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Pop Art

POP ART STYLE

Perhaps one of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, its practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture — comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media — to create original Pop art paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way.

ORIGINS OF POP ART

CHARACTERISTICS OF POP ART 

  • Bold imagery
  • Bright, vivid colors
  • Straightforward concepts
  • Engagement with popular culture 
  • Incorporation of everyday objects from advertisements, cartoons, comic books and other popular mass media

POP ARTISTS TO KNOW

ORIGINAL POP ART ON 1STDIBS

The Pop art movement started in the United Kingdom as a reaction, both positive and critical, to the period’s consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture.

Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style.

Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. Other key characteristics of Pop art include appropriation of imagery and techniques from popular and commercial culture; use of different media and formats; repetition in imagery and iconography; incorporation of mundane objects from advertisements, cartoons and other popular media; hard edges; and ironic and witty treatment of subject matter.

Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Most of the best-known American artists associated with Pop art started in commercial art (Warhol made whimsical drawings as a hobby during his early years as a commercial illustrator), a background that helped them in merging high and popular culture.

Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent Pop artist that was active in the United States. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. Recontextualizing a lowbrow image by importing it into a fine-art context was a trademark of his style. Neo-Pop artists like Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami further blurred the line between art and popular culture.

Pop art rose to prominence largely through the work of a handful of men creating works that were unemotional and distanced — in other words, stereotypically masculine. However, there were many important female Pop artists, such as Rosalyn Drexler, whose significant contributions to the movement are recognized today. Best known for her work as a playwright and novelist, Drexler also created paintings and collages embodying Pop art themes and stylistic features.

Read more about the history of Pop art and the style’s famous artists, and browse the collection of original Pop art paintings, prints, photography and other works for sale on 1stDibs.

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Style: Pop Art
Robert Longo Men In The Cities announcement 1985
Robert Longo Men In The Cities announcement 1985

Robert Longo Men In The Cities announcement 1985

By Robert Longo

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Robert Longo Men in the Cities: Rare original 1985 announcement card published on the occasion of: Men In The Cities from November 9 - December 7, 1985 at Brooke Alexander, Inc.; 59...

Category

1980s Pop Art

Materials

Offset

NAOR - 35cm Paint Splash Chanel Tribute
NAOR - 35cm Paint Splash Chanel Tribute

NAOR - 35cm Paint Splash Chanel Tribute

By Naor

Located in PARIS, FR

Technique: Resin sculpture  Certificate: signed  Dimension : 35cm Information : Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely anchored in his time, he ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin

Futura 2000 Lee Quinones Dondi White Celebrating 15 Years Above Ground (7 works)
Futura 2000 Lee Quinones Dondi White Celebrating 15 Years Above Ground (7 works)

Futura 2000 Lee Quinones Dondi White Celebrating 15 Years Above Ground (7 works)

By Futura

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Dondi White, Futura, Lee Quinones, Crash, Daze, Lady Pink & Zephyr: Celebrating 15 Years Above Ground (1995): This rare, complete portfolio of 7 hand-signed limited edition screen-prints, was published on the occasion of the 1995 exhibition, Celebrating 15 Years Above Ground: a historic event exploring the evolution of 1980’s New York graffiti legends: Crash, Daze, Dondi, Futura, Lee Quinones, Lady Pink, and Zephyr. The seldom seen complete set of 7 works accompanied by both original portfolio covers, makes for a standout addition to any 1980’s New York graffiti collection. Medium: 7 individual screen-prints in colors on fine, deckle-edged Stonehenge paper; plus a screen-printed portfolio cover on heavy matte paper. 1995. Each work individually measures: 14 x 11 inches (35.6 x 27.9 cm). Each hand-signed & numbered in pencil by the respective artists from an edition of 100 (5 works signed & numbered frontside; with Futura & Lady Pink signed & numbered on the reverse). Condition: Prints: Some very minor signs of handling; rubbing on the right lower edge of Zephyr; in otherwise very good overall vintage condition as pictured. Superb overall print quality & color separation. Fine archival paper. Portfolio casing (last image) contains some minor signs of aging & handling. Collections: The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Dondi White: Dondi was an American graffiti artist best known for his dynamic lettering and stick figures. His work, whether painted on canvas or on walls, is characterized by a dynamic energy and explosive use of color. Dondi became associated with a group of legendary artists working in the East Village, including Futura, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. His canvas works reiterated the lettering, symbolic icons, and stick figures that were his signature marks on the streets, while his later work from the 1990s included collages that juxtaposed pencil drawings with blueprints of the subway system—which had previously served as his canvas. Futura: Futura 2000 is a contemporary American graffiti artist. Over the course of his career, he transitioned from making New York-based subway graffiti in the early 1970s, to exhibiting at Fun Gallery in the 1980s alongside major artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Kenny Scharf. He went on to collaborate with the punk band The Clash, designing their album art and performing live graffiti during their concerts. Today, McGurr’s work can be found in the collections of the Museo de Arte Moderna di Bologna, the Musée de Vire in France, and the Museum of the City of New York. Lee Quinones: Lee Quinones is an American-Puerto Rican artist known for the graffiti he made on New York subway cars during the 1970s and 1980s. Quinones addressed political and cultural issues through his graffiti, with quotes such as “Earth is Hell...

Category

1990s Pop Art

Materials

Screen, Lithograph

Andy Warhol record art 1964 (Warhol album art)
Andy Warhol record art 1964 (Warhol album art)

Andy Warhol record art 1964 (Warhol album art)

By Andy Warhol

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Andy Warhol Record Art 1964: 1964 1st pressing, 'This Is John Wallowitch' featuring cover design by Andy Warhol. Featured prominently in 'Andy Warhol: The Record Covers, 1949-1987-...

Category

1960s Pop Art

Materials

Offset

Basquiat Is A Champion - Art History Artwork on Newspaper by Gary John
Basquiat Is A Champion - Art History Artwork on Newspaper by Gary John

Basquiat Is A Champion - Art History Artwork on Newspaper by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene during the Art Basel Miami art fair in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Andy Warhol "Electric Chair" Screenprint, 1971
Andy Warhol "Electric Chair" Screenprint, 1971

Andy Warhol "Electric Chair" Screenprint, 1971

By Andy Warhol

Located in Astoria, NY

Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), "Electric Chair", Screenprint in Colors on Wove Paper, 1971, partial signature, numbered edition "056/250", and Factory Additions stamp verso, prin...

Category

1970s Pop Art

Materials

Paper, Screen

Bella -, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Bella -, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Bella -, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Gardani Art

Located in Yardley, PA

Original Painting on Canvas. One-of-a-kind Pop Art Original Painting on Canvas by Gardani available for you. Hand signed by the Artist front and back, comes with official Gardani ...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Acrylic

KAWS - Unique Cloud Drawing, Hand signed and inscribed Framed Pop Street artist
KAWS - Unique Cloud Drawing, Hand signed and inscribed Framed Pop Street artist

KAWS - Unique Cloud Drawing, Hand signed and inscribed Framed Pop Street artist

By KAWS

Located in New York, NY

KAWS Cloud Drawing done in white marker on colored paper, 2010 Signed, dated and inscribed to Tim in white marker Floated and framed in a museum quality white wood frame with UV plex...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd SNOOPY TP .0004 . . . BEST OF CHROMA 2026
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd SNOOPY TP .0004 . . . BEST OF CHROMA 2026

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd SNOOPY TP .0004 . . . BEST OF CHROMA 2026

By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

CHROMA — Beaded Snoop Dawg Figure (Huichol Technique) A sculptural reinterpretation of an iconic cultural figure through the CHROMA language—where contemporary form meets traditiona...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media

Goddess UFO, Praying Figures

Goddess UFO, Praying Figures

By (after) Keith Haring

Located in Stamford, CT

Subway Drawing / Chalk on Paper Framed: 49 x 34 inch Unframed 44 x 29 inch About the Collection In January 2020, we were privileged to have our entire collection of Keith Haring sub...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Paper, Chalk

Cherry Blossom Near Washington Bridge
Cherry Blossom Near Washington Bridge

Cherry Blossom Near Washington Bridge

By Peter Max

Located in Missouri, MO

Cherry Blossom Near Washington Bridge Peter Max (German, b. 1937) Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 20 inches 27 x 32 inches with frame Signed lower right Known throughout the world and a household name in America, Max is known for his new age style cosmic imagery and multi-colored blends. During the late 60's and early 70's his colorful art reached millions of people and he won numerous major awards for his work. His paintings, drawings and limited edition graphics have been exhibited in major museums throughout the world. He works in multiple media, including oil, acrylics, water colors, fingerpaints, dyes, pastels, charcoal, pen, multi-colored pencils, etchings, engravings, animation cels, lithographs, serigraphs, ceramics, sculpture, collage, video, xerox, fax, and computer graphics. He also includes mass media as a "canvas" for his creative expression. Peter Max was born in Berlin, Germany, and spent his childhood in Shanghai. From China, the family went to Tibet for a year, and then on to Israel. His family's odyssey continued to Paris, and finally, at the age of 16, Max arrived in the United States. He began his art studies in New York at the Art Student's League and continued at the Pratt Institute and School of Visual Arts. Max often uses American symbols in his artwork and has done paintings and projects for presidents Ford...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Johnny Cash Mugshot Canvas Print, Pop Art, Signed Edition of 75
Johnny Cash Mugshot Canvas Print, Pop Art, Signed Edition of 75

Johnny Cash Mugshot Canvas Print, Pop Art, Signed Edition of 75

By Gerard Marti

Located in Culver City, CA

"Johnny Cash Mugshot" Print on canvas 39 x 36 inch Ed. of 75 by Gerard Marti Giclee print on canvas Stretched on wooden bars. Signed and numbered by the artist. Mugshot of Johnny...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Digital

Chroma-Hamlet Sculpture: Mixed Media Glass Beadwork, Pop Art, 2010+
Chroma-Hamlet Sculpture: Mixed Media Glass Beadwork, Pop Art, 2010+

Chroma-Hamlet Sculpture: Mixed Media Glass Beadwork, Pop Art, 2010+

By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huicho...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media

Summer Bloom - Floral Figurative Portrait Feminine
Summer Bloom - Floral Figurative Portrait Feminine

Summer Bloom - Floral Figurative Portrait Feminine

By Elise Remender

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elise Remender captures the romantic glamour of a bygone era in her contemporary figurative paintings that blend classical fine art and contemporary pop realism. Fantasy, mid-century fashion, and the glamour of travel and coastal living inform soft brush strokes and abstracted beauty; reminiscent of vintage advertisements and dusted sunlight. This original 50-inch square painting evokes a sense of delight and playfully nods at summery vintage aesthetics. This one-of-a-kind painting is painted with acrylic paint on canvas. It is signed by Remender on the front bottom right corner of the artwork. The sides are painted as a continuation of the front and it does not require framing. Free delivery within the local Los Angeles area. This artwork includes a certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery. Remender grew up in Arizona and is based in Southern California, but she has traveled all over the world gaining inspiration for her work. Her most recent series, Bathing Beauties, which captures the human form and abstracts it through light and reflection, was inspired by the vintage elegance and history of Southeast Asia’s historic hotel pools and gardens. It evokes a bygone era when Ernest Hemingway and Jackie O. were among the clientele. “I’m a bit of an old soul and there is a sense of elegance and beauty that has been lost in modern-day society, and I seek to recapture this essence in my work. I’m creating a sort of fantasy world of luxury, leisure, and old Hollywood glamour.” Her work has appeared in galleries in the US and Asia and in GQ Magazine, Architectural Digest, Dwell, California Home, People, among many other publications. Her paintings hang in luxury properties including The Ritz Carlton San Francisco, The Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, and Hilton properties across the United States, as well as in the homes of celebrity collectors including Ryan Seacrest and Kylie Jenner. REPRESENTATION: Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS: 2023 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA 2021 “The Beauty Myth”, Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA 2018 “All American Inspired,” Merritt Gallery/Renaissance Fine Arts, PA, MD, USA “At the Shore,” Eisenhauer Gallery, Edgartown, MA “Color in Motion,” Eisenhauer Gallery, Edgartown, MA “Having a Ball,” Jules Place, Boston, MA Meritt Gallery, Renaissance Fine Arts, PA, MD Studio E. Gallery, Palm Beach, FL 2017 “Distant Memories,” 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, CA Merrit Gallery, Renaissance Fine Arts, PA, MD “Holiday Gift Guide...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

KAWS SHARE & KAWS TAKE (set of 2 KAWS companions)
KAWS SHARE & KAWS TAKE (set of 2 KAWS companions)

KAWS SHARE & KAWS TAKE (set of 2 KAWS companions)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SHARE (Grey) & KAWS TAKE (Pink): Set of 2 KAWS figurative sculptures, each new & unopened and accompanied by original packaging. Medium: Painted Vinyl Cast Resin (applies to each). SHARE: 12.4 x 6.3 inches. TAKE: 13.4 x 6 inches. Condition: New, unopened in original box; excellent condition (applies to each). Each from a sold out edition of unknown. Stamped on the underside of each foot. Packed safely & professionally. We are a trusted leading seller in this category. KAWS uses two of his characters here to convey opposing human attitudes. In the sculpture TAKE, the BFF holds a child Companion defensively, pulling it back in a gesture of mistrust as if to prevent someone else from touching it; the child cowed looks to the ground, the fear is transferred. In SHARE, the Companion is secure and looks outward, holding but not attached to the toy in its hand. KAWS’ figures...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

"Gold of egypt."
"Gold of egypt."

"Gold of egypt."

By Evgeniya Brits

Located in Zofingen, AG

This painting is an abstract image of palm trees done in mixed media. The work was created using The work was created with acrylic paints using gold leaf. In composition golden shade...

Category

2010s Pop Art

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic

Futura 'Johnny' vinyl art figure (Futura Mindstyle)
Futura 'Johnny' vinyl art figure (Futura Mindstyle)

Futura 'Johnny' vinyl art figure (Futura Mindstyle)

By Futura

Located in NEW YORK, NY

'Johnny' by Futura: Futura Figurative Pop Art Sculpture. The ‘Johnny’ vinyl art figure from NYC graffiti legend Futura is inspired by a classic 80s horror...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Pop Art art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Pop art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, red, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Jack Mitchell, Andy Warhol, Peter Max, and Heidler & Heeps. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Paper and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Pop Art, so small editions measuring 0.4 inches across are also available.