Andy Warhol was born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to immigrant parents from what is now Slovakia. He grew up fascinated by popular culture and celebrities, which was influenced by being bedridden as a child due to illness. After studying commercial art, Warhol moved to New York City and became very successful in that field. However, he longed to make fine art and found inspiration through conversations with friends that led to his iconic pop art pieces like Campbell's Soup Cans and Marilyn Diptych, which changed perceptions of modern art. Warhol's fascination with popular culture and habit of soliciting ideas from others fueled his innovative work.