On This Day: February 22 1987 Andy Warhol Passed Away at Age 58

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On This Day: February 22 1987 Andy Warhol Passed Away at Age 58.

On this day February 22 1987 legendary artist Andy Warhol passed away at the age of 58 due to complications from gallbladder surgery. Warhol was a pioneering figure in pop art, blending commercial imagery with fine art to create some of the most iconic and recognizable works of the 20th century.

Warhol’s art often explored themes of celebrity, consumerism, and mass production, with his famous pieces including Campbell’s Soup Cans, Marilyn Diptych, and portraits of Elvis Presley and Mick...

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