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Contemporary Portrait 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
Beginning of New Story 2
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 Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Vessel no. 3
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Vessel no. 3' contemporary portrait oil on canvas painting by Tamera Avery, whose paintings are created with wit and wisdom. Avery's work deals with serious themes including global ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Untold Story no. 8
Located in Burlingame, CA
John Goodman was born in California and graduated from the University of California at Davis. He is an American Postwar and Contemporary painter who draws inspiration from the early ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Towards the Horizon - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, 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 Jason Langa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Steppe Soul II, Modern Figurative Painting, Expressive Landscape, Woman Portrait
By Natalia Bażowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Natalia Bażowska’s art is driven by her interests in life as the most exciting form of expression. She is focused to live and create art to the fullest. Perception, embodied experien...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Wild by Christophe Dupety - Male nude painting, oil on canvas, contemporary
Located in Paris, FR
Wild (2015) by French contemporary artist Christophe Dupety. Oil on canvas, 100 x 100 cm. In this series simply entitled "Nus" (nudes), the artist is superimposing and juxtaposing tw...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Layers of Meaning" Woman in Party Hat and Panty Hose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Layers of Meaning" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and is made of oil on canvas. This piece measures approximately 68" x 58" and is shipped in the pictu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Untold Story no. 6
Located in Burlingame, CA
John Goodman was born in California and graduated from the University of California at Davis. He is an American Postwar and Contemporary painter who draws inspiration from the early ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Expression-VII, Oi on Canvas, Black, Yellow, Red, by Indian Artist"In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Paresh Maity - Expression-VII 20x 16 inches (unframed size) Oil on Canvas 2015 ( Framed & Delivered ) Style : Paresh has also briefly experimented with a...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Read Me Like A Book - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Car, Africa, Women
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 May...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

I've Been Here Before -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Car, Africa Women
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 May...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

He Said What?
Located in Burlingame, CA
In this cinema noir series of original oil and acrylic painting on wood panels, Myron Stephens realistically recreates images of people and often mundane objects that are masterfully...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

My Pretty Teddy
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. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Acrylic

My Pretty Teddy
My Pretty Teddy
$6,080 Sale Price
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Carolina - Colorful Abstract Figurative Portrait Original Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by her background in fashion, Atlanta, Georgia-based artist Lindsey McCord creates artworks that encapsulate the fun of being stylish and the a...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite

"Mortālis Fire" mixed media painting by Kent Williams
Located in Chicago, IL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Music Makers", Contemporary, Figures, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting, 2023
Located in Natick, MA
John Baker’s “Music Makers” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 30 inches x 40 inches in blues, oranges, pinks, yellows and browns. The image is accomplished in contrasting...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

To Whom 2
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 Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

To Whom 2
To Whom 2
$1,240 Sale Price
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Prada puffy coats. Watercolor fashion drawing on archival paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Ink, Archival Paper

Waiting Room 1 - Contemporary Expressive Symbolic Black-White and Brown Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Joanna Mrozowska Born in 1976 in Warsaw. Studied in the Department of Painting in the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw; she graduated with a Master’s degree in painting, with the cycle...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Waiting Room 2 - Contemporary Expressive, Symbolic Black-White Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Joanna Mrozowska Born in 1976 in Warsaw. Studied in the Department of Painting in the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw; she graduated with a Master’s degree in painting, with the cycle...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Lord and Lady Eliot, unique Acrylic painting on a gesso panel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him. The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Panel, Acrylic, Gesso

Walls In Florence By Bruno Paoli - Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included. Bruno Paoli (1915-2005) Teaching the masters helped create this contemporary master. Bruno was a professor of art in F...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Waiting
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Sometimes waiting is the hardest thing of all. -Luanne Rice Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Playing around- 21st Century Contemporary Portrait of a woman
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Alejandro Casanova Playing around 100 x 100 cm oil on canvas The Spanish artist Alejandro Casanova lives and works in Tenerife, where he moved afte...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

II (two) Imperfect Imperfections
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 Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Abike -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Mixed Media, Women, Car
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 Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

Portrait of Love- 21st Century Contemporary Four Panel Painting of a love couple
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Tania Rivilis Portrait of Love Four panels of 40x40 cm all together framed in one piece of 94x94 cm Oilpaint on wood panel Tania Rivilis (b. 1986) 2022 winner of the 'William Locke Price' ( £ 30.000 ) from the Royal Society of Portrait Painters UK. Tania Rivilis began painting at the age of 27, after moving to Germany from Russia in 2012. Working hard on technique and creating her own signature style, just one year later Tania entered the art world with her first solo shows. Tania’s works range from classical to modern expressive style. For several years of working with painting and graphics, the artist held exhibitions in Germany, the Netherlands, and Russia. In 2016 began a collaboration between Tania Rivilis and Russian jeweler Petr Axenov, which led to many special projects, both for private and state collections. Her two drawings based on “War and Peace” novel by Leo Tolstoy...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

The Tennis Star
Located in London, GB
'The Tennis Star', oil on art paper, by Luc Martinsen (1995). Known for his use of wild and vibrant colour, this painting is not for the faint of heart. It is painted in a naive style leveraging its unrestrained use of colour to speak to the viewer. Not traditionally known for its great tennis players, Belgium has since had two female superstars in the game, Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters, who both played in the 1990s and into the 2000s. Perhaps this is a composite of those gifted players. The artwork exudes resounding energy and would undoubtedly be the centrepiece of any space in which it is hung. The work is in good overall condition and has been newly framed and glazed with anti-reflective glass. It is signed and dated ('95) by the artist in the lower right hand. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video may be provided. About the Artist: Belgian born (1951) artist, Luc Martinsen attended the Academy of Ghent as a student of Etienne Elias...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Oil

The Tennis Star
The Tennis Star
$1,642 Sale Price
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Lauretta's Feeling 3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item is in excellent condition and has only been displayed in a gallery setting. The featured dancer is Lauretta Summerscales (London Ballet). Throughout his evolution as a painter...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Intermission. oil paining
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting "Intermission" captures a moment of reflective pause. A glamorous figure sits contemplatively on a staircase against a backdrop of bright, elegant draperies. This painti...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

In the Net
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Warm Night" evokes the essence of a tranquil evening enveloped in comfort and contemplation. The painting captures a serene figure, wrapped in rich, patterned textiles, against a ba...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Reverie" oil on canvas figurative painting woman in red dress, blue sky
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Reverie" is a contemporary oil painting on canvas. Orsolic is known for her melodic landscapes and precise attention to detail, however, in this painting, she branches away from rea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

The Samaritan by Joachim van der Vlugt - Contemporary religious themed painting
Located in Paris, FR
The Samaritan is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 170 × 140 cm (66.9 × 55.1 in). The artwork ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

III (Three) Imperfect Imperfections
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. Abou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Tribute to Michelangelo III by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary portrait painting
Located in Paris, FR
Tribute to Michelangelo III is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with Indian ink, pastel, acrylic, engraving and...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard, Engraving

You're a Girl
Located in Zofingen, AG
When I arrived at my grandmother's house, the neighbors said, "Oh, the city girl has arrived." And my grandmother said, "Child, what have you done to yourself? You're a girl..." My g...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Lacquer, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Radha Krishna, Acrylic Canvas, Yellow, Orange, Blue, mythology Indian "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Subrata Das - Tune of Love - 30 x 30 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on canvas. Can be sent framed or unframed as per requirement Style : Subrata Das's works are a poetic representa...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Beach Day I- 21st Century Contemporary Oil Painting of a young girl on the Beach
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This painting is made by Dutch artist Anne Rixt Kuik. Her portraits and figure paintings in oils or in layers with epoxy and paint have become a worldwide known succes and novelty. T...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Peacetime (Tokyo, Forever) - contemporary, figurative, oil on panel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary figurative oil painting explores themes of politics and culture. Deborah Root’s dynamic colourful compositions tell an intimate story about her experience during s...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Liberty Guiding the People - contemporary, figurative, oil on panel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary figurative oil painting explores themes of politics and culture. Deborah Root’s dynamic colourful compositions tell an intimate story about her experience during s...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Contemporary portrait "F@ck the Rules"
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I aimed to capture individuality against consumerism. The figure with a black cat, embodies resilience. Walking across a zebra crossing, they challenge norms set by th...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Lacquer, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

"Love.Life.Summer" ( painting of a woman on the beach)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork makes part of my new period in my artistic expression. This painting dedicated to "Women" series is a special one since it is all about my strong deep personal transfor...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Ratzinger Chocolat by Christophe Dupety - Portrait painting, pope, abstract
Located in Paris, FR
Ratzinger Chocolat is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Christophe Dupety, dimensions are 80 × 80 cm (31.5 × 31.5 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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 Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Soulmate 5 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman Smiling, Love
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 Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Obinrin (Woman)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ololufe Mi (Love of My Life)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Inside Out
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. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Inside Out
Inside Out
$800 Sale Price
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Playboy
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery)
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Playboy
Playboy
$1,440 Sale Price
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Asiko - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Impasto, Minimalist Abstract
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Haitian School, Caribbean Marketplace Signed H. Malcolm Jawi
Located in New York, NY
Unknown Haitian School Artist Untitled (Marketplace), 2002 Acrylic on canvas 29 x 19 1/4 in. Signed and dated lower right: H. Malcolm Jawi 2002
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Marilyn "A Wise Girl" Large Original Marilyn Monroe Textural Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christina Major’s "Marilyn - A Wise Girl" is a striking contemporary portrait that seamlessly blends realism with expressive text overlays, creating an artwork that is both visually arresting and conceptually rich. Measuring 77.5 x 64 inches, this mixed-media painting captures the timeless allure of Marilyn Monroe, her piercing gaze and iconic red lips emerging through layers of hand-painted script. The interplay of cool and warm tones enhances the depth of her expression, while the carefully integrated text—featuring Monroe’s own words—adds a narrative dimension that invites viewers to reflect on the contrast between fame and vulnerability. A captivating fusion of portraiture and typographic abstraction, this piece is a statement work for collectors drawn to figurative art, pop culture icons, and contemporary oil paintings. Christina Major is a portrait painter interested in the ways the identity of both artist and subject can coexist in a painting. Major's current creative research focuses on the traditional form of the portrait as a powerful form of representing an individual and how meaning can be expanded through scale, brushstroke, color, texture, composition, and the many variables that portraiture deals with. This one-of-a-kind oil painting is 77.5 inches tall and 64.5 inches wide. It is signed by Major on the back. The artwork is wired and ready to hang. It does not require framing. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and International shipping are also available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Major expands the traditional portrait painting...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bullet Hole Justin Bieber - graphic, pop-art, acrylic, spray paint, on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This painting has an incredible provenance, once stolen from his exhibition at Toronto's International Film Festival in 2017, it wa...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Spray Paint

Reflection
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Reflection was inspired by my existence as a human, trying to compare my life to that of others without taking a pause to see how far I've come and learn to just breathe when things don't go my way. This piece helps me in taking a moment to breathe, self-reflect, live in the moment, stop having anxiety about the future, and always be grateful for how far I've come. (Written by the Artist) 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 Damilola Ilori is a full-time studio artist, born in 1995 and brought up in Oyo State, Nigeria. His art journey started in his elementary school days, he also has National Certificate in Education in Fine and Applied Arts from the Federal College of Education (SP) Oyo, Oyo state Nigeria. He is also inspired by the likes of Kerry James Marshall, Oluwole Omofemi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Reflection
Reflection
$2,800 Sale Price
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My Tomorrow
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 Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Supermodels in Vogue, Watercolor Fashion Painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

''Swimming 2'' Contemporary Oil Painting of a Girl Swimming
Located in Utrecht, NL
Christine van der Cingel (1966) paints mainly cityscapes, people and animals. In her portraits the emphasis is on movement. It is more about t...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Heart Warming (large original textured painting on canvas)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original textured acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed on front; hand signed and titled on verso by Evelyn Walg. Canvas size: 36 x 36 x 1 inches. Frame size: 38.75 x 38.75 x 2 ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

A Windy Day - Contemporary Painting by Giampaolo Talani
Located in Carmel, CA
Giampaolo Talani (1955-2018) The "mad scientist" of the art world, Talani created art out of virtually everything he touched. After completing his training at the Florence Academy of...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Outward Bound", Figurative Oil Painting, Nature, Woman by Water, Blue, Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative blue, green, brown, white, and beige painting titled "Outward Bound" is an original oil painting by Katherine Fraser in a handmade wood f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary portrait paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add portrait paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Nemo Jantzen, America Martin, Jack Graves III, and Timothy Archer. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Fabric and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 2 inches across are also available. Prices for portrait paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $430,743, while the average work sells for $4,000.

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