Art
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Canvas, Dye, Acrylic, Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Metal, Copper
1940s Outsider Art Art
Gouache, Paper
1970s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Ink
2010s Folk Art Art
Ceramic, Clay
2010s Folk Art Art
Wood
20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Wood, Acrylic, Board
1990s Outsider Art Art
Found Objects, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A coin-operated horse ride evokes memories of simpler times. With just a quarter, it opens the imagination and offers a glimpse into the Wild West. The artwork ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Derived from a section of repurposed children’s art, the piece embodies memories of playful antics on the playground. It boasts a naive style of imagery, lend...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Amid the joys and struggles of her life, a young mother takes a moment to rest, accompanied by a cute puppy. In the background, a small section repurposed from ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic, ABS
1990s Outsider Art Art
Found Objects, Acrylic
1990s Outsider Art Art
Found Objects, Acrylic
1990s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Mixed Media
1990s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Found Objects, Ink
1990s Outsider Art Art
Found Objects, Acrylic, Paper
1990s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Found Objects, Acrylic
1990s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Found Objects, Acrylic
1970s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic, ABS
1990s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Found Objects, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Art
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
2010s Outsider Art Art
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
2010s Outsider Art Art
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
2010s Outsider Art Art
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Artist Comments
A black horse with white spots gallops with all its might, following the outlined route in the background. The painting carries a whimsical tone with its colors...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
Early 2000s Outsider Art Art
Metal
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Mixed Media, Canvas, Rubber
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Paper, Crayon
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Mixed Media
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Paper, Mixed Media
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Mixed Media, Wood
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Paper, Crayon
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Paper, Crayon
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Paper, Mixed Media
20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Jaime Ellsworth paints the everyday experiences of the animals she handles. She portrays a white dog vigilantly watching an eager crow. The dog sits with...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"On hot summer afternoons on the East Side of Milwaukee, a young man could often be seen carrying his pet Tegu lizard to Bradford Beach so it could bask in the sun," says artist Leroy Burt...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Art
Jute, Wood, Oil, Canvas
20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1990s Folk Art Art
Screen
1990s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Paper, Mixed Media
1990s Folk Art Art
Screen
20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Paper, Mixed Media
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Paper, Crayon
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Paper, Crayon
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Paper, Mixed Media
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Paper, Crayon
20th Century Folk Art Art
Lithograph
1980s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Paper, Crayon
1990s Folk Art Art
Screen
1990s Folk Art Art
Screen
1960s Folk Art Art
Fabric, Cotton
Early 20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
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.
A variety of authentic art is available on 1stDibs. Explore art at auction and the 1stDibs NFT art marketplace, too.
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