Andy Warhol Birthday, Biography and Achievements

1. Andy Warhol Birthday, Biography and Achievements DANE FINE ART Andy Warhol: Founder of Illustrative Modern Art

2. Andy Warhol is famous for his American perspective on illustrative modern art. Warhol’s pop art creations are crowning achievements from a lifetime of design and artistry. Biography Born on August 6, 1928, as Andrew Warhola, the artist grew up in an Eastern European household. His family’s strong cultural ties and heritage shaped his formative years. Andy Warhol’s artistic talents emerged at an early age. His parents realized that their son had a gift for drawing. Education When Andy’s father died in 1942, he promised to honour his father’s wishes for him to attend college.

3. In 1945, Andy was accepted at Carnegie Institute of Technology (presently known as Carnegie-Mellon University). His bad grades the first year nearly cost him the opportunity. He regained his academic footing by attending extra classes during summer semester. All the while, Warhol continued to draw any chance he could. Andy Warhol saw a turning point in his life; he chose to embrace his artistry. And with that, he began to see monetary value in his work. He was awarded a scholarship that helped pay for school costs. Famous Works He and Philip Pearlstein landed in the world of business and product illustration. Around this time, Andy changed his last name, developing the famous Warhol signature.

4. And by the early 1950s, Warhol had become a regular name with major fashion magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Glamour. By 1960 Warhol was ready to put down roots and begin his fine art phase. His style became poster-like, and the pop art movement began to take shape. The Campbell soup can Andy Warhol painting became his most famous of everyday images. In the 1960’s, Warhol produced much of his best work. With well received shows in New York and Los Angeles, Warhol became famous on both coasts.

5. His artwork gained even more popularity with the explosion of youth culture in music and art. His artwork remains one of the most sought-after collections in the world. Warhol’s iconic imagery and style continues to inspire many artists in the modern art movement. If you would like to invest in artwork by Andy Warhol or have a special piece in mind to purchase, contact us. Dane Fine Art 606 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia PA 19123