Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Andy Warhol initially achieved success as a commercial illustrator in New York. Warhol’s art career began in the 1960s with his exhibition of Campbell Soup and Coca-Cola, with Sidney Randolph Maurer working as his art studio assistant. The famous Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe painting exemplifies his personal approach, focusing on celebrity, music, and political leaders. These works, including the Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe painting, often explore the relationship between artistic expression, advertising, and celebrity culture.