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Fame vs. The Mundane

Vibrant, bold, popular culture-inspired.
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Made For The Criticism

Consumerism, mass production, and social commentary.

Philosophy

Pop-Art is a design style inspired by popular culture and consumerism.

It emerged in the mid-20th century with a staggering degree of artist and viewer engagement with that which they were simultaneously calling out as ludicrous.

Characteristics

Characterized by vibrant colors and bold imagery, Pop-Art designs often incorporate iconic symbols, famous icons, and references from the world of advertising.
It is a fun design by embodying a certain irreverence. The satirical and ironic social commentary was something that also incorporated participation in. The design works to create visually striking and engaging spaces.

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New articles for every style monthly covering the art movement History 101 style but fun.

Visual Timeline

Roy Lichtenstein, "Still Life with Goldfish Bowl", Oil and Magna on canvas, New York, 1972.

Artist Interpretations

Inspired by modern trends and design style philosophical ambitions.
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More Design Styles

We've chosen these 11 other art movements & design styles as influential to design trends today.

Minimalism
Agnes Martin, "Untitled #1", Acrylic and graphite on canvas, New Mexico, 1973.
Maximalism
Yinka Shonibare, "Double Dutch", Dutch wax-printed cotton, London, 1992.
Mid-Century Modern
Florence Knoll, "Sofa Model 2550", Leather and chrome, Pennsylvania, 1972.
Art Deco
André Mare and Louis Süe, "Cubist Pavilion", Mixed media installation, Paris, 1925.
Bauhaus
Marcel Breuer, "Wassily Chair", Tubular steel and fabric, Dessau, Germany, 1925.
Scandinavian Design
Hans J. Wegner, "CH24 Wishbone Chair", Wood and natural cord, Denmark, 1950.
Brutalism
Le Corbusier, "Unité d'Habitation", Reinforced concrete, Marseille, France, 1952.
Post-modernism
Jeff Koons, "Michael Jackson and Bubbles", Porcelain, New York, USA, 1988.
Industrial Design
Eliot Noyes, "Selectric Typewriter", Plastic and metal, New York, USA, 1961.
Biophilic Design
Renzo Piano, "California Academy of Sciences", Architecture with living roof, San Francisco, USA, 2008.
Sustainable & Eco-friendly
Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello, "Mud Frontiers", 3D-printed mud structures, Southwestern USA, 2020.
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