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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
Clementinas Large Expressive Painting of Clementines 36x36 in.
Clementinas Large Expressive Painting of Clementines 36x36 in.

Clementinas Large Expressive Painting of Clementines 36x36 in.

Located in Washington, DC

Bring the warmth and vibrant charm of Majorca clementinas into your home with this large, expressive painting by Jodi Ferrier. Inspired by a basket full of freshly picked clementines...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Acrylic, Linen, Plaster, Charcoal, Wax Crayon, Cotton Canvas, Stretcher ...

"Board Meeting" Oil Painting
"Board Meeting" Oil Painting

"Board Meeting" Oil Painting

By Megan Eisenberg

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A gorgeous oil painting of surfers paddling out in the warm pink, late afternoon light waiting for the last waves of the day. It's a social piece about friends, the good things in li...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Oil

Untitled IV - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Impasto, Impressionism
Untitled IV - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Impasto, Impressionism

Untitled IV - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Impasto, Impressionism

By Abiodun Nafiu Azeez

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 (Issued by the Gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Becoming One with Nature
Becoming One with Nature

Becoming One with Nature

By Jacob Burda

Located in Zofingen, AG

Becoming One with Nature presents a landscape where human presence unfolds gently within the rhythm of the natural world. Figures appear throughout the composition in quiet, ordinary...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Proximity 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Modern, Africa

Proximity 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Modern, Africa

By Segun Benjamin Ajao

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 Paintings

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Acrylic

Delicate Grasses IV, original painting, landscape
Delicate Grasses IV, original painting, landscape

Delicate Grasses IV, original painting, landscape

By Becca Clegg

Located in Deddington, GB

A 15 cm square acrylic painting in 19cm square frame. This painting is inspired by beautiful flowers near the coast in Cromer. A painting with Becca's signature bold vibrant colours....

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Rowers, Early Morning Practice

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Rowers, Early Morning Practice

By Mark Beard

Located in New York, NY

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Two Rowers, Early Morning Practice n.d. Signed in red, u.r. Oil on canvas mounted to Masonite 38 x 82 inches (96.5 x 208.3 cm) $10,000 + $900 framing...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Masonite, Oil

Imperial Pearls
Imperial Pearls

Imperial Pearls

By Natalia Borisenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

Series: Sea Within — Shells & Pearls. An open oyster reveals a collection of luminous pearls, nestled within a shell enriched by delicate gold detailing, warm antique-gold tones, and deep imperial violet hues. Balancing realism with decorative refinement, the painting transforms a natural form into something timeless and precious — an object that feels both discovered and treasured. The pearls emerge as quiet symbols of abundance, beauty, and hidden value. Rather than displaying luxury as something external, the work reflects a more intimate richness: the treasures carried within, shaped by time, experience, and light. While the gold detailing remains a constant presence, subtle pearlescent layers reveal themselves only from certain angles, creating shifting reflections and a changing visual depth. Imperial Pearls...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Africa Allure 6 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair
Africa Allure 6 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair

Africa Allure 6 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair

By Oluwafemi Akanmu

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Africa Allure portrays the rich cultural, historical, and social contributions of Black individuals and communities throughout history. It encompasses the traditions, values, and ach...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Respite

Respite

By Gwen Wong

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Heritage 7 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Woman Hair

Heritage 7 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Woman Hair

By Arobieke Tomiwa

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 (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Arobieke Tomiwa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Lily Study III
Lily Study III

Lily Study III

By Gary Bukovnik

Located in Burlingame, CA

'Lily Study III' by master watercolorist Gary Bukovnik, who fuses sensual vitality with fluid yet powerful colorations to create floral images of great depth, intensity, and size. I...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Yellow mood- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting
Yellow mood- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting

Yellow mood- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting

By Tania Rivilis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Tania Rivilis Yellow mood 40 x 40 cm framed (included in price) 43,5 x 43,5 cm Oilpaint on canvas Tania Rivilis (b. 1986) 2022 winner of the 'William Locke Price' ( £ 30.000 ) fr...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Patti Cake"
"Patti Cake"

"Patti Cake"

By Michael Carson

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...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"This Feels like Deja Vu" Figurative Painting 23" x 19" inch by Isaac Pelayo
"This Feels like Deja Vu" Figurative Painting 23" x 19" inch by Isaac Pelayo

"This Feels like Deja Vu" Figurative Painting 23" x 19" inch by Isaac Pelayo

By Isaac Pelayo

Located in Culver City, CA

"This Feels like Deja Vu" Figurative Painting 23" x 19" inch by Isaac Pelayo Painting size: 23" x 19" in Size framed: 31" x 27" in Medium: Oil, oil stick, and aerosol on wood panel ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

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Wood, Oil, Acrylic

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Winter Sport Athletes

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Winter Sport Athletes

By Mark Beard

Located in New York, NY

Signed in red, u.l. Oil on canvas mounted to Masonite Price includes $650 additional cost of framing. This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Masonite, Oil

"Beautiful Mantra" Abstract Geometric Grid in Pastel Colors
"Beautiful Mantra" Abstract Geometric Grid in Pastel Colors

"Beautiful Mantra" Abstract Geometric Grid in Pastel Colors

By Kevin Snipes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Beautiful Manta" is an original piece by Kevin Snipes made from ink, gouache, pastel, and acrylic on paper. This piece measures 8.25”h x 6”w and is signed en verso. Kevin Snipes (h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Pastel

Going to Bolinas - Realism oil on canvas painting - California Coast still life
Going to Bolinas - Realism oil on canvas painting - California Coast still life

Going to Bolinas - Realism oil on canvas painting - California Coast still life

By Willard Dixon

Located in Burlingame, CA

Going to Bolinas - An iconic rural scene from Northern California's quintessential highway 1, while heading north to the town of Bolinas. A traditional landscape blending urban — manmade street signs and roadway — with nature. The painting depicts early evening light — the artist's favorite. Created in 2020 from celebrated American realist artist Willard Dixon, who has captured the undeniable beauty of the west for the past 35 years. Dixon’s work can be found in numerous distinctive private and public collections, as well as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, as well as the Oakland Museum of California. The work comes framed in a California redwood frame. Artwork is 30 x 30 inches. With framing the outer dimension is 31 x 31 inches.Signed and dated by the artist. Born: Kansas City MO, 1942 Education: Art Students League, New York, NY Cornell University Brooklyn Museum School San Francisco Art Institute, M.F.A. 1969 Awards and Commissions N.E.A. Fellowship Grant- 1989 California Supreme Court Mural Commission- 1998 Las Vegas Federal Courthouse Commission, G.S.A.-1998 Teaching 1989-90: San Francisco State University 1975: San Francisco Art Institute Realism Seminar 1974-76: Academy of Art College, San Francisco, CA 1973-74, 1976: California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA 1971-72: California State University, Hayward, CA One Man Exhibitions 2015: Willard Dixon Portraits College of Marin Fine Art Gallery, Kentfield 2014: SFMOMA Artists Gallery, San Francisco, CA. 2008: SFMOMA Artists Gallery, San Francisco, CA. 2005: Fischbach Gallery, NYC,NY 2005: Dolby Chadwick Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2004: Fischbach Gallery, NYC, NY. 2002: Earl McGrath Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2002: Bolinas Museum, Bolinas, CA 2001: Hackett Freedman Gallery, San Francisco, CA 2000: Fischbach Gallery, NYC , NY 2000: Hearst Art Gallery, St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA 1998: Hackett Freedman Gallery, SF, CA 1997: Tatistcheff/Rogers Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1996, 1995: Contemporary Realist Gallery (now Hackett Freedman Gallery) 1994: Fischbach Gallery 1993: Contemporary Realist Gallery 1992: Fischbach Gallery 1991: Earl McGrath Gallery, 454 North, Los Angeles, CA 1990: Fischbach Gallery 1989: William Sawyer Gallery, San Francisco, CA 1988: Gallery 454 North, Los Angeles, CA 1987: Fischbach Gallery 1987: Gallery 454 North 1986: William Sawyer Gallery 1985: Fischbach Gallery 1984: Harris Gallery, Houston, Tx 1984: William Sawyer Gallery 1983, 1982: Fischbach Gallery 1981: William Sawyer Gallery 1980,1979: Tortue Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1976, 1975: William Sawyer Gallery 1973, 1972: William Sawyer Gallery Selected Group Exhibitions 2017: SHIFT / with Elizabeth Barlow, Kim Frohsin, Erin Parrish...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Canyon Skies I - Large Original Minimalist Blue Landscape Mountains Artwork
Canyon Skies I - Large Original Minimalist Blue Landscape Mountains Artwork

Canyon Skies I - Large Original Minimalist Blue Landscape Mountains Artwork

By Peter Kuttner

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Poppy Parade - Framed Abstract Expressive Botanical Floral Still Life Painting
Poppy Parade - Framed Abstract Expressive Botanical Floral Still Life Painting

Poppy Parade - Framed Abstract Expressive Botanical Floral Still Life Painting

By Kellie Newsome

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks are the specialty of Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome. Her work is characterized by a loose and expressive style emphasizing line struct...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil

The Circle of Life
The Circle of Life

The Circle of Life

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this work, the artist embodies the idea of care as a natural exchange between living beings. The person standing among the birds does not dominate but belongs—to the earth, to the...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Today is a Gift 2 -Contemporary, 21st Century, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Today is a Gift 2 -Contemporary, 21st Century, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Today is a Gift 2 -Contemporary, 21st Century, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

By Ayotunde Ayomide

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Learn from the past, Live in the present, Hope for the future, Do your best today, Never give up, Improve your tomorrows. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nige...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Love for Meadow V", Colorful Bright Abstract, Textured Mixed Media Painting
"Love for Meadow V", Colorful Bright Abstract, Textured Mixed Media Painting

"Love for Meadow V", Colorful Bright Abstract, Textured Mixed Media Painting

By Sveta Hessler

Located in Carmel, CA

Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Love for Meadow V" 2025 Acrylic paint and mixed media on canvas, stretcher bars Signed on verso. In "Love for Meadow V", Sveta Hessler masterfull...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Hunt Slonem "3 in Gold" Unique Oil painting of bunnies
Hunt Slonem "3 in Gold" Unique Oil painting of bunnies

Hunt Slonem "3 in Gold" Unique Oil painting of bunnies

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: 3 in Gold Date: 2025 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions: 18" x 24" Framed Dimensions: 24" x 30" Signature: Signed by Artist on Verso Edition: ...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Oil

Sunlight Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Botanical Art, 40 x 30 Inch
Sunlight Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Botanical Art, 40 x 30 Inch

Sunlight Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Botanical Art, 40 x 30 Inch

By Christine So

Located in Oakland, CA

The graceful arcs of this botanical painting call to mind Chinese ink brush paintings or Japanese textiles. The silhouette is that of a money tree, a plant traditionally believed to ...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite

"Mist" City Landscape with Flowers and Construction Equipment by Max Seckel
"Mist" City Landscape with Flowers and Construction Equipment by Max Seckel

"Mist" City Landscape with Flowers and Construction Equipment by Max Seckel

By Max Seckel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Mist" is an original artwork by Max Seckel is made of flashe, acrylic, and spray paint on canvas. This piece measures 23”h x 31”w x 1.75”d framed, is signed by the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Atunbi (Rebirth) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Atunbi (Rebirth) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Atunbi (Rebirth) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

By Oluwatimileyin Tega Adegbenjo

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Reborn, renewed, a soul reborn, A life renewed, a path to adorn. Memories of a past life remain, Haunting, yet freeing, like a chain. A new life, a new chance to grow, To learn, to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic

Alcmene - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Modern
Alcmene - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Modern

Alcmene - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Modern

By Oluwatimileyin Tega Adegbenjo

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"A fierce spirit, a radiant glow, ‎woman's strength, it always shows. ‎Resilient, powerful, breaking through, ‎Indomitable, she shines anew." ‎When I create this piece, I don’t just...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic, Oil

Terra Incognita
Terra Incognita

Terra Incognita

By Miguel Angel Ríos

Located in Miami Beach, FL

A Landmark Work of Conceptual Art: Terra Incognita (1995) by Miguel Ángel Ríos. a visually striking and intellectually potent work from the highly acclaimed MAPAS series by the Argen...

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1990s Contemporary Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media

Mixed Media, Collage, Swimmer, Text, Blue, Pop Art, Love Swimmer by Greg Miller
Mixed Media, Collage, Swimmer, Text, Blue, Pop Art, Love Swimmer by Greg Miller

Mixed Media, Collage, Swimmer, Text, Blue, Pop Art, Love Swimmer by Greg Miller

By Greg Miller

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

GREG MILLER "Love Swimmer" Acrylic, Collage on Canvas 24 x 60 in. Drawing from the diverse cultural and geographic makeup of his Californian roots, Greg Miller explores his relatio...

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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Enchanted Forest"Contemporary Italian Realism in Miniature Form by Dina Brodsky
"Enchanted Forest"Contemporary Italian Realism in Miniature Form by Dina Brodsky

"Enchanted Forest"Contemporary Italian Realism in Miniature Form by Dina Brodsky

By Dina Brodsky

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Enchanted Forest" is an original artwork by Dina Brodsky, as part of her acclaimed two-person exhibition "Little Italy", an exhibition celebrating travel in contem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Copper

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.