pop art

noun

variants often Pop Art
: art in which commonplace objects (such as road signs, hamburgers, comic strips, or soup cans) are used as subject matter and are often physically incorporated in the work
pop artist noun
often Pop artist

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Supporting and empowering artists The New York Times featured the dynamic, mesmerizing pop art illustrations on Blind Dates Books at the iconic Strand Bookstore in New York City. Jess Decourcy Hinds february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 Gehry’s fascination with modern pop art led to the creation of some of the most striking buildings ever constructed. John Rogers, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025 Gehry's fascination with modern pop art led to the creation of some of the most wildly imaginative buildings ever constructed and brought him a measure of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect. CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025 This gallery, a modern and pop art lovers dream, features pieces from artist like Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pop art

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pop art was in 1965

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“Pop art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20art. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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