Andy Warhol used everyday images of consumer society, such as 'Marilyn' and 'Coke Bottles' (Tate Modern). These appealed (and still do) to lovers of popular culture. Warhol wanted to shun the ideas of elitist high culture, but at the same time he embraced the wealth, fame and recognition that it brought him. Warhol encouraged a young street artist called Jean-Michel Basquiat. Was he bringing attention to a talented young man who would have no hope of recognition without Warhols' patronage or was he exploiting him for his own gain?
Andy Warhol used everyday images of consumer society, such as 'Marilyn' and 'Coke Bottles' (Tate Modern). These appealed (and still do) to lovers of popular culture. Warhol wanted to shun the ideas of elitist high culture, but at the same time he embraced the wealth, fame and recognition that it brought him.
Warhol encouraged a young street artist called Jean-Michel Basquiat. Was he bringing attention to a talented young man who would have no hope of recognition without Warhols' patronage or was he exploiting him for his own gain?
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