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Pop Art

Art movement of 1950s-1970s based on popular culture
Art movement of 1950s-1970s based on popular culture

Pop Art emerged in 1950s Britain and 1960s America, challenging traditional art with imagery from popular culture and commercial techniques like screen-printing. Artists like Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, James Rosenquist, and Andy Warhol were key figures.

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1922-02-24
Richard Hamilton's Contribution to Pop Art

Richard Hamilton, a prominent figure in the Pop Art movement, was known for his work in collage, painting, and graphics. His innovative approach to art helped define the aesthetic of Pop Art and its exploration of consumer culture.

1923-10-27
Birth of Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Lichtenstein, a prominent figure in the Pop Art movement, was born on October 27, 1923, in New York City, U.S. Known for his distinctive painting and sculpture style, he played a significant role in shaping the art scene of his time.

1924-03-07
Eduardo Paolozzi born in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland

Eduardo Paolozzi, a prominent figure in the Pop art movement, was born in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland. He later became known for fusing Surrealism ideas with avant-garde components of popular culture and technology in his artwork.

1928-08-06
Birth of Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol, born on August 6, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was a prominent American artist known for his contributions to the Pop Art movement. He gained fame through his unique silkscreens of modern and consumer icons, reflecting the mass-media culture of the late 1960s.

1930-05-15
Jasper Johns' Birth

Jasper Johns, a prominent artist known for his contributions to painting and printmaking, was born on May 15, 1930, in Augusta, Georgia, U.S. He is recognized for his works such as Flags, Numbers, Maps, and Stenciled Words, and associated with movements like Abstract Expressionism, Neo-Dada, and Pop Art.

1937
David Hockney

David Hockney, a renowned artist, was born in 1937.

1947-03-21
Eduardo Paolozzi uses the word 'pop' in artwork

In 1947, Scottish illustrator and artist Eduardo Paolozzi incorporated the word 'pop' in his artwork 'I Was a Rich Man's Plaything', marking the beginning of a new style of art. The piece included cut-up images of various elements like a young girl, cherry pie, a Coca-Cola logo, and the word 'pop'.

1952-05-10
Paolozzi presents 'Bunk!' to the Independent Group

In 1952, Eduardo Paolozzi presented a lecture to the Independent Group at the Institute of Contemporary Art in London, showcasing a series of collages titled 'Bunk!'. These collages featured found objects such as comic book pages, advertisements, and magazine covers, reflecting popular American culture. The Independent Group consisted of influential members like William Turnbull, Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, and art critic Lawrence Alloway.

1954
Possible Coining of the Term 'Pop Art' by Frank Cordell

In 1954, there is a suggestion that Frank Cordell may have coined the term 'pop art.' While the exact origin of the term is disputed, Cordell's contribution to popularizing the term is recognized within the context of the movement's history.

1955-12-06
Hand-Painted Pop: American Art in Transition, 1955–62 Exhibition

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles presents an exhibition organized by Paul Schimmel and Donna De Salvo, focusing on the early years of the Pop art movement in the United States. The exhibition includes works such as Washington Crossing the Delaware I and semiabstract drawings of cartoon characters from the late 1950s.

1956-09-04
Richard Hamilton's iconic Pop collage goes on display

Richard Hamilton's collage 'Just What Is It that Makes Today's Home So Different and So Appealing?' is exhibited at the WhiteChapel Art Gallery in London, marking the beginning of the Pop Art movement.

1957-01-18
Hamilton defines Pop

Richard Hamilton defines Pop Art as 'Popular, Transient, Expendable, Low Cost, Mass Produced, Young, Witty, Sexy, Gimmicky, Glamorous, and Big Business'.

1957-03-18
Peter Blake creates On the Balcony

Peter Blake creates a painting titled 'On the Balcony' depicting random people holding pieces of well-known art pieces.

1958
Lawrence Alloway's Essay on Pop Art

In 1958, Lawrence Alloway writes an influential essay titled The Arts and the Mass Media, which plays a crucial role in popularizing and defining the pop art movement.

1959-01-19
Pop Art introduced to the U.S.

Lawrence Alloway establishes Pop Art in England, describing it as a form of mass communication. In 1959, American artists Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg bring Pop Art to the U.S. by using mass imagery, collages, and screen printing.

1960
President Elect by James Rosenquist

James Rosenquist created the artwork President Elect in 1960, featuring John F. Kennedy's face alongside consumer goods like a yellow Chevrolet and a piece of cake, all taken out of their original context in the mass media and collaged together by the artist.

1961-01-19
Roy Lichtenstein's First Pop Art Piece

Roy Lichtenstein produces his first piece of Pop Art, defining Pop Art as the use of commercial art in painting. He expresses the challenge of creating a painting that is despised enough to stand out in a world where everything is hung up.

1962-01-19
Warhol's First Solo Show with Campbell's Soup Cans

Warhol's first solo show featured 32 paintings of Campbell's soup cans, marking the establishment of Pop Art with common, primary colors, mainstream media, silkscreening, collages, irony, and large scale canvasses.

1962-09-25
New Painting of Common Objects Exhibition

The group exhibition at the Pasadena Art Museum showcases comic-strip and consumer-goods paintings on the West Coast for the first time, curated by Walter Hopps.

1962-12-26
Symposium on Pop Art at MoMA

A symposium on Pop art was held at MoMA with speakers including Dore Ashton, Henry Geldzahler, Hilton Kramer, Stanley Kutz, and Leo Steinberg, moderated by Peter Selz. The term 'Pop' art was chosen for the new movement, with artists like Duchamp, Maciunas, Rosenquist, and Warhol in attendance.

1963-03-21
The Guggenheim Presents Landmark Pop Art Show

The Guggenheim presents a landmark Pop Art show titled 'Six Painters and the Object' curated by IG’s Lawrence Alloway, featuring works by prominent artists like Jim Dine, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist, and Andy Warhol.

1963-09-14
Lichtenstein’s Whaam! Goes on display

On September 14, 1963, Lichtenstein's iconic artwork Whaam! was exhibited at Leo Castelli's gallery in New York City. The painting showcases comic strip motifs, bright primary colors, large format, stylized form, and humor.

1964-10-06
The American Supermarket exhibition

In the mid-1960s, Pop artists collaborated on an exhibition called The American Supermarket at the Bianchini Gallery in New York from October 6 to November 7, 1964.

1965-01-19
Warhol uses screenprinter

On January 19, 1965, Andy Warhol utilized a screenprinter at The Factory in New York, showcasing his innovative approach to art.

1966-01-19
Roy Lichtenstein quits producing Pop Art

In 1966, Roy Lichtenstein decided to move away from his iconic Pop Art style and shifted his focus to creating modern sculptures and paintings.

1967
Andy Warhol creates 'Marilyn Monroe'

Andy Warhol's iconic work 'Marilyn Monroe (1967)' is a commentary on the two main aspects of the American dream: unbridled capitalism and the superficial pop culture it promotes. This piece reflects the artist's critique of American societal values.

1968-01-19
Andy Warhol is shot

On January 19, 1968, Andy Warhol was shot by Valerie Solanas, a radical feminist, which had a significant impact on his life and marked a turning point in the Pop Art movement.

1975
Publication of The Philosophy of Andy Warhol

In 1975, Andy Warhol releases his book, The Philosophy of Andy Warhol, offering insights into his artistic vision and personal philosophy, contributing to the understanding of his work.

1976
Still Life With Head in Landscape

In 1976, Roy Lichtenstein's artwork titled 'Still Life With Head in Landscape' was sold at Sotheby's New York for $10.5 million.

1979
Founding of New York Academy of Art by Warhol

In 1979, Andy Warhol plays a key role in establishing the New York Academy of Art, further solidifying his influence in the art world and nurturing future artistic talents.

1983
Keith Haring's Untitled

In 1983, Keith Haring's artwork titled 'Untitled' was sold for £975,000.

1987-02-22
Death of Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol passed away on February 22, 1987, in New York City at the age of 58. His legacy in the art world continues to influence contemporary artists, particularly in the realm of Pop Art.

1992-12-06
Hand-Painted Pop: American Art in Transition exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, presents the Hand-Painted Pop exhibition, focusing on the early years of the Pop art movement in the United States. The exhibition includes works like Washington Crossing the Delaware I and semiabstract drawings of cartoon characters from 1958.

1993-07-09
Roy Lichtenstein Receives Honorary Doctorate from Royal College of Art

On July 9, 1993, Roy Lichtenstein receives an honorary doctorate from the Royal College of Art in London.

1997-09-29
Death of Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Lichtenstein passed away on September 29, 1997, in New York City, U.S., at the age of 73. His legacy in the realm of painting and sculpture continues to influence contemporary artists and art enthusiasts.

2005-04-22
Eduardo Paolozzi passes away in London, England

Eduardo Paolozzi, known for his diverse body of work that explored the impact of society's developments, passed away in London, England at the age of 81. His contributions to Pop art and sculpture are significant.

2009-10-01
Pop Life: Art in a Material World Exhibition at Tate Modern

The Pop Life: Art in a Material World exhibition took place at Tate Modern from October 1, 2009, to January 17, 2010. It explored the relationship between art and commerce in the contemporary world.

2010-05-13
OK by Ed Ruscha

Ed Ruscha's piece 'OK' was part of the Contemporary Art Day Auction in New York on May 13, 2010.

2013-02-21
Beyond Pop

Artists from around the globe have utilized mass media images to address social and political concerns.

2015-06-10
Four plates (From Speed of Light Series) by James Rosenquist

A lot containing 'Four plates (From Speed of Light Series)' by James Rosenquist was estimated to be sold for 6,000 – 8,000 GBP in the Contemporary Curated auction in New York.

2015-09-17
Lichtenstein: A Retrospective

The first full-scale retrospective of the Pop artist in over twenty years, showcasing 125 of his most definitive paintings and sculptures.

2016-02-16
Andy Warhol: Money on the Wall

The auction of Andy Warhol's artwork 'Money on the Wall' took place in New York from February 16 to March 4, 2016.

2016-04-21
Through a Glass Ceiling by James Rosenquist

James Rosenquist's artwork 'Through a Glass Ceiling' was estimated to be sold for 200,000 – 300,000 USD in the Alchemy: Objects of desire auction in London.

2016-10-27
Objects in the Bath Water - Toys by Claes Oldenburg

A lot featuring the artwork 'Objects in the Bath Water - Toys' by Claes Oldenburg was estimated to be sold for 1,000 – 1,400 USD in the Prints & Multiples auction in New York.

2019-04-29
ROY LICHTENSTEIN | THE OVAL OFFICE (C. 277)

The artwork 'ROY LICHTENSTEIN | THE OVAL OFFICE (C. 277)' by Roy Lichtenstein was part of the Prints & Multiples Evening Sale held on April 29, 2019, in New York.

2019-10-24
ROY LICHTENSTEIN | SWEET DREAMS, BABY! (C. 39)

The artwork 'ROY LICHTENSTEIN | SWEET DREAMS, BABY! (C. 39)' by Roy Lichtenstein was featured in the Important Prints and Multiples Evening Sale on October 24, 2019, in New York.

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