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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
Riding In Style - Original Classic Pink Car Art: Elegance of Vintage Automotive
Riding In Style - Original Classic Pink Car Art: Elegance of Vintage Automotive

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 original works on canvas, paper or wood. With the use of found images he tells slightly ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Mixed Media

Bickering - Original Vibrant Colorful Pop Art Painting w/ Cartoon Characters
Bickering - Original Vibrant Colorful Pop Art Painting w/ Cartoon Characters

Bickering - Original Vibrant Colorful Pop Art Painting w/ Cartoon Characters

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"Audrey on Green" Mixed Media Figurative Collage Composition on Panel Board
"Audrey on Green" Mixed Media Figurative Collage Composition on Panel Board

"Audrey on Green" Mixed Media Figurative Collage Composition on Panel Board

By Jon Davenport

Located in New York, NY

This piece depicts a colorful collage composition portrait of Audrey Hepburn, as Jon Davenport explores the process of deconstructing iconic imagery from the past and present. Davenport start’s out with photos of his paint-stained studio floor and collages in articles/advertising from an array of vintage magazines collected over the years; plus any other interesting stuff captured on his travels. He then transfers the images to a panel board, layering them on with gel medium, together with strokes, splashes, drips, and splats of paint. Once it's dry, another layer of gel medium is poured on to give it a melting effect. After it drys off again, another layer of paint is added to embellish a few areas and to accentuate or fade out certain aspects. And then, he finally adds a coat of polyurethane for protection and making the colors pop. This unique work is executed on a wood panel board and comes ready to be displayed with hanging wire on verso, signed by the artist lower right. Art measures 36 x 24 inches From biology student to owning and running a creative agency in London to a career as a fine artist, life has taken Jon Davenport on a rewarding and unconventional journey. Despite his scientific beginnings, he’s always had a strong artistic streak weaving its way through his different career paths. Growing up in Ipswich, UK, Jon was always an avid drawer, and could often be found with a pencil and paper in hand. With the arrival of his first computer, he embraced the new frontier of digital art and had work published in one of those early computer magazines. His creative urges took a backseat to get a biology degree at Brunel University in London. It was afterward, in his first job working at the Archant newspaper group in Ipswich, that he quickly progressed from plate maker to becoming an integral member of the art studio. It was during this time that he taught himself photoshop, desktop publishing, and graphic & web design. After a few years, he set up a design agency, and eventually went full time and moved to London. This proved to be a successful move, working for a number of clients such as Nike and Virgin, and gaining praise from the likes of Richard Branson and Tony Blair. It wasn’t until Jon moved to the USA to marry his wife, Atlanta artist Christy Kinard...

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2010s Pop Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Polyurethane

Futura 2000 art toys: set of 2 works (Futura Jonny)
Futura 2000 art toys: set of 2 works (Futura Jonny)

Futura 2000 art toys: set of 2 works (Futura Jonny)

By Futura

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Futura Art Toys: set of 2 works (Futura Johnny): These ‘Johnny’ vinyl art figures from NYC graffiti legend Futura are inspired by a classic 80s horror film. The 10-inch figures feature a stylized rendition of Futura's Nosferatu character with loose, sketch-like features and a mischievous smile. A must-have for Futura collectors, each 'Johnny' comes housed in a deluxe collector's box containing the artist's printed signature. The figure coincides with Futura’s recent resurgence in art, fashion and pop culture. Painted Cast Vinyl figures. Set of 2 works. 2019. Each measuring 10 inches in height. Figurines: Excellent overall condition. Boxes may contain minor shelf-wear. Printed signature on outer box; from a limited edition of 2000 (each respectively). Published by Pop Life Global in conjunction with San Diego Comic-Con. Futura 2000...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Pas de Deux III
Pas de Deux III

Pas de Deux III

By Alex Katz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pas de Deux III (Francesco and Alba Clemente) is a serigraph on paper with an image size of 36 x 20 inches, signed ‘Alex Katz’ lower left and numbered 106/150. From the edition of 17...

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20th Century Pop Art

Materials

Paper, Screen

The Strum King - Abstract Figurative Elvis Portrait Pop Art by Gary John
The Strum King - Abstract Figurative Elvis Portrait Pop Art by Gary John

The Strum King - Abstract Figurative Elvis Portrait 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Ink, Illustration Board

Pink LA Palms - Original Vibrant Colorful City Inspired Textural Collage Artwork
Pink LA Palms - Original Vibrant Colorful City Inspired Textural Collage Artwork

Pink LA Palms - Original Vibrant Colorful City Inspired Textural Collage Artwork

By Marion Duschletta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swiss artist Marion Duschletta transforms luxury objects and urban landscapes from around the world into unique layered artworks. She combines an intriguing mixture of urban photogra...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Jonathan Winters, "The Day They All Got Their Wings, " hand signed
Jonathan Winters, "The Day They All Got Their Wings, " hand signed

Jonathan Winters, "The Day They All Got Their Wings, " hand signed

By Jonathan Winters

Located in Chatsworth, CA

This piece is a giclee after an original painting created by Jonathan Winters in 1970. Jonathan Winters was an American comedian, actor, author, and artist whose iconic career spanned from 1949-2013. This piece is hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 14/275 from the edition of 275. The sheet size measures 21.75 x 26.5 inches and the image measures 17.5 x 23.5 inches. It was published by Andrew Weiss...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art

Materials

Giclée

Coco Chanel, Paris, Horst P. Horst
Coco Chanel, Paris, Horst P. Horst

Coco Chanel, Paris, Horst P. Horst

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: ​Horst P. Horst (1906-1999) Title: Coco Chanel, Paris, 1937 Year: 1937, printed later by the photographer Medium: Silver Gelatin Print Size: 14 x 11 inches Condition: Excelle...

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1930s Pop Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Colony at Dawn, Palm Springs, California - Mid-Century Architecture Photography
Colony at Dawn, Palm Springs, California - Mid-Century Architecture Photography

Colony at Dawn, Palm Springs, California - Mid-Century Architecture Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Colony at Dawn, architecture photography by Richard Heeps for his 'Dream in Colour' series, this piece features the mid-century architecture of Ballantines Movie Colony, California, captured at dawn against the Palm Springs mountain landscape...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

KAWS Along The Way Grey Sculpture, Vinyl & Resin, Pop Art, 2010+
KAWS Along The Way Grey Sculpture, Vinyl & Resin, Pop Art, 2010+

KAWS Along The Way Grey Sculpture, Vinyl & Resin, Pop Art, 2010+

By KAWS

Located in Dallas, TX

KAWS Along The Way - Grey version New & unopened in its original packaging. Medium: Vinyl & Cast Resin Open unknown edition Unsigned Provenance: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

original lithograph

original lithograph

By Alan Davie

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1964 and published by Eberhard Kornfeld for the 1 Cent Life portfolio in an edition of 2000. Size: 16 x 22 3/4 inches (408 x 580 mm). This lit...

Category

1960s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph

KAWS CHUM orange companion (KAWS Chum)
KAWS CHUM orange companion (KAWS Chum)

KAWS CHUM orange companion (KAWS 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Growing (Plate 5), from the Growing Portfolio
Growing (Plate 5), from the Growing Portfolio

Growing (Plate 5), from the Growing Portfolio

By Keith Haring

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Keith Haring Title: Growing (Plate 5), from the Growing Portfolio Size: 40 x 30 Inches (76.2 x 101.6 cm) Medium: Screenprint in colors, on Lenox Museum Board, with full mar...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Screen

Blue Twirl - Original Vibrant Figurative Ballerina Pop Art Painting by Gary John
Blue Twirl - Original Vibrant Figurative Ballerina Pop Art Painting by Gary John

Blue Twirl - Original Vibrant Figurative Ballerina Pop Art Painting 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

Keith Haring Cover Art SFMMA 1984
Keith Haring Cover Art SFMMA 1984

Keith Haring Cover Art SFMMA 1984

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Cover Art SFMMA 1984: Published by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art on the occasion of ‘The Human Condition SFMMA Biennial III’ 28 June-26 August 1984. Cover art created by Keith Haring specifically for the exhibit. Includes work by Jenny Holzer (reverse cover) with a foreword by Shirley Davis. An introduction by Henry T. Hopkins is followed up with essays by Dorothy Martinson, Wolfgang Max Faust, Achille Bonito Olivia, Klaus Ottman, and Edward Kienholz...

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1980s Pop Art

Materials

Paper

Andy Warhol 'Portrait of Ingrid Bergman the Nun' 1983
Andy Warhol 'Portrait of Ingrid Bergman the Nun' 1983

Andy Warhol 'Portrait of Ingrid Bergman the Nun' 1983

By Andy Warhol

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Portrait of Ingrid Bergman as a nun from "The Bells of St. Mary," rendered in Warhol's signature style published by Galerie Borjeson. Known for his bold, repetitive portrait style, W...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Offset

KAWS GONE set of 2 (KAWS companion)
KAWS GONE set of 2 (KAWS companion)

KAWS GONE set of 2 (KAWS companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS GONE: set of 2 (Black & Brown), new & unopened in original packaging. A well-received work and variation of KAWS' large scale GONE sculpture - a key highlight of KAWS’ recent exhibition, 'KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a unique work. Work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts (pictured). The work is stamped on the verso by the Es...

Category

1970s Pop Art

Materials

Polaroid

KAWS SMALL LIE Companion 2 works (KAWS Companion)
KAWS SMALL LIE Companion 2 works (KAWS Companion)

KAWS SMALL LIE Companion 2 works (KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SMALL LIE 2017: Set of 2 works. Each new and sealed in their original packaging. These KAWS figurative pieces are a rendition of Small Lie produced in collaboration with Qatar M...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

"Sylvester" Animation Celluloid and Drawing Looney Tunes
"Sylvester" Animation Celluloid and Drawing Looney Tunes

"Sylvester" Animation Celluloid and Drawing Looney Tunes

By Chuck Jones

Located in San Antonio, TX

Animation Celluloid Image Size: 9 x 9 Frame Size: 16.5 x 28.5 Medium: Celluloid "Sylvester" This piece is an original drawing and a celluloid. Each piece is 9 inches by 9 inches.

Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art

Materials

Color

Original Fashion Design Illustration Watercolor Painting Laura Ashley Designer
Original Fashion Design Illustration Watercolor Painting Laura Ashley Designer

Original Fashion Design Illustration Watercolor Painting Laura Ashley Designer

By Roz Jennings

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Original Fashion Design Illustration by Roz Jennings, British watercolor and ink on card, unframed size: 12 x 8.25 inches condition: very good A beautifully colorful and characterfu...

Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Mind Screen (Last Picture Show)

Mind Screen (Last Picture Show)

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Mind Screen (Last Picture Show), 2005, Edition 2/10, digital C-Print based on a Polaroid, Certificate and Signature label included artist Inventory Nr. 1043.11 not mounted LIFE’...

Category

1990s Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

DJ Lovebug, Grandmaster Caz, Busy Bee photograph: Harlem 1980 by Charlie Ahearn

DJ Lovebug, Grandmaster Caz, Busy Bee photograph: Harlem 1980 by Charlie Ahearn

By Charlie Ahearn

Located in NEW YORK, NY

DJ Lovebug, Grandmaster Caz, Busy Bee at the Celebrity Club: Harlem, New York, 1980 by Charlie Ahearn, director of Wild Style (1982): A seminal early Hip Hop photograph featured as part of the exhibition: New York, New Music 1980-86: Museum of the City of New York (2021). Medium: Archival Inkjet Print on heavy-weight paper. Overall dimensions: 16 x 22 inches (Image size: 14 x 20 inches). Hand signed & numbered on the verso, from a limited edition of 10. Excellent overall condition. Provenance: Obtained directly from artist. Artist Bio: Charlie Ahearn, best known as the director of the classic hip-hop film Wild Style (1982), arrived in New York in 1973 to attend the Whitney Museum of American Art Independent Study Program. Later he was joined by his twin brother, John Ahearn, and they became part of the artists' group Colab (aka Collaborative Projects, Inc). Ahearn showed his early films in an abandoned Time Square massage parlour that Colab had taken over on the corner of 7th Avenue and 41st Street (where Ahearn also lived from 1981 to 1993). Colab's 1981 art show - titled, "The Times Square Show" - is famous for introducing Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring among many others. In 1982, Ahearn directed Wild Style - universally hailed as the first hip-hop movie. Wild Style immortalized the birth of an underground hip-hop scene changing the face of music, fashion, art & popular culture forever. Ahearn's recent silkscreen paintings depicting hip hop culture’s seminal years were exhibited at PPOW Gallery in New York in 2017 and Beyond The Streets (2019 & 2020); with selections of his photography and film work most recently exhibited at MFA Boston...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Inkjet

Está Lloviendo. Mixed Media Collage
Está Lloviendo. Mixed Media Collage

Está Lloviendo. Mixed Media Collage

By Roberto Fonfria

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Fonfria's work explores human behavior and social rules with a critical eye and humor, touching on personal themes such as dreams, fears, and memories. The images come from old magaz...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Thread, Paper, Mixed Media

Debbie Harry Rapture 1981 photograph by Charlie Ahearn (Fab 5 Lee Quinones)

Debbie Harry Rapture 1981 photograph by Charlie Ahearn (Fab 5 Lee Quinones)

By Charlie Ahearn

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Charlie Ahearn, "Rapture" (in motion) 1981: A rare historic Debbie Harry, Fab 5 Freddy & Lee Quinones photograph captured by Wild Style director Charlie Ahearn on the set of Blondie's "Rapture". Medium: Archival Inkjet Print on heavy-weight paper. Overall dimensions: 16 x 22 inches ( approx image size: 13 x 19 inches). Hand signed & numbered on the verso, from a limited edition of 10. Excellent overall condition. Provenance: Obtained directly from artist. Literature/References: Writing the Future: Basquiat and the Hip-Hop Generation (MFA Boston). 'New York, New Music 1980-86': Museum of the City of New York (2021). More on Rapture: The music video made its U.S. television debut on Solid Gold on January 31, 1981, and became the first rap video ever broadcast on MTV. Set in the East Village, much of the video is a one-take scene of Debbie Harry dancing down the street, passing by graffiti artists, Uncle Sam, an American Indian, child ballet dancer, and a goat. Fab Five Freddy...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Inkjet

Raffaele Ardor - Bear Brick Sunflower Tribute
Raffaele Ardor - Bear Brick Sunflower Tribute

Raffaele Ardor - Bear Brick Sunflower Tribute

By ARDOR

Located in PARIS, FR

"This handcrafted Bearbrick, finished in shimmering gold leaf, pays tribute to Murakami’s iconic Sunflowers. A refined ceramic collectible, it blends art and luxury in a distinguishe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Porcelain, Acrylic

Alexander with Flower XL
Alexander with Flower XL

Alexander with Flower XL

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is the most influential and valuable American artist of the 20th century. While he is renowned for his signature Pop art creations, Caviar20 has been champion...

Category

1950s Pop Art

Materials

Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Paper Peckers - Abstract Figurative Black and Red Bird Painting by Gary John
Paper Peckers - Abstract Figurative Black and Red Bird Painting by Gary John

Paper Peckers - Abstract Figurative Black and Red Bird Painting 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

Collector -Large Oversized Original Modern Still Life Interiors Painting
Collector -Large Oversized Original Modern Still Life Interiors Painting

Collector -Large Oversized Original Modern Still Life Interiors Painting

By Jonjo Elliott

Located in Los Angeles, CA

English artist Jonjo Elliot's large scale still life works are a collision of expressionistic fauvism and his collections encourage a youthful candor. Plants thrive in environments the viewer wants to immerse themselves in. He’s interested in the crossover point between abstract and representational art and is constantly exploring where painting can take him and the viewer as a means of expression. This large 68 inch high by 64 inch wide original painting is created with acrylic paint on canvas. This artwork is signed on the front and back. This artwork does not require framing, it is wired and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Jonjo Elliott is a mixed-media artist working in a range of mediums, from paper and paint to skate ramps, ceramics, and chairs. Working from his studio in the UK, his vibrant works are inspired by the spaces surrounding him and his large scale still life's are intended to bring color and delight into the homes of his collectors. A graduate of De Montfort University, he now manages a studio in Leicester. Jonjo's immersive and lively artworks are collected extensively in the UK, the US, and throughout the world. His works have been represented by Artplex Gallery since his Los Angeles solo show in 2019. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, USA EXHIBITIONS 2023 'Fragmented Fluorescence', Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2022 'Slice of life', Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 'Instalive', 19 Karen gallery, Brisbane, Australia Affordable Art Fair New York City 2021 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles 2019 Solo Show, Artplex Gallery Affordable Art Fair, New York 2018 Solo Show, LCB Depot Affordable Art Fair, London “Love Art,” Curve Theatre Roys People Art Fair, Oxo, London “Love Art,” New Walk Museum 2017 “Daily Grind,” Solo Show, LCB Depot “Permanent Fixture,” Gujiko Gallery “Steep Learning,” Curve Theatre “Staircase,” De Montefort University “Joe Orton’s What the Butler Saw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Jesus Checking in @ Gethsemane Diner, Large Scale Pop Art Painting
Jesus Checking in @ Gethsemane Diner, Large Scale Pop Art Painting

Jesus Checking in @ Gethsemane Diner, Large Scale Pop Art Painting

Located in Soquel, CA

"Jesus Checking in @ Gethsamane Diner with 12 Others" - Large Scale Pop Art Painting Set after the Last Supper, this large-scale pop art painting relocates the biblical scene to the “Gethsemane Diner,” a contemporary reimagining of the garden where Christ awaits his arrest. Christ stands centered as a modern icon, with a window bearing a cross behind him. He is surrounded by disciples rendered as stylized, fashion-driven figures. Each figure was inspired by models from 1970's Vogue Magazine. Each disciple bears a distinct symbol that functions as a personal identifier, replacing traditional religious attributes with graphic, brand-like emblems on the clothing. On the far left, Judas is unmistakable, wearing sunglasses and flashing finger guns, his betrayal recast as a casual, performative gesture. Judas' glove bears the number 30, a reference to the silver paid for the betrayal. This piece merges pop art, religious symbolism, and fashion iconography to create a bold retelling of shared cultural stories, a critique of celebrity-as-deity, and the value of image and iconography. Signed in the lower left corner "P Walsh" and in several places on verso. Titled on verso, with the names of each disciple. No frame, but the edges are painted for a frame-less display. Prevenance: Directly commissioned by a collector, then acquired from that collector. Peter Walsh is an artist from Chicago, Il. Inspired by his paternal grandfather and mother – both artists – he was constantly drawing throughout his childhood, into his service with the US Air Force, and in college. Although he studied political science, he continued to pursue art until he began to sell paintings at group shows. From there, he pushed himself to make art that he loves, unconcerned with the rules of traditional art. “I consider myself lucky that I didn’t major in art. I haven’t had anyone ever say to me, “You can’t do that.” I have always created for myself. I love color, layering color, mixing paint on canvas, and then sanding, scraping, and scratching it to find new colors, depths, and figures.” (biography adapted from VoyageChicago, March 27, 2018) Selected Exhibitions, Awards, and Events: 2020 - Kimono Paintings...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Whale . original painting
Whale . original painting

Whale . original painting

By Alina O'Dwyer

Located in Zofingen, AG

This painting is a tribute to the ocean and its magnificent inhabitants. Among them, the blue whale stands as one of the most awe-inspiring creatures. The artwork depicts a majestic ...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

New Attitude - Original Surrealist Red Paint Brush Pop Art on Canvas
New Attitude - Original Surrealist Red Paint Brush Pop Art on Canvas

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 original works on canvas, paper or wood. With the use of found images he tells slightly ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

My emerald Dragon
My emerald Dragon

My emerald Dragon

By Iryna Kobzar

Located in Zofingen, AG

While I was creating you, we became friends. Your insightful, kind look gives peace and a feeling that everything will be fine. The Green Dragon seems to come alive with a piercing y...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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.