Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) was an American pop artist known for his bold, graphic style and iconic use of Ben-Day dots. Emerging in the 1960s alongside Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg, Lichtenstein’s work appropriated images from popular culture, particularly comic strips, and reinterpreted them through his distinctive artistic lens. His famous painting “Whaam!” (1963) exemplifies his signature style, elevating mundane subject matter into high art while questioning the boundaries between fine art and popular culture. Lichtenstein’s legacy as a pioneer of pop art endures, influencing subsequent generations of artists with his innovative approach to art and his ability to capture the spirit of his era.