Pop art is a movement, started in the 1950s, that uses imagery from popular culture.

What does pop art mean?

Pop art refers to a movement that emerged during the mid- to late-1950s. It is art based on popular culture and mass media and works to critique traditional fine art values. Find many different works under the Pop art category on 1stDibs.

Who was the founder of Pop art?

There was no single founder of Pop art, as many artists contributed to the development of the movement. Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the unconventional new style. Although Hamilton and other British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts.Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent American Pop artist. 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. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Pop art.

What is British Pop art?

British Pop art is a style of art that emerged in the United Kingdom during the 1950s. British artist 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, which reacted to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Although British artists launched the Pop art 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. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Pop art.

What influenced Pop Art?

Pop art was influenced by advertising and other forms of mass marketing

Is Pop Art postmodern?

Yes, Pop art is considered postmodern.

Why is it called Pop art?

The reason why it is called Pop art is that artists who participated in the movement drew inspiration from popular, or "pop," culture. One of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. Its practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. They 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. Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Pop art.

Who is the father of Pop art?

Opinions vary on who the father of Pop art may be. Pop art emerged in the 1950s in Britain and flourished in 1960s-era America as a reaction to postwar mass consumerism. Some argue that Andy Warhol deserves the title because he helped shape the movement during the 1960s. However, other artists like Eduardo Paolozzi and Richard Hamilton began producing what’s now considered Pop art a decade earlier. Other artists who made important contributions to Pop art include Marta Minujín, Claes Oldenburg, Rosalyn Drexler, James Rosenquist, Peter Blake and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Pop Art.

Why did Pop art start?

Pop art started because artists sought to react to the mass consumerism of the 1950s with the goal of putting popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Works associated with Pop art are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners endeavored to challenge the status quo. Pop artists broke with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and made pointed statements about current events. 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, but Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Pop art.

Who is famous for creating Pop art?

Andy Warhol is one of the most famous Pop artists .

How did Pop art influence fashion?

The bright colors and graphic patterns and imagery of Pop art continue to influence fashion, prompting the industry’s designers to integrate provocative color pairings and visuals commonly associated with mass media and advertising into their garments. You can see examples of this in iconic pieces by Pierre Cardin, Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood as well as in the work of many contemporary designers. Specifically, the well-known portraits that Andy Warhol created of celebrities and pop culture figures made their way into fashion by designers who incorporated images of popular celebrities into their clothing designs.

What is the most famous piece of Pop art?

Opinions vary as to what the most famous piece of Pop art is. Two major contenders for the title are Andy Warhol's 1961–62 series Campbell's Soup Cans and Roy Lichtenstein's 1963 diptych painting Whaam!. Other notable Pop art works include A Bigger Splash by David Hockney, Flag by Jasper Johns, Crying Girl by Roy Lichtenstein, Radiant Baby by Keith Haring, the Marilyn Triptych by Andy Warhol, and Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Pop art.

Who is considered the founder of Pop art?

Who is considered the father of Pop art is open for debate. Some experts give the title to Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Others may argue that Roy Lichtenstein deserves the credit, as his work drawing from print media helped to define the style. Another potential candidate is Richard Hamilton, whose 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the Pop art movement. Shop a diverse assortment of Pop art on 1stDibs.

What started the Pop art movement?

Artists in the United Kingdom started the Pop art movement 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. London-born artist Richard Hamilton is widely believed to have had a pioneering role in Pop art, which drew on imagery from popular culture - comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media - to create paintings and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Andy Warhol , Roy Lichtenstein and Rosalyn Drexler are some of the American artists associated with the history of Pop art . Find original Pop art on 1stDibs.

Is Alex Katz's style Pop art?

Yes, Alex Katz's style is Pop art. During the 1950s, he experimented with collage and painting on aluminum sheets, with his later work in the 1960s drawing inspiration from film and advertising. In the 1970s, Katz expanded into portrait groups that regularly depicted the cultural scene of New York. In the 1980s, he extended his focus to fashion and its supermodels. These sources of inspiration align with Pop art's focus on transforming elements of popular culture into fine art. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alex Katz art.

Why did Roy Lichtenstein paint Pop art?

Roy Lichtenstein painted Pop art to comment on geopolitical and social issues of his time. He patterned his work off of mass media like advertising and comic books to help convey his messages. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Roy Lichtenstein art.

When did Roy Lichtenstein start Pop art?

Roy Lichtenstein started producing Pop art in the 1950s. His work drew inspiration from advertisements and comic books. In the 1960s, his work became widely known, and today, historians credit him with greatly influencing the Pop art movement. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Roy Lichtenstein art.

Which American Pop artist made several silkscreen prints of Mao?

Andy Warhol is the American Pop artist who made several silkscreen prints of Mao. He is known for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized mass-production technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. Today, Warhol is all but synonymous with Pop art, the movement he helped shape in the 1960s. Explore an assortment of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.

American Pop Art

Keen Art

Mid Century Abstract Impasto Paintings

Native American Pop Art "Snake Priest - Hopi" Original Watercolor by D. Collins, 1971

$675

Native American Pop Art "Snake Priest - Hopi" Original Watercolor by D. Collins

Located in San Francisco, CA

Native American Pop Art "Snake Priest - Hopi" Original Watercolor by D.

Category

Mid-20th Century Pop Art Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

GIANNI VERSACE, American Pop Art Dress Design, London Retrospective, 1991

$1,090

GIANNI VERSACE, American Pop Art Dress Design, London Retrospective, 1991

By Gianni Versace

Located in Kingston, NY

Gianni Versace, Spring/Summer 1991, American Pop Art Design as exhibited at the GIANNI VERSACE RETROSPECTIVE at the LONDON EXHIBITION along with Elton John's wardrobe.

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Jack BruscaAmerica, Pop Art Screenprint by Jack Brusca, 1977

$850

America, Pop Art Screenprint by Jack Brusca

By Jack Brusca

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Jack Brusca, American (1939 - 1993) Title: America Year: 1977 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200, AP 30 Image Size: 22 x 30 inches Size: 26 in. x ...

Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Tom WesselmannSmoking Cigar - American Pop Art Smoking Cigar Cigarette, 1999

$19,000

Smoking Cigar - American Pop Art Smoking Cigar Cigarette

By Tom Wesselmann

Located in London, GB

This unique work in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Wesselmann", at the centre of the lower image. It is also dated in pencil “99” [1999] next to the signature. The...

Category

1990s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Board

Richard HeepsAdult Entertainment, Nevada - American Pop Art Color Photography, 2001

$246

Adult Entertainment, Nevada - American Pop Art Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Fun pop art typography, a total 'Sign Porn' fix, captured on an American road trip in Nevada.

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Tom WesselmannHedy Sleeping - American Pop Art Nude Reclining Figure, 1962/90

$29,100

Hedy Sleeping - American Pop Art Nude Reclining Figure

By Tom Wesselmann

Located in London, GB

This laser-cut steel drawing multiple is incised with the artist signature “Wesselmann”, verso. It is also numbered out of an edition of six. This is one of six artists proofs aside ...

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1960s Pop Art Nude Prints

Materials

Steel

1960s American Pop Art hyperrealist drawing Lucky Strike

$600

1960s American Pop Art hyperrealist drawing Lucky Strike

Located in Norwich, GB

Pop art as art movement emerged in the 1950s and flourished in the 1960s in America and Britain, drawing inspiration from sources in popular and commercial culture.

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1960s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Richard HeepsCoca-Cola, Phoenix, Arizona - American pop art color photography, 2001

$205

Coca-Cola, Phoenix, Arizona - American pop art color photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

This artwork is one of Richard's many iconic Coca-Cola signs; this one captured in the So-Cal Speed Shop in Phoenix, Arizona has an interesting raw distressed quality. The typical Co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Richard HeepsLiberace's Piano, Las Vegas - American Pop Art Color Photography, 2001

$246

Liberace's Piano, Las Vegas - American Pop Art Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

'Liberace's Piano' from Richard Heeps 'Dream in Colour' Series. Richard captured one of Liberace's piano's in a private home, it has a an archetypal fun, kitsch, Las Vegas feel. Th...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Richard HeepsHula Doll, Las Vegas - American Pop Art Color Photography, 2001

$246

Hula Doll, Las Vegas - American Pop Art Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

'Hula Doll', from Richard Heeps 'Man's Ruin' Series, captured at Viva Las Vegas, this fun artwork has a cool kitsch vibe. The photograph itself has a lo-fi effect. This artwork is a...

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Early 2000s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Richard MockChildhood in America, Pop Art Linocut by Richard Mock, 1999

$550

Childhood in America, Pop Art Linocut by Richard Mock

By Richard Mock

Located in Long Island City, NY

Richard Mock, American (1944 - 2006) - Childhood in America, Year: 1999, Medium: Linocut on BFK Rives, signed, titled, numbered and dated in pencil, Edition: 80, Image Size: 17 x...

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1990s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Linocut

Richard HeepsLiberace's Piano, Las Vegas - American Pop Art Color Photography, 2001

$684

Liberace's Piano, Las Vegas - American Pop Art Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

'Liberace's Piano' part of Richard Heeps 'Dream in Colour' Series, it has an archetypal Las Vegas feel, Richard captured one of Liberace's piano's in a private home. This shot has a ...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Richard LindnerAmerican Pop art artist, Richard Lindner exhibition poster, 1967

$2,259

American Pop art artist, Richard Lindner exhibition poster

By Richard Lindner

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Richard Lindner (German-American, 1901-1978) An Art exhibition poster for Lennox Hill Hospital and Skowhegan School of painting and sculpture, 1967 Artist’s proof Signed in pencil ‘R...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Andy WarholThe Nun from: Ingrid Bergman - 1983 - American Pop Art, 1983

Price Upon Request

The Nun from: Ingrid Bergman - 1983 - American Pop Art

By Andy Warhol

Located in London, GB

This original screenprint in colours is hand signed in pencil “Andy Warhol”, in the lower right corner. It is also numbered and inscribed from the 5 impressions reserved as printer’...

Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Roy LichtensteinThe New Fall of America - Pop Art Poetry America Ginsberg, 1991

$18,600

The New Fall of America - Pop Art Poetry America Ginsberg

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in London, GB

This original etching and aquatint is hand signed in pencil with the artist’s initials "R. L" in the lower right margin. It is also numbered in pencil from the edition XIII/XLV in R...

Category

1990s Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Richard HeepsStardust, Las Vegas, Nevada - American pop art color photography, 2003

$205

Stardust, Las Vegas, Nevada - American 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 (lost Vegas). This iconic 'Stardust' sign pres...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Mel RamosMiss America, Pop Art Screenprint on Enamel by Mel Ramos, 2008

$5,000

Miss America, Pop Art Screenprint on Enamel by Mel Ramos

By Mel Ramos

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Mel Ramos, American (1935 - ) Title: Miss America Year: 2008 Medium: Enamel on Steel, signed and numbered in marker Edition: 125, 25 AP Size: 36 in. x 28 in. x 1.5 in. (91.44...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel

Richard HeepsPool Slide, Las Vegas, Nevada - American pop art color photography, 2003

$684

Pool Slide, Las Vegas, Nevada - American pop art color photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

This fun original artwork really shows Richard's unique eye as a photographer, creating this kitsch pop-art picture from an American roadside sign.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Richard HeepsPool Slide, Las Vegas, Nevada - American pop art color photography, 2003

$424

Pool Slide, Las Vegas, Nevada - American pop art color photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

This fun original artwork really shows Richard's unique eye as a photographer, creating this kitsch pop-art picture from an American roadside sign.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Richard HeepsPool Slide, Las Vegas, Nevada - American pop art color photography, 2003

$1,773

Pool Slide, Las Vegas, Nevada - American pop art color photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

This fun original artwork really shows Richard's unique eye as a photographer, creating this kitsch pop-art picture from an American roadside sign.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Richard HeepsPool Slide, Las Vegas, Nevada - American pop art color photography, 2003

$958

Pool Slide, Las Vegas, Nevada - American pop art color photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

This fun original artwork really shows Richard's unique eye as a photographer, creating this kitsch pop-art picture from an American roadside sign.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Richard HeepsStardust Dreams, Las Vegas, Nevada - American pop art color photography, 2003

$205

Stardust Dreams, Las Vegas, Nevada - American pop art color photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

This cool picture has a classic Americana feel. Richard Heeps pictures beautiful capture parts of Las Vegas which are no longer there. This artwork is a limited edition of 25, gloss...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

James RosenquistLarge American Pop Art Color Abstract Lithograph James Rosenquist Glass Wishes, 1978-1986

$6,500

Large American Pop Art Color Abstract Lithograph James Rosenquist Glass Wishes

By James Rosenquist

Located in Surfside, FL

James Rosenquist (November 29, 1933 – March 31, 2017) was an American artist and one of the proponents of the pop art movement.

Category

1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Color, Lithograph

Mel RamosMel Ramos, Reese's Rose - Lithograph, American Pop Art, Nude, Signed Print, 2008

$6,634

Mel Ramos, Reese's Rose - Lithograph, American Pop Art, Nude, Signed Print

By Mel Ramos

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mel Ramos (born 1935) Reese's Rose, 2008 Medium: Lithograph in colors Dimensions: 93.5 x 55 cm Edition of 199: Hand-signed and numbered Condition: Mint

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

James RosenquistLarge American Pop Art Abstract Aquatint Etching James Rosenquist Just Desert, 1979

$2,600

Large American Pop Art Abstract Aquatint Etching James Rosenquist Just Desert

By James Rosenquist

Located in Surfside, FL

James Rosenquist (November 29, 1933 – March 31, 2017) was an American artist and one of the proponents of the pop art movement.

Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Charlotte Andry Gibbs"U.S. Flag Vertical" American Pop Art Oil Paint Minimal Abstract Contemporary, 2015

$4,200

"U.S. Flag Vertical" American Pop Art Oil Paint Minimal Abstract Contemporary

By Charlotte Andry Gibbs

Located in Wellesley, MA

Flag," 34 x 18 inches, is a Pop inspired flag painting, 23 karat gold leaf and oil, elegant and whimsical, also reminiscent of American folk art.

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Jay MilderAbstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art, 1990

$1,800

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

Rhino Horn continued a style promoting politically and socially driven American Figurative Expressionism, when many people in the art world and society were focused on Pop Art and Mi...

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Jay MilderAbstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art, 1990

$1,500

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

Rhino Horn continued a style promoting politically and socially driven American Figurative Expressionism, when many people in the art world and society were focused on Pop Art and Mi...

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Jay MilderAbstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art, 1990

$2,200

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

Rhino Horn continued a style promoting politically and socially driven American Figurative Expressionism, when many people in the art world and society were focused on Pop Art and Mi...

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Jay MilderAbstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art, 1990

$2,200

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

Rhino Horn continued a style promoting politically and socially driven American Figurative Expressionism, when many people in the art world and society were focused on Pop Art and Mi...

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Jay MilderAbstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art, 1990

$2,200

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

Rhino Horn continued a style promoting politically and socially driven American Figurative Expressionism, when many people in the art world and society were focused on Pop Art and Mi...

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Vintage American Pop Art Abstract Modernist Mid Century Framed Oil Painting, 1960

$636Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage American Pop Art Abstract Modernist Mid Century Framed Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mel RamosMel Ramos, Hav-A-Havana 6 - Signed Print, American Pop Art, Nude, 2005

$6,989

Mel Ramos, Hav-A-Havana 6 - Signed Print, American Pop Art, Nude

By Mel Ramos

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mel Ramos (American, born 1935) Hav-A-Havana 6, 1999 Medium: Lithograph in colors, on wove paper Dimensions: 52.5 x 55.5 cm Edition of 199: Hand-signed and numbered Condition: Mint

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage American Pop Art Goldfish Still Life Original Modern Oil Painting, 1960

$556Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage American Pop Art Goldfish Still Life Original Modern Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American school modernist fish still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. No signature found. Framed. Image size, 30L x 24H.

Category

1970s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bob StanleyAmerican Pop Art painting circa 1960 football scene by a well listed artist, 1965

$1,500

American Pop Art painting circa 1960 football scene by a well listed artist

By Bob Stanley

Located in Colfax, CA

A bright and colorful pop art painting from the 1960s by Bob Stanley.

Category

1960s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

George SegalAmerican Pop Art George Segal Color Expressionist Lithograph Woman in Red Kimono, 1985

$1,800

American Pop Art George Segal Color Expressionist Lithograph Woman in Red Kimono

By George Segal

Located in Surfside, FL

George Segal (November 26, 1924 – June 9, 2000) was an American painter and sculptor associated with the pop art movement.

Category

1980s American Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

George SegalLarge Format American Pop Art Portrait Aquatint Etching Walter George Segal 1987, 1987

$1,800

Large Format American Pop Art Portrait Aquatint Etching Walter George Segal 1987

By George Segal

Located in Surfside, FL

George Segal (November 26, 1924 – June 9, 2000) was an American painter and sculptor associated with the pop art movement.

Category

1980s American Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint

Kenny ScharfThe 3 Faces of Jackie The American, Pop Art Serigraph, Signed Edition, 1997, 1997

$2,625

The 3 Faces of Jackie The American, Pop Art Serigraph, Signed Edition, 1997

By Kenny Scharf

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Serigraph on paper. Edition of 150. Sheet size: 40 x 47 inches. Image size: 32 x 40 inches. Additional images available upon request. Certi...

Category

1990s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

V’Soske Studios Psychedelic Pop Art Oval Rug

$3,554

V’Soske Studios Psychedelic Pop Art Oval Rug

By V'Soske

Located in Paris, FR

This vibrant oval rug, attributed to V’Soske Studios, exemplifies the bold graphic language and color experimentation associated with American Pop Art design of the late 20th century...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

David MoricoCaptain America - SOLD - Commission Available, 2019

$5,200

Captain America - SOLD - Commission Available

By David Morico

Located in New York, NY

Nostalgic mixed media on wood. Homage to Captain America. Pop Art Genre. About the artist: David's paintings have a build-up of layers using different mixed mediums such as: r...

Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Russell YoungBardot Supreme Screen Print on Linen, Pop Art, Signed, 2010s, 62x48", 2025

Price Upon Request

Bardot Supreme Screen Print on Linen, Pop Art, Signed, 2010s, 62x48"

By Russell Young

Located in PARIS, FR

About the artist Russell’s work is rooted in the legacy of American Pop Art. He draws inspiration from Andy Warhol, continuing the reflection on fame and visual seduction, while inje...

Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Screen, Acrylic

James Gill German Girl, Pop Art, 1999

$5,500

German Girl, Pop Art

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Artist Biography: James Gill is an American painter who is a member of the first generation of Pop Art artists of the 1960s.

Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

James Francis Gill Portrait of Marylin Monroe, American Pop Artist, 2007

$48,000

Portrait of Marylin Monroe, American Pop Artist

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Artist Biography: James Gill is an American painter who is a member of the first generation of Pop Art artists of the 1960s.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

James Francis Gill Portrait of Jackie Kennedy, American Pop Artist, 2008

$38,000

Portrait of Jackie Kennedy, American Pop Artist

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Artist Biography: James Gill is an American painter who is a member of the first generation of Pop Art artists of the 1960s.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Roy LichtensteinLichtenstein Paper Plate — Pop Art Icon, 1969

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Lichtenstein Paper Plate — Pop Art Icon

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Johnson. 'The Great American Pop Art Store: Multiples of the '60s', Art & Activities 123 (June–Summer 1998), ill. p. 37 (color).

Category

1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Jurgen Kuhl Gummi Bears #2 + Glitter, Small - BLACK (Pop Art, Warhol) (~50% OFF LIST PRICE), 2010-2020

$98Sale Price|50% Off

Gummi Bears #2 + Glitter, Small - BLACK (Pop Art, Warhol) (~50% OFF LIST PRICE)

By Jurgen Kuhl

Located in Kansas City, MO

The American Pop Art artist had come on the occasion of the famous exhibition "From here .." to Duesseldorf 1984 on the Rhine.

Category

2010s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Glitter, Screen

Jurgen Kuhl Flowers (Grey and Dark Red Hues - Pop Art) (50% OFF LIST PRICE, LIMITED TIME), 2010-2020

$175Sale Price|49% Off

Flowers (Grey and Dark Red Hues - Pop Art) (50% OFF LIST PRICE, LIMITED TIME)

By Jurgen Kuhl

Located in Kansas City, MO

The American Pop Art artist had come on the occasion of the famous exhibition "From here .." to Duesseldorf 1984 on the Rhine.

Category

2010s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Allan D'ArcangeloAmerica: The Third Century Serigraph, Pop Art, 1976, Unframed, 24x35, 1976

$280Sale Price|20% Off

America: The Third Century Serigraph, Pop Art, 1976, Unframed, 24x35

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Known for his distinct blend of Pop Art and Hard-Edge Abstraction, D'Arcangelo masterfully captures the spirit of American progress and modernity.

Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Roy LichtensteinAmerikansk Pop-Konst Screen Print Poster, Pop Art, 1964, Unframed, 1964

$560Sale Price|20% Off

Amerikansk Pop-Konst Screen Print Poster, Pop Art, 1964, Unframed

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper Size: 39.25 x 27.5 inches ( 99.695 x 69.85 cm ) Image Size: 39.25 x 27.5 inches ( 99.695 x 69.85 cm ) Framed: No Condition: C: Several Signs of use and handling, some visibl...

Category

1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

James Gill Purple Liz, Portrait of Elizabeth Taylor, Pop Art, 2007

$18,000

Purple Liz, Portrait of Elizabeth Taylor, Pop Art

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Artist Biography: James Gill is an American painter who is a member of the first generation of Pop Art artists of the 1960s.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Mario SchifanoMario Schifano Abstract Pop Art Authenticated and Archived Artwork, 1975 ca.

$26,063

Mario Schifano Abstract Pop Art Authenticated and Archived Artwork

By Mario Schifano

Located in Roma, IT

While influenced by American Pop Art, Schifano's approach is more gestural and critical, focusing on how information is translated and mediated rather than just celebrating consumer ...

Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Russell YoungMarilyn Crying, Acrylic and Enamel Screen Print on Linen, 2008, 2008

$11,200Sale Price|20% Off

Marilyn Crying, Acrylic and Enamel Screen Print on Linen, 2008

By Russell Young

Located in PARIS, FR

About the artist Russell’s work is rooted in the legacy of American Pop Art. He draws inspiration from Andy Warhol, continuing the reflection on fame and visual seduction, while inje...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Burton MorrisPop in Bloom, 2026

$30,000

Pop in Bloom

By Burton Morris

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The bold radial composition recalls the graphic punch of mid-century American Pop Art and commercial poster design, while the rose introduces a deeper emotional register.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mel RamosMel Ramos, Original Exhibition Poster, 1972, Galerie Bischofberger, 1972

$758

Mel Ramos, Original Exhibition Poster, 1972, Galerie Bischofberger

By Mel Ramos

Located in Hamburg, DE

Galerie Bischofberger in Zürich is a renowned contemporary art gallery founded in 1963 by Swiss art dealer and collector Bruno Bischofberger, known for introducing American Pop Art t...

Category

20th Century Pop Art Nude Prints

Materials

Offset

William WeegeMixed Media Pop Art Abstract Painting on Vinyl Record LP Wall Sculpture Weege, 1976

$3,000

Mixed Media Pop Art Abstract Painting on Vinyl Record LP Wall Sculpture Weege

Located in Surfside, FL

William Weege (b. 1935). American Pop Art Artist. Colorful mixed media on a vintage vinyl LP record Hand signed and dated 1976 recto.

Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Bernard RancillacSuite No. 8 - Rencontres (Narrative Figuration, Pop Art, French Contemporary), 1964

$188Sale Price|51% Off

Suite No. 8 - Rencontres (Narrative Figuration, Pop Art, French Contemporary)

By Bernard Rancillac

Located in Kansas City, MO

Bernard Rancillac Suite No. 8 - Rencontres (Narrative Figuration, Pop Art, French Contemporary) 1964 Color Lithograph Size: 12.68 × 19.21 inches (32.2 x 48.8 cm) Edition: 1,500 Publi...

Category

1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Steve KaufmanSteve Kaufman Double Cohiba Warhol Famous Assistant Pop Art Oil Painting Canvas

$3,295

Steve Kaufman Double Cohiba Warhol Famous Assistant Pop Art Oil Painting Canvas

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Steve Kaufman met the American pop art pioneer Andy Warhol at Studio 54 in New York City.

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Questions About American Pop Art

What is Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Pop art is a movement, started in the 1950s, that uses imagery from popular culture.
What does pop art mean?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Pop art refers to a movement that emerged during the mid- to late-1950s. It is art based on popular culture and mass media and works to critique traditional fine art values. Find many different works under the Pop art category on 1stDibs.
Irena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021
It emerged in 1950 in United States and England. It is characterized by using images as objects of popular culture or everyday life, obtained from the media. Through irony, it reflected the society of the time, marked by consumerism, materialism, the cult of image and fashion.
Who was the founder of Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
There was no single founder of Pop art, as many artists contributed to the development of the movement. Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the unconventional new style. Although Hamilton and other British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts.

Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent American Pop artist. 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. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Pop art.
What is British Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
British Pop art is a style of art that emerged in the United Kingdom during the 1950s. British artist 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, which reacted to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Although British artists launched the Pop art 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. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Pop art.
What influenced Pop Art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Pop art was influenced by advertising and other forms of mass marketing
Is Pop Art postmodern?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, Pop art is considered postmodern.
Why is it called Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
The reason why it is called Pop art is that artists who participated in the movement drew inspiration from popular, or "pop," culture. One of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. Its practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. They 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. Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Pop art.
Who is the father of Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
Opinions vary on who the father of Pop art may be. Pop art emerged in the 1950s in Britain and flourished in 1960s-era America as a reaction to postwar mass consumerism. Some argue that Andy Warhol deserves the title because he helped shape the movement during the 1960s. However, other artists like Eduardo Paolozzi and Richard Hamilton began producing what’s now considered Pop art a decade earlier. Other artists who made important contributions to Pop art include Marta Minujín, Claes Oldenburg, Rosalyn Drexler, James Rosenquist, Peter Blake and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Pop Art.
Why did Pop art start?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Pop art started because artists sought to react to the mass consumerism of the 1950s with the goal of putting popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Works associated with Pop art are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners endeavored to challenge the status quo. Pop artists broke with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and made pointed statements about current events. 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, but Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Pop art.
Who is famous for creating Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Andy Warhol is one of the most famous Pop artists.
How did Pop art influence fashion?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
The bright colors and graphic patterns and imagery of Pop art continue to influence fashion, prompting the industry’s designers to integrate provocative color pairings and visuals commonly associated with mass media and advertising into their garments. You can see examples of this in iconic pieces by Pierre Cardin, Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood as well as in the work of many contemporary designers. Specifically, the well-known portraits that Andy Warhol created of celebrities and pop culture figures made their way into fashion by designers who incorporated images of popular celebrities into their clothing designs.
What is the most famous piece of Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Opinions vary as to what the most famous piece of Pop art is. Two major contenders for the title are Andy Warhol's 1961–62 series Campbell's Soup Cans and Roy Lichtenstein's 1963 diptych painting Whaam!. Other notable Pop art works include A Bigger Splash by David Hockney, Flag by Jasper Johns, Crying Girl by Roy Lichtenstein, Radiant Baby by Keith Haring, the Marilyn Triptych by Andy Warhol, and Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Pop art.
Who is considered the founder of Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Who is considered the father of Pop art is open for debate. Some experts give the title to Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Others may argue that Roy Lichtenstein deserves the credit, as his work drawing from print media helped to define the style. Another potential candidate is Richard Hamilton, whose 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the Pop art movement. Shop a diverse assortment of Pop art on 1stDibs.
What started the Pop art movement?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Artists in the United Kingdom started the Pop art movement 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. London-born artist Richard Hamilton is widely believed to have had a pioneering role in Pop art, which drew on imagery from popular culture - comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media - to create paintings and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Rosalyn Drexler are some of the American artists associated with the history of Pop art. Find original Pop art on 1stDibs.
Is Alex Katz's style Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Yes, Alex Katz's style is Pop art. During the 1950s, he experimented with collage and painting on aluminum sheets, with his later work in the 1960s drawing inspiration from film and advertising. In the 1970s, Katz expanded into portrait groups that regularly depicted the cultural scene of New York. In the 1980s, he extended his focus to fashion and its supermodels. These sources of inspiration align with Pop art's focus on transforming elements of popular culture into fine art. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alex Katz art.
Why did Roy Lichtenstein paint Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Roy Lichtenstein painted Pop art to comment on geopolitical and social issues of his time. He patterned his work off of mass media like advertising and comic books to help convey his messages. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Roy Lichtenstein art.
When did Roy Lichtenstein start Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Roy Lichtenstein started producing Pop art in the 1950s. His work drew inspiration from advertisements and comic books. In the 1960s, his work became widely known, and today, historians credit him with greatly influencing the Pop art movement. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Roy Lichtenstein art.
Which American Pop artist made several silkscreen prints of Mao?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
Andy Warhol is the American Pop artist who made several silkscreen prints of Mao. He is known for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized mass-production technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. Today, Warhol is all but synonymous with Pop art, the movement he helped shape in the 1960s. Explore an assortment of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.