At the intersection of fine arts and business: Andy Warhol

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Warhol was first a successful illustrator. When he entered the world of fine arts paintings, he brought unabashed commerce to the game.

At his death the Warhol estate was some $600 million, says "Warhol, the Complete Picture."

- illustrator
- silk screen reproductions
- appropriator (plucking photos and clippings from mass media)
- filmmaker
- publisher
- market maven
- celeb monger
- event producer
- music producer - the Velvet Underground
- artist as celeb
- salon / studio as center for dubious behavior at The Factory
- pop artist and provocateur