The artwork named “New York,” created by the artist Tadanori Yokoo in 1968, belongs to the Pop Art movement and falls within the genre of posters.
This vibrant poster features a series of repetitive images of the Statue of Liberty set against a dynamic sky filled with billowy clouds. The top of the artwork is marked by the title “NEW YORK” in bold, colorful letters adorned with floral accents. The foreground depicts an audience seated, turning their attention toward an iconic Manhattan skyline, which emerges from the bottom of the composition. Interspersed throughout the work are lively elements such as roses and butterflies, highlighting the fusion of pop culture and natural motifs in the artwork. The piece exemplifies the visual and thematic richness characteristic of the Pop Art movement, capturing both urban and organic elements in a single frame.
