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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 Tate Gallery Exhibition Poster 1971”
“Andy Warhol Tate Gallery Exhibition Poster 1971”

“Andy Warhol Tate Gallery Exhibition Poster 1971”

By Andy Warhol

Located in Southampton, NY

This is a vintage exhibition poster for an Andy Warhol exhibition held at The Tate Gallery in London from February 17 to March 28, 1971. The poster features Andy Warhol's iconic ima...

Category

1970s Pop Art

Materials

Offset

ALHIMIC
ALHIMIC

ALHIMIC

By Daria Kusto

Located in CÓRDOBA, ES

Original hand drawn artwork by Daria Kusto. Ink ,Watercolor on watercolor Paper, varnish. not including frame. The magic flow reality... Shipping from Spain, safely and promptly.

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Acrylic, Permanent Marker

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

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

Chanel Petrol Pump
Chanel Petrol Pump

Erik SalinChanel Petrol Pump, 2025

$25,419Sale Price|20% Off

Chanel Petrol Pump

By Erik Salin

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original, life size mixed media sculpture. This colourful and exquisitely finished sculpture features the iconic Chanel logo on a life size petrol pump. This fantastic sculpture is...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Mixed Media

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

KAWS Holiday Taipei (KAWS Black Companion)
KAWS Holiday Taipei (KAWS Black Companion)

KAWS Holiday Taipei (KAWS Black Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Black Holiday Companion (KAWS Taipei) This figurative vinyl sculpture features KAWS' signature character COMPANION in a resting seated position. Published by All Rights Reserve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

You are God/and You are Not, 1974, Rare signed and inscribed poster print framed
You are God/and You are Not, 1974, Rare signed and inscribed poster print framed

You are God/and You are Not, 1974, Rare signed and inscribed poster print framed

By Mary Corita (Sister Corita) Kent

Located in New York, NY

Sister Mary Corita Kent You are God/and You are Not, 1974 Offset lithograph poster Extremely rare offset lithograph poster, published with printed copyright Immaculate Heart Communit...

Category

1970s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

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

Lovely LV - Abstract Color Drenched Textural Feminine Pink Tone Collage Artwork
Lovely LV - Abstract Color Drenched Textural Feminine Pink Tone Collage Artwork

Lovely LV - Abstract Color Drenched Textural Feminine Pink Tone 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

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

KAWS TIME OFF blue (KAWS Time Off companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS TIME OFF Blue: A highly decorative KAWS Companion featuring KAWS’ much popularized BFF Companion in a resting position. This brightly colored, highly collectible KAWS Companion ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Balloon Dog (Red), Porcelain Sculpture
Balloon Dog (Red), Porcelain Sculpture

Balloon Dog (Red), Porcelain Sculpture

By Jeff Koons

Located in Aventura, FL

Porcelain sculpture with metallic finish. Printed with Jeff Koons' signature, title, date and edition number (2275/2300) on applied label to verso. Published by Museum of Contempor...

Category

1990s Pop Art

Materials

Porcelain

Sea Winds
Sea Winds

J. C. MoreySea Winds

$2,800Sale Price|37% Off

Sea Winds

Located in Atlanta, GA

J. C. Morey is a Spanish artist from the province of Alicante. He was born into a family of artists and connected to the art world since the 60s, which gave him the opportunity from...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, 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

CHROMA "REACHING OUT" from Huichol ALTERATIONS, MAGIC HANDS SERIES
CHROMA "REACHING OUT" from Huichol ALTERATIONS, MAGIC HANDS SERIES

CHROMA "REACHING OUT" from Huichol ALTERATIONS, MAGIC HANDS SERIES

By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

REACHING OUT — MAGIC HAND SERIES 30 x 18 x 12 inches Huichol beadwork on sculptural form A fully beaded hand sculpture from the MAGIC HAND SERIES, Reaching Out presents the gesture ...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Glass, Resin, Mixed Media

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

Trova-Falling Man Watch Vintage limited edition print
Trova-Falling Man Watch Vintage limited edition print

Trova-Falling Man Watch Vintage limited edition print

By Ernest Trova

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This first edition poster titled “Falling Man Watch” is a striking piece from Ernest Trova’s renowned Falling Man series, featuring the iconic Falling Man figure cleverly depicted as...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Lithograph

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

This Is Beverly Blvd #41 - Original Colorful L.A. Landscape Mixed Media Artwork
This Is Beverly Blvd #41 - Original Colorful L.A. Landscape Mixed Media Artwork

This Is Beverly Blvd #41 - Original Colorful L.A. Landscape 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

Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gel Pen, Graphite

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

Balloon Rabbit (Violet)
Balloon Rabbit (Violet)

Balloon Rabbit (Violet)

By Jeff Koons

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Balloon Rabbit (Violet) 2019. Porcelain with metallic chromatic coating. Limited edition of 710/999 ex. Certificate of authenticity and the original b...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Metal

Easy Rider - Motorcycle Gang, Screenprint on Canvas, 2007
Easy Rider - Motorcycle Gang, Screenprint on Canvas, 2007

Easy Rider - Motorcycle Gang, Screenprint on Canvas, 2007

By Russell Young

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A print by Russell Young. "Easy Rider (black+silver)" is a black and silver, contemporary Pop Art screenprint on canvas by UK artist Russell Young. The artwork is edition RY and is p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Screen

Home (large custom framed hand signed serigraph)
Home (large custom framed hand signed serigraph)

Home (large custom framed hand signed serigraph)

By Romero Britto

Located in Aventura, FL

Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed lower left margin by Romero Britto. Hand numbered AP lower right margin (there is also a main edition of 300). Dedicated and signed lowe...

Category

1990s Pop Art

Materials

Gesso, Board, Screen

Tina Turner
Tina Turner

Tina Turner

By Andy Warhol

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Tina Turner 1985 Unique gelatin silver print Size: 8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4 cm) Frame size: 16 x 17.5 in (40.6 x 44.4 cm) Unsigned Authenticated by the Authen...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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.