
What is lowbrow?
Lowbrow is a derogatory term that refers to certain forms of popular culture. It describes an art movement that began in Los Angeles in the 1970s. The term lowbrow originally refers to a person with little intellectual or refined taste. The Lowbrow art movement, also known as Pop Surrealism, blends elements of underground comics, punk music, hot rod culture, and other subcultures, often with a sense of humor and irony.
Show All
- Show All
- Established
- Discoveries
Show All
- Show All
Artworks Related to Lowbrow
Takashi Murakami
A Little Flower Painting: Yellow, White, and Purple Flowers, 2019
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 2,220
Takashi Murakami
Many Things Await Beyond Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door), 2019
Limited Edition Print
Silkscreen
GBP 3,000
Takashi Murakami
Doraemon, Let's Go Beyond These Dimensions on a Time Machine with Master Fujiko F., 2020
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 1,600
Takashi Murakami
Doraemon: Sitting Up: Weeping Some, Laughing Some, 2020
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 1,600
Takashi Murakami
Doraemon Sitting Up: A Pleasant Day Under The Blue Sky, 2020
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 1,500

Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.

A print proof refers to any test impressions made from a printing plate or block to check the image quality before the final print is completed. These proofs are used as quality checks to ensure that the details and alignment are correct. Different types of proofs, such as artist's proofs or trial proofs, serve specific purposes during the printmaking process.

Postmodernism is an art movement that emerged as a reaction against authority and traditional boundaries, seeking to blur the lines between art and everyday life. It aimed to bridge the gap between the cultural elite and the general public by embracing eclectic mixtures of earlier conventions and styles. Postmodernist art often challenges established norms and celebrates diversity, irony, and pastiche, making it a movement that reflects the complexities of contemporary culture.
Can't find your Answer?
Thank you! Your question has been sent — we'll get back to you shortly.


















