Mao, 1989/90
More than thirty years after his passing, Andy Warhol continues to be one of the most influential figures in contemporary art and culture. As a key figure in the Pop Art movement, which emerged in America during the 1950s and gained prominence in the following decades, Warhol's impact is undeniable. His images of popular culture celebrities, including Elvis, Chairman Mao, Muhammad Ali, and Mick Jagger, remain some of the most important works of contemporary art. Among these, his "Marilyn" series stands out as arguably the most enduring icon of the past century.