Art
Artist Comments
Artist Diana Elena Chelaru depicts figures grooving to the pulsating beat of the music. Bright lights cast vibrant hues across the scene, adding an electrifying...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
In this lively and spirited painting, five figures revel in the music and each other's company. Tones of blue and orange embrace their forms as they hit the dan...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Diana Elena Chelaru captures the essence of movement in her composition, where two figures dance, swaying to the rhythm. Bright beams from the strobe lig...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Acrylic
2010s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil, Color Pencil
Artist Comments
Artist Diana Elena Chelaru presents a charismatic composition of a woman accompanied by a pink wading bird. "Flamingos are symbols of beauty, balance, and roman...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Kip Decker presents a profound scene of Native Americans on horseback. They convene to discuss important matters and plans of action. "It is an ancient a...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Acrylic
2010s Expressionist Art
Acrylic
2010s Expressionist Art
Oil, Canvas, Color Pencil
Artist Comments
"Step into a magical world," says artist Julia Hacker. She paints a whimsical landscape with textural plants and a mysterious bird hovering against a vibrant tu...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Artist George Peebles captures a solitary tree standing in the middle of a vast field. "This is a perspective of autumn in its splendor," says George. The vivid...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Oil
2010s Expressionist Art
Mixed Media
2010s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Expressionist Art
Screen
2010s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil, Color Pencil
2010s Expressionist Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Kip Decker depicts a group of Native Americans on horseback, traveling north for the summer. The multicolored and energetic background fuses the sky, the...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1970s Expressionist Art
Oil, Board
2010s Expressionist Art
Bromoil
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
1950s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Expressionist Art
Oil
2010s Expressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
2010s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1930s Expressionist Art
Watercolor
2010s Expressionist Art
Wood Panel, Oil
1970s Expressionist Art
Paper, Gouache
2010s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Expressionist Art
Wax Crayon
2010s Expressionist Art
Oil
2010s Expressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
20th Century Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Expressionist Art
Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, C Print, Color, Dye Transfer, L...
2010s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Paper, Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 2000s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Charcoal, Acrylic, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Oil, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Mixed Media
1950s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Expressionist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Expressionist Art
Watercolor, Mixed Media, Archival Paper
1960s Expressionist Art
Lithograph
1980s Expressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
2010s Expressionist Art
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Acrylic
20th Century Expressionist Art
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Expressionist 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.