1960s Pop Art
to
77
73
49
50
131
25
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
302
26
2
234
20
10
15
253
27
20
10
5
1
1
222
77
21
37
22
16
11
11
11
10
9
8
7
6
6
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
168
50
46
37
36
53
29
21
13
11
44
4
291
35
Width
to
Height
to
Sort By
French, 1960s Pop Art oil and collage
The best of worlds collage
By Pierre Jourda
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
workshop
This is an iconic Pop Art work straight out of the 1960's with a strong 60's feel to it and a
Category
1960s Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960s Pop Art Unique Cast Aluminum Sculpture Cool Cat Bell Bottoms Americana
By William King (b.1925)
Located in Surfside, FL
, leading into the later aluminum public pieces that kind of defined his work in the 70's.
According to his
Category
1960s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1960
s Pop Art Silkscreen Print 108$ Bill Inflation Hand Signed and Numbered
By Oyvind Fahlstrom
Located in Surfside, FL
until 1976 he was married to the Swedish Pop Art painter Barbro Östlihn.
In 1953 Fahlström had his first
Category
1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Screen
Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Photograph of 1960s Pop Art Stars
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
portrait photography: A black and white photograph of pop artist Andy Warhol, singer Edie Sedgwick, and her
Category
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin
British Contemporary acrylic painting on canvas by Derrick Greaves
Hiroshige 1
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
paralleled 1960s Pop Art, from an imagery based on nature and observable fact to more studio-bound
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Vintage Allen Jones poster Galerie Mikro
69 pop art retro red British bus
By Allen Jones
Located in New York, NY
. This vintage poster comes straight from the Petersburg Press archives and exudes retro, 1960s pop art
Category
1960s Pop Art More Prints
Materials
Offset
1960
s French Pop Art collage
La Pentacote
By Pierre Jourda
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
10.2/3 in. (35 x 27cm.)
Provenance: From the Pierre Jourda workshop
This is an iconic Pop Art work
Category
Mid-20th Century Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Andy Warhol photograph (Andy Warhol superstar Jackie Curtis)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. 1960s. Pop Art. Paul Morrissey. Edie Sedgwick. Pop Art photo. 70s Warhol.
Category
1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Brooke Hopper
By David Hockney
Located in Toronto, Ontario
contemporary spin; she was a patron of the arts who embraced the innovation of the 1960’s Pop-art movement with
Category
1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Silkscreen Day Glo Fluorescent 1960
s Japanese Pop Art Print Samurai Kimono
By Ushio Shinohara
Located in Surfside, FL
of artists showed their works of art in an exhibition in the 1960s called the Yomiuri Independent
Category
1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Silkscreen Oiran Day Glo Fluorescent 1960
s Japanese Pop Art Print Geisha Kimono
By Ushio Shinohara
Located in Surfside, FL
of artists showed their works of art in an exhibition in the 1960s called the Yomiuri Independent
Category
1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Modern British mid century gouache painting by Derrick Latimer Sayer
By Derrick Latimer Sayer
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
the bright, optical playfulness of 1960s Pop art. Sayer had a distinguished start to his career
Category
20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Large Colombian Tapestry Wall Hanging Sculpture Horsehair Wool Fiber Textile Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Metropolitan Museum in NYC timeline of world art. In the 1960s, Pop Art inspired artists. Gloria Valencia de
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wool, Mixed Media
1960
s California Pop Art Abstract Expressionist LA Lithograph "About Women"
Located in Surfside, FL
1950s and 1960s. Exhibitions of his work have been held at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
1960
s California Pop Art Abstract Expressionist LA Lithograph "About Women"
Located in Surfside, FL
figure in the LA art scene in the 1950s and 1960s. Exhibitions of his work have been held at the Museum
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Large Colombian Tapestry Wall Hanging Sculpture Horsehair Wool Fiber Textile Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Metropolitan Museum in NYC timeline of world art. In the 1960s, Pop Art inspired artists. Gloria Valencia de
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wool, Mixed Media
Vintage 1960s Andy Warhol Photo Silkscreen Serigraph Pop Art
By John Brower
Located in Surfside, FL
a number of artists working today. Pop artists scorn the inviolability of High Art and, in
Category
1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Vintage 1960s Pablo Picasso Photo Silkscreen Serigraph Pop Art
By John Brower
Located in Surfside, FL
a number of artists working today. Pop artists scorn the inviolability of High Art and, in
Category
1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Large 1960
s California Pop Art Abstract Expressionist LA Lithograph John Altoon
Located in Surfside, FL
the Chouinard Art Institute. Altoon was a prominent figure in the LA art scene in the 1950s and 1960s
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Roy Lichtenstein As I Opened Fire (set of 3 lithographic posters)
By (after) Roy Lichtenstein
Located in NEW YORK, NY
old.
Related Categories
Tom Wesselmann. Robert Rauschenberg. 1960s Pop Art. Contemporary Pop. Claes
Category
1960s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Original Colored Drawing By Bob McKimson 1960
s: Elmer Fudd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing Size: 12.5'' x 10.5''
Original drawing of Elmer Fudd done by Bob McKimson in the 1960's
Category
1990s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Paint, Paper, Pencil
Pop Art Painting Dennis Hollingsworth LA Spanish Artist Post Modernist Abstract
By Dennis Hollingsworth
Located in Surfside, FL
, WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT
“ROOM 3: ACCROCHAGE”, GALERIE MARK MÜLLER, ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND
“POP ART 1960’S TO
Category
1990s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Machine, Large, Signed, Vintage Pop Art Exhibition Poster
By Sir Eduardo Paolozzi
Located in Cotignac, FR
green, by Scottish Pop Art progenitor Eduardo Paolozzi. Signed by the artist lower right in pencil
Category
1960s Pop Art More Prints
Materials
Offset, Screen
Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Photograph of Pop Art Superstars 1960s
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
York City and captures artist Andy Warhol, pop star Edie Sedgwick, and her manager Chuck Wein emerging
Category
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper
Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Photograph of Pop Art Superstars 1960s
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
in New York City and features artist Andy Warhol, pop star Edie Sedgwick, and her manager Chuck Wein
Category
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film
Prince Caspian from Narnia /// Pop Art Peter Max Lithograph Figurative Fantasy
By Peter Max
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
by Max are associated with the visual arts and culture of the 1960s, particularly psychedelic art and
Category
1970s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Poster President Bill Clinton Pop Art Hand Signed Peter Max Lithograph
By Peter Max
Located in Surfside, FL
Max are associated with the visual arts and culture of the 1960s, particularly psychedelic art and pop
Category
1990s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Vintage Poster Clinton Capitol Building Pop Art Hand Signed Peter Max Lithograph
By Peter Max
Located in Surfside, FL
associated with the visual arts and culture of the 1960s, particularly psychedelic art and pop art. Max was
Category
1990s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Vintage Poster President Bill Clinton Pop Art Hand Signed Peter Max Lithograph
By Peter Max
Located in Surfside, FL
Max are associated with the visual arts and culture of the 1960s, particularly psychedelic art and pop
Category
1990s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Chuck Wein, Color Photograph of Pop Stars 1960s
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
Warhol, pop star Edie Sedgwick, and her manager Chuck Wein emerging from a manhole. Print provenance
Category
1950s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Warhol Banana Album Cover Art The Velvet Underground
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1990's. Stand out pop art without breaking the bank. Looks very cool framed.
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Category
1960s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Offset
Mel Ramos Lithograph 1960s
By Mel Ramos
Located in NEW YORK, NY
twist on the pop-art genre by parodying popular brands. Ramos produces paintings, prints, sculptures and
Category
1960s Pop Art Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Andy Warhol Banana: Nico
The Velvet Underground vinyl record (1960s)
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
exceptional 1960s Andy Warhol wall art. A fine, very well-preserved example; difficult to find as such
Category
1960s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Mixed Media, Offset
Original 1960s Andy Warhol Films promo card (60s Warhol)
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
"Now in Release from Andy Warhol Films"
Rare sought-after original 1960s Warhol promo card
Category
1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
1960s Jean Dubuffet Pace Gallery poster (Jean Dubuffet prints)
By Jean Dubuffet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Basquiat. Pablo Picasso. Cy Twombly. Mid-century modern. 60s. 1960s. Alexander Calder. Joan Miro.
Category
1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
ALEX AND ADA, THE 1960S TO THE 1980S (PORTFOLIO OF 8)
By Alex Katz
Located in Aventura, FL
, published by Gaultney-Klineman Art, Inc., New York Largest screenprint is 35.75 x 28.75; smallest is 18 x
Category
1990s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Materials
Screen, Paper
Untitled 1960s Abstract Geometric Expressionist New York Stable Gallery Drawing
By Alvin Dickstein
Located in Surfside, FL
artists began to go in their own directions, and new art movements in 1960s including Pop art would become
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Untitled 1960s Abstract Geometric Expressionist New York Stable Gallery Drawing
By Alvin Dickstein
Located in Surfside, FL
artists began to go in their own directions, and new art movements in 1960s including Pop art would become
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Color Pencil
Untitled 1960s Abstract Geometric Expressionist New York Stable Gallery Painting
By Alvin Dickstein
Located in Surfside, FL
directions, and new art movements in 1960s including Pop art would become more currently fashionable. In
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Nude Portraits of a Couple Inspired by the Style of Picasso
By Peter Max
Located in Houston, TX
associated with the visual arts and culture of the 1960s, particularly psychedelic art and pop art. Max has
Category
1990s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Color Pencil, Lithograph
Sisters Three
Located in Brecon, Powys
series invokes images of Biba and 1960’s and 70’s pop art. These ladies are a winsome trio of sisters
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Pastel, Acrylic
Golden Sisterhood: Contemporary Figurative Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
series invokes images of Biba and 1960’s and 70’s pop art. These ladies are a winsome trio of sisters
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Pastel, Acrylic, Oil
Colorful, Abstract painting, Liz Tran, Go Baby Go
By Liz Tran
Located in White Plains, NY
incorporates components from 1960’s Psychedelic Art and Pop Art.
Liz Tran is a graduate in Print Art and
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Mixed Media, Wax, Acrylic, Graphite
1967 Abstract Geometric Expressionist NYC MoMA Silkscreen Card, Stable Gallery
By Alvin Dickstein
Located in Surfside, FL
in their own directions, and new art movements in 1960s including Pop art would become more currently
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
American Modernist Social Realist Seamstress Portrait Painting
By Gershon Benjamin
Located in Surfside, FL
Benjamin’s figural aspects, however abstract they may have been. And from the 1960s onward, pop-art
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
"Angel with Heart" Abstract Serigraph Print Edition 461 of 495
By Peter Max
Located in Houston, TX
associated with the visual arts and culture of the 1960s, particularly psychedelic art and pop art. Max has
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Reclining Nude Colorful Lithograph Edition 107 of 300
By Peter Max
Located in Houston, TX
associated with the visual arts and culture of the 1960s, particularly psychedelic art and pop art. Max has
Category
1980s Abstract Impressionist Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Man Ray exhibition poster 1968
By Man Ray
Located in NEW YORK, NY
any possible newer reproduction.
Robert Indiana:
One of the central figures of the Pop Art movement
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Tomi Ungerer poster "Stranger Than Fiction, " (Tomi Ungerer Truc 1968)
By Tomi Ungerer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. Children's books. 1960s. Surreal. 60s pop art.
Category
1960s Surrealist Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
French, 1960s Pop Art Collage
sunflower
, 1966
By Pierre Jourda
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
. (22 x 16 cm.)
Provenance: From the Pierre Jourda workshop
This is an iconic Pop Art work straight out
Category
1960s Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
As I Opened Fire
(Triptych) — First Edition, 1960s Pop Art Icon
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Publisher's imprint "© S.M.A." printed on each sheet lower right within
Category
1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset
Oxy, Deluxe rare Hand Signed Edition (85/100) 1 Cent Life, 1960s Pop Art, Framed
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
era in Pop Art history.
Published by E.W. Kornfeld, Germany, Written by Walasse Ting, Edited by Sam
Category
1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Andy Warhol Velvet Underground Record Art
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
record art. Lou Reed. Max's Kansas City. Pop Art. Coca Cola. 1960s Pop Art. Mid Century Modern. Warhol
Category
1960s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Offset
Roy Lichtenstein As I Opened Fire A Set of 3 Lithographs
By (after) Roy Lichtenstein
Located in NEW YORK, NY
.
Related Categories
James Rosenquist, Tom Wesselmann & Robert Rauschenberg. 1960s Pop Art.
Category
1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
As I Opened Fire set of 3 lithographs
By (after) Roy Lichtenstein
Located in NEW YORK, NY
views of firing.
Related Categories
James Rosenquist. Tom Wesselmann. Robert Rauschenberg. 1960s Pop
Category
1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
As I Opened Fire set of 3 lithographs
By (after) Roy Lichtenstein
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Pop Art. Contemporary Pop. Claes Oldenburg. James Rosenquist. Engagement with Mass Media, Popular
Category
1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
As I Opened Fire set of 3 lithographs
By (after) Roy Lichtenstein
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Pop Art. Contemporary Pop. Claes Oldenburg. James Rosenquist. Engagement with Mass Media, Popular
Category
1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "1960s Pop Art", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
1960s Pop Art For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of 1960s pop art for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 1960s pop art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of 1960s pop art for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, gray, beige and brown. An object in our assortment of 1960s pop art from Jack Mitchell, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Yayoi Kusama and Robert Indiana — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in silver gelatin print, lithograph and screen print can add an especially memorable touch. A large option in this array of 1960s pop art can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller piece of 1960s pop art, measuring 1 high and 0.1 wide, may better suit your needs.
How Much is a 1960s Pop Art?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of 1960s pop art in our inventory may begin at $90 and can go as high as $165,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.
Questions About 1960s Pop Art
- What is Pop art?1 Answer1stDibs 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Opinions 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Pop 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.
- Is Pop Art postmodern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, Pop art is considered postmodern.
- Who was the founder of Pop art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024There 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 influenced Pop Art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Pop art was influenced by advertising and other forms of mass marketing
- What is British Pop art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024British 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 does pop art mean?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Pop 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, 2021It 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.
- Why is it called Pop art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Who 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019Artists 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Andy Warhol is one of the most famous Pop artists.
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a caftan from the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- What was worn in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Roy 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Roy 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Yes, 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.
Read More
10 Reasons Art Collectors Are Obsessed with Andy Warhol
More than three decades after his death, the prolific Pop artist and cultural icon's body of work continues to captivate. Here's a primer of some of his most notable motifs and mediums.
Exploring Our Current Obsession with Sixties Style
A new exhibition in Philadelphia stars a complex decade that continues to inspire.