Andy Warhol’s Commercial Art for Interiors Magazine
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Andy Warhol’s Commercial Art for Interiors Magazine

Before ascending to fame within the contemporary art scene, Warhol enjoyed a thriving career as a commercial artist. His illustration work was commissioned by various magazines, including The New Yorker, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar.

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