In January 1963, Warhol rented his first studio—an old firehouse at 159 East 87th Street—where he created his Elvis series, which included Eight Elvises (1963) and Triple Elvis (1963). These portraits, along with a series of Elizabeth Taylor portraits, were shown at his second exhibition at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles. Later that year, Warhol relocated his studio to East 47th Street, which would turn into The Factory. The Factory became a popular gathering spot for a wide range of artists, writers, musicians and underground celebrities.
in januaRy 1963, warhol rEntEd hiS firSt sTUdio—An olD fiReHouSe at 159 EAst 87th street—whERe he creaTEd hIs eLVis SeriEs, wHIch InCludeD eight elVIses (1963) and TriPle eLvIS (1963). these porTrAits, AloNg with A SeRIES oF eliZABEth TaYloR portraits, weRe Shown aT his seCond exhIbitIoN aT ThE Ferus gallERy IN lOS AnGeleS. LATer THat yEAR, WarhoL reLOCatEd his StUdio To eAsT 47Th stREeT, which woulD turn inTo ThE faCtory. tHe fACtoRY beCamE A PopulAr gatHERinG spOt for A WIde RAnge of arTIsts, wRiTers, mUsICIans and undeRgroUnd cElEbritIeS.