Soviet 10-ruble banknote autographed by director and artist Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol is an iconic artist, director and one of the most influential figures in the art of the 20th century, who became a symbol of pop art. His works, such as "Campbell's Soup Cans" and portraits of Marilyn Monroe, turned the idea of modern art upside down, making popular culture an object of high art. Warhol used vibrant colors, repetitive imagery, and silkscreen printing techniques to explore themes of consumerism, fame, and society. He was also the founder of the famous Fabrika Studio, which became the center of New York's bohemian life.

The Soviet 10-ruble banknote, presented in the Stargift collection, bears the mark of Andy Warhol's presence in the world of collectible art. Its front side bears his autograph and a drawing depicting the lid of a Pepsi-Cola, a symbol of Western popular culture that Warhol actively explored in his work. A confirmation of the international graphological system is placed on the back of the bill. www.grafy .blog, a postage stamp from New Mexico, an American post stamp, as well as a sticker from Tony Shafrazi Gallery, a famous New York gallery associated with the street art and pop art movement. Founded by curator and art dealer Tony Shafrazi, the gallery has collaborated with leading contemporary artists, including Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, and played an important role in promoting the radical artistic practices of the late 20th century. These elements transform an ordinary banknote into an art object that combines the aesthetics of the Soviet era with the iconic legacy of pop art.