Art
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Modern Art
Metal
2010s Contemporary Art
C Print
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Paper, Acrylic
1970s Abstract Art
Pencil, Lithograph, Offset
1990s Post-Impressionist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, Ink
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, Monotype
Artist Comments
Artist Guiden Zha depicts an island in a subtly distorted landscape, where a strong horizontal landform contrasts with vertical bands of color. This interplay o...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
2010s Contemporary Art
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Paper, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Pigment, Paper
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Metal
2010s Contemporary Art
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
Mid-20th Century Cubist Art
Oil
1960s Surrealist Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Metal, Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Art
Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
A glowing orange circle burns against a deep blue rectangular form, set within a light blue field. The closed structure and unexpected color contrast with the l...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Giclée, Panel
Artist Comments
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
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas
2010s Art
Photographic Paper
Artist Comments
People wander along the shoreline in an easy, unhurried rhythm. The wide stretch of sand, blue sky, and fresh salt air evoke the simple pleasure of a beach day....
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Oil
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Artist Comments
Two grey herons reunite at a lake. One stands in the shallow water while the other returns in flight. The birds appear in a stylized manner against the water, s...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
1930s Romantic Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Linen, Oil
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Realist Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A vintage sedan cuts through a blazing blue desert sky as the driver glances out the window, caught between curiosity and concern. He knows mirages are common i...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Art
Oil
Mid-20th Century Modern Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Ink, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
2010s Contemporary Art
Ink, Tempera, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Art
Drypoint
2010s Contemporary Art
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Canvas, 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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