Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol was an American artist and filmmaker. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1928. He was a leader of the Pop Art movement. He turned everyday objects like soup cans and celebrities into famous works of art.

Early Life

Warhol was often sick as a child and spent time at home drawing and collecting pictures of movie stars. He studied commercial art in college. He moved to New York City and became a successful magazine illustrator.

The childhood home where Andy Warhol grew up in Pittsburgh.
The childhood home where Andy Warhol grew up in Pittsburgh. (Lee Paxton (Original uploader was Leepaxton at en.wikipedia) / Wikimedia Commons)

Big Achievements

Warhol became famous for his silk-screen prints of Campbell's soup cans and Marilyn Monroe. He opened a studio called The Factory where artists gathered. He made movies, started a magazine, and managed a rock band. His work changed what people think of as art.

Fun Facts

  • Warhol once said that in the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.
  • He had over 25 cats, and most of them were named Sam.
  • His studio, The Factory, was covered in silver foil and silver paint.

Did You Know?

Warhol's painting of Marilyn Monroe sold for 195 million dollars in 2022. It was the most expensive American artwork ever sold at auction.