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Contemporary Mixed Media

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.

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Style: Contemporary
Leaving Earth
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Larisa Safaryan has chosen to work with a most unconventional and delicate medium: an eggshell. Without question she is an innovator in what she does.​ The strength and fragility of ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas

"Referrals and Networking", contemporary, pink, green, yellow, ink, mixed media
Located in Natick, MA
Cropped and deconstructed images of a two typewriters, a fence, a distant suburban landscape, and the lower half of three mannequins donning flowered coats are represented on 14 x 11...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Ink, Monoprint, Mixed Media

'High Fall (San Juan Mountains, CO)', Embroidery, landscape, contemporary art
Located in Los Angeles, US
Becca Van K "High Fall (San Juan Mountains, CO)," 2021 Embroidery floss, needlepoint canvas, nylon paracord, and E6000 on wood 5 x 6 x 0.75 in "High Fall ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Fabric, Textile, Canvas, Nylon, Wood

"Another Year Around The Sun" Contemporary Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Another Year Around The Sun" is a framed mixed media work on canvas by Amber Goldhammer, with layers of black and white text, with the words "I love you" repeated throughout the co...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media

"S&S&S&S 17 in Sage Green on Ivy", Hand-Cut Archival Paper, Abstract Patterns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "S&S&S&S 17 in Sage Green on Ivy" is an original piece by Matt Shlian and is made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 9”h x 25”w x 1”d unframed. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Archival Paper

"Tree Spirit #83" Contemporary Green & Blue Toned Concentric Circle Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful mixed media abstract painting by contemporary Houston-based artist Orna Feinstein. The work features multiple layers of colorful netting set against a green toned background...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

"Ohio" Contemporary Abstract Orange & Gray Concentric Circle Shaped Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Orange and gray abstract contemporary shaped painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement: The work is a ...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Sunset Wild', Embroidery, fabric, textile, figurative, contemporary art
Located in Los Angeles, US
Becca Van K "Sunset Wild," 2018 Embroidery floss, needlepoint canvas, nylon cord, and fabric glue on wood 8 x 6 x 0.75 inches "Sunset Wild" (2018) is a c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Canvas, Nylon, Glue

"Standing in Line (red knees)", contemporary, red, green, blue, ink, mixed media
Located in Natick, MA
Cropped and deconstructed images of a brick wall with a painted advertisement for a vintage cafe, four sets of mannequin legs, and cement barrier of hex...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Ink, Color, Digital, Monoprint, Mixed Media, Digital Pigment

Three Seat Eva Sofa by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A Vintage Bruno Mathsson 3-Seater Eva settee.
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Plywood

'Serak (Recondite)', Abstract, mixed media, contemporary art
Located in Los Angeles, US
Becca Van K Serak (Recondite), 2016 Lisa Frank stickers, paper, PVA glue, matte medium, and polymer varnish on canvas 20 x 16 x 1 inches "Serak (Recondit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Mixed Media, Polymer

Radiant Spirit
Located in Detroit, MI
Inspired by multiple landmarks, this work distills the essence of Detroit. Hovering between representational, heightened realism and abstraction, color fields bring cohesion to thoughts, sentiments, and Motor City...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

Melange II, art deco, abstract, butterflies, feathers, Contemporary, nature
Located in Deddington, GB
Melange II is an original work by Michael Olsen. The bright and bold colours of the butterflies make this a joyful piece. Olsen’s use of perspex allows for work to fit sleekly into a...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Colorful Family" Contemporary Mixed Media on Canvas Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Colorful Family" is a framed mixed media work on canvas by Amber Goldhammer, with layers of text in a variety of colors and the word "Family" repeated throughout the composition. T...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

“Girl with Scarf”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original mixed media composed of graphite, watercolor, gouache and acrylic paint on hardboard by the well known American artist, Thornton Utz. Signed lower left and dated 1992. Con...
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1990s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Watercolor, Fiberboard, Graphite, Gouache

Diffracted Space
Located in Detroit, MI
Fantastical dreamy spaces are conjured in this work, at the intersection of science + art, allowing one's mind to roam free. The work began with photographic images of an extraordina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

"Fault Lines: Bantam #B7", reconstructed egg sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Fault Lines: Bantam #B7" 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 Mixed Media

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Organic Material, Mica, Glue

"S&S&S&S 26 in Iridescent Aquamarine", Folded Archival Paper, Abstract Patterns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "S&S&S&S 26 in Iridescent Aquamarine" is an original piece by Matt Shlian and is made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 32”h x 25”w unframed. As...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper

"Overhang", Contemporary, Embroidery, Photographic, Realism, Framed Textile
Located in St. Louis, MO
Carol Shinn is a studio artist who lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. She is known internationally for photo-based machine-stitched images. She has taught many classes and workshops across the United States, and her pieces are in numerous public and private collections. Articles about her work have been featured in many publications. "Overhang", Contemporary, Embroidery, Photographic, Realism, Framed Textile
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Textile, Thread, Mixed Media

"Happy Clouds" Contemporary Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Happy Clouds" is a framed mixed media work on canvas by Amber Goldhammer, with layers of spray-painted flowers, hearts, and embellishing drips in many colors. This piece evokes a pl...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Music Sonata In A Shadow Box
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Music Sonata In A Shadow Box 2023 Mixed Media, artist signed, front Plexiglas. This sculpture is perfect for the wall or a coffee table. This 3D music diorama found its home in a dr...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paper, Mixed Media

Rust Belt Renaissance, Mixed Media on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
I had the privilege of exploring the Rust Belt cities like Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo. This eclectic piece, which combines acrylic paint, paper and my original hand printed image...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Joan Miró Vinyl Record Art
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1960s Joan Miró vinyl album art: Raimon and Joan Miró were close friends that first collaborated on the 1966 album Cançons de la roda del temps. In 1979, Miró designed a cover for t...
Category

1970s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Eternal Spring
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Larisa Safaryan has chosen to work with a most unconventional and delicate medium: an eggshell. Without question she is an innovator in what she does.​ The strength and fragility of ...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media

Night Vision
Located in Detroit, MI
This surrealistic yet representational work with abstracted elements invites viewers to come along on an exploration of what's seen, symbolic and hidden. An all night photography sho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

'Pelicans in the Mangrove (Night Kayaking, FL)' Embroidery, landscape art
Located in Los Angeles, US
Becca Van K "Pelicans in the Mangrove (Night Kayaking, FL)," 2021 Embroidery floss, needlepoint canvas, nylon paracord and E6000 on wood 7 x 5 x 0.75 inche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Canvas, Nylon, Wood

"Rhombicuboctagedron" collaborative collage, three-dimensional sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Rhombicuboctagedron" is an original artwork by members of Space 1026 and is made of cardboard, paper, acrylic, and varnish. This piece measures 32”h x 32”w. Found...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Acrylic, Cardboard

Next Day Rising
Located in Detroit, MI
Moments before the sun began to warm and illuminate planet Earth, the artists wearing waders, were thigh deep in water. An extremely wet spring provided a fleeting opportunity - whic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

"Jerusalem" Contemporary Abstract Pink & Green Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Pink and green abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement: The work is a...
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Firestarter" Contemporary Abstract Green & White Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Green and white abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement: The work is ...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Enamel

"Nazereth" Contemporary Abstract Orange & Gray Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Orange and gray abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement: The work is ...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ghost Souls IV • # 2 of 12 • 42 cm x 29 cm
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Ghost Souls IV • 2022 • 2/12 • Edition of 18 prints in 2 different sizes. A collaboration of photographer Angelika Büttner and visual artist Laure Laferrerie. All prints are numbered and signed by both artists. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Two different sizes are available, the series is limited to a total of 18 prints H 42.00. cm x W 29.70 cm - Edition of 12 - 1/12 to 12/12 H 59.40 cm x W 42.00 cm - Edition of 6 - 1/6 to 6/6 The artwork is sold unframed as a print only. • Renowned photographer Angelika Buettner and accomplished visual artist Laure Laferrerie join forces in a captivating creative collaboration, unveiling a mesmerizing series that seamlessly merges nude photography with the allure of digital paintings. Together, these visionary women embark on a duet of creation, capturing reflections of concealed female souls. Angelika Buettner's revealing eye and Laure Laferrerie's raw artistic gesture converge in a project that transcends whispers to explosive artistic expression. Having previously established a creative rapport through various editorial collaborations, Angelika Buettner and Laure Laferrerie draw inspiration from their deep understanding of each other. Their enchanting nude series delves into the depths of the soul, unveiling the eternal bond with our unique soul sisters...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Pale - white and black butterfly embroidered with yellow thread in plexiglass
Located in New York, NY
Esther Traugot obscures natural objects within hand-crocheted coverings, in a curious and aesthetically intriguing attempt to preserve nature and prevent its decay. She refers to the...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Plexiglass, Pins, Wood Panel

LET 'ER RIP! (Vibrantly Colorful Wall Sculpture by Stephen Walling)
Located in Hudson, NY
Geometric, colorful Modern wall sculpture by Stephen Walling painted wood on panel 24 x 36 inches Hangs flush to the wall Signed on vers...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint

"La Saxophoniste" Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Baltimore, MD
"La Saxophoniste" is a framed mixed media work on canvas by Nathalie Boissonnault depicting a balloon animal bunny playing the saxophone. Boissonnault'...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Orange Mono Figure: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Painting by John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Orange mono color from the studio of this very well collected British artist. Image 21" x 15" Originally from Bury, in the North of England, John Emanuel works in Porthmeor, Cornwa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Saphos Queen Of Lesbos. Contemporary Figurative Mixed MediaPainting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Lyric poet Sappho was born on the Greek island of Lesbos sometime in the 600's BC, although little is certain about her life and much of her poetry is lost to us her reputation, orig...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Silver Leaf

Thoughts in Color I
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Larisa Safaryan has chosen to work with a most unconventional and delicate medium: an eggshell. Without question she is an innovator in what she does.​ The strength and fragility of ...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Peace To America" Large Contemporary Oil, Gold & Silver Leaf Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Perhaps this stunning painting by Sax Berlin is more pertinent than when it was first conceptualised. Sax Berlin, top of his game. Sax lived and painted in America for many years in ...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Melodies in Flight II
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Larisa Safaryan has chosen to work with a most unconventional and delicate medium: an eggshell. Without question she is an innovator in what she does.​ The strength and fragility of ...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Asanoha Landscape, " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2023
Located in Chicago, IL
Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Marble

Untitled #11
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Untitled #11 Series: Butterflies Date: 2009 Medium: Screenprint and acrylic polymer on canvas Unframed Dimensions: 48" x 48" Framed Dimensions: 50"...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Screen

"Hallowed Ground" 47" x 33" inch by Neama El Sanhoury
Located in Culver City, CA
"Hallowed Ground" 47" x 33" inch by Neama El Sanhoury Medium: fabric appliqué on linen "Fragments of Time" series: Ultimately, El Sanhoury’s work is contemplated and generated in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Mixed Media, Mesh

Bucket of Champagne
Located in Nashville, TN
Bucket of Champagne by Tom Pfannerstill is a beautiful ink and watercolor painting. The stylized still life portrays large colorful shapes for value. The bright red hue of the bucket...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Fierce Fabrication 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Fierce Fabrications" is a captivating painting series that captures the intensity of human expression, portrayed through figures adorned in bold Ankara fabrics. The artworks delve i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Fabric, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Sprout, " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2020
Located in Chicago, IL
Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the tech...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Marble

"Cambria" Contemporary Abstract Orange & Grey Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Orange and gray abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement: The work is ...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Oil

RUSSELL YOUNG - Brando Bike 2009
Located in PARIS, FR
Russell Young is best known for compelling, larger-than-life silkscreen paintings appropriated from recent history and popular culture. Alluding to the great Pop artists of the past,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

BIG LITTLE #163
Located in New York, NY
Trained in traditional venetian plaster, Vincent employs a unique material approach to his work, creating pieces by carefully layering, carving, coloring, and burnishing. This proces...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Plaster, Wax, Acrylic

Beacon of Time
Located in Detroit, MI
An extremely bitter evening in the Grand Teton National Park, outside of Jackson Hole, Wyoming with temperatures hovering around -30°F gave rise to this surreal experience. T.A. Moulton barn, built by Thomas Alma and Lucille Moulton, took over 30 years to build and is on the National Register of Historic Places. This iconic barn mimics the uniquely shaped Grand Teton mountain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

Away From Our Hands
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Away From Our Hands" by Toheeb Ibrahim is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the nostalgia associated with bygone eras. In this evocative artwork, an aged man sits solemnly, his gaze fixed on an old cassette player radio lamp before him. The scene exudes a sense of introspection and longing as the man seems lost in memories evoked by the vintage device...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Thread, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Armor Sculpture: 'Alexander's Casual Armor'
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by amateur archaeologists such as Heinrich Schliemann who discovered Troy and by past elaborate hoaxes like that of the Piltdown Man, Josh...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Fiber, Mixed Media, Hand Stitched: 'Let's Go Fly a Kite!'
Located in New York, NY
Ann Vollum’s artistic practice is deeply rich and evocative, blending elements of personal history, cultural influences, and a commitment to sustainability. The use of repurposed mat...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Lacescape II - Contemporary Wood and Lace Wall Sculpture (Purple + Red + Orange)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Lacescape II" is an original wall-hanging sculpture by Spanish artist Elisa Ortega Montilla. This contemporary piece is made with an expert assemblage of sculpted plywood and reclai...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Textile, Wood

The Poet: Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Oil Painting. Gold and Silver Leaf
Located in Brecon, Powys
A beautiful representation of an ancient Grecian lyric poet, only Sax Berlin knows which one! This is a quite spectacular piece; it's richly created and could, one believes, be a wor...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

Archer to The Stars
Located in Detroit, MI
This thought provoking work promotes a dialog fostering aspirational goals and accomplishments. Vibrant and inviting color fields support emotional connections toward elevated ideals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Metal

Genesis II
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Larisa Safaryan has chosen to work with a most unconventional and delicate medium: an eggshell. Without question she is an innovator in what she does.​ The strength and fragility of ...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

On Human Relations - Deborah Sengl 21st Century Animal Figurative Drawing Unique
Located in Vienna, AT
On Human Relations (d’après Adolph Freiherr Knigge) - Deborah Sengl 21st Century Animal Figurative Drawing Unique Title: "On the relation between writer and reader" (Original: Ueber...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media

Contemporary mixed media for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary mixed media 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 mixed media created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Chelsea Davine, Giuliano Bekor, Mark Jackson, and Anastasia Pelias. Frequently made by artists working with Mixed Media, 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 mixed media, so small editions measuring 0.4 inches across are also available.

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