Pop art

Art History 101

Heirs to Dada: 6 Avant-garde Art Movements Inspired by Dadaism

Dada was certainly the most virulent of European avant-garde art movements. Its members attacked not only artistic creation but society as a whole.

Amélie Pascutto 19 December 2024

Christmas in Pop Art. Robert Xavier Burden, Rudolf Reliquary, c. 2020. Oil on panel with built-in shadowbox containing the skull of Rudolph. Heron Arts. Pop art

Christmas in Pop Art: Celebrating Icons and Festivity

Christmas overflows with iconic imagery—Santa Claus, Rudolph, snowmen, candy canes, presents, and sparkling ornaments. These vibrant visuals...

Errika Gerakiti 19 December 2024

Pop art

Marilyn Monroe in Art: More Than An Icon

Enter the world of Marilyn Monroe, hailed as the most photographed woman globally! From glamorous portraits and cheesecake shots to publicity stills...

Wendy Gray 19 December 2024

Pop art

10 Pop Art Paintings You Should Know

Dominating the 20th century with iconic imagery, pop art’s effects on the art world are still being felt today. Here are 10 of the most significant...

Guest Profile 19 December 2024

Art History 101

Pop Art 101: Everything You Need to Know

Everyone is familiar with Pop Art and everyone can recognize its most iconic artists and artworks. Cartoon characters, food, everyday products, are...

Errika Gerakiti 19 December 2024

Music

The Story of Velvet Underground & Nico Album Cover by Andy Warhol

Today, we will be talking about Andy Warhol and his famous banana cover of The Velvet Underground & Nico, the debut album by the Velvet...

Zuzanna Stańska 22 November 2024

Theater & Cinema

Art in Friends: The One with Paintings in Central Perk

Who doesn’t love Friends? Without a doubt, it is one of the most watched and most loved TV series in history. We all know about this group of best...

Errika Gerakiti 11 November 2024

Video

Watch Andy Warhol Eating a Hamburger

The film Andy Warhol Eating a Hamburger was created by Danish filmmaker Jorgen Leth, appearing in his art movie 66 Scenes from America which was...

Zuzanna Stańska 23 September 2024

Jeff Koons, Balloon Dog (Magenta), 1994-2000, Château de Versailles, Versailles, France. Photo by Marc Wathieu via Versailles' website. Contemporary Art

Jeff Koons and His Balloon Dogs

What do Jeff Koons, Jay Z, Christie’s, and clowns have in common? Balloon dogs. Koons is a controversial figure in the contemporary art world,...

Zuzanna Stańska 26 August 2024

Pop art

Jackie Kennedy – Andy Warhol’s Modern Madonna

Read about the most famous (and controversial) series by Andy Warhol featuring the photographs of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, the First Lady, who was...

Magda Michalska 15 August 2024

Pop art

Andy Warhol’s Ladies and Gentlemen

A club The Gilded Grape, situated in the no man’s land of Eighth Avenue and West 45th Street in New York City, was a hub of drag queens and Black...

Magda Michalska 6 August 2024

Artist Stories

Beyond the Factory: Artistic Collaborations of Andy Warhol

Love him or hate him, Warhol’s art is notable for his use of mass production and pop culture. As Christopher Makos said in a 2011 interview...

Rachel Witte 6 August 2024