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MIchael Knigin Abstract Pop Art Surrealism Acrylic Painting
By Michael Knigin
Located in Surfside, FL
School of Art, Temple University. He received a Ford Foundation Grant to study fine art lithography at
Category
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
Hungarian Surrealism Pop Art Hebrew Silkscreen Judaica Print Jewish Serigraph
By Jozsef Jakovits
Located in Surfside, FL
, employing the flat colors, hard edges, and stenciled designs of Pop Art but in service of the sacred rather
Category
1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Screen
Lips - unique contemporary artwork by Volker Kuhn refence surrealism and pop art
By Volker Kuhn
Located in Hamburg, DE
surrealism and pop art formed as a hand-made assemblage carved out and painted with painstaking accuracy yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Assemblage Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 2.37 in
Hungarian Surrealism Pop Art Hebrew Silkscreen Judaica Print Jewish Serigraph
By Jozsef Jakovits
Located in Surfside, FL
kabbalistic motifs, employing the flat colors, hard edges, and stenciled designs of Pop Art but in service of
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Screen
Check Fest print by Kenny Scarf, 1999 (blue and yellow pop surrealism)
By Kenny Scharf
Located in New York, NY
and installation artist whose distinctive graffiti art and visual vocabulary of colorful figures
Category
1990s Pop Art More Prints
Materials
Screen
Orbial Bones I, Original Pop Art Painting
Located in Boston, MA
unexpected dimensions through a blend of pop art, surrealism, and abstract expression. The vibrant color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Well Cat You Better (2021) by Keith Garcia, swimming, landscape, pop surrealism
By Keith Garcia
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Well Cat You Better (2021)
by Keith Garcia
Acrylic on wood panel
Pop surrealism, graphic, street
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Acrylic
Superlative - Original Surrealist Red Paint Brush Pop Art on Canvas
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism and expresses it in one-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Mixed Media
Obsessive - Original Surrealist Red Spray Paint Can Pop Art on Canvas
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism and expresses it in one-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
New Attitude - Original Surrealist Red Paint Brush Pop Art on Canvas
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism and expresses it in one-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Tremendous! - Original Surrealist Red Paint Brush Circle Pop Art on Canvas
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism and expresses it in one-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
"It Happened This Way" Surrealist Pop Art in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
from cubism, pop art, and surrealism.
Signed "T. Scott" in the lower right corner.
No frame, but the
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
H 24 in W 36 in D 0.75 in
Pre-Eminence - Original Surrealist Red Paint Brush Rectangle Pop Art on Canvas
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism and expresses it in one-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Nikon Away - Pop Art inspired by Camera Original by Carl Smith
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. In his art Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism. Each carefully constructed artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Linen, Acrylic
The Curse Conquered, After 50 Years of Surrealism Hand-Signed by Salvador Dalí
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Etching with hand coloring on Arches paper.
Signed and editioned in pencil along lower edge; publisher's chop mark, lower left.
25-3/4 x 19-7/8 inches (65.4 x 50.5 cm) (sheet)
Ed. A ...
Category
1970s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Color Pencil, Etching
Land Camera - Pop Art inspired by Polaroid Film Original by Carl Smith
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism and expresses it in one-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Linen
Over The Top - Original Surrealist Red Paint Brush Rectangle Pop Art on Canvas
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism and expresses it in one-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Pop Art Large Signed Aquatint Ice Cream Cone Etching - Sugar Lift & Spit Bite
Located in Surfside, FL
informed by Pop Art, Surrealism, Dada and Illuminated Manuscripts. Goldstein’s work draws inspiration from
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Etching
Coco Popsicle Sculpture (Black)-limited edition iconic pop art-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
of pop art, realism and surrealism. He creates compositions of his works on shape of dreamy visions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Polymer
H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Coco Popsicle Sculpture (White)-limited edition iconic pop art-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
large figurative paintings that are a collage of pop art, realism and surrealism. He creates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Polymer
H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Coco Popsicle Sculpture (Pink)-limited edition iconic pop art- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
. He creates large figurative paintings that are a collage of pop art, realism and surrealism. He
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Polymer
H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Popeye-original iconic pop art modern sculpture figure-artwork-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
. He creates large figurative paintings that are a collage of pop art, realism and surrealism. He
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 21.26 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
I-Scream Kelly Sculpture (Red) -limited edition iconic pop art-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
creates large figurative paintings that are a collage of pop art, realism and surrealism. He creates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Unique Surfboard
By Kenny Scharf
Located in Hollywood, FL
recognised as one of the most important figures in the ‘Lowbrow Pop Surrealism’ art movement, which is
Category
2010s Street Art Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint
My Imperfection Gaze - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
visual consciousness.
Akanji is inspired by nature, surrealism, pop arts, his art contemporaries and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Glitter, Acrylic
Coco Popsicle Sculpture (Yellow)-limited edition iconic pop art-contemporary
Located in London, Chelsea
a Pop-Art artist straight living & working in the heart of New Delhi, India. Painting from his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Polymer
H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
My Celestial Gaze - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Nature Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
visual consciousness.
Akanji is inspired by nature, surrealism, pop arts, his art contemporaries and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Glitter, Acrylic
My Artificial Gaze -21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Nature Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
visual consciousness.
Akanji is inspired by nature, surrealism, pop arts, his art contemporaries and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Glitter, Acrylic
Million Dollar Mickey-original iconic pop art Disney character sculpture-artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
is a Pop-Art artist straight living & working in the heart of New Delhi, India. Painting from his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 20.08 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Italian Pop Art Mixed Media Surrealist Painting Collage Gouache Emilio Tadini
By Emilio Tadini
Located in Surfside, FL
inspired by Surrealism and Pop art. After graduating in Literature from the Catholic University of the
Category
20th Century Surrealist Mixed Media
Materials
Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache
Pink Freud's Dream (Pink Freud and the Pleasant Horizon) Pink Colors Pop Art
By Andre Von Morisse
Located in Cody, WY
with surrealism and pop-art, employing icons of mass culture and history of art for a playful
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Pink Freud with Train (Pink Freud & The Pleasant Horizon) Pop Art Pink & White
By Andre Von Morisse
Located in Cody, WY
culture. His imagery combines cartoon aesthetics with surrealism and pop-art, employing icons of mass
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Classic European Cars - Original Colorful Book Art Painting on Canvas
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. In his art Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism. Each carefully constructed artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Canvas, Acrylic, Screen
Riding In Style - Original Classic Pink Car Art: Elegance of Vintage Automotive
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism and expresses it in one-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Mixed Media
Top Apex - Original Electric Guitar Duet on Canvas: A Sonic Symphony in Art
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism and expresses it in one-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas
Paddle Forward (2021) by Keith Garcia, gray & lavender, cat, monstera plant, pop
By Keith Garcia
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Paddle Forward (2021) by Keith Garcia
Acrylic on wood panel
Pop art, pop surrealism, low brow art
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
Rip It Up and Start Again - Simon Reynolds Yellow and Red Music Original Art
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. In his art Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism. Each carefully constructed artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Screen, Acrylic, Canvas
Popsacrifice Kelloggs Cereal Pops Signed and Numbered Giclée Print Ben Frost
By Ben Frost
Located in Draper, UT
signature style is characterized by a bold, high-energy aesthetic that combines elements of pop art, street
Category
2010s Portrait Prints
Materials
Giclée
H 11.7 in W 11.7 in D 0.4 in
Cloned Cat with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Cloned Dogo Argentino with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Cloned Jack Russell with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Cloned Dachshund with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
artist.
William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cloned Doberman with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Cloned Griffon Bruxellois with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
.
William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Ed Ruscha Domestic Tranquility 1974 (announcement)
By Ed Ruscha
Located in NEW YORK, NY
his work a range of ideas from Surrealism, Pop, and Conceptual Art. A prolific innovator and a keen
Category
1970s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Offset
Cloned Griffon Bruxellois with pet bottle
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
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William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Ed Ruscha I Don't Want No Retrospective (program)
By Ed Ruscha
Located in NEW YORK, NY
associated with any one group. Instead, Ruscha brings to his work a range of ideas from Surrealism, Pop, and
Category
1980s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Offset
Love Locked Birkin sculpture
Located in PARIS, FR
pop art, realism and surrealism. He creates compositions of his works on shape of dreamy visions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Tiffany Stained Glass - Original Book Art on Canvas
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. In his art Smith explores the area between Pop Art and Surrealism. Each carefully constructed artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Canvas, Acrylic, Screen
I-Scream Kelly Sculpture (Orange) -limited edition iconic - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
. He creates large figurative paintings that are a collage of pop art, realism and surrealism. He
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Azul Popeye-original modern iconic sculpture figure-Artwork contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
figurative paintings that are a collage of pop art, realism and surrealism. He creates compositions of his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in
Cloned Turtle with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Cloned Turtle with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Cloned Turtle with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Cloned Big Bulldog with pet bottle
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures that at first sight may seem “kitschy”. However
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cloned Jack Russell with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Cloned Marmot with pet bottle
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures that at first sight may seem “kitschy”. However, closer
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cloned Cat with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Cloned Turtle with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Cloned Dogo Argentino with pet bottle
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
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Questions About Pop Surrealism Art
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024In art, the definition of Surrealism is a movement that emerged in the 1920s and was defined by dreamlike and uncanny imagery. It was often guided by a variety of techniques, such as automatic drawing, to channel psychological experiences. In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” Artists who produced Surrealist art included Max Ernst, Salvador Dalí, Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Surrealist art.
- What is Pop art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Pop art is a movement, started in the 1950s, that uses imagery from popular culture.
- Why did Pop art start?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Pop art started because artists sought to react to the mass consumerism of the 1950s with the goal of putting popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Works associated with Pop art are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners endeavored to challenge the status quo. Pop artists broke with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and made pointed statements about current events. Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage ‘Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing?’ is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style, but Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Pop art.
- Who is the father of Pop art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Opinions vary on who the father of Pop art may be. Pop art emerged in the 1950s in Britain and flourished in 1960s-era America as a reaction to postwar mass consumerism. Some argue that Andy Warhol deserves the title because he helped shape the movement during the 1960s. However, other artists like Eduardo Paolozzi and Richard Hamilton began producing what’s now considered Pop art a decade earlier. Other artists who made important contributions to Pop art include Marta Minujín, Claes Oldenburg, Rosalyn Drexler, James Rosenquist, Peter Blake and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Pop Art.
- Is Pop Art postmodern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, Pop art is considered postmodern.
- What is British Pop art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024British Pop art is a style of art that emerged in the United Kingdom during the 1950s. British artist Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style, which reacted to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Although British artists launched the Pop art movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Pop art.
- What does pop art mean?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Pop art refers to a movement that emerged during the mid- to late-1950s. It is art based on popular culture and mass media and works to critique traditional fine art values. Find many different works under the Pop art category on 1stDibs.Irena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021It emerged in 1950 in United States and England. It is characterized by using images as objects of popular culture or everyday life, obtained from the media. Through irony, it reflected the society of the time, marked by consumerism, materialism, the cult of image and fashion.
- Who was the founder of Pop art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024There was no single founder of Pop art, as many artists contributed to the development of the movement. Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the unconventional new style. Although Hamilton and other British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts.
Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent American Pop artist. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Pop art. - What influenced Pop Art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Pop art was influenced by advertising and other forms of mass marketing
- Why is it called Pop art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024The reason why it is called Pop art is that artists who participated in the movement drew inspiration from popular, or "pop," culture. One of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. Its practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. They drew on imagery from popular culture — comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media — to create original Pop art paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Pop art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019Artists in the United Kingdom started the Pop art movement as a reaction, both positive and critical, to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. London-born artist Richard Hamilton is widely believed to have had a pioneering role in Pop art, which drew on imagery from popular culture - comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media - to create paintings and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Rosalyn Drexler are some of the American artists associated with the history of Pop art. Find original Pop art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Who is considered the father of Pop art is open for debate. Some experts give the title to Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Others may argue that Roy Lichtenstein deserves the credit, as his work drawing from print media helped to define the style. Another potential candidate is Richard Hamilton, whose 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the Pop art movement. Shop a diverse assortment of Pop art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary as to what the most famous piece of Pop art is. Two major contenders for the title are Andy Warhol's 1961–62 series Campbell's Soup Cans and Roy Lichtenstein's 1963 diptych painting Whaam!. Other notable Pop art works include A Bigger Splash by David Hockney, Flag by Jasper Johns, Crying Girl by Roy Lichtenstein, Radiant Baby by Keith Haring, the Marilyn Triptych by Andy Warhol, and Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Pop art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The bright colors and graphic patterns and imagery of Pop art continue to influence fashion, prompting the industry’s designers to integrate provocative color pairings and visuals commonly associated with mass media and advertising into their garments. You can see examples of this in iconic pieces by Pierre Cardin, Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood as well as in the work of many contemporary designers. Specifically, the well-known portraits that Andy Warhol created of celebrities and pop culture figures made their way into fashion by designers who incorporated images of popular celebrities into their clothing designs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Andy Warhol is one of the most famous Pop artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Roy Lichtenstein started producing Pop art in the 1950s. His work drew inspiration from advertisements and comic books. In the 1960s, his work became widely known, and today, historians credit him with greatly influencing the Pop art movement. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Roy Lichtenstein art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Roy Lichtenstein painted Pop art to comment on geopolitical and social issues of his time. He patterned his work off of mass media like advertising and comic books to help convey his messages. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Roy Lichtenstein art.
- Is Alex Katz's style Pop art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Yes, Alex Katz's style is Pop art. During the 1950s, he experimented with collage and painting on aluminum sheets, with his later work in the 1960s drawing inspiration from film and advertising. In the 1970s, Katz expanded into portrait groups that regularly depicted the cultural scene of New York. In the 1980s, he extended his focus to fashion and its supermodels. These sources of inspiration align with Pop art's focus on transforming elements of popular culture into fine art. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alex Katz art.