From Andy Warhol t-shirts from Uniqlo to Keith Haring earrings from Pandora and Jean-Michel Basquiat phone cases from Casetify, our appetite for artist merchandise has never been stronger. Born out of Pop Art, a movement shaped by consumerism, art and artists are increasingly conflated with brands themselves.
Here, Richard Polsky explores the market for Pop Art merchandise in the 21st century, and its role in shaping the way we appreciate and experience art today.