A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, Andy Warhol (1928–1987) is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century, known for transforming everyday consumer goods and celebrities into iconic works of art.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, Andrew Warhola took art classes as a child at Carnegie Museum of Art. He attended nearby Schenley High School and later studied commercial art at Carnegie Institute of Technology, now Carnegie Mellon University.

After graduating in 1949 and moving to New York, Warhol worked as a commercial illustrator before gaining fame for his bold, colorful depictions of products like Campbell’s soup cans and Coca-Cola bottles, as well as portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and other cultural icons. His studio, The Factory, became a hub for artists, musicians, and 1960s counterculture figures.

Warhol blurred the lines between high art and mass production, often using silkscreen printing techniques to emphasize repetition and commercialism. By challenging traditional art and celebrating pop culture, fame, and media, he created a lasting legacy, and his influence remains strong worldwide long after his death.