Andy Warhol (born Andrew Warhola) (American, 1928-1987) was a leading figure in the Pop art movement. His work included painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, film and music. Fascinated with celebrity culture and status, his silkscreens of pop icons and mundane objects, were particularly successful and cemented his place as a “celebrity” artist. Some of his best known works include Campbell's Soup Cans (1962) and Marilyn Diptych (1962).
