Lichtenstein was a leading American artist best known for his groundbreaking work in the Pop Art movement. Born in New York City, he studied at Ohio State University, where his education was interrupted by service in World War II. After the war, he returned to complete his studies and began teaching art.
He rose to prominence in the early 1960s with large-scale paintings that appropriated the visual language of comic strips and commercial printing, using bold lines, bright colors, and Ben-Day dots to mimic mechanical reproduction.
While often associated with satire and parody, Lichtenstein’s work also reflected deep engagement with art history, referencing movements such as Cubism, Futurism, and Abstract Expressionism in later series. His style was characterized by meticulous precision and a cool, detached aesthetic that influenced generations of artists.
Lichtenstein's work is held in major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Tate Modern. He is celebrated for reshaping visual culture and redefining the boundaries of contemporary art.