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Contemporary Portrait Photography

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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"Deborah Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie on Their Roof in NYC" framed photo
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Deborah Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie on Their Roof in NYC 11/28/80" black and white photograph by Allan Tannenbaum. Image size: 9 x 13 inches. The text to the right of the photo...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Bleary" 35 MM Ilford black and white photograph by Sofia Malamute
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Bleary" 35MM Ilford black and white photograph by fine art and fashion photographer Sofia Malamute. Photograph of model Jamie Bochert shot for MAD Fall/Winter 2014. Image size 25 x ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

From series ''Capturing a Moment'' Limited Edition Print of 1
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 1 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a soul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Color

"fkaTwigs" Photography 40" × 30" in Edition of 20 by Kate Garner
Located in Culver City, CA
"fkaTwigs" Photography 40" × 30" in Edition of 20 by Kate Garner Hahnemuhle fine art archival paper Kate Garner: Seeker, Sage, and Preservationist of Identity A thoughtful selecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper

"Wrapped Series Untitled #25" Photography 1/10 34" x 23" inch by Robert Mack
Located in Culver City, CA
"Wrapped Series Untitled #25" Photography 1/10 34" x 23" inch by Robert Mack 2013 Photograph, archival exhibition paper Aluminum mount, UV mat protecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Metal

"Cat Woman" Photography Print 40"x30" inch Edition of 12 by Viktorija Pashuta
Located in Culver City, CA
"Cat Woman" Photography Print 40"x30" inch Edition of 12 by Viktorija Pashuta This artwork is printed on fine art Archival Matte Paper, also known as Moab Lasal Photo Matte. It features a smooth surface, heavy weight (230 g, 9.5-mil), neutral white, matte paper engineered for accurate color reproduction that provides high contrast and high-resolution output. This paper is acid-free and makes it perfect for photography artworks. Original Fashion Photograph from the Series MASQUERADE by an award-winning fashion photographer Viktorija Pashuta. . Shipping: This art print generally printed in 3 business days after the order is processed and the delivery takes 3-4 business days in USA about 10 business Internationally. The print will be shipped rolled in a tube. Print include 1" extra white border for framing. This is a unique fashion...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Paper

''The Whisperer'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print Of One
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

''Capturing a Moment'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print of 5
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 5 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a soul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

''The Whisperer'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print Of ONE
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

''The Whisperer'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print Of TWO
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of TWO 1/2 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

Mickey Hart & Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead 1970
Located in New York, NY
Estate Stamped Please allow 4 weeks production time.
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

''Jeton'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 2 Of 10
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of TWO of TEN The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

Alina • # 1 of 3 • 84 cm x 59 cm
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Alina • 2009 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 different sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available, the series ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Untitled #12
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Vee Speers' work Phoenix is a symbol of the feminine spirit of determination and renewal. In this series about women inspired by the legend of the Phoenix, the flames and ashes disap...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Hommage a René Gruau I • # 1 of 3 • 59 cm x 84 cm
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hommage a René Gruau I • Paris, 2011 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available,...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Untitled #2
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Vee Speers' work Phoenix is a symbol of the feminine spirit of determination and renewal. In this series about women inspired by the legend of the Phoenix, the flames and ashes disap...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Untitled #5
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Vee Speers' work Phoenix is a symbol of the feminine spirit of determination and renewal. In this series about women inspired by the legend of the Phoenix, the flames and ashes disap...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Untitled #9
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Vee Speers' work Phoenix is a symbol of the feminine spirit of determination and renewal. In this series about women inspired by the legend of the Phoenix, the flames and ashes disap...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of a Wild Horse on Sable Island, Fashion-Inspired, Vertical, Equestrian
Located in US
"Wind Blown" Drawn to the timeless, ethereal beauty that unfolds moment to moment during visits to Sable Island and her horses, Drew's images feature the unforgettable nature of wil...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Family Tree - Contemporary Landscape Portrait Color Midcentury Photography
Located in Vienna, AT
Michael Huey Family Tree (no. 5), 2017 C-print 100 x 100 cm Edition 5+II AP Photo print will be shipped with an adhesive label signed by the artist Michael Huey was born 1964 in Tra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Public Enemy
Located in New York, NY
Public Enemy, 1996 Archival pigment print 36 x 36 inches Signed and numbered edition of 25 William Coupon is an American photographer, born in New York City, known principally for h...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Yoko Ono
Located in New York, NY
Yoko Ono, 1982 Archival pigment print image size: 36 x 36 inches Signed and numbered edition of 15 William Coupon is an American photographer, born in New York City, known principal...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

“Icarus” Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 of 5
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 1 of 5 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Rag Paper

''Jeton'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 3
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of THREE The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

"Marvin Gaye at the Recording Session for 'Let's Get it On'" photo by Jim Britt
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Marvin Gaye at the Recording Session for 'Let's Get It On'" black and white framed photograph hand signed by Jim Britt. This image is in the collection of the Smithsonian Portrait G...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

''Jeton'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 10
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of TEN The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

''Jeton'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 10
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of TEN The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

''Jeton'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 3
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of THREE The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

''Jeton'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 10
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of TEN The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

Iconic Portrait of a Young Boy in Ethiopia, Classic, Black and White Photography
Located in US
"Untitled 44" In this award-winning image, a young Suri boy carries a goat. It's a familiar scene in the Omo Valley and his tribe relies on livestock so he must take part in the car...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mother Nursing Her Child, Wearing Traditional Tribal Jewelry, Ethiopia, Calming
Located in US
"Untitled 13" This award-winning image features the bond between a Nyangatom mother as she nurses her child. The tribe’s women pride themselves on their high stacks of necklaces wh...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

''Jeton'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 10
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of TEN The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

"Mick Jagger 'The Back'" photograph by Lynn Goldsmith from the Hard Rock Hotel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Mick Jagger 'The Back'" framed black and white photograph by Lynn Goldsmith. Image size: 16 x 11 inches. This photograph was previously displayed in a guest room of the original Har...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

“Icarus” Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 of 5
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 1 of 5 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Rag Paper

Keep Smiling - Contemporary Landscape Animal Portrait Photography
Located in Vienna, AT
Verena Prenner Keep Smiling - Contemporary Landscape Animal Portrait Photography Edition 2/5+II AP Print is unframed and comes with sticker signed by the artist. There is a surreali...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

'Icarus' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 of 5
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 1/5 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Rag Paper

Museum Acquisition, Suri Woman, Tribe in Ethiopia, Iconic, Fashion
Located in US
"Untitled 6" In this award-winning image, a Suri woman's breasts are adorned in an ornate pattern of scars that are a privilege to permanently wear. This image is in the permanent...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

"The Clash Joe Taxi" framed photo by Allan Tannenbaum from Hard Rock Hotel Vegas
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"The Clash Joe Taxi" black and white photograph by Allan Tannenbaum. Image size: 9 x 13 inches. The text to the right of the photo reads: "Joe Strummer JFK Airport 1981 Joe Strummer ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

“Icarus” Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 of 5
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 1 of 5 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Color

Award-Wining Black and White Image of a Suri Tribeswomen's Hands
Located in US
"Untitled 19" Suri women ground sorghum by hand with the assistance of stones. It leaves a delicate dusting of white on their skin. The distinctly preserved cultures of the Omo Va...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

'Icarus' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 of 5
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 1/5 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Rag Paper

"Sid Vicious Arrest" framed photo by Allan Tannenbaum from Hard Rock Hotel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Sid Vicious Arrest" black and white photograph by Allan Tannenbaum. Image size: 9 x 13 inches. The text to the right of the photo reads: "Sid Vicious New York City 1978. At about 11 a.m. on October 12, 1978, the desk clerk at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City received a call from outside the hotel. A man, who did not identify himself, told the clerk, 'There's trouble in room 100.' The desk clerk called for an ambulance which arrived with a police escort. After the paramedics confirmed the woman was dead, police checked the room and found drugs and drug paraphernalia as well as a blood-stained Jaguar K-11 folding knife with a five-inch blade and a black jaguar carved into the handle. The couple had registered as Mr. and Mrs. John Ritchie, though they were not married. Simon John Ritchie was the man's real name, better known as Sid Vicious, punk superstar and former bass player for the infamous British band, The Sex Pistols. His deceased companion's name was Nancy Spungen. 'I stabbed her, but I didn't mean to kill her!' He was also heard muttering through his tears, 'She must have fallen...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bold Jewelry on Display in Ethiopia, Fashion, Horizontal, Portrait
Located in US
"Untitled 9" The distinctly preserved cultures of the Omo Valley in Ethiopia are featured in this print series titled Omo: Expressions of a People. For this series, Drew received ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Keep Smiling - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Animal Photography Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Keep Smiling - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Animal Photography Edition 1/5+II AP Print is unframed and comes with sticker signed by the artist. In October 2018, Verena Prenner re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

''Betwixt & Between'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 5
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of FIVE The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Rag Paper

Ketut
Located in PARIS, FR
Ce tirage fait partie de la série "Regards Croisés". « Nous allions passer l’un à coté de l’autre rapidement, sans que nos vies se croisent, quand ton regard a accroché mon objectif...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Cotton, Paper, Color

Detailed, Fashion-Inspired Profile Portrait of an Elite Horse
Located in US
"Velvet Crest" The smooth coat and bridle are highlighted in this profile portrait of a delicately arched horse's neck. The print series Equus: Light & Form focuses on the details...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Profile Portrait of a Wild Horse on Sable Island With Light Mane, Vertical
Located in US
"Whisper" An intimate, minimal, and fashion-inspired portrait of a wild Sable Island horse with a bold, light mane. This is a best-selling image...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

''Shadow'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 10
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of TEN The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

“Icarus” Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 of 5
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 1 of 5 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Color

''Jeton'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 5
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of FIVE The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

''Shadow'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 10
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of TEN The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

“Icarus” Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 of 5
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 1 of 5 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Rag Paper

Black Unicorn - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Animal Photography Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Black Unicorn - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Animal Photography Edition 4/5+II AP Print is unframed and comes with sticker signed by the artist. In October 2018, Verena Prenner r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

“Icarus” Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 of 5
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 1 of 5 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Rag Paper

''Grassroots'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 3
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of THREE The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

''Jeton'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 10
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of TEN The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

''Shadow'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 1 Of 10
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of ONE of TEN The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

Contemporary portrait photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary portrait photography 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 portrait photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Stefanie Schneider, Tyler Shields, Urizen Freaza, and Clare Marie Bailey. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Photographic Paper 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 portrait photography, so small editions measuring 1.58 inches across are also available.

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