Pop Art

What is Pop Art?

Let us start by saying Pop art is an abbreviation of Popular Art. 

The movement materialised in America and Britain in the mid-1950s and came to prominence in the ’60s. The focus was to feature everyday forms or imagery from that time. 

Pop Art pieces are recognisable due to vibrant colour schemes and sometimes satirical themes. 

You may have seen some Pop Art featuring:

Icons: Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Mickey Mouse

Commercial Products: Coca-Cola, Campbells Soup

Food Items: Donuts, Bananas, Pizza, Hotdogs

Symbols: Peace Signs, Targets, Dollar Signs

In short, vibrant, everyday imagery and wit = POP ART

When it comes to parties, Pop Art makes for an entertaining and colourful theme.

This theme calls for oodles of bold colour, witty attributes and guests equally as vibrant as the colour palette.

So let’s get into this design for a Pop Art themed party.

DECOR

David Bust Blowing Bubblegum

Stick a Mini Pink Balloon to the mouth of a David Bust for some pop art satire.

Bubble Sofa

It was not uncommon in the ’60s to see wacky, brightly coloured furniture.

A Bubble Sofa would be a nice addition to a chill-out area.

Pop Art Print

Adding prints to walls is an easy way to make a theme eye-catching, check out this vibrant print.

TABLESCAPES

Pop Art Plate Dressing 

Plate dressing can be a lot of fun.

Use edible gold spray to cover a Marilyn Monroe Stencil on a plate, then add a minimal dot pattern with black icing to give an otherwise boring white plate a pop art theme.

To finish add your chosen pop art treat.

LIGHTING

Paint Splashes

Create an artist’s canvas effect using a Gobo projector to project Paint Splats onto a wall.

PARTY FOOD

Many famous Pop Art works featured everyday fast foods so no breaking a sweat preparing the party food!

• Hotdogs
• Pizza Slices
• French Fries in baskets
• Donuts
• Mini Banana Splits

PARTY DRINKS

Popular Cocktails in the 1950s:

Tom Collins (Gin)

Mai Tai (Golden Rum)

Pina Colada (White Rum)

Sloe Gin Fizz (Sloe Gin)

Singapore Sling (Gin, Cherry Brandy & Cointreau)

PARTY ENTERTAINMENT

How about a walking pop art table inspired by Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe?

Take a look – Pop Art Strolling Table

DRESS CODE

Ask partygoers to wear a piece of clothing inspired by pop art culture.

We want to see a work of art walking through the door.

CAPTURE THE MOMENT

Picmonkey is a photo editor and graphic design maker with many features.

The Andy Warhol Photo Filter is great for editing your party photos in Pop Art style.

MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS

What do you think of this theme?

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