The Pop Art names to know

Famous Pop Art Umetnici: Our Top 74

If you remember one Pop Art umetnik, make it Енди Ворхол (1928–1987), the name behind Marilyn Diptych i Mao. After that come Дејвид Хокни, Џаспер Џонс, Рој Ликтенстајн i Jajoi Kusama. Our 74 picks go from Rihard Lindner (born 1901) to Aya Takano (born 1976), from 25 countries.

How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Pop Art, from the most famous down. Artists born after 1955 that we cannot yet check on Wikidata are left out. The Wikipedia number shows in how many of our 32 languages Wikipedia writes about them.

  1. Marilyn Diptych od Енди Ворхол1Енди Ворхол
  2. Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) od Дејвид Хокни2Дејвид Хокни
  3. Термометар od Џаспер Џонс3Џаспер Џонс

Quick facts

Pop Art in a nutshell

  • 74Umetnici
  • 1901–1976Godine rođenja
  • 25Države porekla
  • 14Žene
  • 24Živi umetnici
  • 3.710Radovi u našem katalogu
Gradovi sa najviše rođenih
Лондон (2), Синсинати (2), Newcastle upon Tyne (2), Düsseldorf (2)

Meet them one by one

The 74 famous Pop Art umetnici, from most famous down

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Енди Ворхол

Američka From Питсбург Pop Art On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages

Енди Ворхол

Endi Varhol je rođen kao Endru Vorhola mlađi 6. avgusta 1928. godine, u radničkom okruženju koje nije imalo nikakve pretenciozne veze sa visokom kulturom. Miller Shoes, Bonavit Teller, Columbia Records, Fleming-Joffe i NBC. Trajektorija Varholove karijere trajno se promenila 1968. godine, kada je Valeri Solanas uletela u njegov studio na Manhitnu i ispalila metak u njega.

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Дејвид Хокни

Британска From Бредфорд On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages

Дејвид Хокни

Дејвид Хокни se rodio 9. jula 1937. godine u Bradfordu, u zapadnom Jorkširu, u Engleskoj. Od 1953. do 1957. godine, Дејвид Хокни je studirao u Školi umetnosti u Bradfordu. Godine 1961, u delu We Two Boys Together Clinging, istraživana je intimanost povezanosti kroz prizmu simbolizma i teksta.

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Jajoi Kusama

Japanska From Мацумото On Wikipedia in 25 of 32 languages

Jajoi Kusama

Rođena u japanskom Matsumotou 1929. godine, Jajoi Kusama počela je da stvara umetnost još kao dete, često crtajući bundve i reagujući na živopisne halucinacije. Njen rani razvoj obuhvatio je proučavanje nihonga stila u Kipanskoj gradskoj školi umetnosti i zanata. Tokom Drugog svetskog rata, radila je u vojnoj fabrici gde je proizvodila padobrane.

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Robert Raušenberg

Amerikanac From Порт Артур Pop art, Neo-Dada On Wikipedia in 25 of 32 languages

Robert Raušenberg

Robert Rašenberg, rođen kao Milton Ernest Rašenberg 1925. godine u naftom bogatom Port Arturu u Teksasu, bio je umetnik čiji je život sam po sebi odražavao dinamičnu energiju i transformativni duh koji je doneo svetu umetnosti.

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Џеф Кунс

Amerikanac From Јорк Pop art, savremena skulptura On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages

Џеф Кунс

Rođen u Jorku, Pensilvanija, 1955. godine, Džef Kuns se pojavio kao ključna figura na umetničkoj sceni kasnog dvadesetog i ranog dvadeset prvog veka. Rano obrazovanje na Školi Art Instituta u Čikagu, a zatim na Maryland Institute College of Art postavilo je temelje za njegova umetnička istraživanja, ali je upravo mentorstvo pod Edom Paškeom istinski rasplamsalo njegovu strast prema tehnikama i filozofijama pop arta.

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Ričard Hamilton

Britanski From Лондон Pop art On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages

Ričard Hamilton

Ričard Hamilton, rođen u Pimliku, Londonu 1922. godine, izrastao je iz radničke porodice sa urođenom umjetničkom osjećajnošću. Kasnije je usavršio svoje vještine na Školi za slikarstvo Slade pod mentorstvom Vilijama Coldstreama, učvršćujući svoju tehničku bazu dok istovremeno osporava konvencionalne umjetničke granice. Hamilton se s pravom smatra jednim od pionira pokreta Pop Art, revolucionarne sile koja je izbila na umjetničkoj sceni 1950-ih godina.

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Џејмс Розенквист

Amerikanac From Гранд Фокс Pop art On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages

Џејмс Розенквист

Džejms Rozenkvist, rođen 1933. godine u Grand Forksu, Severna Dakota, izrastao je u jednu od ključnih figura američke umetnosti, iako se često opirao lakoj kategorizaciji. Stipendija za Minneapolis School of Art tokom srednje škole obezbedila mu je početnu formalnu obuku, praćenu studijama na Univerzitetu Minnesote od 1952. do 1954. Međutim, preseljenje u Njujork 1955. godine zahvaljujući stipendiji Art Students League-a zaista je pokrenulo njegov umetnički put.

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Јошитомо Нара

Japanski From Хиросаки Pop Art; Horror Anime Stil On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

Јошитомо Нара

“Млада девојка са ножем”, квинтесенцијални пример његовог рада, приказује малу, наизглед безопасну девојку која држи нож, остављајући гледаоца да размишља о њеним мотивима и интенцијама.

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Eduardo Paoloz

Škotski From Leith Pop art On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages

Eduardo Paoloz

Ser Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi, rođen 1924. godine u porto deltu Leith u Edinburgu, bio je figura koja je neopovratno izmenila pejzaž posleratne umetnosti. Senka rata teško je pala na Paolozijevu mladost; 1940. godine, nakon ulaska Italije u Drugi svetski rat, proglašen je neprijateljskim strancem i interniran, što je bilo traumno iskustvo dodatno otežano tragičnim gubitkom oca i dede kada je njihov transportni brod za Kanadu potopio nemački podmornik.

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Том Веселман

Amerikanac From Синсинати Pop art On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Том Веселман

Tom Veselman, rođen u Sinsinatiju, Ohajo, 1931. godine i preminuo 2004., zauzima ključno mesto na živopisnoj sceni pop-arta. Njegov put nije započeo sa neposrednim pozivom umetnosti, već studijama psihologije na Univerzitetu u Sinsinatiju nakon kratkog boravka na Hiram koledžu. Boravak u vojsci od 1952. do 1954. godine pružio je neočekivani kreativni izlaz kroz crtanje karikatura – veštinu koja je usavršila njegove sposobnosti posmatranja i osećaj vizualne naracije.

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Robert Indiana

Američka From Newcastle upon Tyne Pop art

Robert Indiana

Robert Indiana, rođen kao Robert Clark u Nyukaslu na Taju u Engleskoj 1928. godine, a kasnije odgajan u Indijani, u SAD, nije bio samo Pop umetnik; bio je to američki vizuelni pesnik. Preminuo je 2018. godine na Vinalhevenu u Mejnu, ostavivši za sobom nasleđe koje nastavlja da odjekuje kod publike širom sveta.

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Aleks Karc

Amerikanac From Њујорк Pop art, Figura On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

Aleks Karc

Aleks Katz, rođen 24. jula 1927. godine u Šepshed Beju, Bruklinu, Njujork, predstavlja jednu od najupečatljivijih figura savremene američke umetnosti. Studije na Cooper Unionu (1946-1949) bile su ključne u formiranju njegovog umetničkog identiteta, gde je pod mentorstvom Morisa Kantora usvojio temeljne teorije i tehnike modernog slikarstva. Međutim, pravi prelomni trenutak predstavlja pohađanje Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture u Mainu.

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Marisol Eskobar

Francusko-venezuelansko-američka From 16. арондисман Париза Pop art, Asamblaž On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Marisol Eskobar

Rođena kao Maria Sol Escobar u Parizu 22. maja 1930. godine, u porodici imućnih roditelja iz Venecuele, njen život je bio upečatljiva naracija ispredena nitima privilegije, traume i, na kraju, umetničkog trijumfa. Njene rane godine obeležio je kosmopolitski život, kretanje između Evrope, Sjedinjenih Država i Venecuele – formativno iskustvo koje joj je ulilo široku perspektivu i poštovanje prema različitim kulturama.

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Rihard Lindner

Nemačko-američka From Hamburg Urbani erotizam, Pop art, Sajberpank

Rihard Lindner

Rihard Lindner, rođen u Hamburgu u Nemačkoj 1901. godine, ostaje jedna od najjedinstvenijih i najupečatljivijih figura umetnosti dvadesetog veka. Nakon preseljenja porodice u Nimegen, Lindner je prošao kroz rigorozno obrazovanje na Kunstgewerbeschule, gde je usavršavao svoje veštine u dizajnu i zanatstvu. Njegova naknadna studija na Kunstakademie u Minhenu izložila ga je pokretu Neue Sachlichkeit, stilu koji je definisan oštrim realizmom i kritičkim angažovanjem prema društvenim realnostima tog doba.

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Corita Kent

American From Fort Dodge Pop Art, Serigraphy

Corita Kent

Born Frances Elizabeth Kent in 1918, the artist known as Corita Kent emerged from a humble upbringing in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to become one of the most vibrant and socially conscious voices in American Pop Art. Her journey was anything but conventional; at eighteen, she entered the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, taking the name Sister Mary Corita and dedicating her life to both faith and artistic expression.

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Харитон Пушвагнер

Norveški From Oslo Pop art

Харитон Пушвагнер

Rođen kao Terje Brofos u Oslu, u Norveškoj, umetnik koji je svetu poznat kao Харитон Пушвагнер stvorio je vizuelni jezik koji je bio podjednako jeziv koliko i vibrantan. Njegov život je počeo usred turbulentnih 1940-ih godina, a rane godine u naselju Berg obeležile su i fizička izdržljivost i buđenje kreativnog duha.

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Aya Takano

Japanese From Saitama Superflat

Aya Takano

Born on December 22nd, 1976, in Saitama, Japan, Aya Takano is far more than a mere painter; she acts as an architect of fantastical landscapes, weaving the vibrant pulse of manga aesthetics into the fabric of fine art. Takano’s formal journey into the professional art world led her to the prestigious Tama Art University in Tokyo.

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Tadanori Jookoo

Japanac From Nišiwaki Psihodelska umetnost; Postmodernistička umetnost; Kolaž umetnost; Butoh pozorište

Tadanori Jookoo

Rođen 27. juna 1936. godine u Nišiwakiju, u prefekturi Hyōgo, Jokoo je proveo plodnu karijeru istražujući sfere grafičkog dizajna, ilustracije, grafike i slikarstva. Temelji Jokooovog umetničkog puta postavljeni su u avangardnom duhu živopisne pozorišne scene Tokija. Kako je njegov stil sazrevao, počeo je da upija surrealističke šapate René Magrittea i hrabru, komercijalnu energiju američkog Pop Art-a, posebno dela Andy Warhola i Roy Lichtensteina.

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Lari Rivers

Američka From Bronks Pop art, Apstraktni ekspresionizam

Lari Rivers

Rođen: 17. avgust 1923, Brons, Sjedinjene Američke Države. Lari Rivers (rođen kao Jicrok Loiza Grosberg) bio je višestranom američki umetnik čija je karijera obuhvatila slikarstvo, muziku, filmsku produkciju i glumu. Široko je priznat kao ključna figura u razvoju Pop art pokreta, služeći kao most između Apstraktnog ekspresionizma i usledile revolucije koja je u svoj srž unela slike popularne kulture.

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Džordž Segal

Američka From Njujork Pop Art

Džordž Segal

Rođen u Njujorku 1924. godine u porodici jevrejskih emigranta iz Istočne Evrope, Segalovo odrastanje u njemu je potkresalo poštovanje prema umetničkoj tradiciji i intelektualnu radoznalost—dualnost koja će duboko oblikovati njegovu kreativnu viziju. Svoje formalno obrazovanje stekao je na srednjoj školi Stajvestant, na institutima Pratt, Kuper Union i Univerzitetu u Njujorku, a 1949. godine stekao diplomu nastavnika, čime je postavio temelje za svoju buduću karijeru edukatora i umetnika.

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Kiki Kogelnik

From Graz On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

Kiki Kogelnik

Kiki Kogelnik (1935–1997) was a pivotal Austrian painter, sculptor, and printmaker. This foundational education provided her with the technical skills that would later be employed in her innovative and often provocative works.

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Marta Minujín

Argentinska From Buenos Aires Konceptualna umetnost i performativna umetnost

Marta Minujín

Rođena u živopisnom naselju San Telmo u Buenos Ajesu 1943. godine, Minujinova je proizašla iz pejzaža dubokih kulturnih promena kako bi postala vodeći glas latinoameričke avangarde. Nakon usavršavanja veština na Nacionalnom univerzitetskom umetničkom institutu, započela je transformativno putovanje u Pariz 1ng 1960. godine, podržana prestižnom stipendijom Nacionalnog fonda za umetnost.

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Ken Elias

Welsh From Glynneath Parlour Cabinet Painting

Ken Elias

Born into a working-class family in Glynneath, South Glamorgan, Elias' formative years were shaped by the cultural landscape of post-war Britain and the burgeoning artistic movements of the 1960s, notably Pop Art, which instilled in him an appreciation for visual culture and experimentation. His early academic pursuits at Neath General Hospital/Neath Technical College and Cardiff College of Art laid the groundwork for a lifelong dedication to artistic exploration.

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Hiro Yamagata

Japanac From Maibara Pop art

Hiro Yamagata

Hiro Yamagata, rođen kao Hiromichi Yamagata 30. maja 1948. godine u malom japanskom gradu Maibara, istaknuo se kao značajna figura unutar živopisnog pejzaža japanskog pop arta. Odrastajući kao treće od šestoro dece u porodici čiji su koreni bili u drvnoj industriji, Yamagata je već rano pokazao sklonost ka umetničkom izražavanju, osvajajući nagrade za svoju inovativnu upotrebu svetlosti tokom srednjoškolskih godina (1964–1967).

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Mel Ramus

Američka From Сакраменто Pop art On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Mel Ramus

Svoje formalno obrazovanje završio je sticanjem diplomnih zvanja na državnom koledžu u Sakramentu 1958. godine, ali pre toga je započeo karijeru deleći svoju strast prema umetnosti kao nastavnik u srednjim školama Elk Grove i Mira Loma. Učestvovao je na preko 120 grupnih izložbi od 1959. godine i bio je među prvim umetnicima koji su prikazivali slike iz stripova uporedo sa Lichtenštajnom i Vorholom, izlažući u muzeju LACMA 1963. godine.

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Allen Jones

British From Southampton Pop Art On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Allen Jones

Born in the coastal city of Southampton in 1937, Allen Jones emerged as one of the most striking and controversial voices within the British Pop Art movement. His artistic journey was forged in the rigorous studios of the Hornsey College of Art and later the Royal College of Art, though his path was marked by a rebellious spirit that famously led to his expulsion from the latter institution.

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Beatriz González Aranda

Colombian From Tunja

Beatriz González Aranda

Beatriz González Aranda did not merely paint; she archived the fractures of a nation. To look at her work is to confront the tension between the domestic and the political, a friction that defined the Colombian experience during the era of La Violencia.

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James Gill

American From Тахока Pop Art, Expressionism On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

James Gill

Born in 1934 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, though formative years were spent in the Texan landscapes of Tahoka and San Angelo, James Francis Gill emerged as a pivotal figure within the burgeoning Pop Art movement. Even during his military service in the United States Marines (1953-1956), Gill’s creative drive found expression as a draftsman designing posters, honing technical skills that would prove invaluable.

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Pauline Boty

English From London British Pop Art On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Pauline Boty

Pauline Boty stands as a singular, luminous figure in the history of British art, recognized as the only female member of the vibrant 1960s Pop Art movement. Born in 1938 in Carshalton, Surrey, into a middle-class Catholic family, Boty’s formative years were shaped by a poignant domestic tension.

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Patrik Kolfild

Britanac From Лондон Pop art On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Patrik Kolfild

Patrik Džozef Kolfild (1936–2005) predstavlja ključnu figuru britanskog Pop art pokreta, prepoznatljiv po svojoj autentičnoj estetici – obmanjujuće jednostavnim kompozicijama kojima dominiraju ravnoplanje površine boja, naglašene oštrim crnim konturama. Svoje veštine usavršavao je u Čelsijskoj školi umetnosti pre nego što je 1960. godine diplomirao na Vimbldonskom koledžu umetnosti, nakon čega se etablirao kao samostalni ilustrator i dizajner.

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Konrad Klapheck

German From Düsseldorf Surrealism & Pop Art On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Konrad Klapheck

In the quiet intersection where the precision of industrial machinery meets the irrationality of a dream, lies the singular world of Konrad Klapheck. Born in Düsseldorf on February 10, 1935, to a lineage of esteemed art historians, Klapheck was destined for a life steeped in aesthetic contemplation. His early years at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, studying under the guidance of Bruno Goller, provided him with a rigorous foundation in craftsmanship.

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Ray Johnson

American From Detroit Neo-Dada, Pop Art & Conceptual art On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Ray Johnson

Ray Johnson (1927-1995) stands as a singular figure in American art history, embodying the spirit of Neo- Dada, Pop Art, and Conceptual art simultaneously. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he emerged from the postwar avant-garde scene with an uncompromising vision—one that prioritized playful experimentation over traditional artistic conventions and actively challenged notions of authorship and materiality.

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Mingering Mike

American Fantasy art

Mingering Mike

Mingering Mike, born in Washington, D.C., in 1950, wasn't simply an artist; he was the architect of his own elaborate and entirely self-contained universe. From roughly 1968 to 1977, this young man meticulously crafted a career as a soul singer and songwriter, producing over fifty “albums” – each a painstakingly assembled cardboard record complete with intricate gatefolds, handwritten liner notes, and simulated vinyl grooves.

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Valerio Adami

Italian From Bologna Cubism, Pop Art & Futurism On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Valerio Adami

Born in Bologna on March 17, 1935, Valerio Adami has emerged as a titan of the contemporary Italian art scene, weaving together a visual language that feels both ancient and strikingly modern. His journey began with the disciplined rigor of the Accademia di Brera in Milan, where between 1951 and 1954, he studied under the esteemed Achille Funi.

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Richard Artschwager

American From Washington, D.C. Pop Art, Conceptualism & Minimalism On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Richard Artschwager

Richard Ernst Artschwager was an artist who refused to be pinned down, a master of the "categorical confusion" that defined his extraordinary career. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1923, his early life was shaped by a profound duality: the scientific rigor of his father, a Prussian botanist, and the creative spirit of his mother, an amateur artist.

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Розалин Дрекслер

Amerikanka From Бронкс Pop art On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Розалин Дрекслер

Rozalin Dreksler, rođena kao Rozalin Bronznick u Bronxu 1926. godine, umetnica je čija životna priča podseća na živahan i nekonvencionalni roman. Iako je prvobitno studirala vokal na Visokoj školi za muziku i umetnost, njen put se neočekivano promenio nakon udaje za kolegu umetnika Šermana Drekslera 1946. godine.

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Nicholas Krushenick

American From The Bronx ['Pop Abstraction', 'Op Art', 'Minimalism', 'Color Field'] On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Nicholas Krushenick

Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999) stands as a singular figure in 20th-century American art, a painter who defied easy categorization and carved out his own unique visual language. Born in the Bronx, New York City, Krushenick's artistic journey was shaped by humble beginnings, wartime service, and a relentless pursuit of formal innovation.

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Roger Shimomura

American From Сијетл Ukiyo-e and Pop Art fusion On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Roger Shimomura

His family, like countless others of Japanese descent in America, were forcibly removed from their homes and incarcerated at Minidoka internment camp in Idaho during 1942-1945.

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Red Grums

Američka From Нешвил Pop art, Instalacija On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Red Grums

Rođen kao Čarls Rodžers Grums u Našvilu, Tenesij, 1937. godine, umetnik poznat kao Red Grums proveo je čitav život prevodeći živopisnu energiju i često haotičnu lepotu modernog života u jedinstven, lični vizuelni jezik. Nakon početnih studija na Art Institutu u Čikagu i Peabody koledžu, gravitirao je ka rastućoj avangardi Njujorka, uranjajući u eksperimentalnu atmosferu New School for Social Research i škole Hansa Hofmanna.

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Evelyne Axell

Belgian From Namur Pop Art, Feminist art On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Evelyne Axell

Evelyne Axell, born Evelyne Devaux in Namur, Belgium, in 1935, was a fleeting yet incandescent presence in the art world. Simultaneously, Antoine's documentary work on Pop Art and Nouveau Réalisme opened Axell’s eyes to new possibilities. Trips to London introduced her to key figures like Allen Jones, Peter Phillips, Pauline Boty, and Patrick Caulfield, igniting a fascination with bold colors, simplified forms, and the appropriation of popular culture.

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Mario Schifano

Italian From Al Khums Postmodern Art On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Mario Schifano

Mario Schifano (1934–1998) was an Italian painter and collagist who emerged as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning Roman postmodern art scene of the 1960s. His formative years were marked by an encounter with the influential art critic Pierre Restany and the groundbreaking “International Exhibition of the New Realists” at Sidney Janis Gallery in New York —a moment that cemented Schifano’s position within the vanguard of European Pop Art.

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John Wesley

American From Los Angeles Pop Art, Surrealism On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

John Wesley

Born in Los Angeles in 1928, his life spanned nearly a century of artistic evolution, yet he forged a path distinctly his own, blending elements of Pop Art’s accessibility with the enigmatic depths of Surrealism. His first solo exhibition in 1963 at The Robert Elkon Gallery garnered critical acclaim, including a particularly insightful review from Donald Judd, who praised the “cool, psychological oddness” of his work.

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Peter Saul

American From San Francisco ['Pop Art', 'Surrealism', 'Expressionism'] On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Peter Saul

His studies at the California School of Fine Arts and Washington University provided him with technical skills, but it was his time in Europe – from 1956 to 1964 – that truly shaped his artistic vision, exposing him to European art movements while simultaneously fostering a rebellious spirit.

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Equipo Crónica

Spanish From Valencia Pop Art On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Equipo Crónica

Equipo Crónica —the collective identity forged by Rafael Solbes, Man/o Valdés, and Juan Antonio Toledo —emerged not merely as a group of painters, but as a vital, breathing response to the suffocating atmosphere of the Franco regime. At a time when Spain’s social and cultural life was heavily suppressed by authoritarian rule, this trio utilized the vibrant, accessible language of Pop Art to stage a visual insurrection.

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Kenneth Price

American From Los Angeles Ceramic Sculpture On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Kenneth Price

Born in West Hollywood in 1935, Price emerged from a lineage of iconoclastic artists who sought to shatter the boundaries between craft and fine art. His journey began within the prestigious halls of the Chouinard Art Institute and Otis College of Art and Design, where he absorbed the experimental spirit of the era. Price’s early years were steeped in the avant-garde currents of Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism.

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Gerald Laing

British From Newcastle upon Tyne Pop Art On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Gerald Laing

Gerald Laing, born February 11th, 1936, remains a singular figure in the landscape of British art history. Though initially trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Saint Martin’s School of Art, Laing swiftly rejected academic conventions, forging his own path toward a distinctive artistic style characterized by unsettling juxtapositions and vibrant color palettes—a hallmark of what would become known as Surrealist Pop Art.

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Alan D'Arđanđelo

Američka From Буфало Pop art, Minimalizam, Precizionizam, Hard-edge On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Alan D'Arđanđelo

Allan D’Arcangelo (1930-1998) ostaje tiha, ali neodoljiva figura u američkoj umetnosti 20. veka; umetnik koji je izbegavao svetla reflektora, ali je stvorio dela neverovatne dubine i odjeka. D’Arcangelova formalna edukacija počela je na Univerzitetu u Buffalou 1948. godine, gde je stekao diplomu istoričara.

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Billy Apple

New Zealander From Auckland Pop & Conceptual Art On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Billy Apple

Born Barrie Bates in Auckland, New Zealand, on December 31st, 1935, Billy Apple’s artistic journey was a radical transformation—a deliberate shedding of identity to forge a new persona entirely dedicated to exploring the intersection of art, commerce, and everyday life.

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John McHale

British From Glasgow Pop Art & Proto Op Art On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

John McHale

Born in Maryhill, Glasgow, in 1922, his journey from the industrial heart of Scotland to the vanguard of the American avant-garde is a testament to a restless, searching mind. After receiving an education in the United Kingdom, he crossed the Atlantic to pursue a doctorate at Yale University, earning a PhD in sociology by 1956.

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Colin Self

British From Norwich Pop Art, Printmaking On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Colin Self

Colin Self (born 1941 in Rackheath, Norfolk) stands as a singular figure in British art – a Pop artist deeply engaged with the anxieties and complexities of the Cold War era. His distinctive style, characterized by meticulous draughtsmanship, surreal juxtapositions, and an innovative approach to printmaking, has earned him recognition as “the best draughtsman in England since William Blake,” according to Richard Hamilton.

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Claudio Tozzi

Brazilian From São Paulo Neo-figuration On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

Claudio Tozzi

While initially enrolling at the University of São Paulo’s Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism in 1964, Tozzi quickly found his calling not in blueprints but in graphic expression.

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Pictures worth knowing

Famous Pop Art works to recognise

  1. Marilyn Diptych od Енди Ворхол

    Marilyn Diptych

    Енди Ворхол

    1962 · Tate Modern, London

  2. Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) od Дејвид Хокни

    Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)

    Дејвид Хокни

  3. Термометар od Џаспер Џонс

    Термометар

    Џаспер Џонс

    1959

  4. Look Mickey od Рој Ликтенстајн

    Look Mickey

    Рој Ликтенстајн

    1961

  5. No. Red B od Jajoi Kusama

    No. Red B

    Jajoi Kusama

    1960

  6. Icons od Keith Haring

    Icons

    Keith Haring

    1990 · Nakamura Keith Haring Collection, Hōkuto

  7. Les trois graces od Niki De Sen Fal

    Les trois graces

    Niki De Sen Fal

  8. Monogram od Robert Raušenberg

    Monogram

    Robert Raušenberg

    1955

When it happened

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  1. 1955
  2. 1956
  3. 1959
  4. 1960
  5. 1961
  6. 1962
  7. 1962
  8. 1965
  9. 1966
  10. 1967
  11. 1971
  12. 1988
  13. 1990
  14. 1998

Fun figures

The numbers behind the list

Just the names

List of 74 famous Pop Art umetnici to know

  1. 1Енди ВорхолЕнди ВорхолAmerička · 1928–1987
  2. 2Дејвид ХокниДејвид ХокниБританска · 1937–2026
  3. 3Џаспер ЏонсЏаспер ЏонсАмериканац · rođen 1930
  4. 4Рој ЛиктенстајнРој ЛиктенстајнAmerička · 1923–1997
  5. 5Jajoi KusamaJajoi KusamaJapanska · 1929–2026
  6. 6Keith HaringKeith HaringAmerikanac · 1958–1990
  7. 7Niki De Sen FalNiki De Sen FalFrancusko-američka · 1930–2002
  8. 8Robert RaušenbergRobert RaušenbergAmerikanac · 1925–2008
  9. 9Клас ОлденбургКлас ОлденбургŠveđanin-Amerikanac · 1929–2022
  10. 10Џеф КунсЏеф КунсAmerikanac · rođen 1955
  11. 11Такаши МуракамиТакаши МуракамиЈапанац · rođen 1962
  12. 12Зигмар ПолкеЗигмар ПолкеNemac · 1941–2010
  13. 13Ričard HamiltonRičard HamiltonBritanski · 1922–2011
  14. 14Џејмс РозенквистЏејмс РозенквистAmerikanac · 1933–2017
  15. 15Едвард Руша IvЕдвард Руша IvAmerikanac · rođen 1937
  16. 16Јошитомо НараЈошитомо НараJapanski · rođen 1959
  17. 17Eduardo PaolozEduardo PaolozŠkotski · 1924–2005
  18. 18Том ВеселманТом ВеселманAmerikanac · 1931–2004
  19. 19Robert IndianaRobert IndianaAmerička · 1928–2018
  20. 20Aleks KarcAleks KarcAmerikanac · rođen 1927
  21. 21Peter BlejkPeter BlejkBritanski · rođen 1932
  22. 22Marisol EskobarMarisol EskobarFrancusko-venezuelansko-američka · 1930–2016
  23. 23Џим ДајнЏим ДајнАмериканац · rođen 1935
  24. 24Вејн ТибоВејн ТибоАмериканац · 1920–2021
  25. 25Rihard LindnerRihard LindnerNemačko-američka · 1901–1978
  26. 26Corita KentCorita KentAmerican · 1918–1986
  27. 27Харитон ПушвагнерХаритон ПушвагнерNorveški · 1940–2018
  28. 28Aya TakanoAya TakanoJapanese · rođen 1976
  29. 29Питер ФилипсПитер ФилипсBritanski · 1939–2025
  30. 30Tadanori JookooTadanori JookooJapanac · rođen 1936
  31. 31Lari RiversLari RiversAmerička · 1923–2002
  32. 32Džordž SegalDžordž SegalAmerička · 1924–2000
  33. 33Kiki KogelnikKiki Kogelnik1935–1997
  34. 34Jann HaworthJann HaworthAmerican · rođen 1942
  35. 35Marta MinujínMarta MinujínArgentinska · rođen 1943
  36. 36Ken EliasKen EliasWelsh · rođen 1944
  37. 37Hiro YamagataHiro YamagataJapanac · rođen 1948
  38. 38Mel RamusMel RamusAmerička · 1935–2018
  39. 39Peter MaksPeter MaksNemačko-američki · 1937–2026
  40. 40Marjorie StriderMarjorie StriderAmerican · 1931–2014
  41. 41ErróErróIcelandic · rođen 1932
  42. 42Allen JonesAllen JonesBritish · rođen 1937
  43. 43Beatriz González ArandaBeatriz González ArandaColombian · 1932–2026
  44. 44James GillJames GillAmerican · rođen 1934
  45. 45Pauline BotyPauline BotyEnglish · 1938–1966
  46. 46Keiichi TanaamiKeiichi TanaamiJapanese · 1936–2024
  47. 47Robert DowdRobert DowdAmerican · 1936–1996
  48. 48Patrik KolfildPatrik KolfildBritanac · 1936–2005
  49. 49Konrad KlapheckKonrad KlapheckGerman · 1935–2023
  50. 50Ray JohnsonRay JohnsonAmerican · 1927–1995
  51. 51Mingering MikeMingering MikeAmerican · rođen 1950
  52. 52Valerio AdamiValerio AdamiItalian · rođen 1935
  53. 53Richard ArtschwagerRichard ArtschwagerAmerican · 1923–2013
  54. 54Розалин ДрекслерРозалин ДрекслерAmerikanka · 1926–2025
  55. 55Nicholas KrushenickNicholas KrushenickAmerican · 1929–1999
  56. 56Roger ShimomuraRoger ShimomuraAmerican · rođen 1939
  57. 57Red GrumsRed GrumsAmerička · rođen 1937
  58. 58Evelyne AxellEvelyne AxellBelgian · 1935–1972
  59. 59Mario SchifanoMario SchifanoItalian · 1934–1998
  60. 60John WesleyJohn WesleyAmerican · 1928–2022
  61. 61Peter SaulPeter SaulAmerican · rođen 1934
  62. 62Joe TilsonJoe TilsonBritish · 1928–2023
  63. 63Derek BoshierDerek BoshierBritish · 1937–2024
  64. 64Equipo CrónicaEquipo CrónicaSpanish · 1965–1981
  65. 65Kenneth PriceKenneth PriceAmerican · 1935–2012
  66. 66Gerald LaingGerald LaingBritish · 1936–2011
  67. 67Alan D'ArđanđeloAlan D'ArđanđeloAmerička · 1930–1998
  68. 68Billy AppleBilly AppleNew Zealander · 1935–2021
  69. 69John McHaleJohn McHaleBritish · 1922–1978
  70. 70Konrad FischerKonrad FischerGerman · 1939–1996
  71. 71Colin SelfColin SelfBritish · rođen 1941
  72. 72Claudio TozziClaudio TozziBrazilian · rođen 1944
  73. 73Idel Lus VebreIdel Lus VebreAmerička · 1932–2020
  74. 74Ian ScottIan ScottNew Zealander · 1945–2013

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