Andy Warhol (Pittsburgh 1928 – New York City 1987)
was one of the most influential artists of Pop Art and a keen observer of consumer and media society. With handmade screen prints such as his iconic Marilyn series and the abstracted Flowers, he created images that have become deeply engraved in the collective visual memory. In his legendary New York ‘Factory,’ Warhol staged art production as a cultural event – a place where art, fashion, film and music merged. His method of combining industrial aesthetics with personal cult made him a key figure in post-war art. Today, Warhol's works are among the most sought-after on the international art market.