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98 Notable Quotes By Andy Warhol, The Author Of The Philosophy Of Andy Warhol

Famous As: Visual Artist & Film Director Who was a Leading Figure in the Visual Art Movement Known as Pop Art
Born On: August 6, 1928
Died On: February 22, 1987
Born In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Died At Age: 58

Andrew Warhol, better known as Andy Warhol, was an artist, author, intellectual and socialite from the United States, who is known as one of the most influential exponents of pop art and was regarded as one of the icons of the 1960s. Warhol attended the art course at University of Pittsburgh, before going on to gain his post graduate degree in commercial art from Carnegie Institute of Technology and found success as a commercial artist, designing magazine illustration. He also worked in advertising. However, he became far more famous when he became an artist later on and was particularly known for his rather controversial artistic tendencies. Warhol was adept at a variety of illustration techniques including hand drawing, simple painting, printmaking, silk screening and photography among others. On the other hand, he was one of the leading socialites of his era, who established Interview magazine and also authored two noted books titled, ‘Popism-The Warhol Sixties’ and ‘The Philosophy of Andy Warhol’. He was also friends with some of the biggest names in Hollywood and his studio was a favourite haunt of the who’s who of American entertainment. Here are some of the most interesting quotes by Andy Warhol.

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.

Andy Warhol
Don't pay any attention to what they write about you. Just measure it in inches.

Don't pay any attention to what they write about you. Just measure it in inches.

Andy Warhol
People should fall in love with their eyes closed.

People should fall in love with their eyes closed.

Andy Warhol
Sometimes people let the same problem make them miserable for years when they could just say, So what. That's one of my favorite things to say. So what.

Sometimes people let the same problem make them miserable for years when they could just say, So what. That's one of my favorite things to say. So what.

Andy Warhol
Art is what you can get away with.

Art is what you can get away with.

Andy Warhol
As soon as you stop wanting something, you get it.

As soon as you stop wanting something, you get it.

Andy Warhol
The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting

The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting

Andy Warhol
I never fall apart, because I never fall together.

I never fall apart, because I never fall together.

Andy Warhol
I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want.

I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want.

Andy Warhol
It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.

It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.

Andy Warhol
I'm afraid that if you look at a thing long enough, it loses all of its meaning.

I'm afraid that if you look at a thing long enough, it loses all of its meaning.

Andy Warhol
I wonder if it's possible to have a love affair that lasts forever.

I wonder if it's possible to have a love affair that lasts forever.

Andy Warhol
Beauty is a sign of intelligence.

Beauty is a sign of intelligence.

Andy Warhol
I think everybody should be nice to everybody.

I think everybody should be nice to everybody.

Andy Warhol
You have to do stuff that average people don't understand because those are the only good things.

You have to do stuff that average people don't understand because those are the only good things.

Andy Warhol
An artist is somebody who produces things that people don't need to have.

An artist is somebody who produces things that people don't need to have.

Andy Warhol
Everybody must have a fantasy.

Everybody must have a fantasy.

Andy Warhol
Sometimes the little times you don't think are anything while they're happening turn out to be what marks a whole period of your life.

Sometimes the little times you don't think are anything while they're happening turn out to be what marks a whole period of your life.

Andy Warhol
Being born is like being kidnapped. And then sold into slavery.

Being born is like being kidnapped. And then sold into slavery.

Andy Warhol
Every song has a memory; every song has the ability to make or break your heart, shut down the heart, and open the eyes. But I’m afraid if you look at a thing long enough; it loses all of its meaning

Every song has a memory; every song has the ability to make or break your heart, shut down the heart, and open the eyes. But I’m afraid if you look at a thing long enough; it loses all of its meaning

Andy Warhol
It’s not what you are that counts, it’s what they think you are.

It’s not what you are that counts, it’s what they think you are.

Andy Warhol
A picture means I know where I was every minute. That's why I take pictures. It's a visual diary.

A picture means I know where I was every minute. That's why I take pictures. It's a visual diary.

Andy Warhol
I like boring things.

I like boring things.

Andy Warhol
Don't think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.

Don't think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.

Andy Warhol
I have Social Disease. I have to go out every night. If I stay home one night I start spreading rumours to my dogs.

I have Social Disease. I have to go out every night. If I stay home one night I start spreading rumours to my dogs.

Andy Warhol
I just do art because I’m ugly and there’s nothing else for me to do.

I just do art because I’m ugly and there’s nothing else for me to do.

Andy Warhol
I'm not afraid to die; I just don't want to be there when it happens

I'm not afraid to die; I just don't want to be there when it happens

Andy Warhol
In the future, everybody will be world famous for fifteen minutes.

In the future, everybody will be world famous for fifteen minutes.

Andy Warhol
And your own life while it's happening to you never has any atmosphere until it's a memory.

And your own life while it's happening to you never has any atmosphere until it's a memory.

Andy Warhol
The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.

The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.

Andy Warhol