Art
20th Century Contemporary Art
Marble, Bronze
1910s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, Inkjet
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
20th Century American Modern Art
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Wool
2010s Impressionist Art
Oil, Panel
2010s Art
Photographic Paper
2010s Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
1950s Cubist Art
Lithograph
Artist Comments
Soft blues and reds sweep through this impressionistic sunset over the Sonoran Desert. The sun glows on the horizon, illuminating the cactus and shrubs scattere...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Art
Acrylic
20th Century Naturalistic Art
Tapestry
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, Inkjet
Artist Comments
A man sits alone in a pristine corner office, surrounded by glass walls framing a beguiling sea and a distant sailboat, emblematic of freedom and escape. Inside...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Oil, Canvas
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Latex, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, Inkjet
1850s Romantic Art
Oil, Canvas
Late 20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
Mid-19th Century Romantic Art
Canvas, Oil
1950s Art
Lithograph
2010s Contemporary Art
Oil, Board
1980s Expressionist Art
Lithograph
1930s Art
Oil Pastel
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, Polaroid, Color, C Print, Archival Paper
1960s Modern Art
Watercolor, Graphite
1950s Modern Art
Woodcut
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
1950s Cubist Art
Lithograph
Early 2000s Pop Art Art
Screen
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Paper, Monotype
1960s Art
Lithograph
1970s Abstract Art
Stone
2010s Pop Art Art
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
Early 20th Century Art
Oil
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Resin, Pigment
1960s Pop Art Art
Screen
1960s Expressionist Art
Lithograph
1970s Surrealist Art
Lithograph
Late 19th Century Art
Marble, Bronze
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Encaustic, Archival Paper, Monotype
2010s Cubist Art
Lithograph
1940s Impressionist Art
Oil, Board
1950s Surrealist Art
Photogravure
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Oil, Cardboard
1960s Modern Art
Lithograph
1990s Contemporary Art
Lithograph
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
Late 19th Century Victorian Art
Lithograph
20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil, Board
Early 20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
2010s Modern Art
Porcelain, Glaze
2010s Pop Art Art
Canvas, Color
20th Century Contemporary Art
Marble, Bronze
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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