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Pop Art

POP ART STYLE

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 

  • Bold imagery
  • Bright, vivid colors
  • Straightforward concepts
  • Engagement with popular culture 
  • Incorporation of everyday objects from advertisements, cartoons, comic books and other popular mass media

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.

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Style: Pop Art
Keith Haring Fun Gallery exhibition poster 1983 (vintage Keith Haring)
Keith Haring Fun Gallery exhibition poster 1983 (vintage Keith Haring)

Keith Haring Fun Gallery exhibition poster 1983 (vintage Keith Haring)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Fun Gallery 1983: Original 1983 Keith Haring illustrated exhibition poster published on the occasion of Haring's historic 1983 show at the Fun Gallery in the East Village. A classic array of early Haring imagery that reveals red and black interlocking figures. A rare example in very good overall vintage condition. Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. 23 x 29 inches. Only some minor signs of handling; in otherwise very good overall vintage condition with strong colors; one of the better examples we've come across. Stored away from light; never mounted or framed. Unsigned from an edition of unknown; scarce. Catalog Raisonne: Keith Haring: Posters (Prestel Publishing). References: Included in the collection of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. About the Fun Gallery: Historic, short-lived, East Village gallery known for giving Keith Haring, Basquiat & Kenny Scharf some of their first solo shows. “FUN Gallery was a place where neighborhood kids, downtown artists, b-boys, rock, film, and rap stars mixed with museum directors art historians and uptown collectors at wild openings featuring artists like Futura, Fab 5...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

"Blooming Universe."
"Blooming Universe."

"Blooming Universe."

By Evgeniya Brits

Located in Zofingen, AG

A world where every shape, line, and color becomes part of a living whole. The flowers, like tiny universes, fill the tree with life, light, and endless diversity. The painting is a...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Varnish

Saguaro Sunrise, Original Painting
Saguaro Sunrise, Original Painting

Saguaro Sunrise, Original Painting

By John Jaster

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Tall Saguaro cacti dot a hilly southwestern landscape. The rising sun casts long, dramatic shadows that stretch across the terrain. Bright reds, blues, and yell...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Acrylic

Walasse Ting - Green Cat, etching and aquatint, Signed/N, scarce Italian print
Walasse Ting - Green Cat, etching and aquatint, Signed/N, scarce Italian print

Walasse Ting - Green Cat, etching and aquatint, Signed/N, scarce Italian print

By Walasse Ting

Located in New York, NY

Walasse Ting 丁雄泉 Green Cat, 1984 Color etching and aquatint on copper plate, printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper Pencil signed, numbered 178/230, dated 1984 along with artist's perso...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Pencil, Graphite, Etching, Aquatint

1000 MG Red Happy pill  -  pop sculpture
1000 MG Red Happy pill  -  pop sculpture

1000 MG Red Happy 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 Happy Pills". All are hand made with Fiberglass and hand painted with automotive paint. It stands on a b...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Metal

Kate II - Oversize limited edition - Kate Moss
Kate II - Oversize limited edition - Kate Moss

Kate II - Oversize limited edition - Kate Moss

Located in London, GB

Kate II - Oversize limited edition - Kate Moss Beautiful archival pigment print of the supermodel and fashion icon by the London based contemporary pop art image creator and artist...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

ARTBYNAOR - 50CM Teddy Chanel tribute
ARTBYNAOR - 50CM Teddy Chanel tribute

ARTBYNAOR - 50CM Teddy Chanel tribute

By Naor

Located in PARIS, FR

ART LUXE AND FASHION , VERY LIMITED EDITION ARTWORK BYNAOR About the artist: Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely anchored in his time, he has always traveled...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin

Cherry Blossom Near Washington Bridge
Cherry Blossom Near Washington Bridge

Cherry Blossom Near Washington Bridge

By Peter Max

Located in Missouri, MO

Cherry Blossom Near Washington Bridge Peter Max (German, b. 1937) Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 20 inches 27 x 32 inches with frame Signed lower right Known throughout the world and a household name in America, Max is known for his new age style cosmic imagery and multi-colored blends. During the late 60's and early 70's his colorful art reached millions of people and he won numerous major awards for his work. His paintings, drawings and limited edition graphics have been exhibited in major museums throughout the world. He works in multiple media, including oil, acrylics, water colors, fingerpaints, dyes, pastels, charcoal, pen, multi-colored pencils, etchings, engravings, animation cels, lithographs, serigraphs, ceramics, sculpture, collage, video, xerox, fax, and computer graphics. He also includes mass media as a "canvas" for his creative expression. Peter Max was born in Berlin, Germany, and spent his childhood in Shanghai. From China, the family went to Tibet for a year, and then on to Israel. His family's odyssey continued to Paris, and finally, at the age of 16, Max arrived in the United States. He began his art studies in New York at the Art Student's League and continued at the Pratt Institute and School of Visual Arts. Max often uses American symbols in his artwork and has done paintings and projects for presidents Ford...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Warhol, Chanel (Blue), Chanel Ad Campaign (after)

Warhol, Chanel (Blue), Chanel Ad Campaign (after)

By Andy Warhol

Located in Fairfield, CT

Title: Chanel Year: 1997 Medium: Offset lithograph on archival paper mounted on canvas Size: 29 x 22 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed in the plate Notes: This special ...

Category

1990s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Offset

Cloned Bulldog with pet bottle
Cloned Bulldog with pet bottle

Cloned Bulldog with pet bottle

By William Sweetlove

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...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Tape Collection Two Framed Pop Art Red and Yellow Color Limited Edition Prints
Tape Collection Two Framed Pop Art Red and Yellow Color Limited Edition Prints

Tape Collection Two Framed Pop Art Red and Yellow Color Limited Edition Prints

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Two framed pop artworks from the Heidler and Heeps Tape Collection 'Ferric 60 (Tinted Red)' and 'Yellow Tinted Cassette' The Heidler & Heeps collaborations are creative representati...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Cosmic Umbrella Man, Peter Max
Cosmic Umbrella Man, Peter Max

Cosmic Umbrella Man, Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Cosmic Umbrella Man Year: 2003 Edition: 496/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.5 x 3 inches Condition: Excellent Inscr...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph

Vinyl Collection Nine Piece Multicolor Installation - Multicolor Pop Art Photo
Vinyl Collection Nine Piece Multicolor Installation - Multicolor Pop Art Photo

Vinyl Collection Nine Piece Multicolor Installation - Multicolor Pop Art Photo

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Heidler & Heeps Vinyl Collection Nine Piece Multicolor Installation. Acclaimed contemporary photographers, Richard Heeps and Natasha Heidler have collaborated to make this beautifull...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Avenging Heart - Abstract Figurative Colorful Comic Book Pop Art by Gary John
Avenging Heart - Abstract Figurative Colorful Comic Book Pop Art by Gary John

Avenging Heart - Abstract Figurative Colorful Comic Book Pop Art by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Red Light - Original Abstract Color Drenched Figurative Mixed Media Artwork
Red Light - Original Abstract Color Drenched Figurative Mixed Media Artwork

Red Light - Original Abstract Color Drenched Figurative Mixed Media Artwork

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Oil Pastel, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Graphite, Paper

Ohh Baby !  - Oversize Signed limited edition - Pop Art - Kate Moss
Ohh Baby !  - Oversize Signed limited edition - Pop Art - Kate Moss

Ohh Baby ! - Oversize Signed limited edition - Pop Art - Kate Moss

By BATIK

Located in London, GB

Ohh Baby ! - Oversize Signed limited edition - Pop Art - Kate Moss by the London based contemporary pop art image creator and artist, BATIK. Measures 30 x 20" inches / 76 x 51 cm...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

KAWS HOLIDAY Hong Kong (announcement)
KAWS HOLIDAY Hong Kong (announcement)

KAWS HOLIDAY Hong Kong (announcement)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS HOLIDAY: Hong Kong 2019: Rare inflated promotional figure published by All Rights Reserved to advertise the debut of a large scale KAWS floating figure in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Plastic, Lithograph

Street Life - Original Vibrant Colorful Graffiti Pop Art w/ Snoopy Cartoon
Street Life - Original Vibrant Colorful Graffiti Pop Art w/ Snoopy Cartoon

Street Life - Original Vibrant Colorful Graffiti Pop Art w/ Snoopy Cartoon

By Naguy Claude

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Naguy Claude mixes popular culture icons and street art with comic and cartoon characters, as well as famous superheroes, in his original layered mixed media paintings. His artworks ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"Constellation of Flowers."
"Constellation of Flowers."

"Constellation of Flowers."

By Evgeniya Brits

Located in Zofingen, AG

Flowers, like stars, come together to form their own universe of harmony and dreams.This artwork is a reminder that beauty is born wherever the heart remains open to wonder.

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic

Listen to the Bass - Vintage Interior Music Color Photography
Listen to the Bass - Vintage Interior Music Color Photography

Listen to the Bass - Vintage Interior Music Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Captured when documenting the Preston Hall Museum, this atmospheric piece beautifully captures the nostalgic feeling of a record collection, the added detail of 'His Master's Voice' ...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Tape Collection, Mint Tinted Cassette - Contemporary Pop Art Color Photography
Tape Collection, Mint Tinted Cassette - Contemporary Pop Art Color Photography

Tape Collection, Mint Tinted Cassette - Contemporary Pop Art Color Photography

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Mint Tinted Cassette, from the Heidler & Heeps Tape Collection. The Heidler & Heeps collaborations are creative representations of Natasha Heidler and Richard Heeps’, personal past a...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

"Dance of the Wind."
"Dance of the Wind."

"Dance of the Wind."

By Evgeniya Brits

Located in Zofingen, AG

Graceful branches, swirling lines, and vibrant leaves create a sense of continuous movement, as if the wind itself breathes life into every element of this world. The painting convey...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic

Liberty Head III, Peter Max
Liberty Head III, Peter Max

Liberty Head III, Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Liberty Head III Year: 2001 Edition: 485/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.5 x 3 inches Condition: Excellent Inscript...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph

Farm at Corner Creek, Original Painting
Farm at Corner Creek, Original Painting

Farm at Corner Creek, Original Painting

By John Jaster

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A farmhouse and barns sit among rolling green hills and tree-lined pastures. Under the warmth of the summer sun, cows graze lazily in the fields. A creek mirrors the blue sky and the rooftops, adding a serene touch to the pastoral scene.


About the Artist
Artist John Jaster paints in a style he describes as realistic impressions, capturing colorful views of his adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it requires multiple layers of paint to build up to a specific color. With the right lighting that depth of layering is like sunshine glistening through clear water." In college, John felt a pull towards computer science and pursued a career in software architecture. Although the two paths...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Acrylic

Heat Wave Duel - Abstract Figurative South Western Inspired Pop Art by Gary John
Heat Wave Duel - Abstract Figurative South Western Inspired Pop Art by Gary John

Heat Wave Duel - Abstract Figurative South Western Inspired Pop Art by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Pop Art art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Pop art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, red, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Jack Mitchell, Andy Warhol, Peter Max, and Heidler & Heeps. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Paper and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Pop Art, so small editions measuring 0.4 inches across are also available.