Andy Warhol: Early Years

I just spent an hour exploring The Andy Warhol Museum's website. This was not my first visit, and I was only planning on staying a few minutes. Oops... My favorite feature is the interactive timeline that allows the viewer to place the significant events of Andy's life into a broader historical context. Did you know that in the mid 80's, Andy had two television shows: Andy Warhol’s T.V. and Andy Warhol’s Fifteen Minutes. These programs were broadcast on NY cable television and MTV.
After graduating from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) with a degree in "Pictoral Design", Andy moved to New york to pursue a career in Illustration. During the 50's he became a highly successful commercial illustrator, accepting many accolades for his talent. Below are some of my favorites from the early days. Enjoy! xKlara


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Self Portrait, 1963-1964

Sprite Heads Playing Violins, 1948

Reclining Male Torso, 1950's

Female Costumed Full Figure, 1950's

Female Fashion Figure, 1950's

Lips (Stamped), 1950's