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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Kenny ScharfKenny Scharf Skateboard Deck (Kenny Scharf Pop Art), 2015

Sold|~~$375~~

Kenny Scharf Skateboard Deck (Kenny Scharf Pop Art)

By Kenny Scharf

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Related Categories 1980's East Village Art Scene. Comic/Cartoon Art. Pop Art. Graffiti/Street Art.

Category

1980s Street Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

FaileFAILE: Visions Victoire - Huge Screen print signed/numbered Pop Art, Street art, 2017

Sold|~~$1,973~~

FAILE: Visions Victoire - Huge Screen print signed/numbered Pop Art, Street art

By Faile

Located in Madrid, Madrid

This time, Faile's unique style, which joins together pop art, comic and commercials, pays homage to every woman who struggles with daily life issues.

Category

2010s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

FaileFAILE: Visions Victoire - Huge Screen print signed/numbered Pop Art, Street art, 2017

Sold|~~$1,590~~

FAILE: Visions Victoire - Huge Screen print signed/numbered Pop Art, Street art

By Faile

Located in Madrid, Madrid

This time, Faile's unique style, which joins together pop art, comic and commercials, pays homage to every woman who struggles with daily life issues.

Category

2010s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

FaileFAILE: Falling For FAILE - Huge Screen print signed/numbered Pop Art, Street art, 2017

Sold|~~$1,619~~

FAILE: Falling For FAILE - Huge Screen print signed/numbered Pop Art, Street art

By Faile

Located in Madrid, Madrid

This screen print, of a greater size and quality, is a clear example of these artists style who mix pop art with comic and Street art on their mosaic like works.

Category

2010s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

FaileFAILE - VISIONS VICTOIRE Pop Street Art Blue Red White Design Modern Mosaic, 2017

Sold|~~$1,973~~

FAILE - VISIONS VICTOIRE Pop Street Art Blue Red White Design Modern Mosaic

By Faile

Located in Madrid, Madrid

This time, Faile's unique style, which joins together pop art, comic and commercials, pays homage to every woman who struggles with daily life issues.

Category

2010s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Paper

Sandra ChevrierSANDRA CHEVRIER - La Cage. Je N'ai Pas Peur. Limited ed. hand signed. Pop art, 2018

Sold|~~$3,828~~

SANDRA CHEVRIER - La Cage. Je N'ai Pas Peur. Limited ed. hand signed. Pop art

By Sandra Chevrier

Located in Madrid, Madrid

The artist masterfully fuses the texture of real skin with fragments of comic art—a pop language rich in symbolism and emotion.

Category

2010s Street Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Giclée

Sandra ChevrierSANDRA CHEVRIER - La Cage. Je N'ai Pas Peur. Limited ed. hand signed. Pop art, 2018

Sold|~~$3,917~~

SANDRA CHEVRIER - La Cage. Je N'ai Pas Peur. Limited ed. hand signed. Pop art

By Sandra Chevrier

Located in Madrid, Madrid

The artist masterfully fuses the texture of real skin with fragments of comic art—a pop language rich in symbolism and emotion.

Category

2010s Street Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Giclée

Sandra ChevrierSANDRA CHEVRIER - La Cage. Je N'ai Pas Peur. Limited ed. hand signed. Pop art, 2018

Sold|~~$3,828~~

SANDRA CHEVRIER - La Cage. Je N'ai Pas Peur. Limited ed. hand signed. Pop art

By Sandra Chevrier

Located in Madrid, Madrid

The artist masterfully fuses the texture of real skin with fragments of comic art—a pop language rich in symbolism and emotion.

Category

2010s Street Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Giclée

FaileFAILE - VISIONS VICTOIRE Pop Street Art Blue Red White Design Modern Mosaic, 2017

Sold|~~$1,973~~

FAILE - VISIONS VICTOIRE Pop Street Art Blue Red White Design Modern Mosaic

By Faile

Located in Madrid, Madrid

This time, Faile's unique style, which joins together pop art, comic and commercials, pays homage to every woman who struggles with daily life issues.

Category

2010s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

BARC the dogPearl Dragon by BARC the dog, underwater scene, fish, lily pads, pink, green, 2021

Sold|~~$2,400~~

Pearl Dragon by BARC the dog, underwater scene, fish, lily pads, pink, green

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Pearl Dragon by BARC the dog (2021), underwater scene, fish, plants, pop art comic book style, acrylic on canvas, illustration, cartoon inspired character art Welcome to the world B...

Category

2010s Pop Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Steve KaufmanMARILYN - ANTICIPATION II, 1995-2005

Sold|~~$4,000~~

MARILYN - ANTICIPATION II

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Aventura, FL

He is particularly known for his Comic Book Pop Art superheroes, as well as his portraits of pop icons.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Screen

Steve KaufmanOne Hundred Dollar Bill (unique hand painted silkscreen on canvas), 1995-2005

Sold|~~$2,000~~

One Hundred Dollar Bill (unique hand painted silkscreen on canvas)

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Aventura, FL

He is particularly known for his Comic Book Pop Art superheroes, as well as his portraits of pop icons.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Screen

Steve KaufmanLas Vegas Icons Collage (unique hand painted silkscreen on canvas), 1995-2005

Sold|~~$4,000~~

Las Vegas Icons Collage (unique hand painted silkscreen on canvas)

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Aventura, FL

He is particularly known for his Comic Book Pop Art superheroes, as well as his portraits of pop icons.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Screen

Steve KaufmanElvis (large stretched, hand signed embellished canvas), 2001-2007

Sold|~~$2,100~~

Elvis (large stretched, hand signed embellished canvas)

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Aventura, FL

He is particularly known for his Comic Book Pop Art superheroes, as well as his portraits of pop icons.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Screen

Steve KaufmanCrying Girl - Homage To Lichtenstein (hand signed embellished canvas), 2001-2007

Sold|~~$3,500~~

Crying Girl - Homage To Lichtenstein (hand signed embellished canvas)

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Aventura, FL

He is particularly known for his Comic Book Pop Art superheroes, as well as his portraits of pop icons.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Screen

Steve KaufmanCrying Girl - Homage to Lichtenstein (large unique painting), 1995-2005

Sold|~~$6,000~~

Crying Girl - Homage to Lichtenstein (large unique painting)

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Aventura, FL

He is particularly known for his Comic Book Pop Art superheroes, as well as his portraits of pop icons.

Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Screen

Steve KaufmanCampbells Chicken Noodle Soup (hand embellished canvas), 2001-2007

Sold|~~$937~~

Campbells Chicken Noodle Soup (hand embellished canvas)

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Aventura, FL

He is particularly known for his Comic Book Pop Art superheroes, as well as his portraits of pop icons.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Screen

Steve KaufmanBeethoven (hand embellished canvas), 2001-2007

Sold|~~$1,050~~

Beethoven (hand embellished canvas)

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Aventura, FL

He is particularly known for his Comic Book Pop Art superheroes, as well as his portraits of pop icons.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Screen

KAWSKAWS Grey Companion (KAWS flayed companion), 2016

Sold|~~$695~~

KAWS Grey Companion (KAWS flayed companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Graffiti. Contemporary Pop. Art Toys. Kaws Sculpture. Pop Art. Figurative.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWSKAWS Grey Companion (KAWS flayed companion), 2016

Sold|~~$775~~

KAWS Grey Companion (KAWS flayed companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Graffiti. Contemporary Pop. Art Toys. Kaws Sculpture. Pop Art. Figurative.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Contemporary Framed Still Life with Red Jar Signed Dated Roy Lichtenstein, 1994

Sold|~~$30,000~~

Contemporary Framed Still Life with Red Jar Signed Dated Roy Lichtenstein, 1994

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

His work was influenced by popular advertising and the comic book style. He described pop art as "not 'American' painting but actually industrial painting".

Category

1990s American Contemporary Art

Roy LichtensteinModern Framed Litho Still Life with Red Jar By Roy Lichtenstein 1994 28/250, 1994

Sold|~~$30,000~~

Modern Framed Litho Still Life with Red Jar By Roy Lichtenstein 1994 28/250

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

His work was influenced by popular advertising and the comic book style. He described pop art as "not 'American' painting but actually industrial painting".

Category

1990s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Modern Framed Litho Still Life with Red Jar by Roy Lichtenstein 1994 28/250

Sold|~~$30,000~~

Modern Framed Litho Still Life with Red Jar by Roy Lichtenstein 1994 28/250

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

His work was influenced by popular advertising and the comic book style. He described pop art as "not 'American' painting but actually industrial painting".

Category

1990s American Modern Prints

HERMES A/W 2017 Dimitri Rybaltchenko "Space Shopping Au Faubourg" Silk Scarf NIB

Sold|~~$534~~

HERMES A/W 2017 Dimitri Rybaltchenko "Space Shopping Au Faubourg" Silk Scarf NIB

By Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

Designed by Dimitri Rybaltchenko. Central pop art comic book motif of flying saucers over the Hermes Faubourg boutique and super hero horse with Hermes logo cape on silk twill in blu...

Category

2010s French Scarves

Hand Signed Ltd Edition Screen Print "$100 Dollar Bill" by Steven Kaufman

Sold|~~$2,000~~

Hand Signed Ltd Edition Screen Print "$100 Dollar Bill" by Steven Kaufman

By Steve Kaufman

Located in San Diego, CA

During this time he created a new style called “Comic Book Pop Art,” where he used original paintings of super heroes as icons.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Prints

Materials

Canvas

Michael WittmannSpacegod (Pop Art, Street Art, Comic, James Rizzi), 2020

Sold|~~$199~~

Spacegod (Pop Art, Street Art, Comic, James Rizzi)

Located in Kansas City, MO

Michael Wittmann Spacegod 3D-construction Year: 2020 Signed and numbered by hand Edition: 25 Size: 21.8 × 14.8 on 23.8 × 16.9 inches COA provided (gallery issued)

Category

2010s Street Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Mixed Media, Lithograph

Matt Straub"KA-POW!", Super-Hero Comic Figures, Abstract Ground, Primary Colors, Pop Art, 2010

Sold|~~$4,500~~

"KA-POW!", Super-Hero Comic Figures, Abstract Ground, Primary Colors, Pop Art

Located in Detroit, MI

Matt Straub’s art is in the style of Pop-Art. He states that he seeks visual complexity, juxtaposing images of American icons, consumer goods, typography, cartoons and lists of words...

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Gieler"Call Girl" Roy Lichtenstein Inspired Pop Art Colorful Comic Painting on Canvas, 2024

Sold|~~$4,000~~

"Call Girl" Roy Lichtenstein Inspired Pop Art Colorful Comic Painting on Canvas

By Gieler

Located in New York, NY

This piece depicts a blonde woman on the telephone inspired by American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. Done with beautiful expressive colors and a distinctive street art design, this p...

Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Vintage Signed American Pop Art Superman Comic Art Surfing Framed Painting, 2000

Sold|~~$620~~

Vintage Signed American Pop Art Superman Comic Art Surfing Framed Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Interesting and rare American School pop art landscape. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 16H by 20L.

Category

1960s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Matt Straub"He Shot His Way Into Trouble" Super-Hero Comic Style, Primary Colors, Pop Art, 2014

Sold|~~$4,500~~

"He Shot His Way Into Trouble" Super-Hero Comic Style, Primary Colors, Pop Art

Located in Detroit, MI

Matt Straub’s art is in the style of Pop-Art. He states that he seeks visual complexity, juxtaposing images of American icons, consumer goods, typography, cartoons and lists of words...

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Marvel Comic Book, Amazing Spider Man Pop Art

Sold|~~$950~~

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Marvel Comic Book, Amazing Spider Man Pop Art

Located in Surfside, FL

This is a vintage silver gelatin photo of either Stan Lee or John Romita (I believe it is Romita but I am not sure) overlayed with a comic strip in a surrealist style. John Romita i...

Category

20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Roy Lichtenstein'As I Opened Fire', Artist Signed, Pop Art, Comic Strip, ASL, Venice Biennale, Circa 1988

Sold|~~$9,500~~

'As I Opened Fire', Artist Signed, Pop Art, Comic Strip, ASL, Venice Biennale

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

'As I Opened Fire' triptych, offset-lithograph poster after the original painting by Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) in the collection of the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam. Sign...

Category

1980s Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Offset, Archival Paper

Don MorrisGroup Hero 1, Superheroes, 16x16, Comics, Dimensional art, Paper, Comic Books, 2015

Sold|~~$800~~

Group Hero 1, Superheroes, 16x16, Comics, Dimensional art, Paper, Comic Books

By Don Morris

Located in Riverdale, NY

Group Hero 1 is a comic book construction with a varnish. 16x16x2.5. It is the perfect gift for a lover of superheroes and comic books. It is a dimensional artwork created with pap...

Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Varnish

Original Vintage Poster Bang Comic Art Studies Pop Art Superhero Comic Book Mask

Sold|~~$682~~

Original Vintage Poster Bang Comic Art Studies Pop Art Superhero Comic Book Mask

Located in London, GB

informacion y estudios sobre las historieta / information and studies on cartoons - featuring a great graphic design depicting a masked comic character in a suit holding up a paper w...

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Posters

Materials

Paper

Jack MitchellComic actress Madeline Kahn studio portrait, 1972

Sold|~~$1,275~~

Comic actress Madeline Kahn studio portrait

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of comic actress Madeline Kahn, 1972. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a certificate of authenticity. Jack Mitchell,...

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

BARC the dogCuffed to the Game by BARC the dog acrylic on canvas comic book animal character, 2020

Sold|~~$700~~

Cuffed to the Game by BARC the dog acrylic on canvas comic book animal character

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Cuffed to the Game by BARC the dog, acrylic on canvas pop art comic book animal character, charcoal gray and silver, light blue, stone blue, bold yellow, black and white, saturated c...

Category

2010s Pop Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Incredible 1980s Vintage Comic Book Pop Art Acid Washed Denim Jean Jacket

Sold|~~$595~~

Incredible 1980s Vintage Comic Book Pop Art Acid Washed Denim Jean Jacket

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely incredible vintage 1980s pop art jacket by Et Vous with a comic book graphic and acid washed denim.

Category

1980s North Korean Jackets

(after) Roy LichtensteinAs I Opened Fire Poster, rare and signed edition by the king of American Pop Art, 1966

Sold|~~$7,101~~

As I Opened Fire Poster, rare and signed edition by the king of American Pop Art

By (after) Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

His work was influenced by popular advertising and the comic book style. He described pop art as "not 'American' painting but actually industrial painting".

Category

Mid-20th Century Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Offset

KAWSKAWS Brown Companion, 2016

Sold|~~$640~~

KAWS Brown Companion

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Graffiti. Contemporary Pop. Art Toys. Kaws Sculpture. Pop Art. Figurative.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWSKAWS Brown Companion, 2016

Sold|~~$650~~

KAWS Brown Companion

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Graffiti. Contemporary Pop. Art Toys. Kaws Sculpture. Pop Art. Figurative.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Top Dolce & Gabbana '90/2000 pop art comics

Sold|~~$247~~

Top Dolce & Gabbana '90/2000 pop art comics

Located in Carnate, IT

Top Dolce & Gabbana '90/2000 pop art comics Pop art comic fantasy. Composition and size label missing.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crop Tops

KAWSKAWS Grey Flayed Companion (KAWS flayed companion), 2016

Sold|~~$1,100~~

KAWS Grey Flayed Companion (KAWS flayed companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Graffiti. Contemporary Pop. Art Toys. Kaws Sculpture. Pop Art. Figurative.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Steve KaufmanMarilyn - Glamour (Red), large unique painting, 1995-2005

Sold|~~$4,000~~

Marilyn - Glamour (Red), large unique painting

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Aventura, FL

He is particularly known for his Comic Book Pop Art superheroes, as well as his portraits of pop icons.

Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Screen

Kenny Scharf1980s Kenny Scharf exhibit poster (Kenny Scharf prints posters), 1984

Sold|~~$320~~

1980s Kenny Scharf exhibit poster (Kenny Scharf prints posters)

By Kenny Scharf

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Related Categories: Keith Haring. 1980's. East Village. Comic/Cartoon. Pop Art. Graffiti/Street Art. Takashi Murakami.

Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

(after) Roy LichtensteinLichtenstein-Nude Reading Pink Book, 1997

Sold|~~$200~~

Lichtenstein-Nude Reading Pink Book

By (after) Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This print, Nude Reading from Roy Lichtenstein’s Nudes portfolio, showcases his signature fusion of Pop Art and comic-book aesthetics. Published by Tyler Graphics, the piece is part ...

Category

1990s Pop Art Nude Prints

Materials

Offset

KAWSKAWS Grey Companion (KAWS flayed companion), 2016

Sold|~~$625~~

KAWS Grey Companion (KAWS flayed companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Graffiti. Contemporary Pop. Art Toys. Kaws Sculpture. Pop Art. Figurative.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWSKAWS Grey Companion (KAWS flayed companion), 2016

Sold|~~$775~~

KAWS Grey Companion (KAWS flayed companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Graffiti. Contemporary Pop. Art Toys. Kaws Sculpture. Pop Art. Figurative.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWSKAWS Grey Companion (KAWS flayed companion), 2016

Sold|~~$675~~

KAWS Grey Companion (KAWS flayed companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Graffiti. Contemporary Pop. Art Toys. Kaws Sculpture. Pop Art. Figurative.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWSKAWS Grey Companion (KAWS flayed companion), 2016

Sold|~~$725~~

KAWS Grey Companion (KAWS flayed companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Graffiti. Contemporary Pop. Art Toys. Kaws Sculpture. Pop Art. Figurative.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Set of Four Aluminium Dining Chairs by Warren McArthur with Pop Art Fabric Cover

Sold|~~$2,639~~

Set of Four Aluminium Dining Chairs by Warren McArthur with Pop Art Fabric Cover

By Warren McArthur

Located in Berlin, DE

Those beautiful chairs are made out of aluminium and the seats are upholstered in a Pop-Art Comic Fabric which are great fun. This authorized reproduction of the Warren McArthur cha...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

HERMES A/W 2017 Dimitri Rybaltchenko "Space Shopping Au Faubourg" Silk Scarf NIB

Sold|~~$784~~

HERMES A/W 2017 Dimitri Rybaltchenko "Space Shopping Au Faubourg" Silk Scarf NIB

By Hermès, By Dimitri Rybaltchenko

Located in Thiensville, WI

Lined: No Marked Fabric Content: 100% Silk Additional Details / Inclusions: Central pop art comic book motif of flying saucers over the Hermes Faubourg boutique and super hero horse ...

Category

2010s French Scarves

Sculpture Bust of French Cult Idol Serge Gainsbourg, Massif Wood, France

Sold|~~$571~~

Sculpture Bust of French Cult Idol Serge Gainsbourg, Massif Wood, France

Located in Paris, FR

They sang Gainsbourg's new songs, playful and full of abandon, on her show amid sets wild with pop psychedelia. "Comic Strip" was pop art as song, with Gainsbourg singing lead and Ba...

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20th Century French Busts

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Wood

Original Vintage Poster Bang Comic Art Studies Pop Art Superhero Comic Book Mask, 1980s

Sold|~~$751~~

Original Vintage Poster Bang Comic Art Studies Pop Art Superhero Comic Book Mask

Located in London, GB

informacion y estudios sobre las historieta / information and studies on cartoons - featuring a great graphic design depicting a masked comic character in a suit holding up a paper w...

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1980s More Prints

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Paper

Greg GosselHello & Goodbye #8, Greg Gossel Pop Art Comic Street Art Female 1950's, 2016

Sold|~~$4,200~~

Hello & Goodbye #8, Greg Gossel Pop Art Comic Street Art Female 1950's

By Greg Gossel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Greg Gossel "Hello & Goodbye #8" Pop Art Comic Street Art Female 1950's Main Colors: Multicolor, Black, Pink, Orange, Green Artist used cut-up pieces of his workbench for the wood...

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2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Screen, Stencil

Rich SimmonsVintage Art Advert, 2016

Sold|~~$11,403~~

Vintage Art Advert

By Rich Simmons

Located in London, GB

As a self taught artist, Rich has taken his love of different genres of art, from street art, pop art and comic books to pioneer a new fusion style which draws on all of his inspirat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art More Art

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Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil

Rich SimmonsVintage Art Advert, 2016

Sold|~~$11,403~~

Vintage Art Advert

By Rich Simmons

Located in London, GB

As a self taught artist, Rich has taken his love of different genres of art, from street art, pop art and comic books to pioneer a new fusion style which draws on all of his inspirat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil

Rich SimmonsVintage Art Ad (Cappuccino / Black), variant 1, 2013

Sold|~~$2,663~~

Vintage Art Ad (Cappuccino / Black), variant 1

By Rich Simmons

Located in London, GB

As a self-taught artist, Simmons has taken his love of different genres of art--from street art, pop art and comic books--to pioneer a new fusion style which draws on all of his insp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil

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Questions About Comic 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.