Art
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Parchment Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Expressionist Art
Acrylic, Watercolor, India Ink
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art
Oil, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
Bold, energetic brushwork shapes an abstract interpretation of a flower. Thick layers of paint convey spontaneity and life, while soft touches of blue add surpr...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Pop Art Art
Glass, Blown Glass
2010s Neo-Expressionist Art
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Artist Comments
A warm glow from a flickering candle illuminates the scene, casting soft light across every object. An antique clock nestled within a sculpture evokes a sense o...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Oil, Acrylic
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Linen, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Art
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Linen, Ink, Mixed Media, Graphite
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
Artist Comments
Earthy tones contrast with soft pinks and greens, hinting at a floral presence. This abstract painting conveys dynamic movement and emotional depth, balancing s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Oil
2010s Realist Art
Archival Paper, Carbon Pencil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Paper, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art
Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Acrylic
1940s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Pop Art Art
Glass, Resin, Mixed Media
1940s Surrealist Art
Photogravure
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s Pop Art Art
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
2010s Contemporary Art
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Canvas
2010s Art
Photographic Paper
Artist Comments
A field of red poppies bursts with vibrant color, illuminated by the golden hues of a setting sun. Bold strokes capture the depth and vitality of the scene. Pai...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art
Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Cotton Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Emulsion, Watercolor, Monotype, Paper
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Paint, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Cardboard, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Textile, Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Found Objects, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
2010s Contemporary Art
Bronze
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Screen
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Terracotta
2010s Contemporary Art
Wood, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Realist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Photorealist Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
A woman sits on a bench, sipping her drink, outside of St. Mark’s Coffee & Tea in the East Village. The cafe’s red facade contrasts with the subdued urban e...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist 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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