Andy Warhol's Marilyn: Great Art Explained

[@GreatArtExplained]

Please leave a comment (even a short one) and "like" the video. It really helps promote the channel on KZbin. I appreciate it! James

[@zuka77]

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[@kateapple1]

Pop art is literally just art for rich people. I work on park avenue… trust me. They just see the “art” as a commodity to appreciate in value-something that can trade for worth. Bc pop art is total 💩. What is so creative or emotional about a 400lb resin lollipop… or a tank with a shark in it..or Brillo boxes. It’s just stupid. No wonder the rich take all that “art” for themselves. You wouldn’t see a blue collar labor worker coming home from the construction site.. just admiring his 400lb resin lollipop…yeah, no. Eff pop “art” 🥱👎🏿

[@EyeLean5280]

@@kateapple1 Pop art's just for rich people? Nonsense. I have lots of reproductions of Warhol and other artists. The fact that there are innumerable such posters and postcards out in the world on my wall and those of others fits in exactly with the message of pop art. In fact, they're philosophically better than the originals and almost anybody can afford them. Your seething resentment is all about * you * and says nothing about the art, which simply happens not to be to your taste. Newsflash: not all art has to be made to your personal taste, sweetie, and choosing to project your fury onto it solves none of your problems, which appear to be profound.

[@kerryculpepper5403]

Ew we

[@huasirr]

Thank you, I never appreciated Warhol at all. Never got it. You opened up an interest I had long ago put aside. I have actually learnt more about art, from your videos, than I have in the entirety of my life. Every student, needs a teacher that explains things, in a way that the student can feel. Understand. You have single handedly exposed me to a whole world of information that many have tried. And failed, to do. Including myself, Thank you again

[@GreatArtExplained]

Excellent - I’m so pleased with your comment - thanks 🙏

[@moltopericoloso]

I concur.

[@gabbywilliamson76]

Yes much better than any art professor I ever had.

[@aurawolf664]

this. this. this. this. this. this. this. this. this. this. this. this. this. this. this. this. this.

[@carmelaalbanese124]

Irving Blum and the Warhol Soup Cans m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5-QZHeJe8eEfrM

[@JeffreyGillespie]

It cracks me up how Andy answers "no" and "yes" to the trite art questions to show how either answer can work because the questions are so stupid, thereby totally skewering pretense.

[@silasfrisenette9226]

The answers seemed very deliberate 😊 When asked about the public's reception, he couldn't well describe the popular opinion as wrong - the public's opinion would be right no matter what, that (to me) is the point of popart - it doesn't matter if it is ordinary, boring, commercial. That's what popart is trying to depict. Consumerism - and how many people are thrilled about consumerism, when faced with the concept? Very few, I would argue. Same goes for his answer to the "is popart getting repetitive" question - it IS getting repetitive, and that's the point.

[@aurawolf664]

@@silasfrisenette9226 brilliant

[@GradyPhilpott]

@@silasfrisenette9226 Warhol's art was repetitive. In his professional career, it always was. What other answer could he have given? What answer could have been more honest?

[@silasfrisenette9226]

@@GradyPhilpott I agree. Because it was meant to be repetitive.

[@GradyPhilpott]

@@silasfrisenette9226 Yes. First in advertising drawing shoes and then coloring them in and later silk-screening, which requires multiple images to produce life-like color and then to the diptych art of Marilyn and others.--mirroring mass-production and consumption.

[@JonasPolsky]

"Isn't life a series of images that change as they repeat themselves?" - Andy Warhol

[@rogersurridge96]

The best account of Warhol's life, work, origins and motivation I've ever seen. How perfect that James Payne does it in fifteen minutes.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks so much! I loved making it.

[@carolannbritt2220]

Once again, James Payne has taken something we take for granted and blasted open our understanding of the nuances, techniques, meaning, history, and worth of an artist and a painting. Fabulous.

[@coachhousechambers2047]

It was interesting that you went with Marilyn as representative of Warhol rather than the soup cans. I'm glad you did though. I didn't know about his religious background; but it all makes so much sense now. The cult of celebrity has replaced religion perhaps for many people; and of course we now talk about icons and things being iconic having divorced the terms from their original meanings. So I love how you tied that back together. I wonder now about his art around everyday objects rather than celebs. Is he making the same point about consumerism as religion? What do his choices represent? He went for everyday utilitarian items rather than say Veblen goods. Is that significant? People may obsess over a Porsche or even an iPhone in an almost devotional way; but Brillo pads? Hmm. Once again you've really got me thinking! Thank you for doing these.

[@GreatArtExplained]

I do think that he came from the commercial world (advertising) and the design of everyday objects was more appealing. More direct. He said he actually really did eat Campbell's soup every day but I don't believe that. I think, unlike British pop art, American pop art was more critical of consumerism. Warhol though, was more interested in the democratising effect of mass brands. He loved the idea that no matter how rich or poor you were, everybody essentially bought the same product. His quote on coca-cola being the same whether you are Liz Taylor or the average man is still true. Thanks so much for commenting. And thanks once again for watching!

[@TheInkPitOx]

Would like to see the cans

[@0HARE]

@@TheInkPitOx The Campbell’s soup cans painting is at Northpark Mall in Dallas, TX, and has been since at least 1965. Raymond Nasher, a commercial property developer, and his wife Nancy, were major art collectors. When Raymond built Northpark Mall in Dallas in the 1960s, he filled it with much of his vast art collection. I used to bicycle past his house in Dallas’ Highland Park neighborhood, and marvel at all the beautiful sculptures spread out on the lawn. Years later, Raymond and Patsy Nasher built the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas’ Arts District, and donated it to the City Of Dallas, along with his entire sculpture collection.

[@frankshrew2852]

@@GreatArtExplained Andy Warhol had Aspergers. Him eating Campbells soup every day wouldn’t be surprising, but I understand that that type of behaviour is difficult for neurotypicals to believe. It may not have literally been everyday but I doubt that he’d ever grown tired of the taste, no matter how often he ate it. With the soup cans he seemed to convey subtle impressions that one gets from consumerism. The perfect design of the can, and the company sentiment, are juxtaposed with the hollowness of its inanimate nature. It’s the universality of the singular, it’s quite a complex yet simple piece that’s interpretation depends on the viewer’s openness to experience as well as inner depth.

[@weekendthreat5576]

I've been binge watching your channel over the past week and just wanted to add another "thank you" as so many others have been doing. The power of art is so easily lost when you can only see it through a screen. Your explanations about not only the piece itself but the context for the piece are so well done and fascinating. I can't wait to see more and hope your channel continues to grow

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks 🙏

[@annario9887]

Love all of your videos, but this one, in particular, is really the epitome of your craft. You take careful measures to explain both the art & artist in a detailed but still concise way- which is hard enough- but also manage to explain both popular opinions and other ways of thinking. Your videos allow anyone, through all levels of art knowledge to access and enjoy your content. This is all done without the inclusion of too much personal opinion; you don't rave about every artist but do show an appreciation for their talent. Such a brilliant job, as usual!

[@jackalope2302]

I never 'got' Andy Warhol's art til now. But I always find the 15 minutes of fame quote bouncing in my head when I watch KZbin.

[@jessieadair]

I went from no real knowledge, interest or understanding of Warhol to feeling a mix of compassion, respect and admiration; he's an interesting and complex man worth knowing about. All of that in 15 minutes no less. I *love* learning. *THANK YOU* for making it interesting!

[@jshurvell]

You've brought fresh insights to another famous artwork, as you've done with each film in this series. And your explanation of why Warhol was so much more than a trendy pop artist is brilliant. Excellent work! Looking forward to the next in the series!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks so much - I really appreciate the comment!

[@adrianghandtchi1562]

I didn’t know this religious side of Andy, that he hid it when everyone I’ve met who is devout is so openly telling everyone about it, it’s quite refreshing to see religion as a personal and private heaven.

[@justinstrong8189]

How would you know if there were deeply devout people whom you've met that practice privately? You wouldn't...

[@GradyPhilpott]

Religious ostentation always hides a darker, more authentic, side.

[@alveolate]

yet it is not just the private nature of his religious practice... it was the direct contrast between his public life and his private life. orthodox catholics are very much against ostentation, but also against vanity and greed, 2 of the deadly sins, which his high profile celebrity artist life would've implied. there is probably a ton more to go into just comparing his religiosity to his art, but on face value the two are in utter conflict. i wonder how he struggled with being homosexual too, as a devout (if hidden) catholic. i wonder how his mother and his priest would've advised him.

[@toria01]

Someone devout to their faith would be so enveloped in it that they couldn't help but share it. It's the same with anything else that is a central piece in one's life. Or it should be.

[@gracedelreal4955]

@@alveolate he claimed to be a virgin, but there's a lot of doubt on that, I believe I read a Dr claimed to have treated him for an std in the 50's. Catholic teaching instructs those with homosexual tendency to remain celibate. Of course, we all sin, everyone has their own temptations and cross to bear.

[@brightbulb9778]

Delighted to have discovered this channel. Interesting. Well produced and slick editing. Subscribed.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thank you! And thanks for watching 🙏

[@medusa29897]

I second that..

[@louriewylde9293]

@@medusa29897 I concur

[@tombuckshum9323]

I cannot fathom how much I love these videos. I am a yr 12 school student studying art and I love watching these as they are so interesting and amazing. Thank you!

[@albertngene7402]

"He saw the sacred in the profane!" You are a thoughtful guy. To be human is to battle the sacred and the profane in us.

[@helohalo3106]

When I was younger I found his work to be lazy and Dull but the way you break it down for me I have a new found respect and admiration. He was lot deeper then I presumed, thank you.

[@thecinematicmind]

@B Babbich Such an unapologetic approach.

[@danielecke8584]

By far the best art channel on KZbin. Thank you for putting in this work!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Oh what a great comment! And thanks for watching!

[@nicole-ls4jb]

As has been true of every one of your videos I've watched, I leave here with a much more profound understanding of the artwork than I could have EVER had otherwise. Thank you so much for devoting your time to these!

[@leannepacker3892]

for some reason, referring to him as a court painter is blowing my mind

[@silver8059]

I cannot explain how grateful I am from this channel, James, thank you very much.

[@mannysmandatories5595]

Your videos are changing the way I look at the world and the art in it

[@meshkatabedi4681]

I had the chance to visit warhol's work exhibiting in my hometown,Tehran. Living in Iran and with all the sanctions we're facing,western art is a topic for intellectuals and Cafe going bougies. i was bewildered to be able to see artworks from other countries,so upclose and so naked.and i had read about warhol before and seen his work,but you put it into words so beautifuly.you truly have a talent and I'm so happy i get to enjoy your narratives and the sense of history and the background you provide ♥️

[@thuhuong8838]

I don’t know much about Warhol, but this make me look at him differently. I alway has a stereotype vision of a typical gallery businessman. But the fact that knowing Warhol is a Christian, working at soup kitchen, a mother boy, shatter that stereotype. The type of celebrity icon image that he built contrast heavily with his daily life. That same type of celebrity icon image we still associate with a avant gard artist today.

[@tenjenk]

hmm he always came off as a narcicist to me and abused others for his own ends, felt like it came across into his art as well. But theres value in seeing the artistic creations of a jerk. Picasso wasn't a pleasant person either.

[@willyummiest]

Having just discovered your channel, I'm bingeing on it. Your explanation of Warhol is terrific. As a side note, I was working in advertising in the '80's for a manufacturer of wood desks, and we approached Warhol to endorse our product. He happily admitted he would endorse anything for $10,000 which he did. He didn't need the money, but wanted to keep his image in front of the masses.

[@GreatArtExplained]

That is a great story! Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@megaanny1]

I wish I could have watched your videos in school. This would have been so helpful with art- and arthistory classes

[@Argonaut121]

One of the most enlightening 15 minutes I've spent is a long time.

[@elizabethodwyer4604]

excellent series, i watch one every day with my coffee

[@zhansayakuatzhan325]

This is the first time i’ve watched a video about art until the end. Thank you!

[@johnwilson6721]

There was an exhibition of his art locally a few years ago where I was able to discern the seriousness of his work, as well as his superb drawing talent. I am most grateful to this video for filling in the religious element which I was barely aware of.

[@concernedcitizen4933]

Superb drawing talent? Dude he traced shit.

[@Bouncy_penguin]

This series has become a new favorite of mine. Thank you so much for the work you put into these. They are incredibly enlightening and have deepened my enjoyment of the art you’ve covered.

[@merrywalsh2809]

Warhol distilled American culture so well. His published diary is an interesting read.

[@luckystriker7489]

This is, by no small margin, my favourite channel on KZbin. I used to despise so many popular modern artists for their "lazy" work, until you explained the reasoning behind it. I do, of course, seek second and third opinions before believing you - I hope you don't mind - and can happily admit that you have enriched my life. Thanx, dude!

[@chs0220]

just discovered your channel and found myself bingewatching everything. love how you make art more understandable and approachable for those not familiar with it. thank you very much.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks 🙏 more to come!

[@Colourful.Gabriele]

Don't know what to write but want to support this Chanel. Thank you ❤

[@artmoloch777]

You’ve gone a done it. I never enjoyed anything about Warhol, but now I can appreciate him and his body of work.

[@keithdsouza8266]

Each episode is so well written…..illuminating and spreading the love of Art

[@hobermaas4166]

I must confess, I had always despised Warhol's art, but I now realize how much I've misunderstood it. Great video.

[@milictoljic9503]

It is amazing how much information and facts we get in fifteen minutes, nothing to add as nothing to take away, just amazing. Than you,❤ very professional

[@disciplineistheroadtofreedom]

A superb documentary on this most fascinating aspect of Warhol's life and work. Many thanks for putting this together and sharing on your excellent channel.

[@albinopineapple6000]

Warhol had a beautiful relationship with his mom. Thank you for all the wonderful videos. I'm educating myself about art and your videos are so helpful and fascinating.

[@r3cgm]

Thanks for putting this together. Such a big part of his existence lay with Amiga-based productions. He was truly a pioneer of art, rendered by the pixel, digitally.

[@harryyoung7877]

I was working at Tate Modern (before Covid) and for a while I was able to go to & experience this exhibition each day when I finished! It quickly became very comfortable and felt so natural to be there and around Warhol's work, it was the first time I'd ever been to an exhibition so consistently like that! I snuck a few Marilyn mug coasters for friends & I from the Lvl.9 restaurant when they had the Warhol theme (shh) and have been using it on my desk since - thank you for the amazing insight & info, I would have love to have watched this back then!!

[@brooksclarkemusic4510]

I love the detail you go into; you ensure that these masterpieces did not happen in a vacuum, and provide so much insight and careful examination of the artist as well as the piece of art. Bravo, and thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@greciacarminagutierrezflor1492]

Keep up the good work, you are helping younger generations to find meaning in art. I truly believe that you deserve more recognition. Greetings from México 🤩🇲🇽

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks so much for watching 🙏 and the lovely comment!

[@MariaF-yh2ob]

I was always fascinated by Warhol, but never fully understood his art, regardless of all that I've read and watched about him, until this video. Thanks!

[@josebenito15]

With Warhol's art I'm never really sure if I'm looking at a Masterpiece or a Hoax. But I have to confess I like looking at his works in that way.. A very Warholian way to understand and to approach to his art.

[@josebenito15]

@@momomx Maybe you are right but if the craft is worthing of 110 Millions Dollars (Sotheby's some years) that put me on uncharted territory. Sometimes I wonder how Art History'd treat him years from now... With P. Picasso I don't have the faintest doubt but with Andrew Warhola we are always in deep doubts. He was his own Masterpiece

[@milanalysenkova7821]

You have a true sense of art. I would call it 'paying attention to the gist'. Thank you, indeed

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thank you 🙏

[@alsie1882]

Wonderful channel and video. Marilyn was born and grew up in Los Angeles. Just letting you know because as you can see I’m a huge Marilyn fan. Thanks for your work.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Yes it was a stupid mistake (I was reading about her mother) but you can’t go back and change on YT. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@alsie1882]

@@GreatArtExplained Sorry it was a petty thing to bring up. It’s just that I’m a huge Marilyn fan. I’ve been drawn to her since I was a teenager and own many biographies about her. I loved your description of Warhol’s love of the stars of Hollywood Golden Age as a young boy in working class Pittsburg. Very interesting learning about his private devotion to the Catholic Church throughout his life. Andy Warhol immortalising Marilyn in that work was genius and very insightful of him (whether he knew it or not) as she remains completely relevant today. All ages know who she is, new books are written about her consistently, films are made about her (though I do question an actress’s ability’s to play her) a great documentary called Love, Marilyn is worth a watch if you’re interested. She died so young, tragically and in mysterious circumstances so her allure and mystic remain. Ironically it was Jackie Kennedy who said “She will go on eternally” and she has. Thanks so much for your video.

[@np8041]

Fascinating stuff, as usual. What an enigma Warhol was.

[@vidyab.6938]

Thanks for helping me with my Warhol project!

[@ramadhanisme7]

This video essay brought me to appreciate more of his arts

[@robbiestroud2858]

If this how they taught art history in the schooling system or took a similar approach with history, class would have been so elavated and interesting. These are some of the most compelling pieces of documentary I've ever watched in my 34 years of life. I'm a professional artist and have never come to learn so much about famous artists as I have singularly from this channel. Man, your passion shines through in your narrations. Thank you for the massive amount of work it takes to puts these together. Kepp going!

[@sodakk17]

I had a misconception idea about Warhol until I watched this video. For me, this is one of your best videos.

[@SturleyArt]

Thank you for this series. I stumbled across your page a couple of days ago and have been binge watching them ever since.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@sarahworsham9411]

These videos came up on my KZbin home page and I have just loved them!! Thank you for sharing and making art more accessible to dummies like me!

[@jasminestark5972]

I love art history! You are an amazing story teller and I enjoy all of your episodes❤ I can’t stop watching your channel. Many, many thanks!

[@biancamatos9582]

What a great way to give a quick resume about warhol's life, inspirations, art and career. Really amazing!

[@ChaChaChaRisse673]

Thank you for these short videos... Being a mom, I only have just about 15-20 minutes at a time to sit down and breathe... and your videos are perfect for relaxing (and learning). 👍

[@paddytroy3382]

What an amazing channel. I would happily donate to a Patreon to get more of this fantastic content!!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks so much - I appreciate the comment. The films take about 3-4 weeks to make, but there are more on their way!

[@EyeLean5280]

Wonderful! I'll be sharing this with my students!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks 🙏

[@hebrondatabase]

Innovation innovation innovation was undoubtedly the success of a very good publicist and illustrator, he lived quickly as a shooting star, Andy Warhol influenced the generations of artists of the Twenty-First Century. Today the art suffers the lack of originality, which is unfortunate, we are waiting for the next genius who will guide us towards an innovative contemporary art !!

[@watching7721]

This is my favorite artist!

[@dionnel5743]

Getting context surrounding Art we've all seen is just. . so eye opening!

[@LuaBloe]

I've always been drawn to Warhol's work. Like many others, I didn't know he was such a religious person. I hadn't realized he was so obsessed with death either. Thank you for your videos. They're extremely informative, and pretty captivating!

[@juliettejimenez39]

Thank you for making these videos. I really enjoy art and sometimes I feel that it is somewhat unaccessible for non-art students. And you making this videos really helps me understand more and more about the meaning and the impact these paintings have. Plus you make these videos in a really enjoyable format 😊

[@Paul12046]

I thought this was going to be a boring episode, but I was wrong on all levels, you added so much weight in the dissection of his life that it made me appreciate the art. (sorry if that doesn't make sense)

[@mistyaqua]

This is my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@monoconsuerte7462]

the level of detail and insight is amazing !!! keep uploading!! thank you so much!

[@jaydubya3698]

Thanks for this video. Personally, I'd never be interested in having a Warhol hanging in my house (except for maybe 'Gold Marilyn')...the work doesn't do anything for me. In addition, I don't think I would have liked the man either...not a person to even try to be friends with. With that that being said, I do have an enormous admiration for his ideas about what art should be, his cognitive dissonance regarding society and culture, and his approach to making things. Super interesting and he is, without a doubt, one of the most important and influencial artists of the second half of the 20th century.

[@LingoToursInc]

Brilliant! Love the fact that you showed the Brillo boxes several times. Another fantastic episode that we are thankful for!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks so much!

[@rainakidd8729]

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[@dharmakaurkhalsa3923]

Thanks for helping me see this artist with a new eye. And yes, for some of us (me) art needs to be explained. 🙂🙏🏽

[@amherst88]

As I've said elsewhere, you are a small (or maybe not-so-small) miracle 💙

[@dmitryzhuzha]

Thank You for the utmost and profound analysis.

[@reluba]

What I really like about your videos is that not only you explain particular pieces of art, but that you say so much about the historical context in which it was created. This provides so much depth to what you're saying. I feel like this channel is more a way of exploring society, culture and the world itself. But thinking about it, isn't art exactly that, a way of expressing how one sees the world?

[@reallifelove]

Fascinating. Thank you!

[@locallegendprinting]

Amazingly detailed analysis of this artist. Thank you for your hard work.

[@donda_west]

Thank you so much for these videos! What a FANTASTIC work. Greetings from Brazil.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thank you so much - obrigado! And thanks for watching!

[@whatthefisfilipinx]

Please make a video about Fernando Amorsolo's The Burning of the Idols.

[@lau9980]

Wow. I now see Warhol's work from a whole new perspective. Thank you!

[@StephenRidleyTV]

Thoroughly amazing channel!!

[@barbarawillis5187]

Andy Warhol was handsome. I like hearing or reading about his life. He collected a lot of things and he liked cats. Thank you for this interesting look at his life and art.

[@zoegeorge6134]

I found this channel last year and I have been binging lol I’m addicted

[@20motu08]

I'm so happy I've found your channel! The calm narration is really relaxing, which gives me more time to appreciate the imagines and information you present! And I learn so much every video!

[@HarrisonHollers]

Thank you for this continuing series!

[@dagbertwilliams1681]

I can't thank you enough for diving into Warhol's spirituality. I love sketching icons, and it was in that hobby that I discovered Warhol's genius. He was a contemplative man who showed the ancient roots of our modern dystopia.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Great comment! Thanks 🙏

[@bobbymack4873]

thought i'd get bored after 30 seconds , but you had me enraptured for the full length !!!! very well done

[@lerophon]

Thank you for making me finally understand what warhol and pop art was all about

[@DanielSanchez-it1ki]

Man, this is indeed such a great channel. I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. What a discovery!

[@katecroonquist1048]

Love this series so much!! I watch at least one video each morning with breakfast as my education for the day haha

[@auliarachma1476]

this is so great. I never imagine I would have this explanation for just a painting and the painter. thank you

[@djw8591]

I thoroughly enjoyed this!😊

[@stefandemetriou6050]

Brilliant. Fascinating and informative as always!

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks so much for the nice comment!

[@909sickle]

Narration on this one is especially good. You'll also notice with the repeating Marilyns, there are random variations from copy to copy. I think the variation in the repetitions reveals the truth of the underlying form in a way that a single image never can.

[@mrittikmukherjee1347]

Long time! Look forward to your videos eagerly. The entire aesthetic and beginning with the interview excerpts is just great.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Thanks so much - I appreciate the comment!

[@jamezkpal2361]

I kind of get Warhol now. His work has always fascinated me but also creeped me out. Now I realize he wasn't trying to cheat me. He was breaking my heart.

[@BritBelle89]

Warhol was what sparked my great love of art. I guess being a ten y/o girl seeing these recognizable/beloved images, bright colors, iconography was really cool but truly it lead me to develop depth as a human being wanting to understand all the whys behind all aspects of art. Sometimes it takes seemingly shallow vanity to grow. Love your channel! Please do Edward Munch, Renee Magritte!

[@mastluob2554]

Terrific production ! Love your series

[@eriktempelman2097]

Your channel continues to amaze, with a spicy mix of interesting and important facts and analyses.

[@GreatArtExplained]

Awesome comment - thank you 🙏

[@lyndamcnally6263]

Excellent video and explanation of iconic Andy. I understand so much more about him now. Thank you!