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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
Deluxe Signed Edition of Film Festival Lincoln Center (Feldman & Schellmann, II)
Deluxe Signed Edition of Film Festival Lincoln Center (Feldman & Schellmann, II)

Deluxe Signed Edition of Film Festival Lincoln Center (Feldman & Schellmann, II)

By Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

Andy Warhol Deluxe Signed Edition of Film Festival Lincoln Center (Feldman & Schellmann, II.19), 1967 Silkscreen, die-cut on opaque acrylic Edition 2/200 (Signed and numbered on the back with engraving pen) Hand-signed by artist, As this work was done on acrylic, Warhol signed and numbered it by hand on verso with an engraving needle. Printed date with copyright Frame included: Elegantly framed in a museum quality wood frame with UV plexiglass. A die-cut window has been created in the back of the frame to reveal Warhol's incised signature and edition Publisher: Leo Castelli, New York Printer: Chiron Press, New York Catalogue Raisonne: Feldman & Schellmann, II.19 This work is often hung and displayed both vertically and horizontally - see photos for inspiration This work is one of only 200 done on opaque acrylic rather than wove paper, signed and numbered on the opaque acrylic by Andy Warhol with an engraving pen. (Separately, there was an unsigned edition of 500 on wove paper). What distinguishes this rare, extremely desirable signed edition of 200, other than that it is signed and numbered by hand by Andy Warhol, is that the black graphic text FIFTH NEW YORK is placed directly over the text Film Festival of Lincoln Center; whereas in the edition of 500, the text black text FIFTH NEW YORK is placed on top of the white text. An innovative feature that appears in this special edition is a perforated line running across the surface of the print, at its triangular cut out sides, mimicking the tear line present in real commercial movie admissions tickets. Chiron Press commissioned by Lincoln Center, devised a special process expressly to imprint the edition with this perforation using a die cut stamp. This work is quintessential early Warhol, with characteristic bright neon colors, featuring text, along with the artist's very recognizable flower motif. The Lincoln Center ticket...

Category

1960s Pop Art

Materials

Plastic, Mixed Media, Screen

Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

By Robert Rauschenberg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rio de Janeiro is a colorful, bold, graphic, and visually compelling offset-lithograph by blue chip, pop artist Robert Rauschenberg. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In 1991, he was involved with th...

Category

1990s Pop Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Ferrari Jerrycan
Ferrari Jerrycan

Ferrari Jerrycan

By Erik Salin

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original Artwork - Contemporary Sculpture 'Ferrari' Jerrycan. Born in Paris and Influenced by the Pop Art movement, Erik Salin's figurative artistic approach diverts objects from t...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Mixed Media

"Casamigos" Tequila Inspired Pop Art Mixed Media Collage on Canvas Painting
"Casamigos" Tequila Inspired Pop Art Mixed Media Collage on Canvas Painting

"Casamigos" Tequila Inspired Pop Art Mixed Media Collage on Canvas Painting

By Jojo Anavim

Located in New York, NY

A dreamy sunrise landscape with neon and warm colors of the "Land of the Tequila" in Jalisco with George Clooney and Rande Gerber. Both are depicted riding along the winding road on their motorcycles, with the alarm clock set to 5 AM. The agave plantations are found in the distance, and a monumental Margarita glass with two ice cubes falling into it are depicted. Sitting on the far back of the mountains are two tequila bottles, letting the tequila flow down the hill, making some rivers and up in the sky a sailplane and a “Casamigos” Tequila barrel with a lemon slice hanging from a tree branch in the style of ‘The Persistence of Memory’ by Salvador Dalí...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Lucky Strike (Littmann P. 78), Keith Haring
Lucky Strike (Littmann P. 78), Keith Haring

Lucky Strike (Littmann P. 78), Keith Haring

By Keith Haring

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Keith Haring (1958-1990) (after) Title: Lucky Strike (Littmann P. 78) Year: 1987 Medium: Silkscreen on Arches cotton rag paper Inscription: Hand signed and numbered, 70/80, a...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Screen

Saguaro Sunrise, Original Painting
Saguaro Sunrise, Original Painting

Saguaro Sunrise, Original Painting

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

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd " ULTRA RARE BATMOVIL "  from Huichol Alterations
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd " ULTRA RARE BATMOVIL "  from Huichol Alterations

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd " ULTRA RARE BATMOVIL " from Huichol Alterations

By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

SPECIAL COLLECTIBLE BATMAN ITEM UNIQUE IN THE WORLD!! 1/1 THE GOTHAM CITY'S SON . . . a more traditional HUICHOL style sculpture. Looks great on any wall in any room!!! ALTERATION ...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Don't Be A Cunt
Don't Be A Cunt

Don't Be A Cunt

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original wooden and hand painted canvas deckchair. This incredible deckchair would make a wonderful statement piece for a feature wall. and it would also be a great investment piece...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

$100 Bill, E.M. Zax
$100 Bill, E.M. Zax

E.M. Zax$100 Bill, E.M. Zax, 2023

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

$100 Bill, E.M. Zax

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: E.M. Zax Title: $100 Year: 2023 Medium: 3D Polymorph Mixed Media on Paper Size: 12 x 28 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed by the artist (E.M. ZAX) E.M. Zax is ...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Dream in Colour - Three Swimming Pool Artworks - American Blue Color Photography
Dream in Colour - Three Swimming Pool Artworks - American Blue Color Photography

Dream in Colour - Three Swimming Pool Artworks - American Blue Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Richard Heeps Dream in Color Swimming Pool Artworks. A set of three individual artworks, vibrant yet serene they take you to the swimming pool on a hot day. Featuring, 'Sun Lounger, ...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

KAWS Along The Way Grey (grey KAWS Companion)
KAWS Along The Way Grey (grey KAWS Companion)

KAWS Along The Way Grey (grey KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Along The Way (Grey). New and unopened in its original box: This highly collectible KAWS Along The Way figure is a rendition of the artist's 2013 18 foot wood sculpture origina...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

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

KAWS SEPARATED Companion (KAWS black Separated Companion)
KAWS SEPARATED Companion (KAWS black Separated Companion)

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Haiku - Eternal Original Artwork on Canvas - Ocean Scenery
Haiku - Eternal Original Artwork on Canvas - Ocean Scenery

Haiku - Eternal Original Artwork on Canvas - Ocean Scenery

By Carl Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting to create his urban ins...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Acrylic, Screen

Mickey (Pop Art, Street Art, Disney)

Mickey (Pop Art, Street Art, Disney)

By Ben Allen

Located in Kansas City, MO

Ben Allen Mickey 3D-construction on Hahnemühle Velvet Year: 2022 Signed by hand and inscribed Edition: E.A. Size: 23.6 × 20.3 on 24.0 × 20.7 inches COA provided Ref.: 924802-1557 Born in 1979 in the UK, Ben Allen is a contemporary artist known for his fresh and exciting take on Pop Art. Armed with a range of complex collage techniques, Ben creates eclectic artworks that bring together the best bits of pop culture. Ben uses a bold colour palette to create Collages dripping with both paint and energy, drawing upon some of the most ubiquitous images in the modern world, from Disney characters to dollar signs. Ben Allen’s Career The standout style of Ben’s artwork has earned him spots in galleries in the UK, across the pond and even further afield. He has exhibited in countless galleries and festivals, in locations ranging from his hometown Brighton to more exotic locales like Miami, Hong Kong, Sydney and Seoul. He was also shortlisted for our Rise Art Prize in the Street Art category back in 2018. Clients and Collections Ben Allen’s wide appeal has made him a popular choice for commercial clients and private collectors alike. He has worked with big name brands...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Archival Paper

Red Poppies, Donald Sultan
Red Poppies, Donald Sultan

Red Poppies, Donald Sultan

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Donald Sultan (1951) Title: Red Poppies Year: 2012 Medium: Silkscreen with Tar & Flocking on Museum Board Edition: 10/75, plus proofs Size: 23 x 39 inches Condition: Excellen...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Tar, Screen

Balloon Dog Sculpture, Graphite Black, (After Jeff Koons) XXL
Balloon Dog Sculpture, Graphite Black, (After Jeff Koons) XXL

Balloon Dog Sculpture, Graphite Black, (After Jeff Koons) XXL

By After Jeff Koons

Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT

Limited Edition Sculpture Cold Cast Resin Numbered Edition of 500 A bold statement in graphite black, this XX Large Balloon Dog sculpture captures the iconic contemporary silhouet...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Ceramic, Resin

Yale University Art Gallery (Thinking of Him) Poster /// Roy Lichtenstein Pop
Yale University Art Gallery (Thinking of Him) Poster /// Roy Lichtenstein Pop

Yale University Art Gallery (Thinking of Him) Poster /// Roy Lichtenstein Pop

By (after) Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: (after) Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) Title: "Yale University Art Gallery (Thinking of Him)" Series: Yale University Art Gallery Posters Year: 1991 Medium: Original Offset-Lithograph, Poster on smooth wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Springdale Graphics, Springdale, CT Publisher: Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT Sheet size: 27" x 26" Image size: 22.25" x 22.5" Condition: Never framed, has been professionally stored away for decades. In excellent condition Notes: Provenance: acquired directly from the printer Springdale Graphics, Springdale, CT. Comes from the 1991 "Yale University Art Gallery" series of three offset-lithograph, posters: "Thinking of Him", "Blam", and "Washing Machine". The image featured on this poster is Lichtenstein's 1963, 68" x 68", magna on canvas painting "Thinking of Him" which is part of the Yale University Art Gallery's permanent collection. GIA Gallery Poster Disclaimer: Not to be confused with thousands of contemporary inkjet/giclée/digital reproductions ignorantly or deliberately passed off as originals on the market today. The examples we offer here are the original period vintage (exhibition) posters, created and designed by, or under the supervision and authorization of the artist or their respective estate (posthumously), for various exhibitions and events in which they participated. If applicable, this poster is also fully documented within its respective artists' official catalogue raisonné of authentic graphic works, prints, and or posters. Biography: American artist Roy Lichtenstein was born in New York City on October 27, 1923, and grew up on Manhattan's Upper West Side. In the 1960s, Lichtenstein became a leading figure of the new Pop Art movement. Inspired by advertisements and comic strips, Lichtenstein's bright, graphic works parodied American popular culture and the art world itself. He died in New York City on September 29, 1997. Lichtenstein was committed to his art until the end of his life, often spending at least 10 hours a day in his studio. His work was acquired by major museum collections around the world, and he received numerous honorary degrees and awards, including the National Medal of Arts in 1995. In 2013 the painting "Woman with Flowered Hat" set another record at $56.1 million as it was purchased by British jeweler Laurence Graff...

Category

1990s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

1988 Andy Warhol 'Most Wanted Men, No. 2 John Victor G.'

1988 Andy Warhol 'Most Wanted Men, No. 2 John Victor G.'

By Andy Warhol

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This original exhibition poster was created for Andy Warhol’s Most Wanted Men show at Gagosian Gallery, New York, from May 1 – June 30, 1988. The poster features Most Wanted Men, No. 2 John Victor G., a powerful image from Warhol’s controversial 1964 series that drew inspiration from New York’s police mugshots...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Offset

CHANEL TRIBUTE SCULPTURE TEDDY BEAR 50CM
CHANEL TRIBUTE SCULPTURE TEDDY BEAR 50CM

CHANEL TRIBUTE SCULPTURE TEDDY BEAR 50CM

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

Neuschwanstein
Neuschwanstein

Neuschwanstein

By Andy Warhol

Located in London, GB

Andy Warhol "Neuschwanstein" 1987. Offset lithograph & silkscreen on varick rag. The second edition of Neuschwanstein, jointly published by Edition Schellmann, Maximilian Verlag ...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Offset, Screen

Silver Sugar Plum Fairy in Magic Winter Woods. Original Painting by Stasy Vo
Silver Sugar Plum Fairy in Magic Winter Woods. Original Painting by Stasy Vo

Silver Sugar Plum Fairy in Magic Winter Woods. Original Painting by Stasy Vo

Located in Zofingen, AG

Tchaikovsky's music for the ballet "The Nutcracker" and the magical scenery of snow-covered trees inspired me to create this work. The ballerina fairy is sprinkling the forest with s...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Woodstock Profile on Blends, Peter Max
Woodstock Profile on Blends, Peter Max

Woodstock Profile on Blends, Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Woodstock Profile on Blends Year: 2006 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 12.75 x 10 inches Condition: Exce...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph

1000 MG Pink Love pill  -  pop sculpture
1000 MG Pink Love pill  -  pop sculpture

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...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Metal

KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)
KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)

KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Frankenberry Monster: A highly collectible & super decorative KAWS art toy, featuring the famed cereal character: Frankenberry. A playful exploration of KAWS’s love for thi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Bunny Love III Sculpture, Mixed Media and Glass, Pop Art, Signed 2025
Bunny Love III Sculpture, Mixed Media and Glass, Pop Art, Signed 2025

Bunny Love III Sculpture, Mixed Media and Glass, Pop Art, Signed 2025

By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

Signed and dated 2025. OPEN FOR COMMISSIONS!!! This BUNNY LOVE sculpture was created as a homage to a powerful artist friend, as a a recollection and dedication to a creative person...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media

Apocalypse 6
Apocalypse 6

Apocalypse 6

By Keith Haring

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Keith Haring Title: Apocalypse 6 Size: 38 × 38 in 96.5 × 96.5 cm Medium: Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board Edition: WP (Working Proof) of 90 Year: 1988 Notes: Ha...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Screen

Statue of Liberty, Mixed Media Pop Art Painting by Peter Max
Statue of Liberty, Mixed Media Pop Art Painting by Peter Max

Statue of Liberty, Mixed Media Pop Art Painting by Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Statue of Liberty Year: 2009 Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Paper, signed lower right Size: 11 x 8.5 inches Frame Size: 32 x 2...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Terrace with Almond Blossoms."
"Terrace with Almond Blossoms."

"Terrace with Almond Blossoms."

Located in Zofingen, AG

The painting "Blooming Almond Tree" is filled with light, warmth, and tranquility. The artist portrays a cozy terrace overlooking a vibrant landscape, where the blooming almond tree ...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, 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.