Andy Warhol
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Andy Warhol (born Andrew Warhola, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was one of the most famous American artists of the later half of the 20th century.
Warhol graduated from the Carnegie Institute of Technology before moving to New York. His first big break was in August 1949 when he was asked to illustrate an article in Glamour Magazine. He dropped the 'a' from the end of his name when the credits read "Drawings by Andrew Warhol". Warhol was also famous for painting Campbells' and Watties' soup cans. He painted about 300 different paintings.
He originally worked as a commercial artist. He designed things like advertisements and window displays for stores. He soon became famous as an artist in the Pop Art movement, in which everyday objects and media images were used. One of his most famous paintings is his colourful portrait of American movie star, Marilyn Monroe. After she died he was deeply moved, and wanted to create some sort of memorial.
Warhol died in hospital in New York City aged 58 after an operation on his gallbladder.
