Art
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Acrylic
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Color
2010s Abstract Art
Cotton Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Rag Paper, Archival Pigment
Mid-20th Century English School Art
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Oil, Panel
20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
Late 20th Century Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Art
Giclée
Artist Comments
A solitary house with deep blue doors anchors this peaceful, simplified landscape. The soft green field and crisp sky invite a moment of quiet reflection. The s...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A man and his dog drive through a vast, open landscape. There’s a zero percent chance their trip won’t involve beef jerky. This sun-drenched scene captures ...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Art
Oil
Early 20th Century Romantic Art
Gouache, Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Art
Giclée
20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Two people share a tense, personal moment over a morning beer in a bar. The scene delivers a strong story through the use of color, light, and character portray...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic, Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Art
Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Pop Art Art
Acrylic, Permanent Marker
2010s Pop Art Art
Lithograph, Offset
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1970s Post-Impressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Art
Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Mid-19th Century Edo Art
Woodcut
1820s Art
Engraving, Mezzotint, Etching
17th Century Old Masters Art
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Polaroid
1930s Showa Art
Woodcut
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art
Lacquer, Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, Oil
Early 1900s Realist Art
Etching, Aquatint
2010s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, Polaroid, Color, C Print, Archival Paper
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Art
Oil, Canvas
20th Century American Modern Art
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
1980s Art
Oil
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Color
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Linen, Oil
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Linen, Oil
2010s Modern Art
Oil, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
This oil painting captures the quiet beauty of a Florida marsh. Palm trees and billowing clouds add depth and balance to the composition. Artist Kent Sullivan u...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
Late 19th Century Victorian Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
1970s Modern Art
Lithograph
Late 18th Century Italian School Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Street Art Art
Paper, Monotype
Early 19th Century Victorian Art
Oil, Canvas
Artist Comments
A biker firmly grips the handlebars. Cropped just above the wrist, the composition draws attention to the dynamic interplay of form and pattern. The garment, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Art
Oil
Shop Art on 1stDibs: Photography, Drawings, Prints, Sculptures and Paintings for Sale
Whether growing your current fine art collection or taking the first steps on that journey, you will find an extensive range of original photography, drawings, prints, sculptures, paintings and more on 1stDibs.
Visual art is among the oldest forms of expression, and it has been evolving for centuries. Beautiful objects can provide a window to the past or insight into our current time. Art collecting enhances daily life through the presence of meaningful work. It displays an appreciation for culture, whether a print by Elizabeth Catlett channeling social change or a narrative quilt by Faith Ringgold.
Contemporary art has lured more initiates to collecting than almost any other category, with notable artists including Yayoi Kusama, Marc Chagall, Kehinde Wiley and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Navigating the waiting lists for the next Marlene Dumas, Jeff Koons or Jasper Johns has become competitive.
When you’re living with art, particularly as people more often work from home and enjoy their spaces, it’s important to choose art that resonates with you. While the richness of art with its many movements, styles and histories can be overwhelming, the key is to identify what is appealing and inspiring. Artwork can play with the surrounding color of a room, creating a layered approach. The dynamic shapes and sizes of sculptures can set different moods, such as a bronze by Miguel Guía on a mantel or an Alexander Calder mobile suspended over a table. A wall of art can evoke emotions in an interior while showing off your tastes and interests. A salon-style wall mixing eclectic pieces like landscape paintings with charcoal drawings is a unique way to transform a space and show off a collection.
For art meditating on the subconscious, investigate Surrealists like Joan Miró and Salvador Dalí. Explore Pop art and its leading artists such as Andy Warhol, Rosalyn Drexler and Keith Haring for bright and bold colors. Not only did these artists question art itself, but also how we perceive society. Similarly, 20th-century photography and abstract painting reconsidered the intent of art.
Abstract Expressionists like Helen Frankenthaler and Lee Krasner and Color Field artists including Sam Gilliam broke from conventional ideas of painting, while Op artists such as Yaacov Agam embraced visual trickery and kinetic movement. Novel visuals are also integral to contemporary work influenced by street art, such as sculptures and prints by KAWS.
Realist portraiture is a global tradition reflecting on what makes us human. This is reflected in the work of Slim Aarons, an American photographer whose images are at once candid and polished and appeared in Holiday magazine and elsewhere. Innovative artists Mickalene Thomas and Kerry James Marshall are now offering new perspectives on the form.
Collecting art is a rewarding, lifelong pursuit that can help connect you with the creative ways historic, modern and contemporary artists have engaged with the world. For more tips on piecing together an art collection, see our guide to buying and displaying art.
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