Skip to main content

Contemporary Paintings

37,945 Results
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.

to
4,347
8,434
6,251
5,852
6,355
11,792
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
1
14
2,082
36,582
1
2
5
8
16
98
428
414
671
42,875
24,374
8,569
4,937
3,893
3,163
3,010
1,228
1,177
866
803
395
269
12,453
7,661
7,428
3,829
3,462
3,369
2,813
2,198
1,985
1,870
1,376
1,208
1,057
1,024
965
965
963
961
912
904
18,776
14,513

Use search to find more

427
260
225
206
190

Use search to find more

Style: Contemporary
I Recognize Myself
I Recognize Myself

I Recognize Myself

By Daria Okhrimenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

The dog’s gaze meets a bouquet of pink flowers — not to possess, but to witness. There’s no tension here, only quiet coexistence. Daria captures the delicate balance of softness and ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Afobaje (King Maker) Contemporary Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Afobaje (King Maker) Contemporary Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

Afobaje (King Maker) Contemporary Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

By Oladimeji Alabi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The central figure in Afobaje is a majestic and regal woman, representing the embodiment of motherhood. She exudes an aura of wisdom, strength, and grace. Adorned in traditional Afri...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Charcoal, Mixed Media

Guy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Africa, Love

Guy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Africa, Love

By Wisdom Uche

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled Pink - Large Oversized Textural Abstract Energetic Artwork on Canvas
Untitled Pink - Large Oversized Textural Abstract Energetic Artwork on Canvas

Untitled Pink - Large Oversized Textural Abstract Energetic Artwork on Canvas

By Kodjovi Olympio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large textural abstract energetic artwork on canvas by Togolese artist Olympio is a unique mixed media painting with a raw and direct aesthetic, providing an unfiltered manifestation of the artist's soul. Its expressive brushstrokes and vibrant color palette and the incorporation of an additional piece of canvas to the surface add an extra dimension of texture and interest to this already captivating piece. Olympio's raw and direct approach to mixed media and collage on canvas creates a tactile experience that provides a captivating insight into the artist's creative vision. Bright, energetic marks encircle rough textures that are perfectly balanced by the peaceful compositions beneath, creating a sense of harmony and balance in this artwork. Olympio’s art transforms walls into landscapes of color and form, creating an engaging focal point that elevates any room's aesthetic to a new level. The heavily textured layers in Olympio’s work create a tangible sense of depth, drawing the eye and enriching the space with a bold yet nuanced presence. This large 72-inch high by 60-inch wide mixed media painting is signed by Olympio on the back of the canvas. The many layers in his work emphasize the texture and visceral nature of his canvases. The painting is wired and can be hung vertically or horizontally. Free local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping is available. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by Artplex Gallery is included. For the abstract artist Olympio, art is a dance of textures and colors, woven from an eclectic medley of canvas and textiles. Each stroke on his canvas is a nod to the classical ideals of modern abstraction, a harmonious blend of purpose and spontaneity. The linens and canvases he selects have borne witness to various conditions and interactions, embracing the imprints of their past experiences. Olympio meticulously stretches, glues, and layers these diverse fabrics together, infusing them with additional layers of acrylic paint, a fusion of careful craft and serendipitous revelation. In Olympio's art, deliberate strokes mingle with accidental splashes, forming a mesmerizing canvas that speaks to the ethos of modernism's evolution. It's a reminder that the legends of yesteryears now manifest as a distinct style, a testament to their enduring influence. His mastery over the medium amplifies, imbuing each piece with a romantic essence carefully counterbalanced by his practiced modesty. The strokes, swirling and turbulent, are immersed in a rich, opulent application of paint, akin to an expansive honeysuckle-pink landscape or a brooding soot-gray abyss. Yet within this whirlwind of impressions, Olympio maintains a sense of purpose, an elusive process that surrenders control to the animated paint and sculptural fabrics. Olympio possesses a rare duality, orchestrating the delicate balance between sensuality and subtlety within his creations. Navigating these opposing forces, he transcends distractions and attains the perfect pitch, crafting a visual symphony that resonates deeply. Olympio was born into a large family of eight children in Lomé, Togo, West Africa. He began his creating art by using building scraps to make sculptures. By the time he was in high school, he started to experiment with mixed-media and collage. He later transitioned to acrylic and oil on canvas. In 2001, Olympio left his home in Africa to live in Paris. Olympio moved to the United States in 2003 and has continued to paint. His work has been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, where in 2018 he was ranked one of the Top 10 Artists by Red Dot Miami. He was also recently interviewed for France 2, TV5Monde, and the BBC. His work has been exhibited and collected internationally. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, California EXHIBITIONS 2019 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Art Palm Springs, Karyn Mannix Contemporary, Palm Springs, CA “Voltage,” Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA LA Art Show, bG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA “Immigration Celebration, Part I,” Laurent Proneur Gallery Superfine! Fair, Magic Box LA, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Red Dot Miami, Miami, FL Art Basel, Miami, FL Los Angeles Art Show, Los Angeles, CA Latino Art Museum, Pomona, CA BG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Wallspace at the Brewery Fall Art...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Looking Beyond 8 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Looking Beyond 8 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Looking Beyond 8 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

By Damola Ayegbayo

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

No matter what life throws at you to discourage or change your good personality, or change the reflections people see on your face or identity, one should try to look beyond and ahea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Modern Bride
Modern Bride

Modern Bride

By Daria Okhrimenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

Modern Bride is about rewriting the idea of what it means to be beautiful, desirable, and “proper.” For generations, the image of a bride has been wrapped in expectations: how she sh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Take Heart, Oil Painting
Take Heart, Oil Painting

Take Heart, Oil Painting

By Alana Clumeck

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Alana Clumeck’s distinctive style comes through in this contemporary equestrian painting, marked by her signature patterns. A group of brown horses for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Windy Coast
Windy Coast

Windy Coast

By Willard Dixon

Located in Burlingame, CA

'Windy Coast' is 41 x 42 inches. It is traditionally framed in thin, minimal natural oak with an outer dimension of 41 1/2 x 42 1/2 inches. Signed and dated by the artist. Willard ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Between 2 Shores Modern French Abstract Landscape Painting, Contemporary Coastal
Between 2 Shores Modern French Abstract Landscape Painting, Contemporary Coastal

Between 2 Shores Modern French Abstract Landscape Painting, Contemporary Coastal

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Between Two Shores is an original oil on canvas by French contemporary artist Sophie Dumont. Inspired by the ever-changing landscapes of the Normandy coast, this work captures the f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

What Appears Slowly
What Appears Slowly

What Appears Slowly

Located in Zofingen, AG

At first, there is simply a vase of flowers. But the longer the eye remains, the less important the objects themselves become. Dark petals begin to separate from shadow, traces of pi...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Brooklyn Bridge - Original Abstract City Still Life Acrylic Artwork on Paper
Brooklyn Bridge - Original Abstract City Still Life Acrylic Artwork on Paper

Brooklyn Bridge - Original Abstract City Still Life Acrylic Artwork on Paper

By Kellie Newsome

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Columbus, Georgia (USA) based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and abstracted landscape artworks. Her expressive style emphasizes line structure, creating vibrant paintin...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Let's look for the answer
Let's look for the answer

Let's look for the answer

By Mariia Voronchak

Located in Zofingen, AG

At the heart of the painting stands a woman holding an open book, immersed in a quiet moment of reflection. Her gaze turns inward, as if she’s listening to the whisper of the pages o...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Abalone Shell in Iridescent Light
Abalone Shell in Iridescent Light

Abalone Shell in Iridescent Light

By Natalia Borisenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

Series: Sea Within — Shells & Pearls. Abalone Shell in Iridescent Light captures the luminous beauty of the ocean through a rich, jewel-like palette of turquoise, aquamarine, cobalt ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

After A Long Day 5 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Mixed Media, Modern
After A Long Day 5 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Mixed Media, Modern

After A Long Day 5 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Mixed Media, Modern

By Eyitayo Alagbe

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About the Artist Joy Eyitayo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Dreamland (Large Charcoal Landscape Drawing with Light Blue Sky by Sue Bryan)
Dreamland (Large Charcoal Landscape Drawing with Light Blue Sky by Sue Bryan)

Dreamland (Large Charcoal Landscape Drawing with Light Blue Sky by Sue Bryan)

By Sue Bryan

Located in Hudson, NY

Large, charcoal and acrylic landscape painting on canvas featuring a detailed countryside wooded field and light blue sky "Dreamland" by Sue Bryan acrylic and charcoal on canvas 34 x 42.5 x 1.5 inches 35.5 x 43 inches with an ebonized walnut floater...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract acrylic painting faceless portrait of two woman on paper
Contemporary abstract acrylic painting faceless portrait of two woman on paper

Contemporary abstract acrylic painting faceless portrait of two woman on paper

By Mougenot Natalya

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

This painting, titled "Unbreakable Bond," was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot as part of her ongoing series dedicated to women, one of her favorite themes. In this work, sh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Not a Bouquet
Not a Bouquet

Not a Bouquet

Located in Zofingen, AG

Not a Bouquet This work begins with flowers, but it is not about them. They are gathered into a transparent form, almost fixed, yet still holding something alive inside — something...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

J.O.
J.O.

J.O.

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Denver, CO

Since 1977, Hunt Slonem has had more than 350 exhibitions at prestigious galleries and museums internationally. Globally, more than 250 museums include his work in their permanent co...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Innocent Heart Kisses - Abstract Colorful Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork
Innocent Heart Kisses - Abstract Colorful Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork

Innocent Heart Kisses - Abstract Colorful Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork

By Amber Goldhammer

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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Self-Worth Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Contemporary Unframed Art
Self-Worth Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Contemporary Unframed Art

Self-Worth Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Contemporary Unframed Art

By Hezekiah Oyejide Obidare

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Something to Crow About

Something to Crow About

By Tracey Lane

Located in Atlanta, GA

"Nature is a celebration of the mystery, promise, and complexity of life.  That is what I seek to capture in my work.  I am interested in the experience of light and shadow, color an...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Hombre Duro, Oil Painting
Hombre Duro, Oil Painting

Hombre Duro, Oil Painting

By Duane Brown

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A cowboy sits on a blue couch with a confident yet relaxed posture. The contrast between the figure and the background creates a theatrical atmosphere, as tho...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Triangles by Guillaume Chansarel - Urban landscape painting, New York, buildings
Triangles by Guillaume Chansarel - Urban landscape painting, New York, buildings

Triangles by Guillaume Chansarel - Urban landscape painting, New York, buildings

By Guillaume Chansarel (Guiyome)

Located in Paris, FR

Triangles is a unique painting by contemporary artist Guillaume Chansarel. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on old book pages mounted on canvas, dimensions are 100 × 100 cm ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Magazine Paper

Peony

Peony

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Denver, CO

Since 1977, Hunt Slonem has had more than 350 exhibitions at prestigious galleries and museums internationally. Globally, more than 250 museums include his work in their permanent co...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

New Stories
New Stories

New Stories

By Jacob Burda

Located in Zofingen, AG

From the City Stories series, New Stories portrays the quiet poetry of urban encounters. Figures gather around a café beneath a bright awning, some pausing in conversation, others si...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Burgundy Iris in Golden Light
Burgundy Iris in Golden Light

Burgundy Iris in Golden Light

By Natalia Borisenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

Burgundy Iris in Golden Light combines rich shades of burgundy, wine, plum and rose, with a luminous golden center drawing the eye into the heart of the flower. Soft tonal transition...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Oil Painting 'Cast 2 (Muse)' on Canvas, Unframed
Contemporary Oil Painting 'Cast 2 (Muse)' on Canvas, Unframed

Contemporary Oil Painting 'Cast 2 (Muse)' on Canvas, Unframed

By Ajegbomogun Damilola

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

To lead a happy, fulfilled life there is two simultaneous truth that is critical for us to remember. The first is that we are gods. Vastly powerful gods invent their lives in this scented carousel of dreams and intense wonders. The second is that we are nothing. Bellow all significance, a speck within a speck of dust, alive for a spark of time, winking out and gone. When we forget either one of these perspectives, we are lost. 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 Ajegbomogun Damilola...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Held Without Holding
Held Without Holding

Held Without Holding

By Daria Okhrimenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

Set against a vibrant floral dress, the dog rests in the woman’s arms — not held back, but held close. Her gesture is not control, but care. The painting captures a shared moment of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

diphtych "Where Peace Finds You"
diphtych "Where Peace Finds You"

diphtych "Where Peace Finds You"

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 95×95 cm (overall size with stretching 105×105 cm) – size of each picture Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled from the series “Trust: In Space” This dipty...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Framed" Man Taking Photo of Statue in Miniature Painting
"Framed" Man Taking Photo of Statue in Miniature Painting

"Framed" Man Taking Photo of Statue in Miniature Painting

By Tom Haugomat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Framed" is an original painting by Tom Haugomat, made as part of his traveling artist residency with The Jaunt. Traveling from France to Philadelphia, Haugomat was inspired by his n...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Espresso Martini - Original Abstract Cocktail Still Life Acrylic Art on Paper
Espresso Martini - Original Abstract Cocktail Still Life Acrylic Art on Paper

Espresso Martini - Original Abstract Cocktail Still Life Acrylic Art on Paper

By Kellie Newsome

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Columbus, Georgia (USA) based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and abstracted landscape artworks. Her expressive style emphasizes line structure, creating vibrant paintin...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Large Contemporary Abstract Painting Gestural Mixed Media Mediterranean Light
Large Contemporary Abstract Painting Gestural Mixed Media Mediterranean Light

Large Contemporary Abstract Painting Gestural Mixed Media Mediterranean Light

By Ángel Celada

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Large contemporary abstract painting with gestural marks and layered mixed media textures inspired by Mediterranean light and atmosphere. This work by Ángel Celada develops an open ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Board, Wax Crayon, Wax

"Owl Island, Kekekabic Lake" 1984 by Tom Uttech Landscape Oil on Canvas Signed
"Owl Island, Kekekabic Lake" 1984 by Tom Uttech Landscape Oil on Canvas Signed

"Owl Island, Kekekabic Lake" 1984 by Tom Uttech Landscape Oil on Canvas Signed

By Tom Uttech

Located in Yardley, PA

About this work: A spectacular early example of Tom Uttech’s visionary Northwoods landscapes. This substantial canvas from 1984 contains the essential ingredients of Uttech’s distinc...

Category

1980s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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.