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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>.

'''Andy Warhol''' (Pittsburgh 1928 - 1987) 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."''

Although he survived being shot by radical [[feminism|feminist]] Valerie Solanis in 1968, he died in 1987.

Although he survived being shot by radical [[feminism|feminist]] Valerie Solanis in 1968, he died in 1987.

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