ANDY WARHOL "PROFILE OF A MAN (TONY)" DRAWING, 1950sAndy Warhol (1928 1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image making. In recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol's early works, material created prior to Pop Art. During the 1950's Warhol established himself in New York City as a trendy illustrator contributing to a wide number of fashion

The outbreak of the second world war forced him to return to his hometown where shortly after he was conscripted to forced labor

Chicoutimi is centered at the top of the poster

In a short period of time

with the blue base noticeably covered

each intensifying the rich red background

While the "Exotic Birds" series is defined by blooming curves that resemble voluminous plumage of extinct or endangered species

Coosje van Bruggen

Bush was a graduate of OCAD (Ontario College of Art & Design) and a key member of Painters Eleven

5"H 26"W (work)

is a wonderful example of Christensen’s pursuit of experimental colour application

and the last surviving genus of the Nautiloidea family

frequently portraying his family