Contemporary More Art
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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2010s Contemporary More Art
Textile, Wool, Canvas, Mixed Media
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Metal, Wire
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Textile
2010s Contemporary More Art
Textile, Canvas, Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A warm glow from a flickering candle illuminates the scene, casting soft light across every object. An antique clock nestled within a sculpture evokes a sense o...
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Oil
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Wood, Color
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Terracotta
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Wool
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Paper, Pastel, Gouache
Artist Comments
A single yellow onion on a warm gray countertop rests in full sunlight. The peeling layers of its dry, papery skin and the small, dried stalk add to its earthy,...
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Oil
Artist Comments
Two organic strawberries rest on a wooden spoon, their heart-shaped forms symbolizing unity between subject and form. Though small, they burst with vitamins and...
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Oil
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Resin, Acrylic Polymer, LED Light, Tar
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Paper, Glitter, Found Objects
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...
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Oil
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Porcelain, Glaze
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Paper, Lithograph
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Oak, Film, LED Light
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Stainless Steel
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Cast Stone, Granite
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Wool
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Plastic, Vinyl
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Steel
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Vinyl, Plastic
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Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
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Polyester
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Wool
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Oil, Wood Panel
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Wool
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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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Metal, Wire
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Wool
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Wood
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Metal
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Canvas, Acrylic
1960s Contemporary More Art
Paper
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Color
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Porcelain
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Lithograph
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Paper, Lithograph
2010s Contemporary More Art
Oil, Panel
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Ceramic
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Ceramic
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Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint
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Canvas, Oil
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Wool
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Lithograph, Offset
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Concrete, Metal
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Metal, Wire
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Color
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Wood
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Acrylic, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
Orange and yellow candy-colored Gerbera daisies exploding on a nostalgic patterned blue background featuring pink flowers. Painted on Arches heavyweight oil primed paper, which can be framed with our without glass.
About the Artist
Words that describe this painting: Gerbera daisies, daisies, vase, floral, bouquet, flowers, still life, flora, representational, vintage, oil painting, orange
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Oil
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Gold
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Bronze
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Stone, Granite, Bronze
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Wool
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Canvas, Oil
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Porcelain
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Porcelain, Glaze
Artist Comments
A cut-up lemon rests on a muted surface, its interior revealing various color changes. The light and shadow emphasize the fruit's vibrant yellow skin and fles...
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Oil
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Paste, Canvas, Oil
1940s Contemporary More Art
Mosaic
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Glass
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Paper
Artist Comments
A whole lemon transforms when sliced in half, revealing its vibrant, juicy interior. Striking red and blue light emanates from the fruit, contrasting against ...
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Oil
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Screen
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Lithograph, Offset
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Plastic
Artist Comments
Artist Steve Boggs used his homegrown Better Bay tomato as the subject for this still-life oil painting. Centered in warm sunlight, the fruit's vibrant red-oran...
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Oil
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Lithograph
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Lithograph
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Photogravure