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.
"Firetruck", Contemporary Textile Mixed Media Artwork of Fire Engine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Firetruck" is a one-of-a-kind piece created by Eustace Mamba. This oils, acrylics, sewn mixed media, velcro, and thread artwork measures 13"h x 29.5"w and ships with a gallery-issue...
Canvas, Thread, Paint, Oil, Acrylic
$8,826
2022 I - 3 by Christiane Maurer - Fiber Art, Geometric Patterns, Handwoven
Located in Paris, FR
2022 I – 3 is a unique textile (double weave, handwoven cotton stretched on frame) artwork by contemporary artist Christiane Maurer, dimensions are 112 × 92 cm (44.1 × 36.2 in). The...
Textile, Cotton
Synthesis Bench by Tom Price - Art & Design, Light Sculpture and Bench
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
Resin, tar, steel, acrylic, LED. 45 cm × 220 cm × 35 cm. Available on commission. Production delay: 8 months. Synthesis Bench is one of Tom Price's 'hybrid' artworks sitting halfway ...
Steel
"Hieroglyphics (MS Paint Toolbar)", Nostalgic 90s Wall-Hanging Fiber Art
By Nicole Nikolich, Lace in the Moon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Hieroglyphics (MS Paint Toolbar)" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Nicole Nikolich (Lace in the Moon) and is made from crocheted acrylic hanging from a wooden ...
Textile, Yarn, Found Objects, Wood
Louise Bourgeois - I Have Been to Hell and Back Handkerchief, Lt Ed Tate Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Hand numbered 900/1000 and with the artist's silkscreened initials This long sold out coveted limited edition embroidered handkerchief is based on a larger original, which Bourgeo...
Cotton, Thread, Mixed Media, Screen
$1,350Sale Price|25% Off
Faun`s sweet dream, 90x80cm, oil on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Faun`s sweet dream, 2021, 90x80 cm
Canvas, Oil
"The Fish Bowl", Building Facade with Fish and Landscape Mixed Media
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"The Fish Bowl" is a one-of-a-kind piece created by Eustace Mamba. This original artwork made of oils and acrylics on sewn mixed media measures 12”h x 12”w. It ships with a gallery-...
Canvas, Paint, Oil, Other Medium, Fabric
Hours & Hours
Located in New Orleans, LA
Christa Capua says of her work... As a female artist working in the American South, I’ve always been intrigued by the contradictions that exist here and my relationship to them: the...
Digital
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
Faun`s rest, 70x80cm, oil on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Faun`s rest, 2021, 80x70 cm
Canvas, Oil
$2,000
"The Artist Is Present" Pink Wall-Hanging Plaster Sculpture with 'BEHOLD' text
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"The Artist Is Present" is an original piece byJedediah Morfit made from fiberglass reinforced plaster, paint.This piece measures 29.5"h x 16.5"w x 2.5"d and comes with a gallery-is...
Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
Take Heart, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Alana Clumeck’s distinctive style comes through in this contemporary equestrian painting, marked by her signature patterns. A group of brown horses for...
Oil
"DALL·E 2023-05-29 21.08.13" Whimsical Abstract Wool Rug/Tapestry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "DALL·E 2023-05-29 21.08.13" is an original artwork by Tuft the World and is made tufted 100% New Zealand wool, and part of the inaugural launch of TTW Editions. Th...
Wool
"Snake > Pong", Vintage Phone Games Contemporary Crochet Still-Life Sculpture
By Nicole Nikolich, Lace in the Moon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Snake > Pong" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Nicole Nikolich (Lace in the Moon) and is made from crocheted acrylic on MDF with 21 colors and 8,037 stitche...
Textile, Yarn, Found Objects, Wood
2024 I – 2 by Christiane Maurer - Textile art, vivid color, geometric, handwoven
Located in Paris, FR
2024 I – 2 is a unique textile (double weave, handwoven cotton stretched on frame) artwork by contemporary artist Christiane Maurer, dimensions are 112 × 53 cm (44.1 × 20.9 in). The...
Textile, Cotton
Best Buddies
By Keith Haring
Located in Washington , DC, DC
After Keith Haring. Estate of Keith Haring seal on lower right
Lithograph
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Beverly Hills Ice-Cream Festival 3D Mixed Media Art, Framed, 37x37 IN
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** ***FRAME INCL...
Resin, Plastic, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
Faun`s rest, 70x80cm, oil on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Faun`s rest, 2021, 80x70 cm
Canvas, Oil
United Vision, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Fifteen identical horses move in unison across a field of soft, earthy tones, blending seamlessly with the background. Arranged in a deliberate, linear fashion,...
Oil
Night Light, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This contemporary oil painting explores the quiet poetry of interior spaces. With a carefully considered composition and layered brushwork, artist David Thelen ...
Oil
$8,000
Alios Itzhak Israel (Hand Signed by Kehinde Wiley) Skateboard deck Jewish Museum
Located in New York, NY
Jewish Museum x Kehinde Wiley Alios Itzhak (The Worldstage: Israel), 2011 Transfer print on 100% Canadian maplewood skate deck. Autographed by Kehinde Wiley in black marker Edition ...
Wood
Tomatoes, Oil Painting
By Steve Boggs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This still life celebrates the simple beauty of homegrown produce. With warm tones and detailed brushwork, artist Steve Boggs captures the essence of his summer...
Oil
Bison Beneath the Light, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A herd of bison descends into a ravine, moving through a misty landscape. These majestic animals symbolize strength, power, and resilience as ethereal light s...
Oil
N3, 80x90cm, acrylic, oil, canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
N3, 2022, 90x80 cm
Canvas, Oil
"Creepiest Button to Ever Exist", Crochet Retro Internet Culture Wall Sculpture
By Nicole Nikolich, Lace in the Moon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Creepiest Button to Ever Exist" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Nicole Nikolich (Lace in the Moon) and is made from crocheted acrylic and beads hanging from a...
Textile, Yarn, Found Objects, Wood
$4,200Sale Price|40% Off
"Close my eyes with rose petals" , 180x140cm, acrylic on canvas
By Majnun
Located in Yerevan, AM
"Close my eyes with rose petals"
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,375Sale Price|25% Off
Dreams, 80x130 cm, oil, acrylic, coal, canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Dreams, 80x130 cm, oil, acrylic, coal, canvas
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Robert Mapplethorpe Calla Lilly collector's plate
Located in New York, NY
Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946-1989) Calla Lilly, plate produced by Swid Powell in 1989, original image captured 1984 Porcelain with overglaze transfer-printed decoration 12 in....
Porcelain
T Love - Donald Trump
Located in London, GB
Joan Cornella T-Love, 2025 vinyl sculpture edition of 200 printed signature Over the last decade, Joan Cornellà skyrocketed to internet fame with absurd, disturbing cartoons that ca...
Resin
Tea and Cookies, Oil Painting
By Art Tatin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A floral-patterned mug stands beside a gleaming metal teapot accompanied by a plate of buttery, sweet palmier cookies. The polished stainless steel reflects t...
Oil
Contemporary Hand Built Ceramic Figurative Sculpture Extravagant Harlequin Gold
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Contemporary hand built ceramic figurative sculpture inspired by the harlequin archetype, combining theatrical gesture, gold accents, and vertical sculptural form. Extravagant Harle...
Ceramic
Wall 24-1- White porcelain abstract geometric organic style mural sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Artists Statement: My interest is in exploring ways of building structural forms in ceramics. Many ideas for the forms come from architecture while the inherent organic quality of th...
Porcelain
"SEPTA Bus", Figurative Textile Artwork of Philadelphia City Bus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"SEPTA Bus" is a one-of-a-kind piece created by Eustace Mamba. This oils, acrylics, sewn mixed media, velcro, and thread artwork measures 10"h x 32"w and ships with a gallery-issued ...
Canvas, Thread, Paint, Oil, Acrylic
Cy Twombly Exhibition Leaflet - Galleria La Tartaruga 1960
By (after) Cy Twombly
Located in Roma, IT
Ultra rare and precious exhibition leaflet of Cy Twombly's Exhibition at Galleria La Tartaruga, Rome, 1960. Lithograph on ivory colored cardboard. Invitation of the American master exhibition at the La Tartaruga Gallery in Rome from the 26th April 1960. Dimensions closed: cm. 15x17.5. The cover is an original lithograph after Cy Twombly...
Paper, Lithograph
Summer Horse, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"This horse was just one in the midst of a crowd at the Santa Fe rodeo - a group that was waiting in the pens behind the action," shares artist Heather Foster...
Acrylic
$166,454
Viga 1, 2, 3 & 4 by Tom Price - Abstract sculpture, wood, steel, resin, column
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
Viga 1, 2, 3 & 4 is a group of sculptures by contemporary artist Tom Price. These sculptures are made of resin, tar, steel, wood. Overall dimensions are 242 × 180 × 45 cm (95.2 ×...
Steel
Art book: 30 Americans artists (hand signed and dated by Glenn Ligon)
By Glenn Ligon
Located in New York, NY
Glenn Ligon 30 Americans Rubell Family Collection (hand signed and dated by Glenn Ligon), 2012 Hardback monograph with no dust jacket as issued (hand signed and dated by Glenn Ligon) Hand signed and dated 2012 by Glenn Ligon 11 1/2 × 9 × 1 1/4 inches Provenance Hand signed by Glenn Ligon at the opening reception for the present owner (see included documentation) Makes a fantastic gift! This hardback monograph with illustrated boards was published on the occasion of the exhibition at Luhring Augustine Gallery in NY from October 26 to December 8, 2012. Hand signed and dated 2012 by Glenn Ligon for the present owner From its inception in the 1960s, the Rubell Collection has been able to boast a particularly fine range of African-American art. Recent New York exhibitions inspired the Rubell family to mount an exhibition of their holdings in this area, reproduced here in 30 Americans. With a late addition to this exhibition, there are in fact 31 artists: Nina Chanel Abney, John Bankston, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mark Bradford, Iona Rozeal Brown, Nick Cave, Robert Colescott, Noah Davis, Leonard Drew, Renée Green, David Hammons, Barkley L. Hendricks, Rashid Johnson, Glenn Ligon, Kalup Linzy, Kerry James Marshall, Rodney McMillian, Wangechi Mutu, William Pope L., Gary Simmons, Xaviera Simmons, Lorna Simpson, Shinique Smith...
Paper, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Banksy Captured (Black First Edition Hardcover Volume 1)
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Amazing collection of Banksy art photos. Volume 1 Hardcover by Banksy’s ex-manager Steve Lazarides. Limited edition of only 1000. Numbered inside book. Has many never before seen ima...
Paper
$386Sale Price|60% Off
Jamie Reid, Sex Pistols Promotional Banner Poster, 1977
By Jamie Reid
Located in Manchester, GB
Jamie Reid, Sex Pistols Promotional Banner Poster, 1977 Printed by Virgin Records Unsigned Original 1977 UK Virgin in-store promotional banner poster to promote the Sex Pistols 14 ...
Screen
Expressive High Fire Ceramic Figure with Forged Iron Hook Extravagant Series
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Expressive ceramic figure with iron hook and porcelain head, this high-fire ceramic sculpture explores material play and intuitive form. This expressive ceramic sculpture, part of the Extravagantes series, brings together high-fire ceramic, vanadium glaze, manganese metallic glaze, crystalline-glazed porcelain and a forged-iron hook. The work reflects Óscar Aldonza Torres...
Ceramic
Passing Through (Mono) Vinyl Sculpture, Contemporary, 21st Century
By KAWS
Located in Bristol, GB
Painted cast vinyl Edition of 500 (unnumbered, reported) Stamped on the underside of foot Figure in excellent condition, with minor markings. Some minor imperfections may exist given...
Vinyl, Plastic
$96,673
Counterpart by Tom Price - Pair of Functional Sculptures (benches), Art & Design
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
Counterpart is a sculpture by British contemporary artist Tom Price, it is composed by two elements each measuring 45 cm H x 220 cm L x 35 cm D ( 17.7 × 86.6 × 13,78 in). This artwo...
Steel
$600Sale Price|25% Off
N110, 80x60cm, oil on canvas
By Lana Bergh
Located in Yerevan, AM
N110 - 80x60, oil/canvas
Oil
Undivided Lemon, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A solitary lemon rests on a table, exuding a subtle blue glow. Soft light brings out its textured skin, creating a contrast with the shadow that pools beneath...
Oil
$5,025Sale Price|25% Off
Ibises , 130x140 cm, oil on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Ibises , 130x140 cm, oil on canvas
Canvas, Oil
Nicolas Party Portrait Plate: Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, 2021
Located in London, GB
Nicolas Party Portrait Plate, 2021 Fine bone china Diameter 26.7 cm Edition of 250 comes in the original presentation box Nicolas Party is a Swiss ar...
Ceramic
'Mammoth' by ArmanH; Sculpture in Clay, Bronze and Ivory, 2023
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 6.5" x 7" x 3.5" sculpture was created by Yerevan, Armenia-based artist ArmanH in 2023. A mixed media sculpture, the mammoth is made of clay, bronze, stone and ivory. The sculpt...
Stone, Bronze
Pumpkin sculpture with holes By Yayoi Kusama
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Pumpkin sculpture with holes By Yayoi Kusama Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese contemporary artist known for her avant-garde and immersive installations, often featuring polka dots and mi...
Metal
$1,725Sale Price|25% Off
Man 1, 120x55cm, oil on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Man 1, 2021, 120x55 cm
Canvas, Oil
$2,325Sale Price|25% Off
Window , 100x150 cm, acrylic on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
The work is sold without a frame.
Canvas, Acrylic
Synthesis S by Tom Price - Resin, tar, acrylic, steel and LED sculpture
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
Synthesis S is a sculpture by the English artist Tom Price. Resin, tar, steel, acrylic, LED. 200.5 cm × 40 cm × 40 cm (Dimensions include the stand). In the Synthesis series, Tom Pr...
Steel
$1,500
Tracey Emin - Kiss Me Towel/Wall Hanging Lt. Ed. hand numbered Official COA New!
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
Tracey Emin Kiss Me Kiss Me Towel, 2014 with Official plate signed COA Brand new: unframed and comes folded (framed images for inspiration only) Limited Edition silkscreen on oversiz...
Cotton, Paper, Mixed Media, Screen
$2,850Sale Price|25% Off
Bouquet of Flowers, 80x135 cm, oil on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Bouquet of Flowers, 80x135 cm, oil on canvas
Canvas, Oil
$15,000
Contemporary Figurative Ceramic Sculpture, Glazed, 23 x 20 x 18 in, Sunkoo Yuh
By SunKoo Yuh
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Figurative Ceramic Sculpture, Glazed, 23 x 20 x 18 in, Sunkoo Yuh The ceramic sculptures of SunKoo Yuh are composed of tight groupings of various forms including plants...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
Synthesis LS1 by Tom Price - Large scale sculpture, vertical artwork, light
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
Synthesis LS1 is a unique sculpture by English artist Tom Price. Dimensions are 208 × 45 × 45 cm (81.8 × 17.7 × 17.7 in). The dimensions include the base of the sculpture, dimensions...
Steel
$550
A Visual Biography (Hand signed by BOTH Marina Abramovic and Katya Tylevich)
Located in New York, NY
Marina Abramović A Visual Biography (Hand signed by BOTH Marina Abramovic and Katya Tylevich), 2023 Large (huge!) hardback monograph with no dust jacket as issued Hand signed by BOT...
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
$5,400Sale Price|25% Off
Cow, 100x140 cm, mixed media, canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Cow, 100x140 cm, mixed media, canvas
Canvas, Mixed Media
$3,150Sale Price|25% Off
It’s okay, 110x100 cm, oil, acrylic, coal, canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
It’s okay, 110x100 cm, oil, acrylic, coal, canvas
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,800
"West Ritner hill" Color-Forward Cityscape with Geometric Abstraction Elements
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "West Ritner hill" is an original artwork by Miriam Singer and is made of pencil, marker, and acrylic on paper. The artist spends her free time biking around the ci...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
Stik Book with Hand Drawing on Cover, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Stik
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Amazing cover on UK artist Stik’s self titled book with drawing on cover. Authored by Stik it contains stories and motivations behind his murals and other works from all over the wor...
Paper
Eroded Safari
Located in London, GB
ERODED SAFARI, 2022 Resin, Plaster and Aluminium Oxide 12 × 5 3/10 × 4 1/2 in / 30.5 × 13.5 × 11.5 cm Edition of 500 Daniel Arsham's Eroded series is a striking series of sculp...
Glass, Plaster