"The blockbuster display," as Private & Public Director, Chris Clifford, described it, is the first exhibition of the year at the gallery. It follows on from the successful 'Ice Breakers' exhibition, which featured century-old photographs of Herbert Ponting Antarctic adventures and icy scenes inspired by Nick Romeril's time on a Royal Navy ship.

'Pop Icons' is a complete opposite to 'Ice Breakers." Where the latter saw a selection of glaciers painted in various shades of greys and blues, the former takes after a rainbow, with colours bright enough to make you forget the grey skies.

Pictured: 'Pop Icons' features "some of the greatest post war artists from America and Britain."

Mr Clifford said he was delighted to exhibit "some of the greatest post war artists from America and Britain," and to give islanders the opportunity to nab some iconic pieces.

They include one of Andy Warhol's 'Marilyn' portraits and his infamous Campbell's Soup Tin, Sir Peter Blake's 'Babe Rainbow' and Roy Lichtenstein's 'Huh.'

The exhibition also feature American landscapes painted by singer / songwriter Bob Dylan. 'The Beaten Path' as the collection of acrylics and watercolours is called captures images of Dylan's travels on main routes and backroads of America.

Pictured: 'Homard Bleu,' a painting by local artist Nick Parlett, appears next to Allen Jones' 'Question Mark.' 

Keen to support local artists, Mr Clifford also included an oil on canvas painting from Nick Parlett, although he admitted Mr Parlett is not technically a pop art artist. "Homard Bleu" he explained was inspired by sea gras and the way it intertwines. But instead of shades of greens, Mr Parlett used bright blue and orange, which make the Homard fit in nicely next to 'Babe Rainbow' and Allen Jones' 'Question Time.'

There is another Jersey connection with the appearance of Lily Langtry, another 'non-conventional' pop icon. An 1870 portrait of the 'Jersey Lily' by Richard Maerz, which was once in the actress's private collection, features next to a portrait by Sir Peter Blake. "This is an early example of pop culture," Mr Clifford said pointing to the 1870 steel print.

Pictured: Two portraits of Lily Langtry feature in 'Pop Icons.' 

Visitors will also get to enjoy a 35-minute video about Andy Warhol, created by Cinestef, aka Stefan Rousseau. It includes photos and excerpts of films shot during concerts and events at the Factory as well as color photos of New York in the 60's and excerpts of Warhol's own movies.

Commenting on the exhibition, Mr Clifford said: “Pop Art often takes imagery that is currently in use in advertising. Product labeling and logos figure prominently in the imagery chosen by pop artists, seen in the labels of Campbell's Soup Cans, by Andy Warhol who is one of the artists featured in this exhibition. I am delighted to be able to present this ground breaking exhibition in Jersey and especially so for our first exhibition of 2019.

"The gallery spaces are open during the week and by appointment at the weekend and evenings so if you would like to see some truly incredible artworks by a group of artists who have become global household names then I look forward to welcoming you to this exhibition."