Predominantly a British and American phenomenon throughout the 1950s and 60s, Pop Art had widespread influence in the decades that followed, inspiring millions of worldwide copycats. In fact, Pop married art so successfully with commerce that their union still stands strong today.

Although British and American Pop Art shared core values, their aesthetics and thematic focuses diverged significantly. British Pop Art was heavily influenced by American pop culture as it was perceived and interpreted from across the Atlantic, creating a unique perspective that was both fascinated and critical of American consumerism.

British and American Pop Art, while sharing common themes and techniques, differ profoundly in their approach and aesthetics. British artists like Hamilton and Blake were often more critical and detached in their treatment of mass culture, using collage and appropriation to create subtle and complex social commentary.

In the US, pop art is a return to compositions described as “hard-edged”, using mundane reality, popular culture, irony and sarcasm. On the other hand in England, the movement started out with a more academic vision.

There are some differences between the Pop Art in England and United States. British Pop was the product of the Independent Group (IG), formed in 1952 whose members resisted the institute's...