Andy Warhol (1928–1987) was an American artist, filmmaker and producer and one of the most influential figures of Pop Art. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he studied art before beginning his career as a commercial illustrator. During the 1960s he became internationally known for works that blurred the boundaries between art, advertising and mass culture, often using screen printing as a central technique. His iconic subjects include Marilyn Monroe, Campbell’s Soup cans and Coca-Cola bottles. Warhol also explored film and music and created The Factory, the legendary New York studio that became a meeting place for artists, musicians and cultural figures. By questioning originality, repetition and celebrity, his work transformed the language of contemporary art and continues to influence artists around the world.