vol.053：Andy Warhol：Blueprint The Business of Art, Self-Branding and the $195 Million Machine

The provided text offers an extensive biographical overview of Andy Warhol, covering his life from his birth in Pittsburgh to his death in New York City. It details his artistic career, highlighting his emergence as an influential and controversial Pop art figure in the 1960s with works like the Campbell's Soup Cans and the atmosphere of his studio, The Factory. The source also discusses his ventures into filmmaking, music management (most notably with The Velvet Underground), writing, and television production, demonstrating his ambition to become a "business artist." Furthermore, the text addresses his personal life, including his queer identity, his enduring relationship with Jed Johnson, and the profound impact of the 1968 assassination attempt, concluding with information about the skyrocketing value of his artwork in the global market.