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CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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"Edifice II" contemporary drawing, abstract geometric, natural architecture
Located in Hamburg, HH
“Edifice” is a group of small works on paper created in 2024 by Amanda Andersen. This series of contemporary drawings explores architectural forms with elements of abstraction, sket...
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2010s New in Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

"Symbiotic String II" Paint on paper, nature soft shapes neutral curves contrast
Located in Hamburg, HH
“Symbiotic Strings” is a series of three small studies of acrylic on paper created in 2024 by Amanda Andersen. Minimal forms grow into each other with a simplicity and serenity simi...
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2010s New in Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Acrylic, Graphite

"Edifice I" contemporary drawing, abstract geometric, natural architecture
Located in Hamburg, HH
“Edifice” is a group of small works on paper created in 2024 by Amanda Andersen. This series of contemporary drawings explores architectural forms with elements of abstraction, sket...
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2010s New in Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Acrylic, Graphite, Ink

Landscape BW, Original Art on Paper , Ready to Hang, by Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape BW Mineral Oxide on Paper 55x74 cm framed 68x88 cm Original Art Ready to Hang The use of natural materials such as mineral oxide powder connects the work to a dimension...
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Paper, Pigment

Dream of Deads and Alives - Paint by Parimah Avani - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Dream of Deads and Alives is a Drawing realized by Iranian artist and Poet Parimah Avani in 2023. China ink, acrylic on Japanese Washi Haruki paper with applied Papyrus, Plettenberg...
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2010s New in Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic

Deity of Day and Night of the Ways - Paint by Parimah Avani - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Deity of Day and Night of the Ways is a Drawing realized by Iranian artist and Poet Parimah Avani in 2023. China ink, acrylic, and mixed media on Himalayan Washi Lokta paper with ap...
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2010s New in Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic

Goddess of Tears and Water - Paint by Parimah Avani - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Goddess of Tears and Water is a Drawing realized by Iranian artist and Poet Parimah Avani in 2023. China ink, acrylic, and charcoal on traditional Japanese Kozo paper, with applied ...
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2010s New in Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic

Resurrection, Rise of the Dead - Paint by Parimah Avani - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Resurrection, Rise of the Dead is a Drawing realized by Iranian artist and Poet Parimah Avani in 2023. China ink, acrylic on Japanese Washi Haruki paper with applied Papyrus, Plette...
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2010s New in Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic

Mother Earth - Painting by Parimah Avani - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Mother Earth is a Drawing realized by Iranian artist and Poet Parimah Avani in 2023. China ink, acrylic, and charcoal on traditional Japanese Kozo paper, with applied Papyrus, Plett...
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2010s New in Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic, Paper

"Under construction", Original painting with concrete on paper, Art Povera
Located in Carballo, ES
This new series of works by the multidisciplinary artist TUSET (1997, A Coruña) shows us a completely unique dynamic. In these works he uses the concrete of the construction as picto...
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21st Century and Contemporary New in Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Contemporary abstract drawings and watercolors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary abstract drawings and watercolors available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add abstract drawings and watercolors created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including David Barnett, Renato Garza Cervera, Michael Alan, and Reginald K. Gee. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary abstract drawings and watercolors, so small editions measuring 2.96 inches across are also available. Prices for abstract drawings and watercolors made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $60 and tops out at $190,000, while the average work sells for $1,402.

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