Little Campbell's Soup Can (Consommé)
"I used to drink Campbell's Soup. I used to have the same lunch every day for twenty years." -Andy Warhol With these words, Andy Warhol revealed the powerful connection between art and life. A former commercial illustrator, he was fascinated with popular culture. His television was on 24 hours a day, and he was keenly aware of marketing strategies that promoted products-from Campbell's Soup to actress Marilyn Monroe-and made them celebrities for mass consumption.
Lent by Suzanne Aron
1962
Casein, metallic paint, and pencil on canvas
9.0 x 6.0in
28.2013
Text: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 2023
Image: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts / ARS, New York
Image: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts / ARS, New York
Where you'll find this
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Permanent collection