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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
Revolution II (Limited Edition Print)
Revolution II (Limited Edition Print)

Revolution II (Limited Edition Print)

By Mauro Oliveira

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

**FINAL MONTH OF THE ANNUAL 90 DAYS SALE FOR INVENTORY RENEWAL** **PRICED EXTRA LOW TO BE SOLD BY MARCH 31ST ONLY - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** Celebrating Che Guevara by Mauro Oliveira....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Giclée

Revolution I (Limited Edition Print)
Revolution I (Limited Edition Print)

Revolution I (Limited Edition Print)

By Mauro Oliveira

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Celebrating Che Guevara with this unique pop art piece by Mauro Oliveira. Limited edition of 30 museum quality Giclee prints on CANVAS, signed and numbered by the artist. A "Certi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Giclée

Kusama Pumpkins (Set of 2 works)
Kusama Pumpkins (Set of 2 works)

Kusama Pumpkins (Set of 2 works)

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Yayoi Kusama Set of 2 Pumpkins: Yellow and Black & Red & Black Naoshima: An iconic, vibrantly colored pop art set - these small Kusama pumpkin sculptures feature the univers...

Category

1960s Pop Art

Materials

Resin

BASQUIAT Dancing at The Mudd Club, 1979 (Basquiat Boom For Real photograph)
BASQUIAT Dancing at The Mudd Club, 1979 (Basquiat Boom For Real photograph)

BASQUIAT Dancing at The Mudd Club, 1979 (Basquiat Boom For Real photograph)

By Nicholas Taylor

Located in NEW YORK, NY

'Jean Michel Basquiat Dancing at The Mudd Club', New York City, 1979: This rare Basquiat photograph was taken from Nicholas Taylor’s well-documented portfolio exploring his friendship with Jean-Michel Basquiat - a friendship which began when both collaborated on the historic New York No Wave band, “GRAY” in the late 1970s; before the two briefly lived together in the East Village. Selections from Taylor's portfolio were most notably exhibited as part of the Basquiat retrospective at London's Barbican in 2017 and have been featured in numerous noteworthy publications on Basquiat. Archival inkjet print on 310gsm fiber based paper. 11 x 14 inches (including borders). Hand signed & numbered from an edition of 50. Provenance: Obtained directly from artist. Shipped flat using protective materials. Lot 180 gallery is an authorized dealer rep of Nick Taylor. Taylor’s insightful photographs of a young Basquiat have been featured in numerous world renown publications, exhibits and documentaries surrounding Basquiat, among these: "How Music Powered Basquiat," The New York Times, 9/22/17 Sotheby's "Untitled, 1982;" catalog, May, 2017 Artnet, 9/18/17: Debunking Basquiat’s Myths The Mudd Club: Richard Boch, 2017 Jean-Michel Basquiat: 1981, The Studio of the Street; Diego Cortez King for a Decade: Jean Michel Basquiat; Taka Kawachi Exhibits: Basquiat: Boom For Real, The Barbican, London, 2017/2018. More on Nicholas Taylor: Nicholas Taylor (American, b. 1953) is a renowned photographer and musician. Taylor moved to New York in 1977 to pursue a career as a photographer and it was through the vibrant New York art scene that he came to know the young artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. It was, in fact, his intimate portfolio of photographs documenting his friendship with Basquiat that rocketed Taylor to fame. The two would collaborate in the No Wave band “Gray” before Taylor launched a successful career as a DJ famous for track-looping. His track “Suicide Mode” would later be used in the soundtrack for Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film “Basquiat." Circa 1981, Basquiat payed homage to Taylor by incorporating "Nick Taylor" and "DJ High Priest" (a title anointed him by Basquiat) into two separate drawings. While everyone else in the downtown tries to take credit, it was in fact Taylor who first introduced Jean-Michel to Madonna - at the Mudd Club - the very place this one of a kind image was captured. More on The Mudd Club: In the 1970s New York City, uptown had the glitz of Studio 54 and downtown had the Mudd Club: a legendary, downtown art scene venue known for pushing the boundaries of nightlife. The space became a natural collision of fashion, art, music, and literature. And the list of guests who walked through the front door reflected that scene: musicians like Grace Jones, Madonna, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Debbie Harry, Fab Five Freddy, Marianne Faithfull, The Ramones, The Talking Heads, and Nico; fashion luminaries such as, Anna Sui, Betsey Johnson, and Gia Carangi...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Inkjet

Valentine's Heart Ad Painting, Pop Art, Ink on Canvas, Framed, 1980s
Valentine's Heart Ad Painting, Pop Art, Ink on Canvas, Framed, 1980s

Valentine's Heart Ad Painting, Pop Art, Ink on Canvas, Framed, 1980s

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A unique work by the father of the Pop Art movement, Andy Warhol. A work on canvas from the 1980's inspired by the artist's personal commitment to support the Heart Foundation. The ...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Synthetic, Ink, Polymer

KAWS TIME OFF (KAWS Time Off companion)
KAWS TIME OFF (KAWS Time Off companion)

KAWS TIME OFF (KAWS Time Off companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS TIME OFF Black: A highly decorative KAWS Companion featuring KAWS’ much popularized BFF Companion in a resting position. This highly collectible KAWS Companion was published ahe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Andy Warhol Bearbrick 400% set of 4 (Warhol Be@rbrick)
Andy Warhol Bearbrick 400% set of 4 (Warhol Be@rbrick)

Andy Warhol Bearbrick 400% set of 4 (Warhol Be@rbrick)

By Andy Warhol

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Andy Warhol Bearbrick 400% Vinyl Figures: Set of four individual works (2020-2021): (after) Andy Warhol Muhammad Ali, Elvis & Marilyn (pink & blue variations) collectibles trademarke...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Truck II (VEL 106; Knestrick 78), Red Grooms
Truck II (VEL 106; Knestrick 78), Red Grooms

Truck II (VEL 106; Knestrick 78), Red Grooms

By Red Grooms

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Red Grooms (1937) Title: Truck II (VEL 106; Knestrick 78) Year: 1979-1980 Medium: Color lithograph, screenprint, rubber stamp impressions on Arches paper Edition: 5/8 A.P., 7...

Category

1970s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

The Legendary Big Man Signed By Patrick Ewing

The Legendary Big Man Signed By Patrick Ewing

By Looney Tunes Studio Artists

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MEDIUM: Limited Edition Hand-Painted Cel SIZE: 16" x 14" EDITION SIZE: 500 SIGNED: Hand-Signed by Patrick Ewing SKU: WB1044 ABOUT THE IMAGE: "Take it to the HOLE!" The inimitable Patrick Ewing takes the challenge of a little "hoop," Looney Tunes Style! Though faced with the otherwise daunting prospect of facing down seven opponents, (not to mention a rocket, a butterfly net...

Category

1990s Pop Art

Materials

Paint, Paper, Pen, Pencil

Junkyard Cats - James Rizzi - Pop Art 3D Color Lithograph
Junkyard Cats - James Rizzi - Pop Art 3D Color Lithograph

Junkyard Cats - James Rizzi - Pop Art 3D Color Lithograph

By James Rizzi

Located in Chicago, IL

James Rizzi was an American Pop artist best known for his vibrant, youthful graphics and his three-dimensional prints. He was the official artist for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, adorning the famous logo with his noodle-like drawing style. Born on October 5, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY, the artist drew his inspiration from a diverse range of sources, such as Paul Klee, Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, and Jean Dubuffet. He studied art first at Miami Dade...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Wire

Madonna
Madonna

Madonna

By Ed Chapman

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original Artwork - Shattered Vinyl Mosaic This wonderful creation is extraordinary. Complied entirely from shattered pieces of vinyl records to make up the unmistakable face of Mado...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Mosaic

Graffiti Train, PHASE 2
Graffiti Train, PHASE 2

Graffiti Train, PHASE 2

By Lonny Wood (aka Phase 2)

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: PHASE 2 (1955-2019) Title: Graffiti Train Year: circa 1980 Medium: Aerosol paint and collage on plastic model train Size: 4.5 x 20.5 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: ...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Be@rbrick x Andy Warhol Foundation Marilyn 400% and 100%%
Be@rbrick x Andy Warhol Foundation Marilyn 400% and 100%%

Be@rbrick x Andy Warhol Foundation Marilyn 400% and 100%%

By Andy Warhol

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Bearbrick x Andy Warhol Foundation "Marilyn" 400% Vinyl Figure (set of two: 400% + 100%): Andy Warhol (after) Marilyn figure trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Andy Warhol. The ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Purple Rain Prince - Original Painting - 3D Textural Pop Art Portrait Artwork
Purple Rain Prince - Original Painting - 3D Textural Pop Art Portrait Artwork

Purple Rain Prince - Original Painting - 3D Textural Pop Art Portrait Artwork

By Virginie Schroeder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Playing with the interaction between positive and negative space, strong colors on neutral backgrounds, Canadian artist Virginie Schroeder creates pop art portraits and iconic pop cu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Swamiji, Psychedelic Art Screenprint by Peter Max
Swamiji, Psychedelic Art Screenprint by Peter Max

Swamiji, Psychedelic Art Screenprint by Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Long Island City, NY

Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Swamiji, Year: 1971, Medium: Screenprint on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 47/100, Size: 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 76.2 cm)

Category

1970s Pop Art

Materials

Screen

Lonely Highway
Lonely Highway

Lonely Highway

By Ed Ruscha

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Ed Ruscha (1937) Lonely Highway (2019) Color direct gravure with aquatint Image size: 15.25 x 24.5 in (38.7 x 62.2 cm) Sheet size: 21.25 x 29.5 in (54 x 74.9 cm) Frame size: 27 x 35...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Color, Aquatint

Urban Beauty Show

Urban Beauty Show

By Erró

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Publisher GKM. Enamel on steel. Unframed. Edition: 8 ex + 4 EA Signed by the artist. Free shipment worldwide. “I paint because painting is a private Utopia,” Erró writes of his art....

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Palm Trees on St. Martin
Palm Trees on St. Martin

Palm Trees on St. Martin

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In April 1983, Warhol travels to St. Martin with Jon Gould, Christopher Makos & Peter Wise. On April 15, he remarks in his diaries, “The most beautiful day in the world. Photographed all day." This is a unique work. Image dimensions: 8 x 10 in. Framed dimensions: 16.25 x 18.25 x 1.25 in. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Keith Haring exhibition poster (Keith Haring San Francisco 1998)

Vintage Keith Haring exhibition poster (Keith Haring San Francisco 1998)

By (after) Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

1990s Keith Haring exhibition poster: Original Exhibition poster for Keith Haring at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, May 08-September 08, 1998; an exhibit which featured a complete retrospective of Haring's work, from his childhood doodles and early New York subway drawings to large-scale paintings during his final years. Off-set lithograph on heavy wove paper. 24 x 36 inches. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Bright, vibrant colors. Some minor signs of handling; otherwise very good overall. Contains trademark of Haring Estate on lower center edge. Further Background: Image featured in this poster is Haring's, "Drawing for Headstand 1988. De Young Museum's regarding Haring's symbolism here: "Human figures depicted upside-down are usually B-boys and B-girls, the dancers of hip-hop, doing the iconic move in which they spin on their head. Figures contorting in backbends or jumps are probably also depictions of break dancers." Haring’s work has long been a part of San Francisco’s visual culture. He created works for diverse venues in San Francisco during his lifetime, including murals for DV8, a club once located in the South of Market neighborhood, and a huge, multi-panel painting for the South of Market Childcare Center (also known as the Saint Patrick's Daycare Center). Haring’s outdoor sculpture Untitled (Three Dancing Figures) (1989), located at Third and Howard Streets, is a prominent feature of Moscone Convention Center, and his triptych altarpiece The Life of Christ (1990) is installed in the AIDS Chapel at Grace Cathedral...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd PERFECT HAND: REACHING OUT SERIES 2026 30 inches . . .
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd PERFECT HAND: REACHING OUT SERIES 2026 30 inches . . .

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd PERFECT HAND: REACHING OUT SERIES 2026 30 inches . . .

By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

PERFECT HAND: REACHING OUT SERIES 30-Inch Huichol Beaded Sculpture CHROMA / Wolfryd Collection This monumental 30-inch beaded Hand sculpture from the REACHING OUT SERIES transforms a...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Glass, Resin, Mixed Media

Untitled, from 25 Cats Name[d] Sam and One Blue Pussy
Untitled, from 25 Cats Name[d] Sam and One Blue Pussy

Untitled, from 25 Cats Name[d] Sam and One Blue Pussy

By Andy Warhol

Located in London, GB

Offset lithograph, circa 1954, on wove paper, with the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Warhol Foundation ink stamps on the reverse, 49.1 x 34.2 cm. (19¼ x 13½ in.) From the '25 Cats Name[d] Sam and One Blue Pussy' series. 25 cats name[d] Sam, and One Blue Pussy, circa 1954, was one of Warhol’s first illustrated bound books. Produced with Seymour Berlin of Record Offset Corporation in New York, and written by Charles Lionsby, Warhol illustrated 25 cats name[d] Sam, and One Blue Pussy with sixteen drawings of cats...

Category

1950s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

KAWS Changbai KAWS Singapore set of 2 works (KAWS holiday)
KAWS Changbai KAWS Singapore set of 2 works (KAWS holiday)

KAWS Changbai KAWS Singapore set of 2 works (KAWS holiday)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Changbai & KAWS Singapore brown: set of 2 works: A set of 2 KAWS Holiday Companions, published on the occasion(s) of the debut of KAWS' larger-scale sculptures of same at: Chan...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Heart Series III, Peter Max

Heart Series III, Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Heart Series III Year: 1998 Edition: 300/300, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Coventry Smooth paper Size: 5 x 4 inches Condition: Excellent Inscript...

Category

1990s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph

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.