup Cans IIChelsea GirlsExploding Plastic InevitableMarilyn DiptyqueShot Marilyns
Field and occupation
americký maliar, filmový tvorca a dôležitá osobnosť hnutia pop art (1928 – 1987)
Given name:
Ендрю, Andrew
Also known as
Andrew Warhol · Andrej Varchol · Andrej Warhol · Andrew Warhola · Drella · Andy Warhol TM by Campbell Soup Company · Andrij Varchola · Andrew Warhola Jr.
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