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Contemporary 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
Airplane in landscape - landscape painting
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he did in his home country the Netherlands. 'A farm stands before you on the horizon....
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

House-Cat-Mouse /// Contemporary Landscape Spooky Girl Countryside Moon Farm Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "House-Cat-Mouse" Series: Americana *Signed by Graves lower left. It is also signed, titled, and dated on verso Year: 2021 Medium: O...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Flocked - Modern Colorful Abstract Bird Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Flocked" is a striking example of contemporary folk art infused with symbolic surrealism and handcrafted textile aesthetics. This original acrylic and gouache pain...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Cup of Tea - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Black Woman Hair
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Dripping Dots - Mallorca" Blue & Gold Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses gold leaf with thick textured oils and glass t...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Silver

Sister Bloom - Abstract Contemporary Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Sister Bloom" is an enchanting example of contemporary botanical art that marries organic abstraction with symbolic folk influences. This unique painting was creat...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Coastal Lightscape
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Path to the Light. This series is a distinctive branch of my artistic journey. Here, light and color meet in a delicate dance, where every stroke conveys a sense of stillness...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Unchartered Waters of Love - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world, where imagination knows no bounds and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Tranquility" Contemporary Landscape Waterscape Framed Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Tranquility" is a framed oil painting on canvas by John Brandon Sills, depicting a hazy coastal landscape with the cloudy sky echoing in its reflection on the water. The blended bru...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Sea Within — Moonlit Journey
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Sea Within — Journey Between Light and Silence. This painting is part of my series “Sea Within — Journey Between Light and Silence,” which explores the emotional depth and t...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Farblichtung grün gelb orange - abstract contemporary modern sculptural painting
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Farblichtung grün gelb orange is a unique one-of-a-kind contemporary modern sculptural painting by German artist Sybille Pattscheck. Her sculptural paintings are made by applying num...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Wax, Pigment

Cherry Betty Boop - Colorful Abstract Figurative Cartoon Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

The Days That Didn't End - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world, where imagination knows no bounds and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Make a wish, "Moments" series
Located in Zofingen, AG
The "Moments" series tells a visual story of life’s events—both big and small—that stay with us and warm the soul Each painting is available individually, yet all the works in this ...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sunshine II - Modern Luminous Yellow Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Sunshine II" is a luminous fusion of contemporary folk art, naïve surrealism, and symbolic illustration, embodying a tender balance between emotional vulnerability...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Movement in Grace - Barbara Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Dancers Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Dreams of a Forgotten Goddess
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence In a secluded garden, a figure stands immersed in water, framed by lush color and soft twilight. Like a relic of myth, she radiates silence and time...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Beneath the Tuscan Light
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence Bathed in the golden stillness of a Tuscan afternoon, this landscape offers a vision of warmth, rhythm, and quiet longing. Rolling hills and gracefu...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Branches of Fate
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence A quiet forest path winds through interlaced trees, their branches reaching like threads of destiny. This opening piece invites the viewer into a wo...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Under the Olive Sky
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence Twisting olive trees stretch toward the setting sun, casting long shadows on golden soil. Their crystalline leaves shimmer in the warm light, whispe...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Dancing in Harmony - Barbara Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Dancers Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Torso 03 - Contemporary Figurative Ink Painting, New Expressionism
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artwork on paper will be sent unframed to you. Maciej Olekszy was born in 1982, Poland. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, Poland in 2007. Faculty of Painting i...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink

A Single Bud - Abstract Contemporary Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "A Single Bud" is a luminous example of modern abstract botanical painting that fuses organic minimalism with symbolic form. This unique painting invites viewers in...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Autumn Melody
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting captures a warm and peaceful autumn day. A man sits alone with his guitar, playing music under the golden canopy of a tree. The bright yellow leaves, soft shadows, and ...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

New Day
Located in Zofingen, AG
Every new morning can be like a new life, like another wonderful moment together with family, or it can turn into a fast routine before work, disappearing and passing by us. Only by ...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Weight of Warmth - Contemporary Woven and Painted Abstract Artwork
Located in Salzburg, AT
'The Weight of Warmth', handwoven painting, linen yarn, organic cotton, jute, acrylic textile paint, 80 x 60 cm, 2025. This work are a symbiosis of two disciplines of art, Painting a...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Linen, Yarn, Acrylic

"Geometric Landscape" Abstract landscape Painting , Original art Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape oil on canvas 60x80 cm original art Ready to hang certificate of authenticity included Marilina Marchica was born in Agrigento, where she works and lives, After receivin...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"American Cheese", Sewn Collage of Cheesesteak Shop in Textile Cityscape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"American Cheese" is an original artwork by Eustace Mamba and measures 24"h x 24"w x 1.5"d. The artists cuts, arranges, sews, and collages fabric and paints to create layers of textu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Textile, Paint, Mixed Media

A Gathering of Tastes
Located in Zofingen, AG
A Gathering of Tastes — a reflection of personality in objects: in their combinations, imperfections, and charm.
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Rainy Day Series - Original Colorful Contemporary Figurative Fashion Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Born in 1982 in Manzanillo, Cuba, artist Darwin Estacio Martinez honed his artistic skills at the Professional Academy of Fine Arts "El Alba" in Holguin, and furthered his education ...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pomegranate Deep Red Brown Pocket Painting 2c, original painting, still-life
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Deep Red Brown Pomegranate 2c (canvas size 7x7cm) is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil pai...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gilded Cage, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A man sits alone in a pristine corner office, surrounded by glass walls framing a beguiling sea and a distant sailboat, emblematic of freedom and escape. Inside...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fiery Whisper of the Trees
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence Under a glowing orange sky, the forest becomes a hushed cathedral of warmth and mystery. The trees, ablaze with warm tones, seem to murmur ancient s...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Crossroads of Time
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence An ancient aqueduct bridges past and present in this expansive landscape. Lines echo history, while light fractures across the surface with quiet dr...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Dandelion Drip - Colorful Abstract Figurative Sculptural Contemporary Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nebraka-based Jamie Burmeister is a sculptor known for his original small bronze figures, standing at just 4 inches tall. His unique figurative sculptures have been showcased in gall...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Bronze

Take Only What You Need
Located in Burlingame, CA
"Take Only What You Need" is an original work by Stephen Namara, a Kenyan-born, African-American artist renowned for his expressive paintings and masterful drawings rendered in ink, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pigment

"Rest" Figurative Painting of Young Man On Grass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Rest"is an original artwork by Alain Jean-Baptiste and measures 48"h x 36"w x 1.5"d. This work is made from oil paints on canvas and ships with a gallery-issued Ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon, Canvas, Oil

Pink Peonies, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Pink peonies rest gracefully in a round vase, their interwining stems create a sense of structure within the organic display. Two fallen buds rest just below, e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Roots - Contemporary Woven and Painted Abstract Artwork
Located in Salzburg, AT
'The Roots', handwoven painting, linen yarn, organic cotton, jute, acrylic textile paint, 80 x 60 cm, 2025. This work are a symbiosis of two disciplines of art, Painting and Weaving....
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Linen, Yarn, Acrylic

"Love Lorn", Surreal Figurative Oil Painting With Mermaid and Flamingo
Located in Denver, CO
Zoa Ace’s “Love Lorn” is a whimsical, surreal oil on canvas that invites viewers into a fantastical narrative layered with dreamlike symbolism. Measuring 36 x 36 inches, this unframe...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Pink Hair Lady", Portrait of Black Woman in Sewn Textile Collage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Pink Hair Lady" is an original artwork by Eustace Mamba and measures 14"h x 11"w x 1.25"d. The artists cuts, arranges, sews, and collages fabric and paints to create layers of textu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Textile, Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Found Objects, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache

Lovebirds Pocket Painting 8c, original painting, still-life
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Lovebirds 8c is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still l...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Light Hold - Abstract Pale Lilac Peach Pastel Mint Gradient Stripes, 2020
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary abstract painting in flashe on canvas, thin stripes of color in gradient shades of soft hues, starting with lilac and pale purple in the center to pale peach and...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Vinyl

Egg Blackbird Yellow & Egg Blackbird Greenish, Set of 2, original painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Yellow Greenish Blackbird's Egg 3c is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a ...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Marie (Mother)" Large Oil Work of Woman and Child, Smiling in Leaves, Botanical
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Marie (Mother)" is an original artwork by Alain Jean-Baptiste and is made of oil sticks and oil paints on canvas and measures approximately 60"h x 48"w. Alain Je...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Oil Crayon

Transformation
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Blue, Navy, calm, reflection, nature, mountains 31 x 41" oil on canvas, maple frame Inspired by the drama of nature and light, Cynthia creates abstracted landscapes with oil on can...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Winds of Étretat
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence Golden cliffs rise above the turquoise sea, their forms softened by the shifting wind. Beneath a lavender sky, the waves break into stained-glass mo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Love Moves Us Forward - Contemporary Bold Navy Abstract Text Street Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Serie Dibujos Felices 10 - Original Red Blue Watercolor and Ink Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergio Valenzuela “Valenz” is a contemporary Guatemalan artist who tells stories with everyday objects, primarily expressing them with graphite and acrylic on canvas. His artworks pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper

ZT 250304 - contemporary modern red & white abstract geometric painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
ZT 250304 is a unique one-of-a-kind small contemporary modern painting relief by Dutch artist Hewrman Coppus. The relief is made from meticulously hand cut, folded and glued cardboar...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Cardboard

"Abstract Landscape" - Original Oil and Pastel Painting on Canvas, Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Title: Abstract Landscape Artist: Marilina Marchica Made In Itlay Year: 2025 Technique: Oil and pastel on canvas Dimensions: 80x100x3.8 cm Original, one-of-a-kind artwork, accompani...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pastel, Oil

Doh-Nut (With Sprinkles) Pocket Painting 3c, original painting, still-life
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Doh-Nut 3c is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still lif...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer View on the Hill, Abstract, Contemporary, landscape, nature
Located in Deddington, GB
Summer View on the Hill. This oil painting by landscape artist Alexa Roscoe continues her exploration of the view from her home in Oxfordshire. Returning to this familiar scene, Alex...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Badessa - Large Vibrant Organic Shape Contemporary Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Axelle Gosse creates intricate, tactile compositions using rope and fabric, transforming everyday materials into striking contemporary artworks. Inspired by her extensive travels acr...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Textile, Canvas

''Poseidon and Amphitrite'' Contemporary Painting of Boy and Girl in Pool
Located in Utrecht, NL
Amy Devlin portrays people, animals, or nature in her works. But what really matters to her is light and water, which she wants to capture in the form of a physical memory. By follow...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Breeze, Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting was created using a combination of gestural mark-making with oil crayon and blue vinyl paint on canvas. The expressive lines draw inspiration from both graffiti tagging...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil Crayon

Oil Painting On Canvas, Mixed Media, Contemporary Art. “Blue dream”
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Constructive figurative oil painting on canvas in mixed technique with blue and violet tones. It is part of a series where I explore the relationships between animals and humans. It ...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pen

Velocity Bloom, Contemporary Abstract Painting by Matt Higgins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This large-scale oil painting on a wood panel bursts with kinetic energy and bold color, dominated by a vivid red background that envelops and contrasts with dynamic strokes of blue,...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Liquify - Soft Abstract Blue Original Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elisabeth Grace, a visionary artist based in Denver, CO (USA), is renowned for her immersive large-scale paintings, collages, murals, and installation art. With a BA in oil painting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Canvas

Seeing Bloom - Abstract Contemporary Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Seeing Bloom" is a striking original painting that fuses abstract botanical symbolism with a rich, earthen palette, capturing the viewer's attention through its el...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Contemporary paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary Paintings>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 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, purple, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Hunt Slonem, Steven Miller, Howard Tangye, and Irena Orlov. 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 paintings, so small editions measuring 0.75 inches across are also available.

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