Roy Lichtenstein, born October 27, 1923
Roy Lichtenstein was an American pop artist renowned for his bold and distinctive contributions to the art world.
Emerging in the 1960s, Lichtenstein became a leading figure in the pop art movement, a genre that challenged
traditional notions of fine art by incorporating elements from popular culture.
One of his most iconic works is "Whaam!," a large-scale diptych that vividly captures the energy and dynamism of
comic book panels.
Lichtenstein's paintings often featured exaggerated, larger-than-life renditions of mundane subjects,
inviting viewers to reconsider the significance of everyday imagery.
One of his famous works in this vein is "Drowning Girl," which showcases a distressed woman in a
melodramatic pose, drawing inspiration from comic book romance illustrations.
By appropriating and recontextualizing these images, Lichtenstein challenged the boundaries between
high and low art, prompting a reevaluation of the cultural hierarchy.
Andy Warhol, born August 6, 1928
Andy Warhol was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. He emerged as a
prominent artist in the 1960s, challenging traditional perceptions of art by incorporating elements of
consumer culture into his work.
Perhaps most famous for his colorful and repetitive depictions of Campbell's soup cans, Warhol elevated
everyday objects to the status of high art, questioning the boundaries between popular and elite culture.