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What does pop art mean?

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What does pop art mean?
Pop 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.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
It 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.
Irena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021
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TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Develops a new artistic style he calls "Superflat" which is characterized by the bi-dimensionality and the fusion of traditional Japanese art, anime, manga and Pop Art. Soon he begin...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

Flowerball: Colorful, Miracle, Sparkle - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd, Japan. Takashi Murakami is a renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for blending traditional Japanese techniques with pop culture influences, ...
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Prints

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Offset

Inside the Rainbow's Heart - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd, Japan. Takashi Murakami's "Inside the Rainbow's Heart" is a 2022 offset lithograph that exemplifies his signature "Superflat" aesthetic, blending e...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Offset

And Then x6 (Red) - Pop Art Japanese Contemporary Anime
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami - And Then x6 (Red), 2013 Offset lithograph with silver finish on paper Edition of 300 hand-signed and numbered by the artist Size: 48.3 x 48.3 cm Published by Kaik...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Offset

TAKASHI MURAKAMI: OBLITERATE.. Limited Ed. Superflat Pop Art Japanese DOB Skulls
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Develops a new artistic style he calls "Superflat" which is characterized by the bi-dimensionality and the fusion of traditional Japanese art, anime, manga and Pop Art. Soon he begin...
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

Panda Family And Me - Pop Art Japanese Skulls Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami - PANDA FAMILY AND ME, 2013 Offset lithograph with silver on paper Edition: 300 Size: 50 x 50 cm Offset lithograph with silver on paper hand-signed by Takashi Murak...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Offset

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