Art
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil, Cotton, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Art
Bronze
1910s Post-Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 2000s Pop Art Art
Offset
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Artist Aruna Rao captures the peaceful stillness of a sunlit dune path leading toward the open sea. Warm grasses glow in the gentle light, while a soft sky and ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
1990s Art
Offset
1970s Abstract Art
Paper, Lithograph
Early 20th Century French School Art
Etching, Drypoint
Early 20th Century Art
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Art
Marble
20th Century Contemporary Art
Screen
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art
Watercolor
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
1990s Abstract Expressionist Art
Lithograph, Offset
1930s Post-Impressionist Art
Oil
1670s Old Masters Art
Canvas, Oil
1960s Surrealist Art
Woodcut
17th Century Old Masters Art
Copper
1890s Impressionist Art
Etching, Archival Paper, Drypoint
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Art
Bronze
1960s Surrealist Art
Drypoint
1950s Folk Art Art
Wood Panel, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Gold
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Modern Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
16th Century Old Masters Art
Engraving
Late 19th Century Realist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Bronze
19th Century Art
Porcelain
2010s Pop Art Art
Wood, Maple, Screen
2010s Art
Lithograph
1930s American Modern Art
Paper, Charcoal
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas
1980s Art
Offset
2010s Abstract Art
Pigment
2010s Contemporary Art
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art
Acrylic, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Resin, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Art
Paper, Drypoint
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Bronze
1990s Abstract Expressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
2010s Abstract Art
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1880s Tonalist Art
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Glue
1970s Abstract Art
Paper, Lithograph
2010s Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Watercolor, Cotton, Wax, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
1960s French School Art
Oil
1960s Abstract Expressionist Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Art
Archival Ink, Archival Pigment
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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