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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
My Purple Heart
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
My Purple Heart is an Original painting by Meshach Charity. My Purple Heart was created with Oil on a primed 48W by 48H inches canvas. Beauty isn't about...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Emotan (Becoming Series)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Emotan is an original painting by Barnabas Macauley. Emotan was created with Mixed Media (Charcoal, Acrylic, and Pencil on a primed 24W by 30H inches canvas. Emotan (real name Uwarraye) was a 15th-century market woman who plied her trade at the Oba Market in the ancient kingdom of Benin during the reign of Oba Uwaifiokun and Oba Ewuare the Great. She was known for her humanitarian work, love for children, and most importantly the key role she played during the period of Prince Ogun’s (Oba Ewuare I) succession travails following his time in exile. Although Emotan had no biological children of her own, Emotan loved and took care of many children in her foster home. Some parents would send their children to live with Emotan and learn some trades from her for a period of time. She also kept and trained orphans, many of which indeed became industrious and useful members of society. (Osaze Amadasun) In this Becoming series, I hope to revive our heritage as well as examine the intricacies of self-actualization, vis-a-vis drawing inspiration from the African history from the Benin and Esan perspective, contemporarily. 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 Gallery) About Artist Macaulay Barnabas Osagie is a self-taught Artist and a graduate of the prestigious University of Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. Hailed from Benin heritage, which is known for its rich history, culture, and traditions. Growing up, He was fascinated by esthetics as a form of expression; this propelled his journey into the world of art. His passion for art began at the age of five, scribbling images on the ground using sticks—it evolved into drawings in primary and secondary schools. He was often selected among students to represent my secondary school in various art competitions. "Knowing that Art fuels my existence and helps me connect with the world better, in 2018, I decided to not only do art for love and relief, but to explore it professionally, and build a renowned career in the industry. One that reflects my views on societal issues and serves as an echo of hope. Determined to pay my dues, I had the privilege of working at Prince Saheed Adelakun's Olokun Art Studio in Abule-Egba, Lagos. It was there I met with other professionals. I created my first series titled "Odan Series"; which was expressed via hyperrealism. I created this series at the point when my life was in shambles; I was going through a rough phase; working on this series was my solace at the time. "Over the years, I have created brilliant artworks using charcoal and pencil on paper and have evolved using acrylic and charcoal on canvas as my primary media of visual articulation; these works take various forms and for various purposes, all a reflection of my creativity and depth. I am drawn to figurative African contemporary art and surrealism...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Liberté /// Contemporary Street Pop Art Figurative Portrait Woman Lady Seascape
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Liberté" Series: Eclecticism *Signed by Graves lower left. It is also signed, titled, and dated on verso Year: 2024 Medium: Original...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Ghost Girl
Located in Milwaukee, WI
A signed oil painting representing the portrait of a ghostly woman. Contemporary painting. Height 22" x 15" Length
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Atoms and Pearls, #2237. Horst P. Horst homage color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Natasha Zupan's body of work, 'Homage to Horst P. Horst', explores the manipulation of surface texture, light, and the interweaving of time. She has incorporated found images in book...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Photographic Paper, Acrylic

The turbaned Moreno Pincas Contemporary art painting portrait people figurative
Located in Paris, FR
Oil painting on canvas Unique work Hand-signed by the artist
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Enigma
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Riddles in being. Mystery in attitude Beauty is yet unspoken of enough An embodiment of grace. Just the way you are. nothing needs to change. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

French Contemporary Art by Alexandre Akar - Station
Located in Paris, IDF
Alexandre Akar is a French artist born in 1961 who lives & works in Gennevilliers, France.
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Carry On I
Located in Bozeman, MT
Matt Flint is a painter from the mountain town of Lander, Wyoming. He grew up surrounded by woods, animals, and family. As a boy, He spent endless days creating art and exploring the...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Panel

"Divine Portrait" Black Joy - Woman with a bright smile surrounded by flowers
Located in Edgartown, MA
"As an African-American artist in today’s world, I embody the vast differences found in our collective backgrounds. I view them as cultural assets. We are always self discovering and...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Board

The king's dwarf Moreno Pincas Contemporary art oil painting portrait animal
Located in Paris, FR
Moreno PINCAS depicts life. Noisy, agitated. With a critical and tender eye, he sketches existence as if it were a play and each time tells us a new story made up of meetings and liv...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lady in Red
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Song Qun Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "Vacation Day"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Vacation Day Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 29.5 x 21.75 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This paintin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Black Fascinator - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism
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. About Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled VII - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Modern
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. About Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled VI - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Modern
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. About Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Spring Horse - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Modern
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. About Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Mona's Sister, Figurative, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 9x12" oil on birch
Located in Houston, TX
LOOK FOR FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT. IF NOT AVAILABLE GALLERY OFFERS FREE SHIPPING. ARTIST EXPLANATION OF THE PAINTINGS: "Mona's Sister": oil on cradled birch panel. Ready to hang with wire on the back They are blurred. So I paint them with a regular brush, let the paint get partially dry, and then I use a brush to go over it many times to blur the paint. Sometime if it gets too blurred I go back in and do some more painting to define an area, and then use a big special brush to blur the image again. Also seen in this listing are other available paintings by the artist which can be found in a separate listings. Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. Her training has a foundation of traditional methods and she enjoys the challenge of using traditional painting methods to create contemporary works. Joan has studied at the University of Texas at Austin, The Art League of Houston, and the Konigs Schule in the Hague, the Netherlands. She is represented by the Jack Meier Gallery...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Birch, Oil

Untitled
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Et Dieu créa la femme
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Inspired by cinema, photography, music and literature, Monet has a natural connection and sense for the current society and his contemporaries. His signature conceptual assemblage of...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Panel

Motunde - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Modern Vehicle
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

CETERIS PARIBUS (All Things Being Equal) -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative
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

Love from Afar 3
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, Coffee, Mixed Media

Recall
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Love from Afar 2
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, Coffee, Mixed Media

Blossoming Seed
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

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Chaos
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stella Jae Chaos 2023 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuehle Baryta Rag 315gsm Size: 51.96 x 35.03 inches (132 x 89cm) Edition: 15 Signed, titled and dated o...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

Bastet
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stella Jae Bastet 2023 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuehle Baryta Rag 315gsm Size: 51.96 x 35.03 inches (132 x 89cm) Edition: 15 Signed, titled and dated ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

"Bantu Knot" back view portrait of woman wearing earrings and gold shirt
Located in Edgartown, MA
Affen Segun was born in 1993 in Lagos, Nigeria. A native of Bayelsa State, he discovered his love for art at a young age, and later got enrolled in a roadside art shop to start to ho...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Acrylic

Wildflower 1
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of a Sojourner
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. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Auth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Self Possesed
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

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

"Say it Out Loud (Soro Soke)" stylish woman with mouth agape, blooming
Located in Edgartown, MA
Affen Segun was born in 1993 in Lagos, Nigeria. A native of Bayelsa State, he discovered his love for art at a young age, and later got enrolled in a roadside art shop to start to ho...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Acrylic

Double Sophia
Located in New York, NY
Lee Wells Double Sophia, 2018 Hand embellished monoprint on canvas with projection mapped video 125 x 150 cm Contact for video link. Sophia’s Safehouse in an Uncanny Valley examines the recent celebrity culture of humanoid AI as a way to better understand humanity, authenticity, identity, and memory in the early 21st century. The installation, inspired in part by the dystopian literary works of George Orwell, Mary Shelley, Philip K. Dick, Isaac Asimov...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Monoprint, Canvas, Video, Acrylic, Graphite

Homeboy 2
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Transformed faces II, Ink & Mixed Media on paper, Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Abesh Bivore Mitra - Transformed faces II - 15 x 11 inches (unframed size) Ink & Mixed Media on thick imported hard paper. Style : Abesh Bivore Mitra is a Kolkata based artist. Abesh’s works are based on issues and project related to Urbanisation, Transformed Landscape, Public Sphere and Migration. Sometimes it depends on curatorial perspectives like ‘Democracy’,' Art against Terrorism’ and ‘Black & white’. He simultaneously has exhibited his woks in Institutional spaces and Gallery Spaces in India and abroad. As per his art practice he uses different mediums like Paintings, Installation – Photo Documentation - Graphics and Book Art which means he is combining together conventional and non conventional art practice medium as well as his own visual language. About the Artist and his work : Born:1965 Education: 1994 : He did his BFA from Kala Bhavan,Visva Bharati University, Santniketan. 1996 : MFA from M.S. University, Vadodara, Gujarat. Solo Shows : 2003 : Curated solo exhibition in three parts -1) Migration 2) Urbanisation 3) Transformation under the mother project: of "Public Sphere" at Nandan Art Gallery, Santiniketan. 2001-02 : ‘Le Paysage transforme’-The Transformed Landscape – Solo Exhibition & Slide show-conference on past / present works organised by Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts du Mans, Le Mans, France. 2002 : Le Paysage Transformé (The Transformed Landscape) – Solo Exhibition at Galerie les Comptoirs...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media

The Girl with the Green Ribbon - Contemplative Female Figure, Oil on Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
Tina Figarelli is a classically trained artist whose favorite subject matter in her artwork is ideas with a strong narrative. Tina leaves the viewer hints about the story in the piec...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

I Wish
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I wish beauty was not the only criterion to choose from; Many relationships have collapsed on this. I wish endowments were not the only thing that attracts; What do we have to say wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Other Side 6
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

Navi, Chilling in Summer Shades
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting is a quick reminder that people should not be afraid to use their voices. Your thoughts, opinions, and ideas are just as important as anybody else's. When you speak, sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Pen

The Gaze
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

Awokose (The Role Model)
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

Agatha
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Aside from the gently warm smile, women have a generous spirits, big hearts, and a beautiful mind Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"The Lonely Family: Tonya" Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in "Kevin Gilmore: Lonely Family Reunion" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX. In "Lonely Family Reunion", local Houston artist Kevin Gilmore embarks on a poignant explo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Focus
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, Oil

Untitled
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portraits of Androids, Blond Sophia
Located in New York, NY
Portraits of Androids, Blond Sophia #1, 2018 Hand embellished monoprint on canvas 47 1/5 × 35 2/5 in 120 × 90 cm Sophia’s Safehouse in an Uncanny Valley examines the recent celebrity culture of humanoid AI as a way to better understand humanity, authenticity, identity, and memory in the early 21st century. The installation, inspired in part by the dystopian literary works of George Orwell, Mary Shelley, Philip K. Dick, Isaac Asimov...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite, Monoprint

'Steinbeck Re-Visited' - Portrait of John Steinbeck - Geometric Portrait
Located in Carmel, CA
Robert Glick (American, born 1950) "Steinbeck Re-Visited" 2020 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Ste...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Enlightened, Wash on Board , Green Brown by Indian Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Mintu Naiya - Lady - 11 x 8 inches ( unframed size ) Wash on Paper ** Shipped in roll form. About the Artist & his Art work : Born : November, 1976. Education : Graduate from Calc...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Tempera, Watercolor, Board

Telengana Man & Women, Acrylic on Canvas, Green by South Indian Artist"In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Laxman Aeley - Untitled - 24 x 24 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on Canvas. Inclusive of shipment in roll form. Laxman Aeley's paintings are a reflection...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Beauty in Dark 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The underlying body of work is an exploration of texturizing distortion as a language of expression. The works explore an awaking of an Afrocentric consciousness connected to gender,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Untold Story
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The underlying body of work is an exploration of texturizing distortion as a language of expression. The works explore an awaking of an Afrocentric consciousness connected to gender,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Red
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. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Auth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Indian Women, Acrylic on canvas, Red, Green, Brown by Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Shipra Bhattacharya - Untitled - 10 x 8 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on canvas Inclusive of shipment in a roll form. Style : Shipra , is a leading contemporary mid career artist...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Torre Velasca
Located in Milano, MI
Urbex is the English acronym for urban exploration and is an activity that consists of searching for and locating abandoned infrastructure with the goal of visiting, photographing and conveying its contents, with particular involvement of methodologies from geography, anthropology, sociology to cultural studies. Her works have been in the past approached to the works of Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) and Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1770), but in Gullotta's paintings the absence of color makes the spaces particularly ethereal, allowing them to be ideally lifted to new places and to new life. An artist of international caliber who has decided to entrust her return to her homeland to Almach Art Gallery in Milan, while maintaining connections with important galleries, such as Marlborough Fine Art in London and Galerie Koch in Hanover. The artwork represents the famous Velasca Tower in Milan. This artwork was exhibited during the Daniela Gullotta...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Sandstone

Fall of Autumn
Located in Bozeman, MT
Nerhbass’ paintings focus on style as a sublime element of tension within beauty. Thematically they evoke modern dilemmas of what it means to see and be seen in a manner that is simu...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Speaking Out, 2022
Located in Greenwich, CT
Speaking Out is an oil and mixed media on canvas painting, 40 x 40 inches canvas size, signed 'FRESSINIER' lower left, and framed in a contemporary white moulding. Francois Fressini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Atoke Oni Koroba
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Atoke Oni koroba is the true beauty in a black culture that rests not only in its great artistic history but in the natural values which our African women keep maintaining the African heritage. This art shows a lot of values from the dark shinning skin tune to the hair styling, bids neckless, and clothing the vintage fashion and heritage. The hairstyle on Atoke’s head is called koroba which are done by Royal women to show greatness and prestige (Written by the Artist) 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. - About the Artist Joy Eyitayo Alagbe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Expression, Faces, Mixed Media, Blue, Black, White by Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sekhar Kar - Untitled - 14 x 11 inches (unframed size) Set of 2 works. Mixed media on paper Inclusive of shipment in a roll form. Style : Sekhar Kar paintings depict men and women i...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor

German Contemporary Art by Ursula Krauss - Untitled
Located in Paris, IDF
Ursula Krauss is a German artist born in 1984 who lives & works in Nuremberg in Germany.
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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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