Andy Warhol, depicted as an icon from the Greek Orthodox Church. The icons painted in this tradition are considered sacred, imbued with the power of the holy figure, and must not be altered in form. Warhol, too, is an icon, but of Pop Art—a movement that was far from advocating eternal value, instead aligning with our consumer society without passing judgment.
At the same time, the quote, “The idea is not to live forever, but to create something that will,” comes from Andy Warhol. Despite everything, Warhol, through his work, was in search of immortality. He even viewed himself as a work of art. And in a way, he has indeed achieved a form of immortality.