97 years ago today, on August 6, 1928 (June 21, 1928), Andy Warhol, the founder of American pop art, was born. Jimmy Carter meets Andy Warhol (right) Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928 - February 22, 1987) is one of the most famous pioneers of pop art. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Andy Warhol believed that art was linked to money, so he should strive to commercialize art. One of his famous works is a continuous reproduction of the family-famous Campbell's Soup pattern, which announced a new stage in the capitalist mode of production. He often used silk printmaking techniques to reproduce images. The most frequent features of his work are celebrities and familiar objects, such as Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. Repetition is a major feature of his work. Andy Warhol also devoted his energy to film and music (Velvet Underground TheVelvetUnderground). But his films are mostly regarded as underground films, "Chelsea Girl", "Eat", "BlueMovie", etc., known for creative pornography, lack of plot and excessive length (25 hours). In 1968, Andy Warhol was shot by a fanatic, seriously injured but survived. He died of a heart attack at his home in New York on February 22, 1987 at the age of 59. His net worth is estimated to be as high as $700 million. Comment: Many things, including art, are becoming more and more commercialized these days. But there are also many people who insist on serious art.