Marilyn Monroe: Celebrate This Pop Art Icon

Pop Art and its Modern Artists

When identifying some of the most influential styles of art, its hard to ignore pop art. Generally characterized by an interest in popular culture and loud imagery. The pop art movement ushered in a new and accessible approach to art. Using a variety of commonplace objects and celebrities, pop art aims to solidify the idea that art can be drawn from any source. We recommend this style, if you are looking to add a contemporary feel to your space.

Artists such as Michiel Folkers and Lukas Avalon have perfected this style in their own unique way. Similarly, both artists incorporate many celebrities and public figures such as Marilyn Monroe, Prince, Karl Lagerfeld, Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot, and James Dean.

Folkers, based in the Netherlands, has a more abstract approach to his pop art. His focus is to bring a variety of elements together, in order to create one image.

“I am always trying to force the viewer to see one image instead of seeing all the loose parts.” – Michiel Folkers

Alternatively, Lukas Avalon’s pop art relates more to a style of street art. He meets the challenge of removing street art from it’s urban environment, while maintaining the socially relevant themes paramount to the art form.

Follow both artists on Instagram here: @lukasavalon & @michielfolkersart

The Style Icon Made for Modern Pop Art

While there are many popular celebrities to feature in pop art, there is one figure that stands alone. When you look back through the history of pop culture, there is likely no more iconic figure than Marilyn Monroe. Known for being one of the most important style icons on the planet, Marilyn Monroe is the ideal figure to portray on a piece of wall art. Beginning her career modeling, her stunning style and essence shocked the entertainment world. By the time of her death, she had become an international phenomenon that was more than just a celebrity. She is a symbol of beauty and sophistication that lives on to this day.

Marilyn Monroe once said, “Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she’ll conquer the world.” Similarly we like to say, “Give them the right piece of wall art, and they will conquer the universe.” Celebrate this timeless icon with a style of pop wall art that will never fade.

Explore pop art and other styles offered by BIG Wall Décor. You can browse through surreal art, nature wall art, minimalist wall art, or even custom art.