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Conceptual Figurative Paintings

CONCEPTUAL STYLE

In 1967, artist Sol LeWitt wrote that in “Conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work.” He was giving a name to an art movement that had emerged in the 1960s in which artists were less focused on their medium being something traditionally “artistic” and instead engaged in using any object, movement, form, action or place to express an idea.

LeWitt’s work was featured alongside an assemblage of notes, drawings and outlines by other artists in “Working Drawings and Other Visible Things on Paper Not Necessarily Meant to Be Viewed as Art,” a groundbreaking show at New York City’s School of Visual Arts curated by Mel Bochner, another leading exponent of Conceptualism. Building on radical 20th-century statements, like Fountain (1917) by French artist Marcel Duchamp, Conceptual artists around Europe and North and South America were not interested in the commercial art scene and rather directly challenged its systems and values.

Stretching into the 1970s, this movement has also been called Post-Object art and Dematerialized art. Conceptual art reflected a larger era of social and political upheaval. Pieces associated with the style range from Roelof Louw’s Soul City (Pyramid of Oranges) (1967) — a work of installation art that sees fresh oranges stacked into a pyramid from which visitors are allowed to take one orange away — to On Kawara’s “Today” series, which saw the Japanese artist carefully painting a date in white acrylic on canvases consisting of a single color from 1966 to his death in 2014. Artists such as Ed Ruscha, who created the Twentysix Gasoline Stations book — a collection of photos of gas stations that is widely said to be the first modern artists’ book — made photography a major platform for Conceptual art, as did Bruce Nauman, who burned one of Ruscha's books and then photographed it for his own.

Conceptual art’s legacy of questioning artistic authorship, ownership and how to work with complex ideas of space and time had a significant influence on the decades of culture that followed, and it continues to inform art today.

The collection of Conceptual photography, paintings and sculptures on 1stDibs includes artworks by John Baldessari, Jenny Holzer, Lawrence Weiner, Joseph Kosuth and others.

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Style: Conceptual
untitled abstract village with horses , original lithograph
Located in Belgrade, MT
This piece is from my private collection of 20th Century -21st Century artists, many of which are from the School of Paris era. Pelayo produced this lithograph in colors. The Latin American spirit...
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Late 20th Century Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Paint, Lithograph

Drawing 14, Series Drawing - Large Format, Charcoal On Paper Panting
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artwork is unframed and will be shipped rolled in a tube Krzysztof Gliszczyński is Professor for painting on Academy of fine arts Gdansk. Krzysztof Gliszczyński born in Miastko in 1962. Graduated from the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts in 1987 in the studio of Prof. Kazimierz Ostrowski. Between 1995 and 2002 founder and co-manager of Koło Gallery in Gdańsk. lnitiator of the Kazimierz Ostrowski Award, con-ferred by the Union of Polish Artists and Designers (ZPAP), Gdańsk Chapter. Dean of the Painting Faculty of the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts in the years 2008-2012. Vice Rector for Development and Cooperation of the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts in the years 2012-2016. Obtained a professorship in 2011. Currently head of the Third Painting Studio of the Painting Faculty of the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts. He has taken part in a few dozen exhibitions in Poland and abroad. He has received countless prizes and awards for his artistic work. He is active in the field of painting, drawing, objects, and video. Artist Statement In the 1990s I started collecting flakes of paint – leftovers from my work. I would put fresh ones in wooden formworks, dried ones in glass containers. They constituted layers of investigations into the field of painting, enclosed in dated and numbered cuboids measuring 47 × 10.5 × 10.5 cm. I called those objects Urns. In 2016, I displayed them at an exhibition, moulding a single object out of all the Urns. The Urns inspired me to redefine the status of my work as a painter. In order to do it, I performed a daunting task of placing the layers of paint not in an urn, but on a canvas, pressing each fresh bit of paint with my thumb. In the cycle of paintings Autoportret a’retour, the matter was transferred from painting to painting, expanding the area of each consecutive one. Together, the bits, the residua of paint, kept alive the memory of the previous works. It was a stage of the atomization of the painting matter and its alienation from the traditional concepts and aesthetic relations. Thus, the cycle of synergic paintings was created, as I called them, guided by the feeling evoked in me by the mutually intensifying flakes of paint. The final aesthetic result of the refining of the digested matter was a consequence of the automatism of the process of layering, thumb-pressing, and scraping off again. Just like in an archaeological excavation, attempts are made to unite and retrieve that which has been lost. This avant-garde concept consists in transferring into the area of painting of matter, virtually degraded and not belonging to the realm of art. And yet the matter re-enters it, acquiring a new meaning. The matter I created, building up like lava, became my new technique. I called it perpetuum pictura – self-perpetuated painting. Alchemical concepts allowed me to identify the process inherent in the emerging matter, to give it direction and meaning. In a way, I created matter which was introducing me into the pre-symbolic world – a world before form, unnamed. From this painterly magma, ideas sprung up, old theories of colour and the convoluted problem of squaring the circle manifested themselves again. Just like Harriot’s crystal refracted light in 1605, I tried to break up colour in the painting Iosis. Paintings were becoming symptoms, like in the work Pulp fiction, which at that time was a gesture of total fragmentation of matter and of transcending its boundaries, my dialogue with the works of Jackson Pollock and the freedom brought by his art. The painting Geometrica de physiologiam pictura contains a diagram in which I enter four colours that constitute an introduction to protopsychology, alchemical transmutation, and the ancient theory of colour. It this work I managed to present the identification of the essence of human physiology with art. But the essential aspect of my considerations in my most recent paintings is the analysis of abstraction, the study of its significance for the contemporary language of art and the search for the possibilities of creating a new message. For me, abstraction is not an end in itself, catering to the largely predicable expectations of the viewers. To study the boundary between visibility and invisibility, like in the work Unsichtbar, is to ask about the status of the possibilities of the language of abstraction. The moment of fluidity which I am able to attain results from the matter – matter...
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Early 2000s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Surflow - Surfing Art - Figurative Art By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Surflow - Surfing Art - Figurative - Oil Print By Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep mysterious jungle or delightfully whimsical florals. His colo...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Crown of Glory 3 - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil and African Women Fabrics
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Crown of Glory 3" is a captivating painting that portrays an African woman with a beautiful afro hairstyle. The title of the painting is inspired by a quote from the Bible, which sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Threads of Sovereignty 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, African Heritage, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"ANTIQUE GAMES. Love story." Original conceptual painting. Large .Horizontal
Located in Oslo, NO
In this piece, I've harmoniously blended acrylics, spray paint, and ink to evoke the timeless dance of intimate connection. The vintage vibes and fine art elements coalesce, crafting...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Silent Grace - 21st Century, Contemporary Oil and African Women Fabrics, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The Silent Grace captures the serene profile of a woman, adorned in a bright yellow dress and matching hat, embellished with vibrant patterns. Her deep purple complexion contrasts be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Embrace of Solitude - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Mic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Pearl of Heritage - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil and African Women Fabrics
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Bakare Babatund...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style) - 21st Century Contemporary, African Woman, Beads
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Regal and radiant! 'Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style)' celebrates the beauty and elegance of African culture About Artist Bakare Babatunde, born in Ogun State, Nigeria, is a dynamic artist whose journey in the world of art has been shaped by a rich cultural background. Completing his higher education in Lagos State, Nigeria, Bakare earned a Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science, laying the foundation for a unique artistic perspective. Bakare's artistic evolution began with pencil drawing, a modest start that eventually led him to experiment with various mediums. Among these, oil color, acrylic, and Ankara fabrics on canvas emerged as his favored mediums, allowing him to explore the depth of his creative vision. Primarily focusing on figurative painting and portraiture, Bakare's work delves into the intricacies of human expression and identity. His art becomes a canvas for the narratives of emotions and cultural appreciation. Bakare's artistic journey has been punctuated by notable exhibitions, showcasing his talent on both national and international platforms: Icreate Skill Festival Abuja (2017). Ijakadi Art Exhibition, Kwara State (2020). Kwara State Youth Fair 2.0 Art Exhibition Category (2022). 'Unconditional Love Is Not Beyond Us' An Online Group Exhibition by Constance and Sons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style) 2 -21st Century Contemporary, African Woman, Beads
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Regal and radiant! 'Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style)' celebrates the beauty and elegance of African culture Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Bakare Babatunde, born in Ogun State, Nigeria, is a dynamic artist whose journey in the world of art has been shaped by a rich cultural background. Completing his higher education in Lagos State, Nigeria, Bakare earned a Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science, laying the foundation for a unique artistic perspective. Bakare's artistic evolution began with pencil drawing, a modest start that eventually led him to experiment with various mediums. Among these, oil color, acrylic, and Ankara fabrics on canvas emerged as his favored mediums, allowing him to explore the depth of his creative vision. Primarily focusing on figurative painting and portraiture, Bakare's work delves into the intricacies of human expression and identity. His art becomes a canvas for the narratives of emotions and cultural appreciation. Bakare's artistic journey has been punctuated by notable exhibitions, showcasing his talent on both national and international platforms: Icreate Skill Festival Abuja (2017). Ijakadi Art Exhibition, Kwara State (2020). Kwara State Youth Fair 2.0 Art Exhibition Category (2022). 'Unconditional Love Is Not Beyond Us' An Online Group Exhibition by Constance and Sons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Head Tie 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Indigenous, Women, African
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Oluwatobiloba A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Beyond Reproach - 21st Century, Expressionist, Figurative Portrait, Oil, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Sayeed Momoh is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Help From Above - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Mic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Archival Ink

Portrait of An Introvert -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Food Children
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
An introvert finds peace Away from crowds, their soul releases The noise of the world, does cease And in silence, they find their ease Their thoughts, they ponder with care And in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Abeni (We Prayed for Her and She Arrived) -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Garment of Hope
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Garment of Hope," a poignant masterpiece crafted by the skilled hands of artist John Ali, invites viewers into a world where innocence and resilience converge. This evocative artwor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Unraveling - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Mic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Cast Aside 1 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Africa Modern Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The inspiration for this work was gotten from the view of some African parents, most of our African parents believe that earrings and dreadlocks are meant for ladies and when they ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Blue Migration Panel – 2024, Acrylic on Wood, Conceptual Figurative Portraits
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This set of four original works by Natasha Lelenco belongs to the "Exchange Currencies" series, a project that reflects on migration, foreignness, and the human experience of displac...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Spray Paint, Wood, Acrylic

Solitude Mood -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Artist, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Mic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Bestty - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Love, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Oil

Enduring Echoes 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Old Masters
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Enduring Echoes portrays a striking and vibrant portrait of a man, set against a bold and contrasting background. The artist uses a rich palette of purples, reds, and oranges, highli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Comfort Zone
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the captivating artwork titled "Comfort Zone," artist John Ali masterfully captures the essence of introspection and the complex interplay between identity and personal space. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Radiance of Joy 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, African, Women, Happily Smiling
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Games - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, People, Everyday Life
By BEMI
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. This is an existential piece. Everybody lives. Everybody dies. Everybody breathes. Everybody sleeps. Everybody wakes. Everybody drinks water. Everybody feels pain. Everybody feels joy. Everybody bleeds. Everybody lives. Everybody dies. This is an existential piece. We’re not playing games, the game is playing us About Artist Gbemi Smart...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Far From Home 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. It i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Pizza Shark 2 v 2
Located in New York, NY
Renelio Marin is a visual artist with a diverse range of influences and styles. Born in Cuba, he received his graduate degree from the San Alejandro School of Fine Arts in Havana in ...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Color Pencil, Tempera, Permanent Marker

Beyond Shadows
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Beyond Shadows," an evocative artwork by Aba Linus, captures a profound and tender moment of connection between two women. In this piece, the two figures are depicted resting on eac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Bimbo
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Bimbo" by Aba Linus is an exquisite portrayal of timeless elegance and grace. The centerpiece of this enchanting artwork is a young woman, adorned with a stylish hat perched atop he...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Identical Twin - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Indigenous Art, Cultural
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Having been nurtured by a Yoruba father who happens to be a twin was a major inspiration for creating this painting. In Yoruba culture, twins are considered a special blessing from God. They are mostly called ‘ibeji’ which means twins. In Yoruba society, twins are given special names, such as Taiwo (meaning “first to taste the world“) and Kehinde (meaning “second to taste the world”). It is mostly believed that twins have special privileges and are accompanied by several fortunes. About Artist Oluwatobiloba Amusan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Dialogue
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Dialogue," a thought-provoking creation by artist John Ali, beckons viewers into a realm of symbolism and introspection. The artwork features a young man with his head covered in ny...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Against All Odds
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In a world where the weight of challenges can often feel overwhelming, art has the extraordinary power to reflect the human experience and serve as a source of inspiration and hope. "Against All Odds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Solace
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the captivating piece titled "Solace," artist John Ali unveils a profound exploration of introspection through the gaze of a young woman lost in thought. The poignant portrayal ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Let Me In, Let Me Out" - Abstract Mixed Media Composition
Located in Soquel, CA
"Let Me In, Let Me Out" - Abstract Mixed Media Composition Boldly colored abstract figurative composition by California artist Elizabeth Arrington Leaf (American, B-1955). Three lar...
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1970s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic

Face to Face
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Face to Face" by Aba Linus is a thought-provoking and enigmatic artwork that presents a powerful visual representation of human connection and communication. In this piece, two youn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Behind The Smile
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Àgbájo Owó L’Afií S’òya (Togetherness Brings About Progress)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Àgbájo Owó L’Afií S’òya (Togetherness Brings About Progress)" is a striking artwork created by the Nigerian artist Wale Ajayi. This piece embodies the rich...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tractor Replaces the Horse
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original enamel on metal painting by emerging contemporary conceptual artist Craig Sheperd (b. 1984) Craig Sheperd’s paintings, most of which are enamel on metal, were created o...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Metal, Enamel

Humanoids
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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Early 2000s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media

Corporate World - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Oluwatobiloba A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Limiting Beliefs
Located in Zofingen, AG
How often are we held back from deciding by the many limiting beliefs and frameworks instilled in us from birth by our immediate environment and society? These limiting beliefs are a...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Souvenirs of Beauty 1 - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil and Ankara Fabrics
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Souvenirs of Beauty" is a captivating portrayal of a woman steeped in tradition and grace, adorned in a rich green headwrap and matching attire that exudes elegance. Her deep brown ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Pearl - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Love, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Head Tie 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Indigenous, Women, African
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Oluwatobiloba A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Joyful Moment 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Oluwatobiloba A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Coffee, Watercolor

Make My Day - Chicken Rooster Painting by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Make My Day - Chicken Rooster Painting by Marc Zimmerman He stands there, blocking all who dare challenge him in their pursuit to get by. This heroic cock, Charlie, the great intimi...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Wish Not to Be Disturbed for the Duration of Winter - Playboy Cartoon
Located in Miami, FL
Gahan Wilson was the Master of the macabre, and most of his work is associated with Charles Addams. The beauty of a Gahan Wilson is that is a payoff pu...
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1960s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Ink, Gouache, Color Pencil

Seeking Perfection -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Seeking Perfection portrays a young lady clutching a book titled How to Behave on a First Date, her expression a mixture of hope and apprehension. This artwork explores the societal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Archival Ink, Acrylic

Seeking Perfection 2 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Mic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Manhole Cover, Photorealist Oil and Sand Painting by Josep Cisquella
By Josep Cisquella
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Josep Cisquella, Spanish (1955 - ) Title: Manhole Cover (Manhattan DPW) Year: 1991 Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas, signed on verso Size: 38.25 in. x 57.5 in. (97.16 cm x 146....
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1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil

Drawing 13, Series Drawing - Large Format, Charcoal On Paper Panting
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artwork is unframed and will be shipped rolled in a tube Krzysztof Gliszczyński is Professor for painting on Academy of fine arts Gdansk. ...
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Early 2000s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

MYSTERY TRAIN
Located in New York, NY
Enamels, oils, acrylics, mounted subway tiles, adhered poster on wood with wood frame created by artist. A confluence of inspirations from the artist's graffiti artistry. About the Artist Born in Belgium and artistically inclined at an early age, V.P. was executing well- defined pencil sketched portraits of anyone who would sit for him by age 4. The family’s emigration to the United States in 1967 landed the 8 year old in the Fordham section of the Bronx at the height of the psychedelic era and POP ART movement.  The Fordham Road shopping district offered the young budding artist a fount of inspiration in the form of vibrant Rock & Roll, “black-light” posters in the windows of “head-shops” and the elaborately colored wardrobes of the hippies crowding the boulevard. The pivotal shift in V.P.’s artistic expression was fueled in 1968 by the sight of a Peter Max designed billboard.  Armed with magic markers and acrylic paints, V.P. recreated the vibrant designs from Max’s billboard, the music posters in store windows and the paisley patterns of the shirts the “flower children” favored, as well as the names and slogans painted on the walls of the neighborhood.  The early seventies brought with it a wondrous sight passing overhead on the sides of the elevated trains. NYC Subway Graffiti had arrived.  Looking up and seeing the esoteric names intricately rendered in multi colored swirls and strategically placed on the sides of the trains completely enthralled V.P.’s creative and adventurous spirit. Compelled to be a part of this fascinating movement he watched and rode the subways, deciphering the names and studying the “styles” on the steel rolling art gallery. Using his artistic influences and skills with markers, V.P. created his first moniker “SONIC-ACE” and obsessively drew it in colorful flowing letters to develop his own style.   At age 13 he set out to traverse the city, facing dangers and overcoming obstacles to enter an unknown and secretive world in order to join those who inspired him.  By 1974, he would change his moniker to “VICTOR-161” and paint hundreds of train cars and soon be admitted into the world famous graffiti clique “WILD STYLE” - an honor bestowed due to peer recognized artistic and stylistic abilities.  (WILDSTYLE was created/coined by the iconic TRACY-168)  V.P. was a well known and respected “writer” who “pieced” with revered writers of the day, under the aforementioned monikers including aka’s T-BOLT-123, SULFA-ONE, FANTA-ONE, BOND & ACES.  V.P. retired from painting NYC subway trains in 1977 with occasional excursions in 1986,1987,1988,1999 & 1992.  He continuously expanded his artistic pallet, studying Art History & Graphic Design in college while seeking knowledge from masters in chosen fields of art.  His works have shown in independent galleries nationally and are sought after by international collectors, with numerous private commissions. He has been featured in several best selling books and magazines focusing on graffiti art as well as his status of having been a part of the 1970’s “Golden Era” of NYC Subway Graffiti. V.P. works with a variety of mediums including aerosol paints, oils, water color & acrylic paints, often combining mediums as well as blending POP, graffiti and abstract styles of painting onto wood, canvas and metal.  His professional artistic background includes commercial art and design, logo design, silk screening, printmaking, large commissioned public murals, sign painting, pin striping and airbrushing cars, sculpting, metal fabrication, woodcarving and tattooing. Exhibitions:  Fashion Moda (BXNY) Group Show 1980/Fun Gallery (NYC) group show 1981, Beef Gallery, (LA) Group Show 1981, Gallery International (NYC) Group Show 1985, Susan Greco Gallery (NY) Group Show 1990, Shady Side...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media

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Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Untitled
Located in Atlanta, GA
tony hernandez was born in Atlanta in 1964 and has been painting professionally since 1988. while he is a southern artist, his works are far from the re...
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20th Century Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media

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Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Untitled
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Etching

Translucent
Located in New York, NY
Mysterious woman. Oil on canvas. Fab wallpaper background. About the artist: “There's a dry ironic twist to Paul’s paintings that give the work — while realistic — a postmodern feeling of reflection, observation and cultural critique. Somewhere between the Cohen Brothers...
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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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