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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.

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Style: Contemporary
Item Ships From: USA
"Upon Waking" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Upon Waking" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female figure in a Contrapposto posture leaning back against a lavender hued wall whil...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

King of Daffs II - Golden Yellow Garnet Red White Geometric Pattern, 2020
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary abstract painting in oil on linen, the yellow background is vibrant and bright, offsetting a layered, eye-catching geometric pattern in white and berry red with ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Stacked Meringues, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Meringue cookies stack together, each one delectable and delightful. Their crisp exterior and rich tones come to life against the soft, yellow background. Thi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Solarium', by Anthony Dyke, Oil on Canvas Painting, 2022
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Anthony Dyke's "Solarium," a 74 x 48 x 1.25 inch oil on canvas painting, references solar flares in its use of shape and color. The bright values of yellows, reds and blues surround a large red circular shape. The bright color wavelengths give this painting a vibrational energy. Anthony Dyke was born in Norwich, Vermont and attended The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University earning a BFA and MFA in painting. As an artist and arts educator, he relocated from New York City to his down¬town Oklahoma City studio, working there for two decades before returning to Boston in 2020. Coming from VERMONT where the seasons are distinctly different from one another. My shift from a pastoral setting to an urban environment set up a dichotomy in my work, both visual and emotional. I have an extensive education in painting, photography, graphic design and figure sculpture. These mediums intersect in my work through many years of creating artworks and currently speak to my interest in abstract painting. During my senior year in the BFA Program at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, my large painting “Natole” was chosen by Frank Stella (the juror) into the highly competitive and prestigious Dana Pond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Men on Beach, Painting by Mark Beard
Located in New York, NY
[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Men on Beach is a painting by the artist Mark Beard which depicts two men in speedos standing on a beach. n.d. Signed i...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Printemps
Located in Burlingame, CA
Elizabeth Geisler is best known for her dazzling contemporary water reflection paintings that bridge realism with abstraction. Up close, the paintings appear ambiguous and loose, yet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Disciples
Located in New York, NY
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 71 inches by 81 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Keywords: red, abs...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Birds and Spoons - Green Botanical Still Life Dahlia Flowers Tea Fruit, 2024
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary oil painting on canvas, a cheerful interior scene is set with a still life arrangement of flowers in a vase beside a lamp, a painted horse figurine, tea cup, pla...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Vibes 1 - Yellow and Blue Abstract Geometric Sky Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nichole McDaniel's artistry unfolds as a captivating fusion of contemporary landscapes and abstract compositions, drawing inspiration from both local surroundings and her exploration...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Lifesaver
Located in Bozeman, MT
Anne Siems was born in Berlin, Germany. As a child, she lived for three years near Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her first extended stay in the US was as an exchange student. After finish...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Arezzo Sun - Yellow Sunflowers Blue Interior Botanical Flower Still Life, 2021
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary painting in oil on canvas, a bright and inviting interior has a still life arrangement of cheerful yellow sunflowers beside a table with three yellow lemons and ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Studio #9" Contemporary Abstract Framed Acrylic on Panel Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Studio #9" is a framed acrylic painting on panel by David Rothermel, featuring blocks of color in black, teal, and yellow The seemingly simplistic swaths of color are rendered more complex by the dynamic underpainting as the expressive brushstrokes add a rich sense of movement. This piece is finished in a silver floater frame with a black woodgrain finish along the frame's sides and interior. Pricing includes the pictured frame. Unframed dimensions are 24 X 18 inches. American artist, David Rothermel of David Rothermel Contemporary, Santa Fe, New Mexico, was born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, a small town located at the confluence of the north and west branches...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel, Paint

Into The Woods
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Into The Woods Date: 2023 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions: 11.5" x 9.5" Framed Dimensions: 13" x 11" Signature: Signed by Artist on Verso E...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Bay Figure" by Maura Petersen - Expressionist Figure of a Woman in Green
Located in Carmel, CA
Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Bay Figure" 2024 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Bay Figure" by Maura Petersen captu...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

"Visions of the Metropolis #4" - Original Surrealist Oil on Canvas 1996
Located in Soquel, CA
"Visions of the Metropolis #4" - Original Surrealist, Oil on Canvas 1996 Original oil painting from Bay Area artist Travis Flack (American, 20th Century) from the series "Visions of...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wishful Thinking - Large Sunny Day Landscape Skyscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jodi Miller captivates with her atmospheric landscapes, inspired by the vast skies of her prairie upbringing and her global travels in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Influenced by the...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of a Fauvist Nude Figurative
Located in Soquel, CA
Brightly colored nude by California artist Don Klopfer (1920-2009). Signed and dated "Klopfer 93" upper left corner. Presented in a white slat frame. Canva...
Category

1990s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars

The Rose 7
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: The Rose 7 Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions: 20" x 16" Framed Dimensions: 26" x 22" Signature: Signed by Artist on Verso Edition:...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sitting Cheetah in Green - Abstract Animal Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Columbus, Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and expressive animal portraits that radiate vitality and personality. Her unique style combines abstracted forms...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Reclining Woman, Oil Painting by Di Li Feng
Located in Long Island City, NY
Reclining Woman Di Li Feng, Chinese (1958) Date: circa 1990 Oil on Canvas, signed lower right Size: 39 x 31 in. (99.06 x 78.74 cm) Frame Size: 46 x 38 inches
Category

1990s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Gestural Study of Presence and Absence I" Abstract Framed Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Gestural Study of Presence and Absence I" is a framed mixed media work on canvas by Meredith Pardue, depicting organic, overlapping shapes in vibrant hues of yellow, blue, pink, gr...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media

"Capitol Records Building"-Red Acrylic & Ink on Paper
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Marz Jr. is a focused freelance artist and illustrator, creating original and limited edition works in paint and ink. He also works in animation on various digital media platforms. H...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Die
By GIFC
Located in Kansas City, MO
GIFC Title: Die Year: 2017 Medium: Gouache on Paper Size: 11 x 8.5 inches Signed and dated by the artist COA provided
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

“American Rural, Windmill” Contemporary Colorful Pastoral Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary colorful pastoral landscape by Texas based artist Jacob Spacek. The work features a windmill set against a vibrant blue sky and green field. Signed by the artist in the ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Milos Grass Femme original color ink contemporary painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Femme original color ink contemporary painting. framed
Category

1990s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Study for As If Eight - Contemporary Abstract Purple Blue Green Stripes, 2024
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary painting in acrylic on Yupo paper, gradient stripes of color in purple, pale blue and light green hues are vibrant and carefully ordered. Signed, dated and title...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Monkey Dream
Located in Columbia, MO
Marie Gardeski grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She received her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and her MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art, and currently lives i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Graphite, Archival Paper

The Philosophy of Tea - Still Life Landscape Pink Flowers Table Forest, 2020
Located in Kent, CT
In this landscape oil painting on canvas, a cheerful outdoor scene is set with a still life arrangement of bright pink gladiolus flowers in a clear glass vase beside a smaller orange...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Happy #11 - Street Art Graffiti Happy Face Yellow Abstract Smiley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Capturing movement in acrylic paint, Armen Ges experiments with optical illusions and perspective in his original pop artworks. To create these intriguing visuals, Ges employs tradit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Canyon Skies I - Large Original Minimalist Blue Landscape Mountains Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and unique uses of media. Through a combination of collage ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Rolling On Currents of Time
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery setting. Please note that given the characteristics of the silver and gold leafing the work will photogr...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Eyes Wide", Female figure, Bedroom, Diptych, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Eyed Wide" is an original artwork by Akira Gordon made from acrylic and oil on wood panel. This piece is a diptych and measures measures 48"h x 46"w complete. Akira hopes to give black people images that they can relate to in some way without making an overt political statement; instead, showing figures in leisure, doing the mundane and the ordinary. She finds the most authentic way to do this is through self-portraiture and referencing her experiences. She uses herself as a reference for her paintings because she believes examining your own life is important. Her artworks delve into the complex emotions associated with her struggle to transition into adulthood while clinging to the familiarity of "childish" things. It's an introspective journey, an attempt to reconcile the inevitability of growing up with the desire to preserve the youthful spirit that continues to reside within her. Akira Gordon, a Philadelphia-born painter and recent graduate of the University of the Arts, is a captivating artist driven by a passion for contemporary art and self-portraiture. Inspired by Kerry James Marshall and Sasha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Slant"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mike Carson is a Minneapolis painter, and graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, whose artwork can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the Unite...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Still Life with Flowers in Pink Vase" 2025 Oil on Linen
Located in New York, NY
Remnants of our consumer culture keep finding their way into my work. Our visual lives are cluttered with packages, clothing and furnishings that come at us in a swirl of color and p...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Nevaeh - Original Silver Leaf Floral Sally K Figurative Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lebanese American artist Sally K.'s captivating floral portraits are both mesmerizing and empowering. Her pop-realistic paintings are inspired by strong, feminine women, celebrating ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

British Sad Clown Boy Oil Painting on Canvas Barry Leighton Jones Circus Scene
Located in Surfside, FL
Frame: 27 X 21 Image: 23.5 X 17.5 Barry Leighton-Jones was born in London, England in 1932 and is a direct descendant of the Victorian artist and President of the Royal Academy, Lor...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Luke" Contemporary Abstract Neutral Toned Western Cowboy Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Neutral toned abstract cowboy portrait painting by contemporary artist Ian Francis. The work features a western inspired figure with a shadowed face dr...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Les Demoiselles 20 X 30
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Les Demoiselle 20 X 30 Acrylic on canvas Viewing Patricia Forelle’s work offers a look into her world of fantasy and reality with freeform and whimsy. Her work holds a spirit of fre...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Multi-Divided Lemon, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A cut-up lemon rests on a muted surface, its interior revealing various color changes. The light and shadow emphasize the fruit's vibrant yellow skin and fles...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rose Bleed Wide Footer - Contemporary Sage Jade Green Pale Pink Yupo Paper, 2022
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary abstract poured painting on paper, Rose Bleed (Wide Footer) by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer on Yupo paper create the depth and smooth, glossy surface textures throughout the painting. The rose shade...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic Polymer

Sisyphus, Classical Mythology with a Nude Male Figure, Original Oil, Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the key lessons we can glean from the myth of Sisyphus is the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. Sisyphus was condemned to an eternity of ceas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Peaceful Pine - Abstract Colorful Original Landscape 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

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

The Flower of My Secret - Purple Flowers Yellow Fruit Dining Botanical, 2020
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary painting in oil on canvas, an interior scene is bright and inviting with a still life arrangement of a green leafy plant in a yellow pot, purple, red and orange ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mariana Pale Rose
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery setting. The Mariana Pale Rose collage is made with natural linen, Chelsea fabric, antique...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"N.Y." Contemporary Abstract Pink and Orange Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Pink and orange abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement: The work is ...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Double Owl
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Double Owl Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions: 16.5" x 13" Framed Dimensions: 18.5" x 14.5" Signature: Signed by Artist on Verso Ed...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Space Between" - Expressive Mixed Media Figurative Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Jon Wassom’s "The Space Between" is a striking mixed media painting on panel, measuring 16 x 12 inches. This evocative figurative work merges expressive brushwork with geometric abst...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Sweetie Pie, Cyanotype, Flowers, Floral, Blue, Botanical, Work on Paper
Located in Riverdale, NY
Sweetie Pie is a Cyanotype by Cynthia MacCollum. It is 30x22 on archival paper. It is currently unframed. It is a beautiful botanical artwork filled with a range of blues. MacColl...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Paper

Nocturnal Nature: Painted Cyanotype Still Life of Hibiscus and Rose on Indigo
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand-painted cyanotype still life of pink flowers on indigo with custom frame Nocturnal Nature (Double Hibiscus, Rose) — painted cyanotype by Julia Whitney Barnes 2024 watercolor, go...
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

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

Energy Field - Floating Nude Figure Surrounded by Hoops, Original Oil, Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
A nude figure is suspended in air, being held up by an invisible force field and surrounded by loops of wire. The muscular figure is tense with all the defined muscles showing. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Pat Buckley leaving town. From The Art, culture & society Series
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 Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Monarch Butterflies and Fluffs, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Monarch butterflies amidst white fluff, in pink, yellow, orange, and red, flying about merrily in a bright blue sky. Their colorful wings fluttering in every ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Tensions 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...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Serie Dibujos Felices 2 - Original Orange 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper

“Dreaming”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original acrylic on canvas painting titled “Dreaming” by the well known American artist, Michael Patterson. Signed by the artist lower right. Executed in 2022. Condition is excell...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

SPIN Roscoes - Urban Restaurant Photography Painting Art on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pete Kasprzak’s passion for city life is expressed in his dynamic urban artworks. Kasprzak’s artworks express energy and life with animated brush strokes. He adds dynamic movement an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Photographic Paper

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