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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
Andy Warhol Most Wanted Men exhibit poster 1988
Andy Warhol Most Wanted Men exhibit poster 1988

Andy Warhol Most Wanted Men exhibit poster 1988

By Andy Warhol

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Vintage Andy Warhol Most Wanted Men Exhibition Poster: Gagosian Gallery, New York May 1-June 30, 1988: A rare 1980s large sized Warhol exhibition poster that would look fantastic fr...

Category

1960s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

"Yellow Marsh Mallow" Mixed media Painting 39" x 31" inch by John Paul Fauves
"Yellow Marsh Mallow" Mixed media Painting 39" x 31" inch by John Paul Fauves

"Yellow Marsh Mallow" Mixed media Painting 39" x 31" inch by John Paul Fauves

By John Paul Fauves

Located in Culver City, CA

"Yellow Marsh Mallow" Mixed media Painting 39" x 31" inch by John Paul Fauves Painting ships rolled In tube. ABOUT John Paul FAUVES: John Paul Fauves (born in 1980) is a contempo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, 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...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Polyurethane

Four B Side Vinyl Collection - Pop art colour photography
Four B Side Vinyl Collection - Pop art colour photography

Four B Side Vinyl Collection - Pop art colour photography

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Heidler & Heeps B Side Vinyl Four Piece Set. Acclaimed contemporary photographers, Richard Heeps and Natasha Heidler have collaborated to make this beautifully mesmerising collection...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

North Shore Motel Office II, Salton Sea, California - Architectural Color Photo
North Shore Motel Office II, Salton Sea, California - Architectural Color Photo

North Shore Motel Office II, Salton Sea, California - Architectural Color Photo

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

North Shore Motel, from Richard Heeps Salton Sea series. Blue skies over this Californian classic mid-century modern Americana Motel exterior. Captured by Richard Heeps in the Salton...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

"Yayoi Kusama"
"Yayoi Kusama"

"Yayoi Kusama"

By Kyrylo Bondarenko

Located in Edinburgh, GB

In this Syria, I explore the forms, smells, and sensations of a delightful table still life. A series of paintings created during my studies at the academy. A second life for academi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Oil, Paper

Stardust, Las Vegas - Vintage Vegas Pop Art Color Photography
Stardust, Las Vegas - Vintage Vegas Pop Art Color Photography

Stardust, Las Vegas - Vintage Vegas Pop Art Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

This cool picture has a classic Americana feel. Richard Heeps pictures beautifully capture parts of Las Vegas which are no longer there. This iconic 'Stardust' sign presented here al...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Once in the desert. original painting
Once in the desert. original painting

Once in the desert. original painting

By Alina O'Dwyer

Located in Zofingen, AG

Once in the Desert This unique artwork celebrates the beauty and powerful character of nature. It captures the essence of the desert, using earthy tones and sand-texture paste to bri...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blondie Blue by BATIK  Oversize Signed Limited Edition
Blondie Blue by BATIK  Oversize Signed Limited Edition

Blondie Blue by BATIK Oversize Signed Limited Edition

By BATIK

Located in London, GB

Blondie Blue By BATIK Archival pigment pop art print of pop culture icon Debbie Harry of punk rock glam band Blondie BATIK is a London based fine artist and image maker. Certific...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Sweet Tooth, large 41x61 inches Framed 2024
Sweet Tooth, large 41x61 inches Framed 2024

Sweet Tooth, large 41x61 inches Framed 2024

Located in Southampton, NY

Artist: PUNK Title: Sweet Tooth Medium: Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Giclée on Paper Edition Size: 10 Image Size: 34” x 54” Framed Size (Approx.): 41” x 61” Colorful, nostal...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Vinyl Collection, Nine Piece "Milan" Installation - Pop Art Color Photography
Vinyl Collection, Nine Piece "Milan" Installation - Pop Art Color Photography

Vinyl Collection, Nine Piece "Milan" Installation - Pop Art Color Photography

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Heidler & Heeps Nine Piece 'Milan' Installation from the Heider & Heeps Vinyl Collection. Acclaimed contemporary photographers, Richard Heeps and Natasha Heidler have collaborated to...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Vase of Flowers, Peter Max
Vase of Flowers, Peter Max

Vase of Flowers, Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Vase of Flowers Year: 1979 Edition: 138/350, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Somerset paper Size: 30 x 22 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: S...

Category

1970s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph

FLOWER SPECTRUM II Signed Lithograph 1990, Pop Art Portrait, Magenta Pink, Green
FLOWER SPECTRUM II Signed Lithograph 1990, Pop Art Portrait, Magenta Pink, Green

FLOWER SPECTRUM II Signed Lithograph 1990, Pop Art Portrait, Magenta Pink, Green

By Peter Max

Located in Union City, NJ

FLOWER SPECTRUM II is an original hand drawn lithograph by the American Pop artist Peter Max printed in an edition of 150, using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival paper. FLOWER SPECTRUM II is a pop art lady portrait head depicting a graceful female profile of a goddess woman crowned in leaves and flowers, printed in deep pink, pastel lavender, light pink, teal, light aqua green, yellow, magenta, and reds. FLOWER SPECTRUM II's gorgeous colors - the raspberry rose...

Category

1990s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph

Butterflies and Flowers
Butterflies and Flowers

Butterflies and Flowers

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art, but has had an unrivalled and lasting influence on artists an...

Category

1950s Pop Art

Materials

Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Zebras, Fran Bull

Fran BullZebras, Fran Bull, 1980

$1,276Sale Price|20% Off

Zebras, Fran Bull

By Fran Bull

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Fran Bull (1938) Title: Three Egrets Year: 1980 Edition: 156/160, plus proofs. Medium: Silkscreen on Rives BFK White Paper Size: 20.25 x 29.75 inches Condition: Good Inscript...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Screen

Lavender Marilyn  - Signed limited edition Pop Art - Marilyn Monroe

Lavender Marilyn - Signed limited edition Pop Art - Marilyn Monroe

By BATIK

Located in London, GB

Lavender Marilyn Oversize Signed limited edition - Pop Art - Marilyn Monroe by the London based contemporary pop art image creator and artist, BATIK. Measures approximately 30 x ...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Love Forever
Love Forever

Love Forever

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in New York, NY

Yayoi Kusama Love Forever, 2016 Ceramic (Porcelain) Dish and Cover Stamped Yayoi Kusama on bottom 4 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 1 1/2 inches Unframed Limited edition (exact number created is unkno...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Screen

Foto Studio, Milan - Contemporary color photography
Foto Studio, Milan - Contemporary color photography

Foto Studio, Milan - Contemporary color photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Richard Heeps series A Short History of Milan began as a special project for the 2018 Affordable Art Fair Milan. It was well received and the artwork has become popular with art buye...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Power - Lenticular Print
Power - Lenticular Print

Power - Lenticular Print

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Shepard Fairey Title: Power - Lenticular Print Medium: 2-Phase flip Lenticular Print Signed: Hand Signed by Shepard Fairey on the Certificate of Authenticity Edition Numb...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Lenticular

Soñar Con Cortinas,  Mixed Media Collage Portrait
Soñar Con Cortinas,  Mixed Media Collage Portrait

Soñar Con Cortinas, Mixed Media Collage Portrait

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

Cotton, Paper, Mixed Media, Graphite

Faded Polaroids, Mixed Media Collage Portrait
Faded Polaroids, Mixed Media Collage Portrait

Faded Polaroids, Mixed Media Collage Portrait

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

Cotton, Paper, Mixed Media, Graphite

Parched Leaves,  Mixed Media Collage Portrait
Parched Leaves,  Mixed Media Collage Portrait

Parched Leaves, Mixed Media Collage Portrait

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

Cotton, Mixed Media, Graphite, Paper

Vinyl Collection, Made in England - Blue, Conceptual, Pop Art Color Photography
Vinyl Collection, Made in England - Blue, Conceptual, Pop Art Color Photography

Vinyl Collection, Made in England - Blue, Conceptual, Pop Art Color Photography

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Made in England, from the Heidler & Heeps Vinyl Collection. Acclaimed contemporary photographers, Richard Heeps and Natasha Heidler have collaborated to make this beautifully mesmeri...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Soñar Con Pistola, Mixed Media Collage Portrait
Soñar Con Pistola, Mixed Media Collage Portrait

Soñar Con Pistola, Mixed Media Collage Portrait

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

Cotton, Paper, Mixed Media, Graphite

Alex Katz 'Olivia 2'
Alex Katz 'Olivia 2'

Alex Katz 'Olivia 2'

By Alex Katz

Located in New York, NY

"Olivia 2" by Alex Katz (2025) is a striking multicolored screen print on Museum quality fine art paper, signed and numbered in a limited edition of 50, showcasing Katz's iconic styl...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Screen

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.