Nationality: American

Birthdate: August 6, 1928

Date of Death: February 22, 1987

GMC Ranking: 6

Andy Warhol was an American visual artist, film director and producer. A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, Warhol is considered one of the most important American artists of the second half of the 20th century.[2][3][4] His artworks explore the relationship between artistic expression, advertising, and celebrity culture that flourished by the 1960s, and span a variety of media, including painting, silk screening, photography, film, and sculpture. Some of his best-known works include the silkscreen paintings Campbell's Soup Cans (1962) and Marilyn Diptych (1962), the experimental films Empire (1964) and Chelsea Girls (1966)

Andy Warhol’s work took a refreshing tone due to his knowledge of what was desired by the everyday people of his time. Due to his career background, the Pop artist knew both the commercial world and the artistic world. As a commercial illustrator, he knew what people wanted to buy, take home and hang in their apartments. So, Warhol made art that would appeal to the people.