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Andy Warhol's been here :) ~

Andy Warhol ~

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Birth name Andrew Warhola
Born August 6, 1928(1928-08-06)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died February 22, 1987 (aged 58)
New York City, New York
Nationality American (United States)

Training Carnegie Mellon University
Movement Pop art
Works Chelsea Girls (1966), Exploding Plastic Inevitable (1966), Campbell's Soup Cans (1968),
Andrew Warhola (August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987), known as Andy Warhol, was an American artist of Rusyn ethnic origin (his parents emigrated from present day Slovakia) and a central figure in the movement known as pop art. After a successful career as a commercial illustrator, Warhol became famous worldwide for his work as a painter, an avant-garde filmmaker, a record producer, an author, and a public figure known for his membership in wildly diverse social circles that included bohemian street people, distinguished intellectuals, Hollywood celebrities and wealthy aristocrats.

Warhol has been the subject of numerous retrospective exhibitions, books, feature and documentary films since his death in 1987.

Warhol coined the phrase 15 minutes of fame, which refers to the fleeting condition of celebrity that attaches to an object of media attention, then passes to some new object as soon as the public's attention span is exhausted.

Andy Warhol's first New York solo Pop exhibit was hosted at Eleanor Ward's Stable Gallery November 6-24th, 1962. The exhibit included the works "Marilyn diptych," "100 Soup Cans," "100 Coke Bottles" and "100 Dollar Bills." At the Stable Gallery exhibit the artist met for the first time John Giorno who would star in Warhol's first film, "Sleep," in 1963.

It was during the 1960s that Warhol began to make paintings of famous American products such as "Campbell's Soup Cans" from the Campbell Soup Company and Coca-Cola, as well as paintings of celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Troy Donahue, and Elizabeth Taylor. He founded "The Factory", his studio during these years and gathered around himself a wide range of artists, writers, musicians, and underground celebrities. He switched to silkscreen prints which he produced serially, seeking not only to make art of mass-produced items but to mass produce the art itself. By minimizing the role of his own hand in the production of his work and declaring that he wanted to be "a machine", Warhol sparked a revolution in art. His work quickly became very controversial and popular.

Warhol's work from this period revolves around u.s. Pop (Popular) culture. He painted dollar bills, celebrities, brand name products and images from newspaper clippings - many of the latter were iconic images from headline stories of the decade (e.g. photographs of mushroom clouds, and police dogs attacking civil rights protesters). His subjects were instantly recognizable and often had a mass appeal.

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  1. *GloriousNature*bySusanGaryPhotography (46 months ago | reply)

    I love this creation! Has a wonderful appeal! Lovely focus and clarity!

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  3. Lynn 3nglish-On & Off (46 months ago | reply)

    People love "different". He created quite a stir. Shall we stir up some of your soups too?

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  4. ~Chuckles~! " Intermittently Flickrin " (46 months ago | reply)

    We've got some of the original Warhol fabric with the Tomato Soup can design on it! never even used it but for a door for the pantry for a while!
    Love your remembrance of all things of Classic design! Greta shot!
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  5. *Lynne (46 months ago | reply)

    What kind are you serving, LOL? Love the idea and the
    brilliant colors--gotta love that Campbell Soup can design!

  6. ♫ jon argos ♫ (46 months ago | reply)

    ...Nance, I am soooo glad you have Tomato as #1...my favorite. So what time is dinner?...lolol. What a fantastic creation, my friend, and great composition. I hope you're having a wonderful Sunday. :~}

  7. Kurlylox1 (46 months ago | reply)

    I so agree with your sentiment and love the image! Great perspective and composition!

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    Very cool and creative shot~~

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  10. Robert Lz (46 months ago | reply)

    This is a great picture Turtlemom, the DOF is just right
    You did good

  11. Child of the King Photography (46 months ago | reply)

    WOW!!!! This is amazing!!!
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    SOUPS ON.......MMMmmmm GOOD!!!!!

  14. Kay N (46 months ago | reply)

    I love your composition and the use of the black backdrop! This could be used as an ad for them!

  15. conwest_john (46 months ago | reply)

    I'll second that. Condensed books make them less edible. And appetizing.

  16. Larpoon (46 months ago | reply)

    beautifully captured Nancy

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  19. ♥ artkat0116 ♥ away (46 months ago | reply)

    I will take the tomato please. If you have some crackers I would them also!! lol Great shot and title!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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    excellent composition perspective, color and depth. very nicely and creatively done Nancy.

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  22. syam C (46 months ago | reply)

    Classic! Great idea, great photo.

  23. PAL1970 (46 months ago | reply)

    mmmmmm! dinner time!

    Extraordinary composition and color saturation. Wonderful!

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  25. Daylily18 (46 months ago | reply)

    What an awesome and creative shot. Andy would have been proud of you. I had something in common with him. He collected antique cookie jars. After his death, they featured the jars on a magazine cover and a whole new population of collectors were born..including me. Nice work my friend.

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  28. swt snookie (46 months ago | reply)

    Very creative! i love Warhol's art! This is cool, and sooooo cleaver!!!
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  29. believer9 (46 months ago | reply)

    I feel autumn coming on. I need a grilled cheese sandwich to go along,please.

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  31. mocita hello (46 months ago | reply)

    Nice line of soups.............good work..............

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  32. Penalty Box Photography (46 months ago | reply)

    Clever idea. Nice shot. Not sure what your intention is with the black dots in the background, but that's kinda neat too.

  33. Steel Steve (46 months ago | reply)

    Arty stuff indeed. The black background was a great choice

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  34. photogirl7.1 (46 months ago | reply)

    Your tribute to Andy Warhol is very touching and that photograph really gets into the spirit of what Andy Warhol was. the red of the soup cans and the black background make this a very striking image indeed. It is nice that inspiration can come from the masters past.

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    great!

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  36. sandra.harris10 (46 months ago | reply)

    You continue to surprise me , Nancy. What will you come up with next !


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  37. bubblegumgirlz (46 months ago | reply)

    Can I come over and eat?

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  38. Blunder (46 months ago | reply)

    You could also refer to The Velvet Underground by taking a photograph of a banana (although we are having soup tonight).

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  40. Paul_Wheeler (46 months ago | reply)

    Excellent...lovely creation with fabulous lighting!

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  41. KAMorin (46 months ago | reply)

    This is a totally cool shot!!!!!!! Great idea... so very creative!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  42. ~Diana Nevermind~ (46 months ago | reply)

    This is unique and very interesting along with the title.....LOL.....
    The cream of broccoli would be my choice with crackers n cheese...o...and a glass of white milk............LOL..........l like my soup in a cup instead of a bowl too..................l don't mean to be picky.....l'd eat it just about any way if it was served to me....... ;-)

  43. together8 (46 months ago | reply)

    ohh, very delicious image !!
    fantastic work Nancy .... for each day a soup !! thats cool ! ;-))

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    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Grocery Shopping Cart, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Andy Warhol's Factory, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

  46. pinoyphotog (21 months ago | reply)

    Andrew Warhola would be soooo proud!

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  47. Bingee (21 months ago | reply)

    as you know, my favorite pop artist , very nicely done and explained Nancy

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