2. Andy Warhol, The Soup Guy By Michael Meldon

3. As a Young Man Andy was born in 1928, he died in 1987. Andy was born in 1928, he died in 1987. He was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Andy was very sickly as a child. Andy was very sickly as a child. Entered the college Carnegie Institute of Technology. Entered the college Carnegie Institute of Technology. After college Andy and his mother move to NYC where Andy was a catalog/advertising artist. After college Andy and his mother move to NYC where Andy was a catalog/advertising artist. He had cheap and old apartments. He had cheap and old apartments. Believed that an odd personal image led to success. Believed that an odd personal image led to success.

4. Andy’s Adulthood Andy changed his last name from Warhola to Warhol. He wore blond wigs, glasses, leather jackets, and high heeled boots. During his first art showing he wore a tribal mask and had the same song blaring over and over. Andy never married in his lifetime. This was because he was homosexual. Andy hid being gay until he was rich and famous. Few actually saw him without his wigs on.

5. Personal, and odd habits Played songs repetitively. Played songs repetitively. Did 100 push-ups and 50 pull-ups every morning. Did 100 push-ups and 50 pull-ups every morning. It’s not amazing that Andy didn’t get fat. It’s not amazing that Andy didn’t get fat. Sometimes he partied until 4:00 AM. Sometimes he partied until 4:00 AM. He loved gossip so he recorded all of the conversations he had. He loved gossip so he recorded all of the conversations he had. Had mountains of boxes in every room of his house. Had mountains of boxes in every room of his house. Sometimes Andy lived on nothing but pastries, other times just vegetable puree, and raw garlic. Sometimes Andy lived on nothing but pastries, other times just vegetable puree, and raw garlic. Andy even occasionally bought a whole cake to eat by himself. Andy even occasionally bought a whole cake to eat by himself. I guess that’s better than eating paint. I guess that’s better than eating paint.

6. Andy’s Peak Andy Warhol's most successful years were during the 60’s, and 70’s. Andy Warhol's most successful years were during the 60’s, and 70’s. Andy made paintings of pop icons during this time including Marilyn Monroe. Andy made paintings of pop icons during this time including Marilyn Monroe. Andy also made his most famous work, the Campbell's soup cans, which he painted because that is what he and his mom ate when they were poor. Andy also made his most famous work, the Campbell's soup cans, which he painted because that is what he and his mom ate when they were poor. Disaster also struck during the sixties, when a member of SCUM (society for cutting up men) came into his studio and shot him. Disaster also struck during the sixties, when a member of SCUM (society for cutting up men) came into his studio and shot him. This didn’t kill him but caused his death 19 years later. This didn’t kill him but caused his death 19 years later. Even this did not stop Andy from painting. Even this did not stop Andy from painting. And soon after Andy Warhol had his own magazine and painted more. And soon after Andy Warhol had his own magazine and painted more.

7. Andy’s Peak (continued) In the late seventies Andy Warhol was a well known artist who had his art in many museums around the world. During the beginning of the ’80s Andy published POPism, a series books about his paintings, exhibitions, and the like. Andy also created two TV shows, “Andy Warhol’s TV” in ’82 and “Andy Warhol’s 15 minutes” in ’86.” Andy made a series of paintings called “Ads”. Andy also collaborated with younger artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Francesco Clemente and Keith Haring

8. After His Death Andy died on February 22, 1987 soon after a routine gall bladder surgery. Andy died on February 22, 1987 soon after a routine gall bladder surgery. Andy Warhol's funeral was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Andy Warhol's funeral was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Nearly 2000 friends and relatives showed up for this funeral. Nearly 2000 friends and relatives showed up for this funeral. In 1989 The New York Museum of Modern Art had a large showcase of his work. In 1989 The New York Museum of Modern Art had a large showcase of his work. Finally in 1994 The Andy Warhol museum was built in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Finally in 1994 The Andy Warhol museum was built in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

9. Famous Paintings by Andy Warhol http://www.usatoday.com/life/gallery/candy- warhol/contenttemplate11.htm http://www.usatoday.com/life/gallery/candy- warhol/contenttemplate11.htm “Velvet Underground with Nico album cover, 1967” http://www.1001prints- posters.com/andy_warhol_marilyn_monroe_picture. htm “Marilyn, 1971” http://www.1001prints-posters.com/soup_cans.htm “Campbell's Soup I (Tomato), 1968” http://www.1001prints- posters.com/famous_paintings.htm http://www.1001prints- posters.com/famous_paintings.htm “Jackie, 1964”

10. The Movement: Pop Art Andy Warhol was the leader of an art movement considered pop art. Andy Warhol was the leader of an art movement considered pop art. Pop art is popular art ( celebrities, models, ect.) which is basically modern art. Pop art is popular art ( celebrities, models, ect.) which is basically modern art. The reason pop art is symbolic is that it shows things in a unique way (much like Picasso). The reason pop art is symbolic is that it shows things in a unique way (much like Picasso). It also uses contrasting colors ( like Van Gogh). It also uses contrasting colors ( like Van Gogh). Many people my age see Modern and Pop Art and say that it’s not art because it isn't the hardest thing to do, but it’s original which makes it art. Many people my age see Modern and Pop Art and say that it’s not art because it isn't the hardest thing to do, but it’s original which makes it art. That’s why Andy Warhol is famous has the original. That’s why Andy Warhol is famous has the original.

11. My Art That Resembles Andy’s Art My art which is a simple cup of tea symbolizes life. The edge is the never ending possibilities for us, the tea represents life itself, and the handle which is thin and fragile represents how easily we can screw everything up. The triangle represents a strength and religion and the square represents the even and stable eco systems. The black and blue in this case much like black and white) represent positive and negative energy, while orange and white represent neutrality and clashing bodies. That’s just how I see it though. My art which is a simple cup of tea symbolizes life. The edge is the never ending possibilities for us, the tea represents life itself, and the handle which is thin and fragile represents how easily we can screw everything up. The triangle represents a strength and religion and the square represents the even and stable eco systems. The black and blue in this case much like black and white) represent positive and negative energy, while orange and white represent neutrality and clashing bodies. That’s just how I see it though.

12. Ending On A Good Note This final slide is basically some more fun facts about a cool guy. This final slide is basically some more fun facts about a cool guy. Andy Warhol is one of the most quoted artists of all time. Andy Warhol is one of the most quoted artists of all time. Some of his quotes are, “They say time changes things, but actually you have to change them yourself.”, “In the future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.”, “I broke something today, and I realized that I should break something every week to remind me of how fragile life is.”, and of course, “Two people kissing always looks like fish.” Some of his quotes are, “They say time changes things, but actually you have to change them yourself.”, “In the future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.”, “I broke something today, and I realized that I should break something every week to remind me of how fragile life is.”, and of course, “Two people kissing always looks like fish.” Another interesting thing is that Andy Warhol wrote a book called “ ” Another interesting thing is that Andy Warhol wrote a book called “The Philosophy Of Andy Warhol: A to B and Back Again” Andy Warhol’s museum is the largest single artist museum in the world. Andy Warhol’s museum is the largest single artist museum in the world.

13. In Conclusion I hope that everyone who saw this presentation today is now informed about Andy Warhol and amazing artist. I also hope that you check him out on the web to see even more of his works. Thank you for listening/watching.