Andy Warhol(1928-1987)
Andy Warhol was an American visual artist, film director and producer. A leading figure in the pop art movement, Warhol is considered one the most important artists of the second half of the 20th century.
Born: August 6, 1928, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: February 22, 1987 (age 58 years), New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, United States
Periods: Pop art, Modern art
Influenced by: Marcel Duchamp, Jasper Johns, Truman Capote, Tom of Finland, Ben Shahn, Jack Smith
Education: Schenley Apartments (1942–1945), Carnegie Mellon School of Art