A Love Letter To: Pop Art is a passion project almost two spins around the sun in the
making, created by former Franklin Castle artist-in-residence (2018–2022) Zac Webb. More
than just an exhibition, it is an inviting journey into the creativity and counterculture that
have long captivated Webb—an homage to the bold, revolutionary spirit of the 1960s and
the Pop Art/Hollywood influences that shaped it.
This series was born out of a deep creative exploration spanning from the Spring of 2023 to
February 2025. During this time, Webb immersed himself in the world of his bygone idols,
embarking on a journey that took him on two separate journeys to Los Angeles, where he
visited iconic filming locations, cruised Mulholland Drive in a convertible, and embraced the
bohemian allure of Laurel Canyon. He traced the ghosts of Hollywood’s golden-age &
counterculture era, sipping martinis at Musso & Frank, savoring tamales at El Coyote, and
absorbing the lingering energy of artistic rebellion at Dennis Hopper’s Venice art compound.
Time spent at Barney’s Beanery—a storied haunt for actors, musicians, and creatives—added
another layer of inspiration.
Further deepening his connection to legendary inspiration, Webb also traveled to
Pittsburgh, home to The Andy Warhol Museum, where he explored the legacy of one of Pop
Art’s most iconic figures. Webb spent the entirety of 2024 in a self-induced productive
solitude, where he immersed himself in literature and cinema, as well as further studying the
life and work of Dennis Hopper—one of his most cherished artistic influences (and an allaround crazy guy). Hopper’s multifaceted artistry, his ability to merge film, photography,
and painting, became a guiding force for this series. Webb went as far as acquiring and
wearing clothing once owned by Hopper, channeling his creative energy through the very
fabric of his past.
Inspired by Hopper’s personal art collection at his original 1712 North Crescent Heights
home shared by Hopper and Brooke Hayward—including works by Warhol, Lichtenstein,
Ruscha and found objects—this series is a fusion of classic golden-age Hollywood and
modern expression. It is spontaneous, colorfully playful, and unassuming, stripping away
artistic pretension in favor of raw passion. A Love Letter To: Pop Art is not an exhibition; it’s
an experience.
There is no deep meaning, no rigid statement—just one simple ethos: be inspired by what
you love.
As of 2025, Webb’s work has been exhibited in London, Los Angeles, and Cleveland.