Andy Warhol, The Soup GuyAndy Warhol, The Soup Guy

By Michael MeldonBy Michael Meldon

As a Young ManAs a Young Man

Andy was born in 1928, he died in 1987.Andy was born in 1928, he died in 1987. He was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.He was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Andy was very sickly as a child.Andy was very sickly as a child. Entered the college Carnegie Institute of Entered the college Carnegie Institute of

Technology. Technology. After college Andy and his mother move After college Andy and his mother move

to NYC where Andy was a to NYC where Andy was a catalog/advertising artist.catalog/advertising artist.

He had cheap and old apartments.He had cheap and old apartments. Believed that an odd personal image led Believed that an odd personal image led

to success.to success.

Andy’s AdulthoodAndy’s Adulthood

Andy changed his last name from Andy changed his last name from Warhola to Warhol.Warhola to Warhol.

He wore blond wigs, glasses, leather He wore blond wigs, glasses, leather jackets, and high heeled boots.jackets, and high heeled boots.

During his first art showing he wore a During his first art showing he wore a tribal mask and had the same song tribal mask and had the same song blaring over and over. blaring over and over.

Andy never married in his lifetime.Andy never married in his lifetime. This was because he was homosexual.This was because he was homosexual. Andy hid being gay until he was rich and Andy hid being gay until he was rich and

famous.famous. Few actually saw him without his wigs on.Few actually saw him without his wigs on.

Personal, and odd habitsPersonal, and odd habits

Played songs repetitively.Played songs repetitively. Did 100 push-ups and 50 pull-ups every Did 100 push-ups and 50 pull-ups every

morning.morning. It’s not amazing that Andy didn’t get fat.It’s not amazing that Andy didn’t get fat. Sometimes he partied until 4:00 AM.Sometimes he partied until 4:00 AM. He loved gossip so he recorded all of the He loved gossip so he recorded all of the

conversations he had.conversations he had. Had mountains of boxes in every room of Had mountains of boxes in every room of

his house.his house. Sometimes Andy lived on nothing but Sometimes Andy lived on nothing but

pastries, other times just vegetable puree, pastries, other times just vegetable puree, and raw garlic.and raw garlic.

Andy even occasionally bought a whole Andy even occasionally bought a whole cake to eat by himself.cake to eat by himself.

I guess that’s better than eating paint.I guess that’s better than eating paint.

Andy’s PeakAndy’s Peak

Andy Warhol's most successful years were during the Andy Warhol's most successful years were during the 60’s, and 70’s.60’s, and 70’s.

Andy made paintings of pop icons during this time Andy made paintings of pop icons during this time including Marilyn Monroe.including Marilyn Monroe.

Andy also made his most famous work, the Andy also made his most famous work, the Campbell's soup cans, which he painted because that Campbell's soup cans, which he painted because that is what he and his mom ate when they were poor.is what he and his mom ate when they were poor.

Disaster also struck during the sixties, when a Disaster also struck during the sixties, when a member of SCUM (society for cutting up men) came member of SCUM (society for cutting up men) came into his studio and shot him.into his studio and shot him.

This didn’t kill him but caused his death 19 years This didn’t kill him but caused his death 19 years later.later.

Even this did not stop Andy from painting.Even this did not stop Andy from painting. And soon after Andy Warhol had his own magazine And soon after Andy Warhol had his own magazine

and painted more. and painted more.

Andy’s Peak (continued)Andy’s Peak (continued)

In the late seventies Andy Warhol was a In the late seventies Andy Warhol was a well known artist who had his art in many well known artist who had his art in many museums around the world.museums around the world.

During the beginning of the ’80s Andy During the beginning of the ’80s Andy published POPism, a series books about published POPism, a series books about his paintings, exhibitions, and the like. his paintings, exhibitions, and the like.

Andy also created two TV shows, “Andy Andy also created two TV shows, “Andy Warhol’s TV” in ’82 and “Andy Warhol’s Warhol’s TV” in ’82 and “Andy Warhol’s 15 minutes” in ’86.”15 minutes” in ’86.”

Andy made a series of paintings called Andy made a series of paintings called “Ads”.“Ads”.

Andy also collaborated with younger Andy also collaborated with younger artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Francesco Clemente and Keith Haring Francesco Clemente and Keith Haring

After His DeathAfter His Death

Andy died on February 22, 1987 soon Andy died on February 22, 1987 soon after a routine gall bladder surgery.after a routine gall bladder surgery.

Andy Warhol's funeral was held at St. Andy Warhol's funeral was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.

Nearly 2000 friends and relatives Nearly 2000 friends and relatives showed up for this funeral.showed up for this funeral.

In 1989 The New York Museum of In 1989 The New York Museum of Modern Art had a large showcase of his Modern Art had a large showcase of his work.work.

Finally in 1994 The Andy Warhol Finally in 1994 The Andy Warhol museum was built in Pittsburgh, museum was built in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Pennsylvania.

Famous Paintings by Andy Famous Paintings by Andy WarholWarhol

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““Velvet Underground with Nico album coverVelvet Underground with Nico album cover, 1967”, 1967”

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““Marilyn, 1971”Marilyn, 1971”

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““Campbell's Soup I (TomatoCampbell's Soup I (Tomato), 1968”), 1968”

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““JackieJackie, 1964”, 1964”

The Movement: Pop ArtThe Movement: Pop Art

Andy Warhol was the leader of an art Andy Warhol was the leader of an art movement considered pop art.movement considered pop art.

Pop art is popular art ( celebrities, models, Pop art is popular art ( celebrities, models, ect.) which is basically modern art.ect.) which is basically modern art.

The reason pop art is symbolic is that it The reason pop art is symbolic is that it shows things in a unique way (much like shows things in a unique way (much like Picasso).Picasso).

It also uses contrasting colors ( like Van It also uses contrasting colors ( like Van Gogh).Gogh).

Many people my age see Modern and Pop Many people my age see Modern and Pop Art and say that it’s not art because it isn't Art and say that it’s not art because it isn't the hardest thing to do, but it’s original the hardest thing to do, but it’s original which makes it art.which makes it art.

That’s why Andy Warhol is famous has the That’s why Andy Warhol is famous has the original.original.

My Art That Resembles My Art That Resembles Andy’s ArtAndy’s Art

My art which is a simple cup of tea symbolizes life. The edge is the never ending My art which is a simple cup of tea symbolizes life. The edge is the never ending possibilities for us, the tea represents life itself, and the handle which is thin and fragile possibilities for us, the tea represents life itself, and the handle which is thin and fragile represents how easily we can screw everything up. The triangle represents a strength represents how easily we can screw everything up. The triangle represents a strength and religion and the square represents the even and stable eco systems. The black and and religion and the square represents the even and stable eco systems. The black and blue in this case much like black and white) represent positive and negative energy, blue in this case much like black and white) represent positive and negative energy, while orange and white represent neutrality and clashing bodies. That’s just how I see it while orange and white represent neutrality and clashing bodies. That’s just how I see it though.though.

Ending On A Good NoteEnding On A Good Note

This final slide is basically some more fun facts This final slide is basically some more fun facts about a cool guy.about a cool guy.

Andy Warhol is one of the most quoted artists Andy Warhol is one of the most quoted artists of all time.of all time.

Some of his quotes are, “They say time changes Some of his quotes are, “They say time changes things, but actually you have to change them things, but actually you have to change them yourself.”, “In the future everyone will be yourself.”, “In the future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.”, “I broke something famous for 15 minutes.”, “I broke something today, and I realized that I should break today, and I realized that I should break something every week to remind me of how something every week to remind me of how fragile life is.”, and of course, “Two people fragile life is.”, and of course, “Two people kissing always looks like fish.”kissing always looks like fish.”

Another interesting thing is that Andy Warhol Another interesting thing is that Andy Warhol wrote a book called “wrote a book called “The Philosophy Of Andy Warhol: A to B and Back Again” ”

Andy Warhol’s museum is the largest single Andy Warhol’s museum is the largest single artist museum in the world.artist museum in the world.

In ConclusionIn Conclusion

II hope that everyone who saw this hope that everyone who saw this presentation today is now informed presentation today is now informed about Andy Warhol and amazing about Andy Warhol and amazing artist. I also hope that you check him artist. I also hope that you check him out on the web to see even more of out on the web to see even more of his works. Thank you for his works. Thank you for listening/watching.listening/watching.