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Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
French Contemporary Art by Josette Dubost - Dialogue Des Elements
Located in Paris, IDF
Josette Dubost is a French artist born in 1936 who lives & works in Solliès-Pont, France.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstracted Vanitas with Goldfish and Skull
Located in Soquel, CA
Robert Azensky Fine Art is proud to offer this large-scale abstracted vanitas with goldfish, table, candle and skull by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Unsigned, ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil, Stretcher Bars

"My Emerald Heart" Contemporary Green Pop Oil Painting Wood White Floater Frame
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil, Board

V.B.: Her Rain Hat
Located in Burlingame, CA
'V.B.: Her Rain Hat' by celebrated figurative artist Kim Frohsin, painted in 2018. The artwork is 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches and it is professionally framed, 20 3/4 x 17. 1/2 inches in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Ink

Holy feeling
Located in Zofingen, AG
This piece conveys the enchantment of nurturing love. Symbols intertwine in every corner of the canvas, seemingly disparate at first, but together they form a harmonious composition....
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Undreamed Shores - Contemporary Oil Painting of a Woman Walking Through Water
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Jantien de Boer (1984, Classical Academy for Painting Groningen) likes to tell a story in her paintings. She freezes the moment that demands her attent...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

In Our Space
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"In Our Space" by Toheeb Ibrahim is a delightful artwork that captures a moment of joy and playfulness shared between a man and a woman, surrounded by the charming presence of a laid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Thread, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Karen Lynn, Crowd in Vivid Colour 6, Figurative Artwork
Located in Deddington, GB
Karen Lynn Crowd in Vivid Colour 6 Figurative Artwork Paint on Canvas Sold Unframed (Please note that in situ images are purely an indication of how a piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"My Jungle Green Heart" Pop Oil Painting on Wood with White Floater Frame
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sojourner
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Sojourner" by Morakinyo Femi is a captivating artwork that presents a young man seated in a fashionable attire, adorned with striking jewelry and sport...
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Pastel

Blue Room original nude painting by Paula Craioveanu Framed
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Blue Room" , acrylic on canvas Female nude seen from the back. Reflection is also seen in the mirror, offering another view. Painting is framed. Original painting. size 31.5x23.6...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bride to Be
Located in Burlingame, CA
Female nude figurative painting depicting a young bride to be - oil and lace on treated paper, professionally framed under plexiglass. The painting is 17 x 22 1/2 inches and the oute...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Modernist Hillside Painting by Marion Maas
Located in New York, NY
Marion Maas (American, b. 1930) Untitled, c. 1980s Oil on canvas 21 7/8 x 27 1/2 in. Framed: 23 1/2 x 29 1/4 x 1 in. Signed lower right Landscape, figurat...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Taking This Donkey To The Moon - Orginal Street Art on Korean Newspaper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

The Teleportation
Located in Zofingen, AG
It's hot; we're sitting in a cafe, drinking Coke with ice. My husband says, "Right now, somewhere in the field, amidst the expanse, inhaling the scent of heated grass..." I respond, ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Yemaya Sea Mermaid, Oil on canvas, figurative painting with blue pattern palette
Located in Dallas, TX
"Yemaya, Goddess of the Seas" is a beautiful oil painting of a mermaid by Michele Mikesell. Her animal-human figure has a flawless and beautiful face combined with abstract elements ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

The Three Ages of Man
Located in New York, NY
James Childs The Three Ages of Man 1986 Signed and dated, l.r. Oil on canvas 64 x 69.5 inches This painting is offered by CLAMP in New York City.
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

''Snow on the Canal'' Cosy Dutch Painting of a Canal on a Winter Day
Located in Utrecht, NL
The relaxed atmosphere is characteristic of the oil paintings by Dutch artist Laetitia de Haas (1948). Her work radiates a distinction and tranquility that we often lack in the ever...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Three Children Playing, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by David Messer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: David Messer Title: Three Children Playing Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed verso Size: 10.75 x 13.75 in. (27.31 x 34.93 cm)
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Living in the Moment of Peace 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Living in the moment of peace is depicting the moment of finding peace, serenity, and contentment within yourself and all sentient beings around you. Shipping Procedure Ships in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Sweetie One
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original oil painting on wood plaque by Lauren Rinaldi measuring 9.5"h x 5"w. Lauren Rinaldi works using unbiased portraits of women’s bodies as a vehicle to explore ideas about b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Sea, Vibration - Contemporary Nature, Landscape, Seascape, Water Painting
By Justyna Smoleń
Located in Salzburg, AT
“Water is soft and supple, but also hard and inflexible.It flows or is still. It is silent and loud; it possesses every nature. Pure and clear, muddy and blind, wet and dry, salty an...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Egg Tempera

Nimius by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape oil painting
Located in Paris, FR
Nimius is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 110 × 137 cm (43.3 × 53.9 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with a ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Pop Surrealist Portrait With Flowers and Plants "The Birthday Gift"
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Anthropomorphic figure created by accumulating representations of flowers, plants, insects, and other elements of kitsch iconography, with intense, bright, and fluorescent colors. Th...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Spray Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Flame of Passion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting 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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled ( Ski Racer ) - Modern Contemporary Figurative Landscape Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Anna Ładecka is a Paris-based polish illustrator and painter. Graduated from Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts, Master of Art - Diploma in painting and lithography and obtained a scholar...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Orange Parasaurolophus, 2019; dinosaur, miniature oil painting on wood panel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Oil, xerox transfer, and holographic foil on wood panel Orange parasaurolophus (2019) by Alexis Kandra Animal painting, miniature oil painting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Metal

Mother's Embrace, "Gardens of Resilience" series, original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In the painting "Mother's Embrace," the artist captures a serene and reassuring moment between a mother and her child amidst a lush garden of vibrant malva flowers, a traditional sym...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Purple Horse
Located in Norwich, GB
Painter and printmaker, born in Famagusta, Cyprus, whose family – involved in the restaurant business – settled in London in 1946. He attended Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, 1960–4, then Royal Academy Schools, 1964–7. Kiki’s pictures were often on a large scale, figurative, vigorous, using high-pitched and unconventional colours and reflecting his Mediterranean background. Group exhibitions included Young Contemporaries, Mall Galleries, 1966; British Painting ’74, Hayward Gallery, 1974; and Viriamu Jones Gallery, University College, Cardiff, 1986. Later solo shows included Art Space Gallery, from 1991, and SeaChange Gallery, Great Yarmouth, 2002, Frames of Norwich, The Saint Giles Street Gallery and Chappel Galleries, Chappel, both 2003, and The Warehouse, Lowestoft, 2005. Saatchi Collection holds his work. Lives and works in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Purple Horse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Raspberry Jam - 21st Century Dutch Still-life painting a jar with raspberry jam
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Heidi von Faber Raspberry Jam Acrylic on linen 90 x 90 cm ( framed/ included in price 100 x 100 cm) Dutch artist Heidi Von Faber lives and works in The Hague. The Stillllifes she ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Le chef d'oeuvre inconnu 2 - 21st Century, Male, Yellow, Blue, Contemporary Art
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Le Chef d'oeuvre inconnu 2, 2022 acrylic on canvas 77 11/64 H x 53 5/32 W in. 196 H x 135 W cm The work "The Unknown Masterpiece 2" (a paraphrase of Balzac's novella – Le Chef d’oeu...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

New Sheriff in Town /// Wild West Western Painting Funny Contemporary Gunslinger
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "New Sheriff in Town" Series: Americana *Signed by Graves lower left. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso Year: 2025 Medium...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Detail Red Onion- 21st Century Contemporary Hyperrealistic Still-life Painting
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Adriana van Zoest Detail Red Onion 31 x 31 cm Framed 42 x 42 cm ( Frame is included in price) Oil paint on wood panel (2024) Various subjects Adriana van Zoest's paintings are not e...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

I See You Jockin FP
Located in East Quogue, NY
Fahamu Pecou overlays social commentary and hip-hop culture onto the world of contemporary art with paintings and drawings that depict himself on fictionalized magazine covers and in...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Crusader 1
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. Crusader depicts a figure embodying strength, determination, and a sense of purposeful pursuit. it might evoke themes of valor, resilience, or even historical references About Artist Daniel Owoeye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Gordon Hunt, Turquoise Cove Rendezvous, Contemporary Cornish Seascape Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Turquoise cove rendezvous [2021] Original Seascapes Acrylic on deep edge canvas Image size: H:76 cm x W:76 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:76 cm x W:76 cm x D:76cm Sold Unframed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Pastry Chef
Located in Burlingame, CA
Figurative nude with complex color—pink, green, grey and yellow— rhythm, and overall design by Kim Frohsin. 'The Pastry Chef' abstracted nude acrylic and mixed media painting in Froh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Ink, Mixed Media, Pencil, Pigment

Woman at the table, "The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness" series
Located in Zofingen, AG
"The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness." In this series of artworks, I delve into the theme of happiness and joy in unusual times when it seems that the whole world is in a st...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard

Yellow Meadow, Silence Serie by Tetiana Pchelnykova
Located in Zofingen, AG
In her latest series, "Silence," the artist delves into the profound depths of tranquility and introspection against the backdrop of a world fraught with war and uncertainty. This bo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Ocean of Conversations, I Wonder What Speaks Beneath
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
At first glance, the central figure seated on the couch draws our attention. His posture suggests a moment of introspection, an invitation for viewers to peer into his internal world. The placement of the bottle of alcohol at his feet immediately introduces a layer of symbolism, hinting at the potential for inner turmoil and emotional struggles. The artwork encapsulates the notion that some of the most significant conversations we engage in are not the ones with others but the dialogues we have with ourselves. The inner voice, often unacknowledged but constantly present, plays a pivotal role in shaping our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Whether we are conscious of it or not, our self-talk influences our perception of the world, our self-esteem, and our overall well-being. Adetayo's portrayal deftly captures the spectrum of self-talk. On one end, the inner dialogue can be a source of positivity and empowerment, much like a guiding light illuminating our path. These self-affirming conversations inspire us, boost our confidence, and encourage us to pursue our dreams. Just as sunlight glistens on the ocean's surface, these moments of self-assuredness infuse our lives with brilliance and hope. On the other hand, the presence of the alcohol bottle suggests a darker side to self-talk. Just as the ocean's depths can conceal hidden currents, negative self-talk can be equally concealed, festering below the surface. The artwork serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us that unchecked negativity can erode our self-confidence and well-being. This juxtaposition underscores the importance of cultivating a conscious and compassionate inner dialogue. "Ocean of Conversations, I Wonder What Speaks Beneath" stands as a mirror reflecting our own inner landscapes. It prompts us to consider the conversations we engage in with ourselves—do we uplift and motivate or do we undermine and doubt? Adetayo's creation invites us to reflect on our own patterns of self-talk and the ways in which they shape our experiences. Adeniyi Joshua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting - Contraposicion
Located in Vilnius, LT
In this work, a solitary figures stand grounded against a stark, muted background, gazing toward something unseen—something the viewer is left to imagine. Dressed in white, the figur...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Canvas, Oil

A Life Well Lived
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: James, Clarence Title: A Life Well Lived Date: 2023 Medium: Acrylic, Aerosol, Oil Stick on Canvas Unframed Dimensions: 70" x 67" Signature: Signed Edition: Unique Prov...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"My Charismatic Heart" Colorful Abstract Acrylic & Gold Leaf Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured acrylics in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic display of love encapsulated in these hearts on paper, leaving us with impressions of color and impasto paint effortlessly. Create an installation to fill any space, they are perfect as a big group or just single. This is a unique work on heavy weight paper. Art measures 14 x 11 inches Inspired by whimsey and purity of the feminine form, Cindy Shaoul is known for her impressionistic and abstract style. She is best recognized for her series ‘Brides’, ‘Dripping Dots’ and ‘Hearts’, as well as her ‘Plein-Air’ street scenes of quintessential New York locations. Shaoul’s works can be found in hundreds of private and corporate collections worldwide. Since her first group show at Parsons School of Design in 2009, her work has been showcased internationally – from Italy to South Korea – and has been shown at various art fairs nationwide including Miami, Palm Beach, Dallas, and New York. Shaoul has had numerous solo exhibitions and has garnered the attention of notable celebrities such as Emma Roberts, Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Catherine Deneuve and John Malkovich. Her love of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She painted a 9-foot colorful, abstract mural in her mother’s art...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Peach Fluo - Original Sally K Figurative Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lebanese American artist Sally K.'s captivating floral portraits are both mesmerizing and empowering. Her pop-realistic paintings are inspired by strong, feminine women, celebrating the individuality and inherent strength of the female experience. Each painting features endless floral arrangements that frame the mysterious visages of beautiful women, creating a stunning celebration of floral abstraction and wild, fanciful coloration. Lavish in application and luxurious in composition, Sally K.'s work is inspired by pop art, culture, and fashion, resulting in a powerful, visually stunning artwork that captures the essence of femininity. This bright and colorful 62-inch high by 56-inch wide painting on canvas is created with acrylic paint with metallic paint accents. It is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. This floral figurative artwork is signed by the artist on the front of the artwork. The sides are a continuation of the painting and it does not require framing. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Convenient U.S. and global shipping are available. Provenance: Artspace Warehouse. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Sally K. is an Ohio-born artist of Lebanese heritage who spent her formative years in Saudi Arabia before attending high school and college in Beirut. She graduated with distinction from the Lebanese American University of Beirut, earning a BA in Fine Arts. After moving back to the United States in 2013, Sally K. and her family eventually relocated once more to Qatar in 2019. Sally's multicultural background and diverse experiences inform her artistic vision, resulting in a unique style that blends Middle Eastern and Western influences. Sally K's work is a celebration of femininity, strength, and individuality, reflecting her own journey as a woman and artist. Her captivating portraits of contemporary women are a masterful blend of abstract expressionism and portrait painting, featuring vibrant blooms that create a dreamlike aura around her powerful subjects. Her paintings not only capture the beauty of women but also their confidence and strength, conveying a powerful femininity that inspires and empowers. With alluring, flirtatious, and demure features, Sally's portraits radiate sensuality, independence, and confidence - the very qualities that define strong women. Sally's portraits are intensely personal, as each woman she paints is an extension of her own feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Through her work, she captures the qualities that captivate her in other women - the qualities she admires and strives to gain for herself. Her paintings are a celebration of the complexities and strengths of women, conveyed through a masterful use of color, texture, and composition. Sally draws inspiration from photography, pop culture, and fashion as well as artists ranging from the pop art of Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock to the gilded florals and figures of Gustav Klimt. Her highly regarded paintings have been featured in group and solo shows in Beirut, Dubai, Italy, Switzerland, and the USA. They have been collected worldwide. Notable collectors include Jesse McCartney and Kelly Clarkson. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS 2024 Affordable Art Fair, New York, NY 2024 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2024 Affordable Art Fair, Austin, TX 2023 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2022 “Identity with a Chance of Imperfection”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2022 “Saturate Euphoria”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2021 Affordable Art Fair New York, NY 2021 “Splatters of Life”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2020 LA Art Show, CA 2020 Art Palm Springs, CA 2019 Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong 2019 Affordable Art Fair New York 2019 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2018 "Colored Whipped Cream," Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Threshold Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2018 484 North Gallery, Laguna Beach 2013 Beirut Art Beat 2009 Lebanese Artists Association 2009 Gallery Surface Libre 2008 Lebanese Painters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Ebunoluwa 1 (Gift From God)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Art has always been a powerful medium for expressing the complexities of the human experience. It has the ability to evoke emotions, provoke thoughts, and capture moments in time that resonate with the deepest parts of our souls. In the realm of contemporary art, a new masterpiece has emerged, captivating audiences with its profound simplicity and touching symbolism. Titled "Ebunoluwa (Gift From God)," this artwork features an infant leg and an adult hand holding it, encapsulating the essence of life's preciousness and the beauty of innocence. The artist behind this thought-provoking piece is Awosola Michael...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Golden Entanglement - Contemporary Ink Ecoline Painting, New Expression
Located in Salzburg, AT
Grażyna Rigall is a painter, illustrator, author of stage designs and music videos. - The artist is interested in the merging of the world of fauna and flora with the world of man, p...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Painting by Numbers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Painting by Numbers (Wyeth - Christina's World) is an acrylic on canvas painting, 36 x 48 inches, signed 'DEYBER' lower right and framed in a conte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Couple I - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, Love, Realism, Joy
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with co...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Giant Egret
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ana Guzman is known for work that is fresh, colorful, vibrant, and often playful. Her drawing resonates with electric energy, and her subject matter has the ability to transport the ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hortus Conclusus- 21st Century Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Girl
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This remarkable painting is made by Pam Hawkes. This British artist is new to the Netherlands, her work is now a household name in the rest of the world. We're proud to represent her...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Nature's Web of Dependency - Large Scale Oil Painting with Animals and People
Located in Chicago, IL
Nothing in nature exists in isolation. Everything is interconnected and interdependent. Bruno Surdo explores this theory in this large scale painting entitled simply "Nature's Web of Dependency". One small part of this web are humans And while nature can survive without humans, we must ask ourselves, can we humans survive without nature?? This painting is unframed. Please contact the gallery for framing options. Bruno Surdo Nature's Web of Dependency oil on canvas 64h x 66.50w in 162.56h x 168.91w cm BRS082 Bruno A. Surdo b. Chicago, 1963 EXHIBITIONS 2021 Ethos + Truth, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2020 Realities, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2018 Liberation, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL Blood Sport, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL Art on Paper 2018, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Pier 36, New York, NY SOFA Chicago 2018, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 2017 POP!ARAZZI, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL Coming Attractions, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2015 SOFA Chicago 2015, Ann Nathan Gallery, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL Bruno Surdo: Allegories, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2014 Bruno Surdo: Respond, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL Modern Metaphors, Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL 2013 Bruno Surdo: Revelations, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL Vice + Virtue, Northern Illinois University Museum of Art 2012 Contemporary Realism Biennial, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, IN 2011 Bruno Surdo, University of St. Francis School of Creative Arts, Fort Wayne, IN Uncensored, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2010 Art Chicago 2010, Ann Nathan Gallery, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL 2009 Art Chicago 2009, Ann Nathan Gallery, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL 2007 Bruno Surdo, Art Institute of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Context/Content: Making Meaning with the Figure, University of Arkansas, Conway, AR Creative Imaginings, Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, AL Bruno Surdo: Cycles, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2005 Art Chicago 2005, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2004 Tragedy, Memory, & Honor, Richard M. Daley Center, Chicago, IL Art Chicago 2004, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL Group Show, Arcadia Gallery, New York, NY Drawings VII, Koplin Del Rio Gallery, West Hollywood, CA Armory Show, New York Armory, New York, NY 2003 Paintings & Drawings, College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL The Art Show, New York, NY Bruno Surdo: New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL Art Chicago 2003, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003-10 International Show of Contemporary Artists, Chicago Art Open, Chicago, IL 2002 Bruno Surdo: Perception of Appearance, Frye Museum, Seattle, WA Tragedy, Memory, & Honor, Richard M. Daley Center, Chicago, IL Bruno Surdo: Transcendence, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL Art Chicago 2002, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL Tragedy, Memory, & Honor, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Magic Vision, Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock, AR 1998 Evanston and Vicinity Artists, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL 1996 Bruno Surdo: A Personal View, University of Wisconsin, Kenosha, WI 1995 Bruno Surdo: Recent Works, College of Lake County, IL AIDS in Our Society, Loyola University, Chicago, IL Bruno Surdo: Life, Struggle, and Hope, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL 2001 Magic Vision, Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock, AR Bruno Surdo: Dualities of Life, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Group Show, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1998 Group Exhibition, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, IL 1995 Spiritual Inquiries, Struve Gallery, Chicago, IL 1994 Recent Works, The 14th Annual Juried Exhibition for Lake County Artists, Grayslake, IL Go Figure, Figurative Works on Paper, Chicago Printmakers Collaborative, Chicago, IL SELECTED COLLECTIONS The Re-Birth of Venus, Temporary Loan, Fort Wayne Museum of Art Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock, AR College of Lake County, Greyslake, IL Flashpoint Academy, Chicago IL John Robert Wiltgen Design Shoemaker Ruud Collection Julie & Thomas Danilek Michael Vozzella and Mike Silver Benjamin Fernandez Tom Braake Betsy Colburn Michael Diemand & Lor LaRose Michael Staab & Kathy Brock Bruce Leep Frank Tzurect Mary Foley Rosalyn Carlson Mimmy Turney Janet Long Halstead Billy Hunt Carol Galli Myles Kerrigan Honorable & Mrs. Edwin Berman Theodore Gage Northrop Art Museum Past Present & Future Company Dr. James & Peggy Kemmler Salvatore Monastero Nix & Virginia Lauridsen Joel Miller David & Marlene Zerkel Ann & Andy Abel Claudia Rush Marc Miller Leonard Goldberg Lawrence Pucci Howard Tullman Collection Susan & Manny Kramer James Rinnert Richar Interiors Michael & Nancy Colt Khalid Altijir Dr. Joe Grodman Beryl & Jack Gore Larry Wolf & Eric Naegle Chuck Wolandi Jack Schwab & David Sandelin Thomas Kaczmarek Marti Dinerstein Craig & Michael Golden...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Barcas en Bagamoyo II by Calo Carratalá - Seascape painting, blue colours, boats
Located in Paris, FR
Barcas en Bagamoyo II is a unique oil on canvas painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá, dimensions are 94 × 158 cm (37 × 62.2 in). The artwork is signed and comes wi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gold II - Original Sally K Figurative Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gazing at Lebanese American artist Sally K's floral portrait is consuming and empowering. Inspired by strong, feminine women, she creates pop-realistic paintings that speak to the energetic female experience; one of individuality and inherent strength in femininity. There are endless floral arrangements capping the mysterious visages of beautiful women, capturing attention through a celebration of floral abstraction and wild, fanciful coloration. Lavish in application and luxurious in composition, Sally K.'s work is inspired by pop art, culture, and fashion. This original 10-inch high by 8-inch wide acrylic on canvas board painting is signed on the front and back. It is unframed and requires framing for display. Convenient local Los Angeles area shipping. Affordable U.S. and global shipping also available. Provenance: Artspace Warehouse. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Sally K was born in Ohio following her family’s emigration from Lebanon. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Saudi Arabia, where she stayed until she was 14. Sally attended high school and college in Beirut, where she graduated with a BA in Fine Arts with distinction from the Lebanese American University of Beirut. In 2013, Sally and her family moved back to the United States and she now paints out of her studio in California. The focus of Sally’s portraits is contemporary women. Her style merges characteristics of abstract expressionism with realism and portrait painting to convey not just the beauty of women, but their confidence and strength as well. They are alluring, flirtatious, and demure with an inspiring femininity that Sally describes as the “sensuality, independence, and confidence you see in strong women.” Sally’s portraits of women are intensely personal. “The women I paint are an extension of me, of what I feel, how I process my surroundings, my thoughts, my anger, my pleasure. They’re the confident strong women that I strive to be. Sometimes tough and daring, sometimes shy and reserved, but always self-assured and determined; they represent what captivates me in other women; the qualities I admire, and strengths that I strive to gain.” Sally draws inspiration from photography, pop culture and fashion as well as artists ranging from the pop art of Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock to the gilded florals and figures of Gustav Klimt. Her highly regarded paintings have been featured in group and solo shows in Beirut, Dubai, Italy, and the USA. Notable collectors include Jesse McCartney and Kelly Clarkson. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS 2024 Affordable Art Fair, New York, NY 2024 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2024 Affordable Art Fair, Austin, TX 2023 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2022 “Identity with a Chance of Imperfection”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2022 “Saturate Euphoria”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2021 Affordable Art Fair New York, NY 2021 “Splatters of Life”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2020 LA Art Show, CA 2020 Art Palm Springs, CA 2019 Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong 2019 Affordable Art Fair New York 2019 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2018 "Colored Whipped Cream," Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Threshold Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2018 484 North Gallery, Laguna Beach 2013 Beirut Art Beat 2009 Lebanese Artists Association 2009 Gallery Surface Libre 2008 Lebanese Painters...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

Talk To Me - Modern Figurative Oil Painting On Paper, Existentialism Art
Located in Salzburg, AT
Kotlicki is a constantly searching artist. Treading his own path, aiming at defining himself, giving his work a clear identity, he came across the avant-garde. He would back off the ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Pencil

My Joy My Hope
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Untitled, Ballerina", Contemporary, Graphite Drawing, Canvas, Figurative
Located in St. Louis, MO
Joseph Piccillo’s meticulous charcoal and graphite drawings and paintings reveal an exquisite draftsmanship tempered by emotional sensitivity. Piccillo presents an action-based assem...
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Graphite

Walking - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Beach View, Minimalism
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with co...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled, White Sneakers, Series Stand - Photography - Painting Object
Located in Salzburg, AT
Individual technique on grey military blanket Magdalena Peszkowska born in 1980 in Gdańsk, Poland. Studied in Department of Painting at Academy of F...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Textile, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Monoprint, Other Medium

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