1923 - 1997
Roy Lichtenstein was an American pop artist born on October 27, 1923, in New York City. He was known for his distinctive comic strip-style paintings and his use of Ben-Day dots, which played a significant role in the development of the pop art movement. Lichtenstein's work often incorporated themes of consumerism and mass media, making him one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He passed away on September 29, 1997.