Warhol

This book is the definitive biography of Andy Warhol, one of the most influential artists of his time. Pop Art is synonymous with Warhol’s name and image, his life and work are complex and multifaceted. Author and art critic Blake Gopnik delves into Warhol’s life and work, emphasizing the significance of his biography in understanding his art. From his working-class Pittsburgh upbringing to his commercial art career and global fame, Warhol’s life was marked by contradictions, such as his sweetness and caring nature versus his coldhearted manipulativeness.

Gopnik’s biography, unprecedented in scope and access to Warhol’s archives, brings to life a figure who continues to fascinate due to his contradictions. Warhol’s life and work profoundly affect our culture and society today, making him a man and an artist who consistently defied easy categorization.

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