Andy Warhol’s New York studio known for its silver-painted interior was called The Factory. The name referred to the studio’s association with repeated, collaborative production rather than a traditional solitary artist’s workspace.
The original Factory operated at 231 East 47th Street in Manhattan from 1962 to 1968. Billy Name covered the walls, ceiling, and objects inside with silver paint and foil, creating the environment popularly known as the Silver Factory.
The studio became a meeting place for artists, musicians, filmmakers, performers, and other figures associated with Warhol’s circle. It was also connected with his silkscreen production, experimental films, and events involving the Velvet Underground.
Warhol used several Factory locations over the years, so the phrase can refer to more than one studio. The silver-painted site is specifically the original Silver Factory, not every later place where he worked.