Collection: Artist: Andy Warhol (1928-1987)

Andy Warhol (1928–1987) was an American artist and one of the central figures of the Pop Art movement . He revolutionized the art world in the 1960s by incorporating everyday consumer goods and mass media into his works, dissolving the boundaries between art and pop culture. Warhol is best known for his iconic works depicting famous people and objects such as Marilyn Monroe , Campbell's Soup cans , Coca-Cola bottles , and Elvis Presley .

Warhol frequently used screen printing techniques to address mass production in art and to emphasize the reproducibility of images. This technique allowed him to produce his paintings in large numbers, reflecting his concept of "demystifying" art - art should be accessible to everyone, not just an elite minority.

In addition to his work as a painter, Warhol was also a filmmaker, author and publisher. He founded the famous New York studio The Factory , which was a meeting place for artists, celebrities and intellectuals. Warhol's influence extended far beyond the visual arts, shaping fashion, music and film.

His works often addressed the superficiality of consumer culture and society's obsession with fame and wealth. Warhol himself became something of a pop icon and was known for playing the role of the aloof, indifferent artist, which only further boosted his reputation as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.