Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Panel, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Panel
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Board, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Artist Comments
Two roses bloom side by side, seemingly merging. The sun filters through their petals, casting a cream-tinted shadow within the flowers. The soft-edged and brig...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
Late 20th Century Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Acrylic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Acrylic, Wood
Artist Comments
The painting shows a delicate yellow rose with pink flushes on the petal edges and a white flower gracefully blooming in the background. The surrounding green f...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
There is so much life and mysterious ephemeral beauty within gardens that continues to inspire artist Hilary Gomes. In her eyes, blooming flowers transcend thei...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Beneath the bright sunlight, the roses and leaves shine vibrantly. The flowers' edges are wrapped in a soft glow, and the lush greens burst with a natural radia...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A captivating floral piece in soothing shades of blue blends with a Baroque-inspired design. With its circular composition reminiscent of a globe, artist Julia ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Mixed Media, Canvas, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Artist Comments
Bright pink roses rest on a bed of vibrant green leaves. The sun shines, casting a warm glow and a gentle shadow across the garden. For artist Hilary Gomes, a c...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Two dainty roses blossom next to each other while a little bud eagerly awaits to join them. The sun casts a warm glow onto the pink petals and green leaves, cre...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
A yellow rose blooms atop a bush, its petals shining brilliantly under the sun. Through light and color, Hilary captures the inspiring beauty of her garden. For...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
An array of vibrant flowers blooms against a soft, gray backdrop. Among them, striking red and purple roses steal the spotlight, while leaves in various shapes ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The white roses absorb the golden sunlight, casting a yellow and peachy hue across their petals. Surrounding leaves form a lush backdrop, adding to the vintage ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Late 20th Century Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Pastel, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Wood Panel, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Linen, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil