Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol was an iconic American artist associated with the pop art movement. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he started as a commercial illustrator in New York before becoming a central figure in the 1960s art scene. Warhol revolutionized art by employing mechanical reproduction techniques, creating iconic works like Marilyn Monroe portraits and Campbell's soup cans. His philosophy, encapsulated by "In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes," reflected his fascination with mass culture. Warhol remains a highly influential figure in the history of contemporary art.