The leading light in the pop art movement, Andy Warhol was a true icon of the 20th century. On June 3rd 1968, writer Valerie Solanas shot Warhol at The Factory, his central studio. Valerie authored the s.c.u.m. manifesto and many plays as well which was seemingly the fuse for the assassination attempt.
From Warhol's early life, reshaping of the art world, to the impact of the attempt of his life, Julia takes Abi through it all.
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