Contemporary Art
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Contemporary
Lying Figure VI by Pierre Yermia - Contemporary bronze sculpture, female figure
Located in Paris, FR
Lying Figure VI is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 22 x 55 x 9 cm (8.7 × 21.7 × 3.5 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Bodybuilding Ballerina
By Michael Norcia
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1970s photograph depicting a young Arnold Schwarzenegger, the champion bodybuilder who was Mr. Olympia a staggering seven times showing the elegant side of himself as he takes ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Art
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Water Lillies In The Pond With Pots Of Flowers By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Water Lillies In The Pond With Pots Of Flowers
By David Hockney
David Hockney, a prominent British artist, is celebrated for his versatile and innovative contributions to 20th-cent...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic
Haiku #35, 1/50 - Digital Vector Drawing Seated Female Nude Woman Figure Looking
Located in North Vancouver, CA
Haiku #35, 1/50 - Digital Vector Drawing Seated Female Nude Woman Figure Looking
This is a limited edition (50) digital black & white print of a seated female nude, executed in 17 v...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Digital
LONo.9 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, bright colours, lines
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
LONo.9 is a unique Indian ink on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 40 × 51 cm (15.7 × 20.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes w...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
India Ink
Dancer “Elevation” by Yann Guillon - Figurative bronze sculpture, man, torso
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Dancer “Elevation” is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 37 × 22 × 15 cm (14.6 × 8.7 × 5.9 in). Height of the sculpture with the metal base: 51 cm...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
Wall mirror “with fold” I by Franck K - Stainless steel sculpture, reflection
Located in Paris, FR
Wall mirror “with fold” I is a unique mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 92 × 92 × 3 cm (36.2 × 36.2 × 1.2 in).
The sculpture ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Xsakioro by Jacques Owczarek - Animal bronze black sculpture of a horse, smooth
Located in Paris, FR
Xsakioro is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Jacques Owczarek, dimensions are 94 × 65 × 47 cm (37 × 25.6 × 18.5 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a l...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
Bull IX by Pierre Yermia - Animal bronze sculpture, figurative, grey patina
Located in Paris, FR
Bull IX is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 66 × 60 × 15 cm (26 × 23.6 × 5.9 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
Untitled IX by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, building
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled IX, Firework series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot.
This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimension...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, Pigment
Fisherman on stilt II by Marine de Soos - Bronze sculpture, human figure, man
Located in Paris, FR
Fisherman on stilt II is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marine de Soos, dimensions are 50 × 24 × 21 cm (19.7 × 9.4 × 8.3 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered,...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
The Bog 001 by Bernhard Lang - Close-up photography, flora, green tones, swamps
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog 001 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. It is a Fine Art Print on Hahnemüle Paper.
This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Photographic Paper
Layers Object No. 17 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, lines, ink
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Layers Object No. 17 is a unique ink drawings on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 35 × 217 cm (13.8 × 85.4 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unf...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Ink
Peace and Love I by Franck K - Stainless steel wall sculpture, reflections
Located in Paris, FR
Peace and Love I is a unique mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 125 × 125 × 3 cm (49.2 × 49.2 × 1.2 in).
The sculpture is sign...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Radios in Lounge by Gina Soden - Abandoned place, urbex photography, red chairs
By Gina Soden
Located in Paris, FR
Radios in Lounge is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Gina Soden. It is part of the “How Long Is Now?” series.
This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Giclée
The Waiting Time by Marine de Soos - Bronze sculpture, standing figure, man
Located in Paris, FR
The Waiting Time is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marine de Soos, dimensions are 72 × 26 × 21.5 cm (28.3 × 10.2 × 8.5 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
“Shattered” wall mirror III by Franck K - Stainless steel sculpture, reflection
Located in Paris, FR
“Shattered” wall mirror III is a unique mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 90 × 90 × 13 cm (35.4 × 35.4 × 5.1 in).
The sculptu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Allure, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Bright pink roses rest on a bed of vibrant green leaves. The sun shines, casting a warm glow and a gentle shadow across the garden. For artist Hilary Gomes, a c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Oil
Restrained Supersaturation No.18 (Fuck that world) by Ahn Hyun-Ju - Painting
By Ahn Hyun-Ju
Located in Paris, FR
Restrained Supersaturation No.18 (Fuck that world) is a unique painting by contemporary artist Ahn Hyun-Ju. The painting is made with polyester, pigments and acrylic resin on alumini...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
The Forge by Christophe Dupety - Colourful painting, fruits, orange tones, vivid
Located in Paris, FR
The Forge is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Christophe Dupety, dimensions are 97 × 130 cm (38.2 × 51.2 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes wit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
3 Large Standing Figures I by Pierre Yermia - Contemporary bronze sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
3 Large Standing Figures I is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 150 × 58 × 42 cm (59.1 × 22.8 × 16.5 in).
The sculpture is signed and nu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
Tower by Gina Soden - Abandoned place, urbex photography, architecture, dark
By Gina Soden
Located in Paris, FR
Tower is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Gina Soden. It is part of the “Emergence” series.
This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Giclée
Layers Object No. 16 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, lines, ink
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Layers Object No. 16 is a unique ink drawings on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 41 × 91 cm (16.1 × 35.8 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unfr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Ink
Badinter by Christophe Dupety - Portrait painting, politician, vivid background
Located in Paris, FR
Badinter is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Christophe Dupety, dimensions are 100 × 100 cm (39.4 × 39.4 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes wi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Untitled II by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, building
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled II, Firework series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot.
This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimension...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, Pigment
Stilness Photography Art Print Signed Limited
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Art Print, photographed in Asia, limited edition 10, signed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
POMERIGGIO by Ramon Enrich - Geometric landscape painting, architecture, black
By Ramon Enrich
Located in Paris, FR
POMERIGGIO is a unique acrylic on canvas painting by contemporary artist Ramon Enrich, dimensions are 96 × 120 cm (37.8 × 47.2 in). Dimensions of the framed artwork are 100 cm x 125 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Layers Object No. 12 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, lines, ink
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Layers Object No. 12 is a unique ink drawings on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 55.5 × 121 cm (21.9 × 47.6 in).
The artwork is signed, sold u...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Ink
Seascape X - large format photograph of monochrome blue water surface & horizon
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mesmerizing large scale photograph from artist's Seascape series, a body of works capturing the tactile surfaces and monochromatic nature of oceanic water and cloudscapes
Seascape ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée
Muhammad Ali Training in Florida
By Jeff Joffe
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning image of Muhammad Ali training in Florida, 1970.
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "The Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Art
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Steve McQueen Loading Rifle
By Lothar Winkler
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome capture of Steve McQueen loading a rifle for his role in "The Great Escape", circa 1963.
Steve McQueen nicknamed the "King of Cool", was an American actor. His antihero per...
Category
1960s Contemporary Art
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Large Arch by Yann Guillon - Semi-abstract bronze sculpture, smooth forms, dark
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Large Arch is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 40 × 25 × 15 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 5.9 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a limi...
Category
1990s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
Aeroglyph XT2011 - large scale photo of light painting in nocturnal landscape
By Reuben Wu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aeroglyph XT2011 by Reuben Wu, a large format nighttime photograph from an ongoing series of large temporary geometries traced by light carrying drones in surreal nocturnal landscape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
Origami Swan - Mini
Located in Dallas, TX
Part of a mini series, these small paintings are made as studies for color, shape and new ideas. Other artists do sketches, scratching or scribbling; I prepare minis before I start w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Dancer “Attraction” II by Yann Guillon - Figurative bronze sculpture, man, torso
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Danseur Attirance II is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 35 × 23 × 9 cm (13.8 × 9.1 × 3.5 in). Height of the sculpture with the metal base: 51 c...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
"Sunbathers at Portugal Cliffs" Original Oil Painting 30 in x 40 in
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Portugal Cliffs"
2021
Oil on linen canvas
30 in x 40 in
"Portugal Cliffs" is an Original oil painting in the genre of Contemporary realism. This original oil painting was made wit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Oil
Writing Without Letters
Located in Dallas, TX
The "Heads“ for which he is known serve as his starting point for creative explorations. He uses different styles and mediums to explore the facets of these heads and delve deeper an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper, Pencil
"Rhapsody in the Tropics" Metamorphosis and Connection: Surrealist Painting
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
In this painting by L-Xiua, a central figure's head transforms into a complex amalgamation of shapes and beings, challenging the boundaries between human and animal. The creatures em...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Lancelot II by Yann Guillon - Male nude bronze sculpture, torso, figurative
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Lancelot II is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 50 × 25 × 17 cm (19.7 × 9.8 × 6.7 in). Height of the sculpture with the base: 60 cm (23.6 in).
...
Category
1980s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
Nocturn IV by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese landscape painting, gold leaf, tree, moon
Located in Paris, FR
Nocturn IV is a unique diptych painting by contemporary artist Lumi Mizutani. The painting is made with Japanese pigments and gold leaves on Japanese paper mounted on panel, dimensi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Paper Butterfly - Mini
Located in Dallas, TX
Part of a mini series, these small paintings are made as studies for color, shape and new ideas. Other artists do sketches, scratching or scribbling; I prepare minis before I start w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Strata IX by Luca Marziale - Contemporary fine art photography, landscape, pink
Located in Paris, FR
Strata IX is a limited-edition diptych photograph by contemporary artist Luca Marziale.
This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 sizes:
*76.2 cm × 152...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
C Print
Original Set-Breakfast with Cat Series-British Award Artist-Gold, ink on papers
Located in London, GB
These two drawings as a set, encapsulate the enchanting moments experienced during a series of breakfasts at Shizico Yi's Scotland home. Created plein air and in situ, these scenes u...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Gold
Scarf - Mini
Located in Dallas, TX
Part of a mini series, these small paintings are made as studies for color, shape and new ideas. Other artists do sketches, scratching or scribbling; I prepare minis before I start w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
iMessage - Mini
Located in Dallas, TX
Part of a mini series, these small paintings are made as studies for color, shape and new ideas. Other artists do sketches, scratching or scribbling; I prepare minis before I start w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Parking Sign - Mini
Located in Dallas, TX
Part of a mini series, these small paintings are made as studies for color, shape and new ideas. Other artists do sketches, scratching or scribbling; I prepare minis before I start w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
City by Franck K - Large matt polished stainless steel sculpture, outdoor, metal
Located in Paris, FR
City is a unique matt polished stainless steel sculpture and stainless steel sheet base by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 131 × 190 × 90 cm (51.6 × 74.8 × 35.4 in).
Th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Animal Landscape Large Photograph Leopard Black White Nature Africa Wildlife
Located in Norfolk, GB
Aditya Dicky Singh Untitled Infrared photograph on fine-art Hahnemuhle archival paper
45" x 64" unframed (114cm x 163cm) 2016
Edition 3/10
*Should you wish the photograph to be prin...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Paper Planes
Located in Dallas, TX
Every shape of his artworks is 100% unique. Together with his eye & passion for photography, Johannes developed a combination of abstract creation, deconstruction and realistic paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Mixed Media
N°14, Illusions series by Matthieu Venot - Close-up photography, architecture
Located in Paris, FR
N°14, Illusions is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot.
This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 sizes:
*37.5 cm × 30...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, Pigment
Rosa by Marie Louise Sorbac - Bronze animal sculpture, horse, black, smooth
Located in Paris, FR
Rosa is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marie Louise Sorbac, dimensions are 56 × 50 × 13 cm (22 × 19.7 × 5.1 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
In the Cherries by Christophe Dupety - Colourful painting, berries, bird, vivid
Located in Paris, FR
In the Cherries is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Christophe Dupety, dimensions are 46 × 55 cm (18.1 × 21.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and come...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Anthropocene by Romain Langlois - Wood-like bronze sculpture, green patina
Located in Paris, FR
The Anthropocene is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Romain Langlois, dimensions are 109 × 76 × 47 cm (42.9 × 29.9 × 18.5 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
Reconnect Blue
Located in Dallas, TX
The "Heads“ for which he is known serve as his starting point for creative explorations. He uses different styles and mediums to explore the facets of these heads and delve deeper an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic
Mask I by Pavlína Kvita - Contemporary wall sculpture, futuristic figure, grey
Located in Paris, FR
Mask I is a glass fiber reinforced concrete wall sculpture by contemporary artist Pavlína Kvita, dimensions are 69 × 41 cm (27.2 × 16.1 in).
The sculpture is signed and comes with a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Concrete
Paloma by Marie Louise Sorbac - Animal bronze sculpture, dove, golden, bird
Located in Paris, FR
Paloma is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marie Louise Sorbac, dimensions are 26 × 25 × 21 cm (10.2 × 9.8 × 8.3 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
Paper Planes
Located in Dallas, TX
Every shape of his artworks is 100% unique. Together with his eye & passion for photography, Johannes developed a combination of abstract creation, deconstruction and realistic paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Mixed Media
Kioshimura by Jacques Owczarek - Animal bronze black sculpture of a bull, smooth
Located in Paris, FR
Kioshimura is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Jacques Owczarek, dimensions are 49 × 84 × 44 cm (19.3 × 33.1 × 17.3 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
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Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Stefanie Schneider, Tyler Shields, Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde, and Richard Heeps. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Paper and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary art, so small editions measuring 0.02 inches across are also available.