Andy Warhol- An Iconic Figure of Post modernism
Andy Warhol blurred the lines between commercial and noncommercial art. In his opinion, “ Real art is defined by the taste and wealth of the ruling class.” (P.189) What does this say about people’s taste and the value of art? Was he simply mocking his society by claiming that he could sell anything? How could such an unknown artist become an overnight success capable of selling prints of Campbell soup cans? His confidence supports his belief that wealthy people are always looking for something new. Everyone who could afford them desired his prints and multi colored portraits of famous people. He claimed that he never asked a person to sit for a portrait, but was always approached by the individual. People’s desire to “own” his work rather than the “quality” of his art gave it value. When a gallery offered him space, it gave legitimacy to his art.

Storey John. Cultural theory and popular culture: An Introduction. 6th ed. Athens: university of Georgia press, 1998.print.