7 February - 1 April 2002

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1952
Warhol's first exhibition presents drawings based on the writings of Truman Capote.
Julia Warhola arrives in New York and, decides to move in with Andy. Over the next
few years, Warhol publishes promotional books as gifts for potential clients including Love is a Pink Cake and A la Recherche du Shoe Perdu. Warhol makes paintings using photographic images as source material, and employing techniques derived from the commercial art industry such as photo-static machines.
Dwight D. Eisenhower elected President.

1953
Elvis Presley makes first record.

1954
Racial segregation in American schools declared unconstitutional.

1955
Warhol's advertisements for the shoe company I. Miller begin to appear each week in the New York Times.

1956
Warhol's homoerotic drawings and gold shoe (see right) drawings are exhibited in New York.
Warhol and his friend Charles Lisanby undertake a two-month world tour.
Jackson Pollock killed in car crash.

1957
As a leading commercial illustrator, Warhol establishes 'Andy Warhol Enterprises, Inc.'
Unhappy with his appearance, Warhol has corrective surgery on his nose.

1958
Term 'Pop art' used for first time. Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg gain attention as leading young artists.