'''Andy Warhol''' was a 20th century artist of [[Poland|Polish]] origin who, starting as an advertising illustrator, pioneered '[[Pop Art]]' which used [[Pop Culture|pop-culture]] imagery to make beautiful [[painting|paintings]], a [[paradox|paradoxical]] process. He was also a notable experimental film-maker.
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'''Andy Warhol''' was a 20th century artist of [[Poland|Polish]] origin who, starting as an advertising illustrator, pioneered '[[Pop Art]]' which used [[Pop Culture|pop-culture]] imagery to make beautiful [[painting|paintings]], a [[paradox|paradoxical]] process. He was regarded as an infant-terrible for his provocative work (including paintings made from human urine) and statements (he delegated the painting of many of his works to his assistants). He was also a notable experimental film-maker, directing such films as <i>Trash</i>, <i>Heat</i>, <i>Andy Warhol's Frankenstein</i> and <i>Andy Warhol's Dracula</i>.
The author [[Gore Vidal]] said of him, rather unflatteringly, that ''"Andy Warhol is the only genius with an IQ of 60."''
The author [[Gore Vidal]] said of him, rather unflatteringly, that ''"Andy Warhol is the only genius with an IQ of 60."''