I think it is a lot of fun. Art filters are an Olympus first I believe as far as digital SLRs go. They basically allow you to put effects on your photos "in camera" without the need for Photoshop.
This is the description that Olympus give of this particular filter called POP ART on their UK site.
"Pop Art
The Pop Art filter transforms normal, everyday scenes into bright and colourful Pop Art. This effect enhances the saturation and brilliance to give your colours a punchy and vivid style reminiscent of Pop Art."
These are the before and after shots they gave as an example:
I think you can easily tell which one has the Pop Art Filter effect.Now here is my take on it:
