Roy Lichtenstein: Pop Idol

30min

Documentary

Paul Morley investigates the lasting appeal of art's very own Pop Idol. From failed Abstract Expressionist to pioneering Pop Art hero, Roy Lichtenstein revolutionized the art world with his big, bold, brash cartoon images of American culture. Even before Andy Warhol had picked up his can of Campbell's soup, Lichtenstein was making merchandise into art and cultivating his own durable brand, turning out work that was highly consumable and tirelessly reproduced.

Production Companies

BBC

BBC Four

Cast

Paul Morley

Paul Morley

Narrator
Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Lichtenstein

Self (Archive Footage)

Release date

25th Feb 2004

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English