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Medium: Found Objects
"No War But" Hidden Message in Cross Stitch Pattern on Vintage Photo
"No War But" Hidden Message in Cross Stitch Pattern on Vintage Photo

"No War But" Hidden Message in Cross Stitch Pattern on Vintage Photo

By Han Cao

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "No War But is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on found vintage class photograph from 1958, with cotton and silk thread. This piece m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"Black Gold" Hand Embroidery on Vintage Oil Rig Postcard
"Black Gold" Hand Embroidery on Vintage Oil Rig Postcard

"Black Gold" Hand Embroidery on Vintage Oil Rig Postcard

By Han Cao

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Black Gold" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on found vintage postcard from the 1940s, with cotton thread. This piece measures 16....

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"Rushmore Rocks" French Knot Embroidery on Vintage Postcard by Han Cao
"Rushmore Rocks" French Knot Embroidery on Vintage Postcard by Han Cao

"Rushmore Rocks" French Knot Embroidery on Vintage Postcard by Han Cao

By Han Cao

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Rushmore Rocks" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on a found vintage postcard from the 1940s, with cotton thread. This piece measur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"Shrine of Democracy" Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photo
"Shrine of Democracy" Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photo

"Shrine of Democracy" Figurative, Embroidery on Vintage Photo

By Han Cao

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Shrine of Democracy" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on found vintage postcard from the 1960s, with cotton thread. This piece mea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Photographic Paper

"Liberty Bell" French Knot and Hand Embroidery on Vintage Americana Postcard
"Liberty Bell" French Knot and Hand Embroidery on Vintage Americana Postcard

"Liberty Bell" French Knot and Hand Embroidery on Vintage Americana Postcard

By Han Cao

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Liberty Bell" is an original piece by Han Cao and is made from hand embroidery on a found vintage postcard from the 1940s, with cotton thread. This piece measures...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Postcard

Story Time
Story Time

Story Time

By Tony Dagradi

Located in New Orleans, LA

TONY DAGRADI is an internationally recognized jazz performer, artist, composer, author, and educator. For over three decades he has made his home in New Orleans, performing on tenor ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Found Objects

Land Of The Giants
Land Of The Giants

Land Of The Giants

By Tony Dagradi

Located in New Orleans, LA

TONY DAGRADI is an internationally recognized jazz performer, artist, composer, author, and educator. For over three decades he has made his home in New Orleans, performing on tenor ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Found Objects

"Fault Lines: Bantam #B6", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif
"Fault Lines: Bantam #B6", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif

"Fault Lines: Bantam #B6", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif

By Katie VanVliet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Fault Lines: Bantam #B6" is an original piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from eggshells, mica, and PVA. This piece measures 2”h x 1.5”w x 1.5”d and ships with th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Glue, Found Objects, Mica

Cohete II - 21st Century, Contemporary Sculpture, Figurative, Recycled Objects
Cohete II - 21st Century, Contemporary Sculpture, Figurative, Recycled Objects

Cohete II - 21st Century, Contemporary Sculpture, Figurative, Recycled Objects

Located in Barcelona, Catalonia

Miquel Aparici's sculptures are surprising assemblages made from old objects that had other uses in the past, and which the artist recovers and uses in a creative and ingenious way. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media

Jesse Hickman, Note Three Twenty Seven Sixteen F, 2016, Enamel, Wood, Glue
Jesse Hickman, Note Three Twenty Seven Sixteen F, 2016, Enamel, Wood, Glue

Jesse Hickman, Note Three Twenty Seven Sixteen F, 2016, Enamel, Wood, Glue

By Jesse Hickman

Located in Darien, CT

Over the past few years, Jesse Hickman has been making minimal abstract paintings on wood with few constraints. He calls this series Notes, thinking of these pieces as drawn sketches...

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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Enamel

"Delivered and Discarded (positives) #4" abstract collage of sumi ink on Tyvek
"Delivered and Discarded (positives) #4" abstract collage of sumi ink on Tyvek

"Delivered and Discarded (positives) #4" abstract collage of sumi ink on Tyvek

By Yoonmi Nam

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Delivered and Discarded (positives) #4" is an original wall-hanging piece by Yoonmi Nam. This piece is made from the flattening out packing boxes that the artist traces to depict t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Sumi Ink, Synthetic Paper

"Fault Lines: Bantam #B4", Reconstructed egg sculpture
"Fault Lines: Bantam #B4", Reconstructed egg sculpture

"Fault Lines: Bantam #B4", Reconstructed egg sculpture

By Katie VanVliet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Fault Lines: Bantam #B4" is an original piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from eggshells, mica, and PVA. This piece measures 2”h x 1.5”w x 1.5”d and ships with th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Glue, Found Objects, Mica, Organic Material, Acrylic

"Just My Luck..." Hyperrealistic kitten sculpture, throwing darts, wall-hanging
"Just My Luck..." Hyperrealistic kitten sculpture, throwing darts, wall-hanging

"Just My Luck..." Hyperrealistic kitten sculpture, throwing darts, wall-hanging

By Darla Jackson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Just My Luck" is an original artwork made from fired clay, acrylic, darts by Darla Jackson. This piece measures 16"h x 16"w x 4"d. This piece, featuring a kitten ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Clay

"You Are Here: Pink" Spiral Threads and Acrylic on Panel
"You Are Here: Pink" Spiral Threads and Acrylic on Panel

"You Are Here: Pink" Spiral Threads and Acrylic on Panel

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "You Are Here: Pink" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma made of thread scraps & acrylic on panel. Kozma's work is supported by her practice of collecting...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel

"You Are Here: Purple" Thread and Acrylic in Wavy Pattern on Panel
"You Are Here: Purple" Thread and Acrylic in Wavy Pattern on Panel

"You Are Here: Purple" Thread and Acrylic in Wavy Pattern on Panel

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "You Are Here: Purple" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma made of thread scraps & acrylic on panel. Kozma's work is supported by her practice of collecti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Thread, Panel, Acrylic, Found Objects

Bus to Safe Harbor
Bus to Safe Harbor

Bus to Safe Harbor

By Kat Flyn

Located in New Orleans, LA

"With the Supreme Court's repeal of Roe v. Wade many women & girls now have to travel across state lines to exercise their reproductive rights." KAT FLYN is a self-taught assemblage artist working presently out of San Diego. She began her career as a costume designer in Southern California. Over the years she amassed a trove of artifacts and collectables which she began using to create assemblage art in the 1990’s. In 2000 she sold her business and moved to Cuyamaca, a remote community in the mountains outside of San Diego to devote herself exclusively to her artwork. In 2003 her work was interrupted when the Cedar Fire swept through San Diego county and destroyed the forest, her home & studio along with almost all of her collections and works of art. Following the fire she relocated to San Francisco, where she spent a decade concentrating on her art in her studio in SOMA and exhibiting at galleries in the Bay Area. In 2015 she returned to San Diego and now works out of her studio in La Jolla, exhibiting there and in Los Angeles. Kat Flyn refers to herself as an Assemblage Sculptor and her works as Political Art or Protest Art. She separates herself from other assemblage artists in that she only employs “saved” as opposed to “found” objects in her work; and her pieces always have a political or cultural narrative to them rather than being surreal or abstract. She also constructs or refashions many of the pieces which she uses in her art, for example she turns a soft drink box...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Wood, Found Objects, Mixed Media

Orpheus Sculpture with Bird & Blocks
Orpheus Sculpture with Bird & Blocks

Orpheus Sculpture with Bird & Blocks

By Varujan Boghosian

Located in Milford, NH

A fine abstract expressionist assemblage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects

Union Leader
Union Leader

Union Leader

By Varujan Boghosian

Located in Milford, NH

A fine abstract expressionist assemblage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls' heads, old leather, marbles, and ping-pong balls. This three piece assemblage includes a Union Leader tobacco can...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects

"Let’s Hear Your Battle Cry" Found and Patterned Wrappers by Kelly Kozma
"Let’s Hear Your Battle Cry" Found and Patterned Wrappers by Kelly Kozma

"Let’s Hear Your Battle Cry" Found and Patterned Wrappers by Kelly Kozma

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This artwork titled "Let’s Hear Your Battle Cry" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma as part of her newest exhibition, "Watch Me Backflip." This collection is made up of meticulous...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel

"Have A Day" Layered Plastic Take Out Bags Mounted on Wood Panel
"Have A Day" Layered Plastic Take Out Bags Mounted on Wood Panel

"Have A Day" Layered Plastic Take Out Bags Mounted on Wood Panel

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "Have A Day" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma as part of her newest exhibition, "Watch Me Backflip." This collection is made up of meticulously fabricated ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel

"Yellow Headphones", Vintage needlepoint embroidery on headset
"Yellow Headphones", Vintage needlepoint embroidery on headset

"Yellow Headphones", Vintage needlepoint embroidery on headset

By Ulla-Stina Wikander

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Yellow Headphones" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be a free standing or wall mounted sculpture with variable arrangements. This piece is made from vintage need...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Thread, Found Objects

"Present", Embroidered landscape wrapped into flower, ribbon, and book sculpture
"Present", Embroidered landscape wrapped into flower, ribbon, and book sculpture

"Present", Embroidered landscape wrapped into flower, ribbon, and book sculpture

By Ulla-Stina Wikander

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Present" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be wall-mounted or be free standing. This piece is made from sourcing vintage needlepoint embroidery and expertly hand-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Thread, Found Objects, Textile

"Here We Go, Wait Where Are We" Layered Punched Paper in Abstract Composition
"Here We Go, Wait Where Are We" Layered Punched Paper in Abstract Composition

"Here We Go, Wait Where Are We" Layered Punched Paper in Abstract Composition

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "Here We Go, Wait Where Are We" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma as part of her newest exhibition, "Watch Me Backflip." This collection is made up of metic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel, Paper

"I See Your Beauty" CMYK Process Test Print Collage On Panel
"I See Your Beauty" CMYK Process Test Print Collage On Panel

"I See Your Beauty" CMYK Process Test Print Collage On Panel

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "I See Your Beauty" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma as part of her newest exhibition, "Watch Me Backflip." This exhibition is made up of meticulously coll...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Paper, Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel

"Richness in Your Soul" Assembled Cookie Fortunes Collected Over 20 Years
"Richness in Your Soul" Assembled Cookie Fortunes Collected Over 20 Years

"Richness in Your Soul" Assembled Cookie Fortunes Collected Over 20 Years

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "Richness in Your Soul" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma as part of her newest exhibition, "Watch Me Backflip." This collection is made up of meticulously ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Paper, Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel

"Security Blanket 2025 Edition" Layers of Cut Security Envelope Patterns Mounted
"Security Blanket 2025 Edition" Layers of Cut Security Envelope Patterns Mounted

"Security Blanket 2025 Edition" Layers of Cut Security Envelope Patterns Mounted

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "Security Blanket 2025 Edition" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma as part of her newest exhibition, "Watch Me Backflip." This collection is made up of meti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel, Archival Paper

"Candy Everybody Wants", Found object assemblage, Reconstructed eggs
"Candy Everybody Wants", Found object assemblage, Reconstructed eggs

"Candy Everybody Wants", Found object assemblage, Reconstructed eggs

By Katie VanVliet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Candy Everybody Wants" is an original piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from repaired quail eggs, mica, and acrylic (vintage candy dispenser...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Mica, Organic Material

"Day in the Life: Green #29", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif
"Day in the Life: Green #29", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif

"Day in the Life: Green #29", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif

By Katie VanVliet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Day in the Life: Chimaera #12" is an original piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from eggshell, mica, and acrylic. This piece measures 4”h x 2.5”w x 2.5”d, and is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Glue, Found Objects, Acrylic, Mica

Miller High Life

Miller High Life

By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates found objects on carved basswood and paints over them.

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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Other Medium

"Was Happy Cancelled?", Wall-Hanging Sculpture, Rainbow, Bright Colors, Smile
"Was Happy Cancelled?", Wall-Hanging Sculpture, Rainbow, Bright Colors, Smile

"Was Happy Cancelled?", Wall-Hanging Sculpture, Rainbow, Bright Colors, Smile

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This wall-hanging sculpture titled "Was Happy Cancelled?" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma made of assorted & repurposed punched paper, hand-stitc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Thread, Paper, Found Objects

Saturación, Luminosidad & Destornillador. From The Composition with Tools series
Saturación, Luminosidad & Destornillador. From The Composition with Tools series

Saturación, Luminosidad & Destornillador. From The Composition with Tools series

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The “Composition with Tools” series engages observers with quirky and playful truisms, gently leading them toward deeper reflections. Jose Ricardo Contreras...

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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Wood, Found Objects

Very Happy Meal

Very Happy Meal

By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates found objects on carved basswood and paints over them.

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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint, Found Objects, Other Medium

Pretzel Cup

Pretzel Cup

By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates found objects on carved basswood and paints over them.

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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint, Found Objects, Other Medium

Chucky's Men's Briefs

Chucky's Men's Briefs

By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates found objects on carved basswood and paints over them.

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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint, Found Objects, Other Medium

"You Are Here: Red" Thread and Acrylic on Panel
"You Are Here: Red" Thread and Acrylic on Panel

"You Are Here: Red" Thread and Acrylic on Panel

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "You Are Here: Red" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma made of thread scraps & acrylic on panel. The piece measures 4"h x 4"w x 1.75"d. Kelly Kozma is a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel, Thread

Superman Candy Sticks (2x)

Superman Candy Sticks (2x)

By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates found objects on carved basswood and paints over them.

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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint, Found Objects, Other Medium

"You Are Here: Blue" Series by Kelly Kozma
"You Are Here: Blue" Series by Kelly Kozma

"You Are Here: Blue" Series by Kelly Kozma

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "You Are Here: Blue" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma made of thread scraps & acrylic on panel. The piece measures 4"h x 4"w x 1.75"d. Kelly Kozma is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel, Thread

Zootopia Happy Meal

Zootopia Happy Meal

By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates found objects on carved basswood and paints over them.

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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint, Found Objects, Other Medium

Popeyes

Popeyes

By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates found objects on carved basswood and paints over them.

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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint, Found Objects, Other Medium

Empathy
Empathy

Empathy

By Paul Villinski

Located in New Orleans, LA

Medium: found aluminum cans, copper leaf, wire Ships with installation template and loaner tool kit. Installation can be arranged with JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. PAUL VILLINSKI has...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Metal, Wire

"Oldies Swing", Abstract Patterns, Geometric Abstraction, Woodcut, Monoprint
"Oldies Swing", Abstract Patterns, Geometric Abstraction, Woodcut, Monoprint

"Oldies Swing", Abstract Patterns, Geometric Abstraction, Woodcut, Monoprint

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Oldies Swing" is an original piece by Alexis Nutini and is made from a woodcut and and found object stencil monoprint mounted on panel. This piece measures 19"h x ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Wood Panel, Monoprint, Woodcut

"Unfolding #3" pressure printed monotype of unfolded package boxes on paper
"Unfolding #3" pressure printed monotype of unfolded package boxes on paper

"Unfolding #3" pressure printed monotype of unfolded package boxes on paper

By Yoonmi Nam

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Unfolding #3" is an original piece by Yoonmi Nam made from pressure printed monotypes featuring layers of unfolded package outlines, creating dimension and abstraction. This piece m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Sumi Ink

"An Invasion", Chicago, Woman figure, social change, Acrylic on Wood
"An Invasion", Chicago, Woman figure, social change, Acrylic on Wood

"An Invasion", Chicago, Woman figure, social change, Acrylic on Wood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"An Invasion" is a piece by Qiaira Riley made from acrylic paint and beads on found wood. This piece measures measures 24"h x 24"w unframed. "Inspired by the changing visual landscape of my hometown of Chicago, I created these works to explore how the gentrification of the south-side disrupts intimate, private memories associated with public spaces in the name of urban "renewal," even creating commodifiable opportunities to make community memories public and profitable, yet not sacred. I was attending a suburban private liberal arts college; many classmates often seemed obsessed with fantastical, cheap narratives about my community and the folks in it that deeply contrasted the memories of love and care I had grown up with. These works remember and reclaim these spaces while showing off my favorite public treasures, sights, and delicacies. There are also odes to the sweet parts of my adolescence that I hope urban development will not shift: running around the city with my father, who has worked for the Chicago Park District for over 25 years, my mom getting me a 6 piece from Harold's Chicken whenever I got a good report card, or stopping by Zberry, the city's first black-woman owned froyo shop to get a treat after school. I moved to Philadelphia that same year with just two suitcases, my art supplies storage...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Wood, Acrylic, Found Objects

"Kobe", by Street Artist Sean 9 Lugo, In Memoriam, Kobe Bryant
"Kobe", by Street Artist Sean 9 Lugo, In Memoriam, Kobe Bryant

"Kobe", by Street Artist Sean 9 Lugo, In Memoriam, Kobe Bryant

By Sean 9 Lugo

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Kobe" is an original contemporary wall-hanging artwork by Sean 9 Lugo, known artistically for his gallery artwork, murals, and street art. The piece features the artist's signature ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Paper, Found Objects, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Aquatint

"Cigar" Crafted Wall-Mounted Miniature Storefront Hanging Sign by Drew Leshko
"Cigar" Crafted Wall-Mounted Miniature Storefront Hanging Sign by Drew Leshko

"Cigar" Crafted Wall-Mounted Miniature Storefront Hanging Sign by Drew Leshko

By Drew Leshko

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Cigar" is original artwork made from paper, inkjet print, enamel, wire, chain, aluminum tube, pastel, toy cigar by Drew Leshko. This piece measures 12”h x 1”w x 7....

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Wire

"Airplane Pool" Small Scale Superstructure Sign Made of Wood and Paper
"Airplane Pool" Small Scale Superstructure Sign Made of Wood and Paper

"Airplane Pool" Small Scale Superstructure Sign Made of Wood and Paper

By Drew Leshko

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Airplane Pool" is original artwork made from paper, acrylic, enamel, PVC, inkjet prints, basswood, pastel, reindeer moss by Drew Leshko. This piece measures 15”h x...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Wire

Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Sculpture Found-Object American

Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Sculpture Found-Object American

Located in Buffalo, NY

One of a kind mixed-media sculpture by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame. Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for artists su...

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2010s Surrealist Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media

Jasper Johns, Target, from Technics and Creativity, Gemini G.E.L., 1971 (after)
Jasper Johns, Target, from Technics and Creativity, Gemini G.E.L., 1971 (after)

Jasper Johns, Target, from Technics and Creativity, Gemini G.E.L., 1971 (after)

By Jasper Johns

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite offset lithograph with collage additions after Jasper Johns (born 1930), titled Target, from the album Technics and Creativity, Gemini G.E.L., 1971, originates from th...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Lithograph

"Express Train", Solitary Woman Figure on Public Transport in Textile Collage
"Express Train", Solitary Woman Figure on Public Transport in Textile Collage

"Express Train", Solitary Woman Figure on Public Transport in Textile Collage

By Eustace Mamba

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Express Train" is an original piece by Eustace Mamba and measures 36"h x 48"w x 1.5"d. This piece is made from cutting and sewing loose canvas and found materials together. Mamba cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Foil

"Sundae Dino" Dimensional paint on animatronic Playskool Dinosaur
"Sundae Dino" Dimensional paint on animatronic Playskool Dinosaur

"Sundae Dino" Dimensional paint on animatronic Playskool Dinosaur

By PJ Linden

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Sundae Dino" is an original artwork by PJ Linden and is made from dimensional paint on an animatronic Playskool Dinosaur. This piece measures 32”h x 22”w x 46”d. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Paint, Found Objects

"Day in the Life: Double Yolk #1", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif
"Day in the Life: Double Yolk #1", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif

"Day in the Life: Double Yolk #1", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif

By Katie VanVliet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Day in the Life: Double Yolk #1" is an original piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from eggshell, mica, and acrylic. This piece measures 4”h x 2.5”w x 2.5”d, and i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Glue, Found Objects, Acrylic, Mica, Organic Material

"Streets Of", Abstract Patterns, Geometric Abstraction, Woodcut Monoprint
"Streets Of", Abstract Patterns, Geometric Abstraction, Woodcut Monoprint

"Streets Of", Abstract Patterns, Geometric Abstraction, Woodcut Monoprint

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Streets Of" is an original piece by Alexis Nutini and is made from woodcut and and found object stencil monoprint mounted on panel . This piece measures 19"h x 14....

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Found Objects, Panel, Monoprint, Woodcut

"Grapes" antique dining tray, unique mini oil painting detail, still life, fruit
"Grapes" antique dining tray, unique mini oil painting detail, still life, fruit

"Grapes" antique dining tray, unique mini oil painting detail, still life, fruit

By Anthony Ackrill

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

An antique serving platter with a miniature realist painting by American surrealist artist, Anthony Ackrill. Tiny trompe l'oeil, still-life of loose red grapes and a daisy peeking ou...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Silver

Breathe A New 4 : mixed media collage
Breathe A New 4 : mixed media collage

Breathe A New 4 : mixed media collage

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary collage by Roxane Hollosi. In her art Hollosi documents the emotional, social and environmental energies she encounter in the moment of creation. The artist founds her ...

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2010s Abstract Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Mixed Media, Plastic, Thread, Found Objects

"Askew/ Ask You/ Achoo" Vibrant Abstract Paper Collage by Shawn Theodore
"Askew/ Ask You/ Achoo" Vibrant Abstract Paper Collage by Shawn Theodore

"Askew/ Ask You/ Achoo" Vibrant Abstract Paper Collage by Shawn Theodore

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Askew/ Ask You/ Achoo" is an original piece by Shawn Theodore made from hand-crafted paper collage and acrylic and archival ink on Epson Hot Press Natural paper on wood panel. Theod...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Paper, Found Objects, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"best in the west" framed vintage ephemera collage embellished with crystals
"best in the west" framed vintage ephemera collage embellished with crystals

"best in the west" framed vintage ephemera collage embellished with crystals

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"best in the west" is an original piece by Danielle Krysa, who curates vintage imagery with feminine embellishments to create trophy silhouettes in her newest UNDEFEATED series. This...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Found Objects

Materials

Paper, Glitter, Found Objects

Found Objects art for sale on 1stDibs.

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