Andrew Warhola: A Pop Icon Forged in Pittsburgh Born Andrew Warhola Jr. on August 6, 1928, in Pittsburgh’s working-class Hill District, Andy Warhol wasn't initially destined for the art world. His parents, Andrej and Julia Warhola, were Slovak immigrants who instilled a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for their heritage. Early life was marked by a close-knit family and a vibrant neighborhood, experiences that would later subtly inform his artistic vision. He graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) in 1949 with a degree in pictorial design,…