Perhaps one of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, its practitioners 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.
ORIGINS OF POP ART
CHARACTERISTICS OF POP ART
POP ARTISTS TO KNOW
ORIGINAL POP ART ON 1STDIBS
The Pop art movement started in the United Kingdom 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.
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.
Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. Other key characteristics of Pop art include appropriation of imagery and techniques from popular and commercial culture; use of different media and formats; repetition in imagery and iconography; incorporation of mundane objects from advertisements, cartoons and other popular media; hard edges; and ironic and witty treatment of subject matter.
Although British artists launched the 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. Most of the best-known American artists associated with Pop art started in commercial art (Warhol made whimsical drawings as a hobby during his early years as a commercial illustrator), a background that helped them in merging high and popular culture.
Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent Pop artist that was active in the United States. 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. Recontextualizing a lowbrow image by importing it into a fine-art context was a trademark of his style. Neo-Pop artists like Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami further blurred the line between art and popular culture.
Pop art rose to prominence largely through the work of a handful of men creating works that were unemotional and distanced — in other words, stereotypically masculine. However, there were many important female Pop artists, such as Rosalyn Drexler, whose significant contributions to the movement are recognized today. Best known for her work as a playwright and novelist, Drexler also created paintings and collages embodying Pop art themes and stylistic features.
Read more about the history of Pop art and the style’s famous artists, and browse the collection of original Pop art paintings, prints, photography and other works for sale on 1stDibs.
Yayoi Kusama -Original HAND SIGNED 7/30 Pumpkin (Red) Sculpture on base with box
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
Yayoi Kusama Extremely scarce - true collectors item - one of only 30 in the entire world hand signed by the artist. Original Limited Edition hand signed and numbered Pumpkin (Red),...
Resin, Ceramic, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker
JAVIER CALLEJA - Pop Top' Planter Pot Limited edition Modern Anime Design
Located in Madrid, Madrid
JAVIER CALLEJA - Pop Top' Planter Pot Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Ceramic, crystal Edition: 500 Size: 17 x 21 x 18 cm Condition: In mint condition, brand new and never framed The...
Ceramic, Glass
SNOOP DAWG 1 2026
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
CHROMA — Beaded Snoop Dawg Figure (Huichol Technique) A sculptural reinterpretation of an iconic cultural figure through the CHROMA language—where contemporary form meets traditiona...
Glass, Mixed Media
PIKACHU ( MY BABY ) . . . CHROMA HUICHOL ALTERATION 2026
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
PIKACHU . . . MY BABY — HUICHOL ALTERATIONS 19.5 X 7.5 X 16.5 inches approx. Huichol beadwork on 3D resin sculptural form My Baby transforms a familiar pop figure into a fully bead...
Glass, Mixed Media
They were the Authentic Vespa Riders in Rome (Bronze with Green Patina)
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical yet very strong piece depicting the two figures from Gillie and Marc's iconic figures of the Dog/Bunny Human Hybrid, which has picked up much esteem across the globe. Her...
Bronze
Hebru Brantley Flyboy (Hebru Brantley art toy)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hebru Brantley (Hebru Brantley art toy), 2017. New in its original packaging. Medium: Painted cast vinyl. Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 4 inches (22.9 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm). New and sealed in i...
Resin, Vinyl
I Shop Therefore I Am - Barbara Kruger from 1990
Located in Manchester, GB
Barbara Kruger, I Shop Therefore I Am, 1990 Photolithograph on paper shopping bag Edition: 9000 17 5/16 x 10 3/4 in (43.9 x 27.3 cm) Publisher: Kölnischer Kunstverein, Cologne P...
Lithograph
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "Arturito" III from Huichol Alteration Series
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Famous Sculpture in the style of Star Wars R2-D2 in Mexican Huichol Style CHROMA (Rick Wolfryd) – R2D2, STAR WARS SERIES Alteration Art Sculpture Huichol Glass Beadwork R2D2 fro...
Glass, Mixed Media
Kusama Pumpkins (Set of 3 works)
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Yayoi Kusama Set of 3 Pumpkins: Yellow and Black, Red & White and Red & Black Naoshima: An iconic, vibrantly colored pop art set - these small Kusama pumpkin sculptures feat...
Resin
30 MG Love Hope Combo (blue, yellow, white) - figurative sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
Mickey Mouse, Pop Art Resin and Aerosal Sculpture by Olga Patricia Lenis
Located in Long Island City, NY
Olga Patricia Lenis - Mickey Mouse, Medium: Bejeweled Resin and Aerosal sculpture signed in marker on bottom, Size: 12 x 10 x 12 in. (30.48 x 25.4 x 30.48 cm)
Resin, Spray Paint
Mazatlan Sculpture: Huichol Alteration Series, Pop Art, Beaded
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huicho...
Glass, Mixed Media
CHROMA "Mouse in the House" ( DELUXE! ) from Huichol ALTERATIONS
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
MOUSE IN THE HOUSE (DELUXE!) — Huichol Beaded Sculpture 31 inches height A commanding and playful presence, Mouse in the House (Deluxe!) transforms an iconic cultural silhouette in...
Glass, Resin, Mixed Media
Friar's Club Award for Tony Bennett, Hand signed Sculpture by Romero Britto
Located in New York, NY
Romero Britto Friar's Club Award for Tony Bennett, 2016 Mixed Media Enamel and Iron Sculpture on marble base This sculpture is signed by the artist with permanent marker on the base ...
Marble, Enamel, Iron
KAWS The Promise black (KAWS black Promise)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS The Promise (black): A unique KAWS Companion featuring a blue & green globe being affectionately shared between parent & child. This timeless, highly collectible KAWS art toy wa...
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS CHUM companion (KAWS orange Chum)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS CHUM Companion 2022 (orange): Published by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his famed KAWS’ Chum character; "I can remember clearly packing and shipping the first CHU...
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS SEPARATED Companion (KAWS black Separated Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS SEPARATED COMPANION: New & unopened in its original packaging: This highly collectible black KAWS SEPARATED figure is derived from the Brooklyn based artist’s larger scale s...
Resin, Vinyl
Balloon Dog (Blue)
By Jeff Koons
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Balloon Dog (Blue) 2021. Porcelain with metallic chromatic coating Limited edition of 69/799 ex. Certificate of authenticity and the original box. Incised signature, edition number, titled and dated on the underside. Produced by Bernardaud, Limoges, France. Jeff Koons is an American pop artist, born in York, Pennsylvania in 1955 to a mother who was a seamstress and a father who worked as an interior decorator. He is known for working with popular culture subjects and for his reproductions of banal objects. His works have sold for important amounts, including one world record auction price for a work by a living artist. Jeff Koons had an early interest in art and as a teenager he admired Salvador Dalí. He studied painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a student he met the artist Ed Paschke who became a major influence and for whom he worked as a studio assistant in the late 1970’s. In 1977 Jeff Koons moved to New York City where he worked at the Museum of Modern Art whilst establishing himself as an artist. In the 1980’s he began working as a Wall Street commodities broker in order to finance his art projects. He wanted to be independent from the art market and has expressed that: ”I could make exactly what art I wanted to make. And I would always know that I didn’t need the art market.” In the mid-1980’s Jeff Koons gained prominence and recognition as part of a generation of artists who explored the meaning af art in a media-saturated era. He set up a factory-like studio in a SoHo loft with over 30 assistants. Since his first solo exhibition in 1980 Jeff Koon’s work has been shown in major galleries and institutions throughout the world. His work was the subject of a major exhibition organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art, Jeff Koons: A Retrospective in 2014, which traveled to the Centre Pompidou Paris and then further to Guggenheim Bilbao in 2015. His most recent series, Gazing Ball Paintings, was exhibited for the first time at Gagosian Gallery, New York in 2015. The artist has earned renown for his public sculptures, such as the monumental...
Metal
20 MG Magic pills (black, red and white) - figurative sculpture, pop sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
Gerald Laing - CAT Catalogue Raisonne Ref: Knight, CR-406 cast bronze sculpture
By Gerald Laing
Located in New York, NY
Gerald Laing Cat, 1983 Cast bronze (hollow core cast) Bears artists full incised signature, artist's copyright logo, as well as stamped signature on the front, Edition 1/9 13 1/2 × 8...
Bronze
30 MG Love Chill Combo (blue, red, white) - figurative sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
Zero, Pop Art Ceramic Cookie Jar by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fun, vintage collectible by the indomitable Peter Max. The two piece jar is in new condition. Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Zero Year: 1989 Medium: Ceramic Cookie Jar...
Ceramic
LAURENT M - Aston Vantage, Chromed Turquoise
Located in PARIS, FR
Edition: limited edition 11/24 Information: Laurent combines a robust background in mechanical engineering with a profound passion for cars and arts. From a young age, Laurent spen...
Steel
30 ML Love Happy pill Combo (yellow, orange, white) - figurative sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
"LA ROC Cat Woman" Decorated Graffiti Street Art Mannequin Bust Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful street art, abstract Mannequin Bust decorated by artist Angel Ortiz. Here we find this stylish bust figure with the artist signature tag...
Found Objects, Spray Paint, Acrylic
20 ML Happy Love pill Combo (yellow, turquoise, white) - figurative sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ceramic sculptures each is 19 cm long and 6.5 cm in diameter: Love 20...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
Cloned Big Bulldog with pet bottle
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Original sculpture. Signed/Numbered 5/8 copies. Silver plated bronze Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment worldwide. William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 19...
Bronze
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Rosé Gold
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular 999 pcs edition of the famous "Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authe...
Metal
Basquiat Warhol Haring Bearbrick 400%: (set of 3 works)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, Basquiat Bearbrick 400%: set of 3 works (c. 2019-2021): Unique, timeless Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat collectibles, each trademarked...
Resin, Vinyl
Hebru Brantley Flyboy (Hebru Brantley art toy)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hebru Brantley Flyboy, 2018. New in its original packaging. Medium: Painted cast vinyl. Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 4 inches (22.9 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm). New, never displayed; accompanied by original packaging. From a sold out edition of unknown; published by Hebru Brantley, Billionaire Boys...
Resin, Vinyl
Balloon Dog (Red), Porcelain Sculpture
By Jeff Koons
Located in Aventura, FL
Porcelain sculpture with metallic finish. Printed with Jeff Koons' signature, title, date and edition number (2275/2300) on applied label to verso. Published by Museum of Contempor...
Porcelain
Hebru Brantley Flyboy black & gold (Hebru Brantley black flyboy)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hebru Brantley Flyboy, 2017. New, never displayed; accompanied by original packaging. Medium: Painted cast vinyl. Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 4 inches (22.9 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm). New and sealed in its original packaging. From a sold out edition of unknown; published by Hebru Brantley, Billionaire Boys Club...
Resin, Vinyl
Balloon Rabbit (Violet)
By Jeff Koons
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Balloon Rabbit (Violet) 2019. Porcelain with metallic chromatic coating. Limited edition of 710/999 ex. Certificate of authenticity and the original b...
Metal
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Orange
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular 999 pcs edition of the famous "Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authe...
Metal
Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% figure (Haring BE@RBRICK)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Bearbrick Vinyl Figures: Set of two (400% & 100%): A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Haring. The partnered collectible reveals...
Resin, Vinyl
Cloned Bulldog with pet bottle.
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Original sculpture 8 ex. Acquired directly from the artist. William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures...
Polyurethane
20 MG Magic Hope pill Combo (light pink, mint green) - figurative sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
20 ML Happy pill Combo (glossy pink yellow white) - figurative sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
Hebru Brantley Flyboy Set of 2 (Hebru Brantley art toys)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hebru Brantley Beyond the Beyond, 2018. Set of 2 Hebru Brantley Flyboy’s, each new in original packaging. Medium: Painted cast vinyl. Dimensions (applies to each individual figure): 9 x 8 x 4 inches (22.9 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm). Each new in its original packaging. From a sold out edition of unknown; published by Hebru Brantley, Billionaire Boys Club & BAIT. Safely packed and shipped from New York, NY. Artist Statement: "Flyboy came out of characters of colour within popular culture. I hate saying “popular culture,” but it’s really popular culture. I mean you look at cartoons. You’ve got animated sponges and ducks and birds and whatever, and it’s very rare to see a popular character within any medium that is African-American, Latino, even Asian. What I wanted to do was create that, but in a space of high art and be able to have some historical context to that character. So I looked at the Tuskegee Airmen...
Resin, Vinyl
Cloned Bulldog with pet bottle
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Original sculpture 6/8 ex. 2011 - 2020. Silver plated bronze. Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment worldwide. William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites...
Silver, Bronze
CHROMA "REACHING OUT" from Huichol ALTERATIONS, MAGIC HANDS SERIES
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
REACHING OUT — MAGIC HAND SERIES 30 x 18 x 12 inches Huichol beadwork on sculptural form A fully beaded hand sculpture from the MAGIC HAND SERIES, Reaching Out presents the gesture ...
Glass, Resin, Mixed Media
Figurative Sculpture of Fren and Chie, 21st Century Pop Art
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SUPER SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** ...
Metal
20 MG Peace, Love, Hope pill Combo (black, pink, mint green)
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 3 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
20 ML Happy Love pill Combo (navy blue orange white) - figurative sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
Basquiat Warhol Haring Bearbrick 400%: set of 6 works (Basquiat BE@RBRICK)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean Michel Basquiat Andy Warhol Keith Haring Bearbrick 400%: set of 6 individual works: A set of 6 unique, timeless pop art collectibles trademarked & licensed by the estates of Jea...
Resin, Vinyl
Balloon Dog (Blue) Sculpture, Limoges Porcelain, Signed Edition of 799
By Jeff Koons
Located in New York, NY
'Balloon Dog' (Blue), 2021 Jeff Koons Limoges porcelain with chromatic coating 5.7 x 18.9 x 6.5 in. / 40 x 48 x 16 cm. Edition of 799, Signed and numbered on the inside of front leg ...
Porcelain
Ariel 2 (large framed hand signed silkscreen)
By Alex Katz
Located in Aventura, FL
Screen print in colors on Saunders Waterford paper. Hand signed by Alex Katz lower left. Hand numbered 27/60 lower left (there were also 20 artist's proofs). Artwork size: 60 x 37...
Screen, Paper
Synthetic Fly (blue green) - pop art sculpture, wall sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This piece presents a fly reimagined through digital fabrication. Designed and 3D-printed with precise attention to form, surface, and color, the object blurs the boundary between na...
Mixed Media, Digital Pigment
LOVE (Pink) sculpture, official replica with Indianapolis Museum of Art stamp
Located in New York, NY
Robert Indiana LOVE (Pink), Artist Authorized, with Incised Indianapolis Museum of Art & Morgan Foundation Stamp and Artist Copyright, 2011 Brushed Aluminum (Pink) and Stamped wi...
Metal
Balloon Rabbit XL - Red
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
An edition of the famous ‘Balloon Rabbit’ After Material: zinc alloy. Comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a Limited Edition of 500, unique number eng...
Metal
Teddy Love - Noir Mat Resin Sculpture, Pop Art, Signed, Edition of 8
Located in PARIS, FR
An original sculpture by contemporary French artist Nicolas Krauss. Numbered out of 8 + 4 artist's proofs, with the certificate of authenticity. Made in...
Resin
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "STORMTROOPER HELMET" from Huichol ALTERATIONS
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
"STORMTROOPER HELMET" ALTERATION ART . . .is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fin artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol arti...
Glass, Plastic, Mixed Media
Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% figure (Haring BE@RBRICK)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Bearbrick Vinyl Figures: Set of two (400% & 100%): A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Haring. The partnered collectible reveals...
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Black Dissected Milo Companion (KAWS Milo)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Black Dissected Milo Companion 2011 From a limited, 2011 collaboration between KAWS and the early influential KAWS collector, Nigo and his brand Bape (A Bathing Ape). Medium: ...
Resin, Vinyl
1000 MG Pink Love pill - pop sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "1000 MG Love Pills". All are hand made with Fiberglass and hand painted with automotive paint. It stands on a bl...
Metal
After Keith Haring "BEST BUDDIES" Beaded Wall Sculp by CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Signed and dated 2025. OPEN FOR COMMISSIONS!!! ALTERTATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and ...
Glass, Resin, Mixed Media
Blue Balloon Dog Sculpture ( After Jeff Koons ) - Limited Edition Pop Art
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
This Blue Balloon Dog sculpture is a limited edition of 300 pieces inspired by the iconic Balloon Dog works made famous by Jeff Koons. A contemporary Pop Art collectible, the sculptu...
Ceramic, Resin
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd Mexican Huichol Beaded Art Horses Sculpture
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huicho...
Mixed Media
KAWS Holiday Companion Set of Two, Grey & Black, Pop Art, 21st Century
By KAWS
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
KAWS: HOLIDAY Companion — Grey & Black Complete Set (KAWS UK) KAWS’ signature character COMPANION is presented in its iconic upright standing pose, hands covering the face and m...
Resin, Plastic
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd " Wolf " Mexican Huichol Beaded Art Sculpture
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huicho...
Mixed Media