Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | August 6, 1928 |
| Birth Place | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Age | 92 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Feb 22, 1987 (age 58) |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Net worth: $85 Million (2024)
Andy Warhol, one of the most influential figures in the art world, has an estimated net worth of $85 million by 2024. Hailing from Pennsylvania, Warhol gained fame as a pioneer of the Pop Art movement, revolutionizing the art scene with his bold and iconic works. His distinctive style, often featuring vibrant colors and images of popular culture icons, captured the imagination of the masses. Warhol's artistry extended beyond paintings; he was also a renowned filmmaker, author, and music producer. Even after his passing in 1987, his works continue to resonate globally, solidifying his status as a legendary artist.
About
Led a visual art movement known as Pop Art; sold a painting titled Eight Elvises for $100 million. His art crossed several mediums from hand drawing to painting to printmaking to photography to silk screening, sculpture, film, and music. Pioneered computer-generated art with his use of Amiga computers.
Before Fame
He founded a studio in the 1960s called The Factory. He participated in the 1964 exhibit, The American Supermarket. He was shot by radical-feminist Writer Valerie Solanas on June 3, 1968.
Trivia
He coined the phrase "fifteen minutes of fame" and created Pop Art works that bordered on advertisement, such as Campbell's Soup Cans from 1962.
Family Life
He was born the fourth child of Ondrej and Julia Warchola and had two older brothers named Paul and John. He developed Sydenham's chorea, causing his extremities to move involuntarily, and spent much of his childhood in bed listening to music.
Associated With
His pop painting of Marilyn Monroe was based of the expressionist style of Willem de Kooning and became a Pop Art icon.
Some Andy Warhol images
