Andy Warhol
Born in 1928
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Andy Warhol was a pioneering American visual artist and filmmaker, central to the pop art movement of the 1960s.
His work explored the intersection of artistic expression, advertising, and celebrity culture, utilizing various media including painting, silkscreening, photography, and film.
Warhol's most famous works include the Campbell's Soup Cans and Marilyn Diptych paintings, as well as experimental films like Empire and Chelsea Girls.
He also produced multimedia events called the Exploding Plastic Inevitable.
Warhol's influence on art and popular culture was significant, and he is considered one of the most important American artists of the late 20th century.
