Andy Warhol Biography

Andy Warhol was a legendary pop artist known for transforming every day objects into iconic images of the times. At the time, he used a factory-like production line for his silkscreen paintings. His factory became a magnet for the hippest, most innovative artists of the day to experiment and develop new designs. At First Factory, we used Warhol's original factory as an inspiration for our business model and company culture. We are not just another development team. Instead, you can expect the latest design concepts, creative flair and cutting-edge technology that exceeds Warhol's famous paintings.

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Back in the day, Andy Warhol created a studio that would one day attract a range of socialites, hipsters and
Beforehand, Warhol had seen the silver paint and tin foil at Billy Name's apartment and decided that his factory would have the exact same design. Tin foil, silver and fractured mirrors were installed so that the entire factory was coated in solver. Warhol worked with a team to make sculptures, silkscreen portraits, shoes and other commissioned work.

Before long, he started to attract a following. The Factory became the hippest hangout available for creative types, artists and amphetamine users. The people at the Factory were nicknamed the Warhol Superstars. These superstars designed silkscreens and lithographs with Warhol directing the entire process.

With his exceptional success, Andy Warhol needed a new place to create his unique brand of artwork. He moved to the the sixth floor of the Decker Building in New York City. Working day and night, Warhol transformed mass-produced images like the Campbell soup can into works of art. As his fame rose, he realized that he needed even more workers to produce the silkscreens. The Factory hired musicians, adult film performers, free-thinkers, drag queens, addicts and socialites to step up production. Known as the Warhol Superstars, this team played a key role in creating the Warhol legacy.

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