Andy Warhol

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Today a lot of people tour art museums and come across works by Andy Warhol. You see his skillful drawings, colorful paintings, and admirable screen prints. And you'll even find sculptures like his most famous and aptly titled Brillo Box.

Huh! the curmudgeons snort. What's so great about buying Brillo boxes and putting them on a display stand? Call that art?

Weeeeheeeeelllll, that's not what Andy did. As Little Buttercup said, things are seldom what they seem. Brillo Boxes are not just Brillo boxes.

But what, then, are they? Soup cans?

Well, no, although Andy was not averse to celebrating those objects of beauty either. But a little mature reflection and inspection - plus learning a bit about Andy - gives a ready explanation for his selection of artistic subjects. And for that explanation, whether ready or not, and a bit about Andy himself, just click here.