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A Close Look at Pop Art Art
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
- Started in Britain in the 1950s, flourished in 1960s-era America
- “This is Tomorrow,” at London's Whitechapel Gallery in 1956, was reportedly the first Pop art exhibition
- A reaction to postwar mass consumerism
- Transitioning away from Abstract Expressionism
- Informed by neo-Dada and artists such as Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg; influenced postmodernism and Photorealism
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
- Richard Hamilton
- Andy Warhol
- Marta Minujín
- Claes Oldenburg
- Eduardo Paolozzi
- Rosalyn Drexler
- James Rosenquist
- Peter Blake
- Roy Lichtenstein
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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.
- What did Andy Warhol do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Andy Warhol was a leading visual artist in the Pop art movement. He is known for his bright and colorful silkscreens, photography and more. Find a sprawling collection of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
- What was Andy Warhol known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Andy Warhol is known for helping to shape the Pop art movement during the 1960s. He is famous for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular culture, advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized mass-production technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. Later in his career, Warhol expanded his oeuvre to include other forms of media, founding Interview magazine and producing fashion shoots and films on-site at the Factory, his world-famous studio in New York. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Andy Warhol art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Here are some facts about Andy Warhol. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 6, 1928, and he attended Carnegie Mellon University in his hometown. He moved to New York City in 1949 and built a successful career as a commercial illustrator. Although he made whimsical drawings as a hobby during these years, his career as a fine artist began in the mid-1950s with ink-blot drawings and hand-drawn silkscreens. As a child, Warhol was often sick and spent much of his time in bed, where he would make sketches and put together collections of movie-star photographs. He described this period as formative in terms of his skills and interests. Indeed, Warhol remained obsessed with celebrities throughout his career, often producing series devoted to a famous face or an object from popular culture, such as Chairman Mao or Campbell's tomato soup. The 1962 silkscreen Marilyn Diptych embodies his love of bright color and famous subjects. Warhol was a prominent cultural figure in New York during the 1960s, '70s and '80s. His studio, the Factory, was a gathering place for the era's celebrities, writers, drag queens and fellow artists, and collaboration was common. Find an assortment of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Andy Warhol is one of the most famous artists to work with screen printing, so much so that the technique is frequently associated with him. He first began working with it in 1962, and used it to create his photographic screen prints. Shop an array of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
- Did Andy Warhol paint cats?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Andy Warhol did paint cats. Before reaching the height of his success, he lived in a New York apartment with his mother and 25 cats. He would paint his cats in his spare time. Find a collection of expertly vetted Andy Warhol pieces from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Andy Warhol painted his beloved Cow Wallpaper in 1966. He used a screen printing technique over wallpaper to create the pop art design. Shop a selection of Andy Warhol pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andy Warhol painted Moonwalk in 1987. However, it is more accurate to say he screened it then, as the work is a silkscreen on museum board, not a painting. Warhol used a photograph of Buzz Aldrin taken by Neil Armstrong during the moon landing as the basis for his design. Shop a variety of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Andy Warhol is known for his influence on Pop art in modern culture and 20th-century art and many pieces of his work are considered famous. Some of his most notable works include Campbell’s Soup Cans, Marilyn Diptych, Banana and Eight Elvises. Shop a selection of Andy Warhol’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Andy Warhol's Electric Chair is in the collection of the Tate Museum in London, UK. The artist produced the work in 1964 by applying screen printing techniques and acrylic paint to canvas. Shop a range of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
- Who owns Andy Warhol paintings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 15, 2024Who owns individual Andy Warhol paintings will vary over time owing to auctions or sales conducted outside of auction houses. With respect to public collections, the American artist’s paintings, prints and other works are held in some of the most prominent museums and institutions in the world. The largest collection of original Andy Warhol art is held at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Other museums in the United States that feature Warhol in their collections are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Broad in Los Angeles, California. Portland, Oregon native Jordan D. Schnitzer has amassed one of the largest private collections of the Pop master’s multiples and works on paper. It includes nearly 1,500 prints, drawings and photographs. Elsewhere, there are reportedly between 800 and 1,000 Warhol works in the collection of the New York-based Mugrabi family. Shop an assortment of Andy Warhol prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024The most famous picture by Andy Warhol is open to debate. During his career, the Pennsylvania-born Pop artist produced more than 20,000 works, including paintings, sculptures and drawings. Some of his best known works include Campbell's Soup Cans, Marilyn Diptych, Banana, Mao and Self Portrait (Fright Wig). Shop a selection of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024There are more than 9,000 Andy Warhol paintings. The American Pop artist also produced more than 12,000 drawings and more than 19,000 prints. The largest collection of Warhol's work is at the Andy Warhol Museum, located in the artist's hometown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Shop a selection of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
- What medium did Andy Warhol use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Andy Warhol used a variety of media over the course of his career. He produced paintings, prints and sculptures. In addition, he worked in photography and filmmaking, designed fashion and wrote music. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Andy Warhol art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
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Andy Warhol was a Pop artist.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Andy Warhol used a wide array of symbols in his art, as well as symbolizing famous figures, pop culture references, brands and more. This use of symbolism was used to evoke feelings in an observer. Browse a range of authentic Andy Warhol pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What the meaning of Andy Warhol's artwork Soup Cans is largely comes down to personal interpretation. When asked about his work, Warhol said he painted the cans because he liked soup. Some art critics believe they represent consumerism because Campbell's is a popular soup brand. You'll find a collection of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which of Andy Warhol's art pieces is his most famous is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some of his most well-known works include Marilyn Diptych, Campbell's Soup Cans, the “Cow” series, Mao, Dollar Signs and the “Flower” series. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Andy Warhol artwork.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Andy Warhol painted Marilyn Monroe as a commentary on the media and celebrity culture. The American artist was quick to jump on mass media’s penchant for treating glamour and tragedy with equal weight. Monroe’s suicidal overdose in 1962 was ideal fodder, and he reproduced her visage dozens of times, first painting the canvas with splotches of pigment to denote her hair, eyeshadow and lips, then printing the black photographic silkscreen, taken from a 1953 publicity still, on the surface, either alone, doubled or repeated in a grid. By reproducing her image, Warhol sought to show how Monroe's fame and status as a sex symbol transformed her from being an individual person to a mass-market commodity. His work provided a sharp rebuke to the media's obsessive intrusion into the lives of celebrities. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Andy Warhol art.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Andy Warhol is among the mostpopular artists of the 20th century. One of his most significant contributions was his use of silkscreen printing, a mass-production technique. Warhol overlaid brightly colored inks to produce varying images, which he repeated in large grids in such works as his famed Marilyn Diptych (1962).Hence, there are many buyers competing for his autograph. Today, an Andy Warhol signature is likely to be worth around $1,000. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Andy Warhol art for your home.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Andy Warhol debuted his Dollar Sign artwork in January 1982. The political and social climate at the time was one of commercialism and materialism, which made Warhol’s work visionary. Shop a selection of Andy Warhol’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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