The idea

Peter Blake
Self-Portrait with Badges
(1961)
Tate
The pop art movement started in Britain in the 1950s. Pop artists wanted to make art part of everyday life. They were inspired by advertising, comic strips, pop music, celebrities and product packaging, so their work was very down-to-earth and something that everyone could enjoy. Pop art is bright, colourful and bold.
Can you work in a bright and exciting way to create your own pop art hat? Have a look at some of the work of the pop artists to get some inspiration first.
Be inspired by pop art
Get some ideas for your pop art hat. Check out the artwork below to explore some pop art in Tate's collection.

Peter Blake
Tuesday
(1961)
Tate

Roy Lichtenstein
Explosion
(1965–6)
Tate

Roy Lichtenstein
Whaam!
(1963)
Tate

Sir Eduardo Paolozzi
Real Gold
(1949)
Tate

Sir Eduardo Paolozzi
Meet the People
(1948)
Tate

Peter Blake
On the Balcony
(1955–7)
Tate

Patrick Caulfield
Sweet Bowl
(1967)
Tate
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Pop art hats made by kids at Tate © Tate
