Art
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Oil, Cardboard
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1890s Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
1930s French School Art
Oil
2010s Art
Photographic Paper
Late 19th Century Victorian Art
Lithograph
2010s Contemporary Art
Cotton Canvas, Oil
1990s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, Polaroid, Color, C Print, Archival Paper
1960s Modern Art
Lithograph
1950s Art
Lithograph
2010s Abstract Art
Cotton Canvas, Oil
2010s Art
Oil, Panel
Early 19th Century Art
Oil
Early 20th Century Expressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Contemporary Art
Silver Gelatin, Color, C Print, Photographic Paper
Mid-20th Century Art
Oil
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
1990s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Minimalist Art
Rag Paper, Black and White
1960s Art
Lithograph
1970s Abstract Geometric Art
Paper, Ink, Lithograph
1960s Art
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century American Modern Art
Paper, Graphite
1960s Abstract Art
Lithograph
1960s Expressionist Art
Offset
1960s Abstract Art
Lithograph
2010s Art
Wood
2010s Art
Offset
1980s Pop Art Art
Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Art
Film, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Giclée
2010s Art
Paper, Offset
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
20th Century Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
1970s American Realist Art
Silver Gelatin
Artist Comments
A young boy stands indoors, absorbed in his mobile device. Just beyond an open door, a polar bear looms inside the house, its mouth open as if roaring. The brig...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art
Oil
1930s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
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
1990s Pop Art Art
Offset
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art
Lacquer, Canvas, Oil
1950s Realist Art
Lambda
1920s Modern Art
Offset
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Art
Giclée
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Artist Comments
Set against an expansive yellow field, a cluster of white farmhouses stands at ease near the horizon. The scene whispers of silence, space, and distance. The co...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
1960s Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Artist Comments
Inspired by the fox’s clever charm, this portrait captures both its keen expression and lively spirit. Artist Karen Barton layered oil paint using a mix of pa...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil
1940s American Modern Art
Oil, Masonite
Mid-19th Century Art
Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, Ink
2010s Modern Art
Paper, Acrylic
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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