Conceptual Photography
CONCEPTUAL STYLE
In 1967, artist Sol LeWitt wrote that in “Conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work.” He was giving a name to an art movement that had emerged in the 1960s in which artists were less focused on their medium being something traditionally “artistic” and instead engaged in using any object, movement, form, action or place to express an idea.
LeWitt’s work was featured alongside an assemblage of notes, drawings and outlines by other artists in “Working Drawings and Other Visible Things on Paper Not Necessarily Meant to Be Viewed as Art,” a groundbreaking show at New York City’s School of Visual Arts curated by Mel Bochner, another leading exponent of Conceptualism. Building on radical 20th-century statements, like Fountain (1917) by French artist Marcel Duchamp, Conceptual artists around Europe and North and South America were not interested in the commercial art scene and rather directly challenged its systems and values.
Stretching into the 1970s, this movement has also been called Post-Object art and Dematerialized art. Conceptual art reflected a larger era of social and political upheaval. Pieces associated with the style range from Roelof Louw’s Soul City (Pyramid of Oranges) (1967) — a work of installation art that sees fresh oranges stacked into a pyramid from which visitors are allowed to take one orange away — to On Kawara’s “Today” series, which saw the Japanese artist carefully painting a date in white acrylic on canvases consisting of a single color from 1966 to his death in 2014. Artists such as Ed Ruscha, who created the Twentysix Gasoline Stations book — a collection of photos of gas stations that is widely said to be the first modern artists’ book — made photography a major platform for Conceptual art, as did Bruce Nauman, who burned one of Ruscha's books and then photographed it for his own.
Conceptual art’s legacy of questioning artistic authorship, ownership and how to work with complex ideas of space and time had a significant influence on the decades of culture that followed, and it continues to inform art today.
The collection of Conceptual photography, paintings and sculptures on 1stDibs includes artworks by John Baldessari, Jenny Holzer, Lawrence Weiner, Joseph Kosuth and others.
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Style: Conceptual
Riggs Library I, Washington DC, Interior Architecture Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Riggs Library I, Washington DC, by world-renowned architectural photographer Reinhard Görner, captures the timeless elegance of one of America's rare surviving cast-iron libraries. T...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Dangerous Love, Secret World of Plants, German Macro Botanical Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In this mesmerizing macro photograph, Görner masterfully captures the delicate interplay between form and color within a flower's intimate landscape. The soft, diaphanous pink petals...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Dangerous Love, Secret World of Plants, German Macro Botanical Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In this mesmerizing macro photograph, Görner masterfully captures the delicate interplay between form and color within a flower's intimate landscape. The soft, diaphanous pink petals...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Longing, Secret World of Plants, German Macro Botanical Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In this mesmerizing macro photograph, Görner masterfully captures the delicate interplay between form and color within a flower's intimate landscape. The soft, diaphanous pink petals...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Longing, Secret World of Plants, German Macro Botanical Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In this mesmerizing macro photograph, Görner masterfully captures the delicate interplay between form and color within a flower's intimate landscape. The soft, diaphanous pink petals...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Cosmic Dance, Secret World of Plants, German Macro Botanical Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intimate portrayal of nature’s elaborate choreography, Cosmic Dance is a fine art photograph that invites the viewer into a world of vibrant textures and earthy chromatics. With i...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Cosmic Dance, Secret World of Plants, German Macro Botanical Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intimate portrayal of nature’s elaborate choreography, Cosmic Dance is a fine art photograph that invites the viewer into a world of vibrant textures and earthy chromatics. With i...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Let's Fly Away, Secret World of Plants, German Macro Botanical Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite fine art photograph captures the delicate interplay of light and texture, inviting the viewer to explore the ephemeral beauty of nature in intimate detail. A celebrati...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Let's Fly Away, Secret World of Plants, German Macro Botanical Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite fine art photograph captures the delicate interplay of light and texture, inviting the viewer to explore the ephemeral beauty of nature in intimate detail. A celebrati...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Come Closer, Darling! Secret World of Plants, German Macro Botanical Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This captivating macro photograph by German artist Reinhard Görner draws the viewer into the intricate, sensuous details of a blooming iris. The soft, velvety petals in shades of vio...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Come Closer, Darling! Secret World of Plants, German Macro Botanical Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This captivating macro photograph by German artist Reinhard Görner draws the viewer into the intricate, sensuous details of a blooming iris. The soft, velvety petals in shades of vio...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Sketch for a Down Feather Work, Uisken, Custom mounted and framed artwork
By Paul Kenny
Located in London, GB
The artworks capture a feather balanced amidst a starry void, inviting contemplation and reflection. A feather down drifts softly, suspended in a mysterious, dream-like expanse of bl...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Color, Photogram, Archival Pigment
Isabelle Carbonell "The Yellow Brick Road" Iconic Wizard of Oz Set of Four
Located in Detroit, MI
"The Yellow Brick Road" is 1 of a set of 4 digital prints whose titles were inspired by the iconic film The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland. The other three are titled: The Land o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 1940
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on pewter leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 201...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Paper, Photographic Paper
"Untitled 2.20" Still Life Photography 24' x 16' in Ed of 15 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 2.20" Still Life Photography 24' x 16' in Ed of 15 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 6.20" Still Life Photography 24' x 35' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 6.20" Still Life Photography 24' x 35' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 4.16" Still Life Photography 24' x 16' in Ed of 15 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 4.16" Still Life Photography 24' x 16' in Ed of 15 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 2.17" Still Life Photography 35' x 24' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 2.17" Still Life Photography 35' x 24' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 1.18" Still Life Photography 16' x 24' in Ed of 15 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 1.18" Still Life Photography 16' x 24' in Ed of 15 by García De Marina
Not framed. Ships rolled in tube.
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - VHM4K2019
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Gloss finish urushi lacquer over ABS thermoplastic viewer / Black film diffuser
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Koj...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Plastic, Lacquer
#1
Located in New York, NY
Photojournalist portrait of vanishing Surma tribe. Printed on canvas. Shot in July 2018, over a month in Ethiopia.
"I wanted to photograph lost tribes because there are not m...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Canvas, Archival Pigment
$5,000
Butch in the Tub, NYC
By Nan Goldin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Nan Goldin (b. 1953) is unquestionably one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century.
Goldin was the first to use the "slide show" format in a high-art setting.
Beginning in the 1970's Goldin took candid shots of her lovers, friends and family characters often living on the margins of society in Boston and then New York City.
"Butch in the Tub...
Category
1980s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print
"Untitled 8.20" Photography 24' x 35' inch Edition of 10 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 8.20" Photography 24' x 35' inch Edition of 10 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. A do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 3.16" Photography 24' x 16' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 3.16" Photography 24' x 16' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. A do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 4.21" Photography 35' x 24' inch Edition of 10 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 4.21" Photography 35' x 24' inch Edition of 10 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. A dor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 2.18" Photography 16' x 24' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 2.18" Photography 16' x 24' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. A do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 2.21" Photography 24' x 16' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 2.21" Photography 24' x 16' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. A do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 1.20" Photography 24' x 16' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 1.20" Photography 24' x 16' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. A do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 1.17" Photography 35' x 24' inch Edition of 10 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 1.17" Photography 35' x 24' inch Edition of 10 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. A dor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 1.15" Photography 16' x 24' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 1.15" Photography 16' x 24' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. A do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 3.20" Photography 16' x 24' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 3.20" Photography 16' x 24' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. A do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 4.20" Chess Photography 24' x 35' in Edition of 10 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 4.20" Chess Photography 24' x 35' in Edition of 10 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Untitled 1.21" Still Life Photography 24' x 35' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 1.21" Still Life Photography 24' x 35' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina
García de Marina was born in Gijón (Spain) in 1975. He emerged thru a deep transformation in 2010. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Elton
Located in New York, NY
Homage to the great Elton John. Painting. Portrait. Vibrant.
About the Artist:
Le Closier is a Belgian painter living in New York. After moving to Paris in the early 2000's, mixing Pop Art and Street Art, he started painting on the walls of his Montparnasse neighborhood in Paris (famous in the 50's for being the gathering point of writers and painters i.e Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Picasso, Matisse, Cézanne, Modigliani....).
A few years later, Le Closier made official portraits for tennis players Serena Williams, Kei Nishikori, Gustavo "Guga" Kuerten, Bryan Brothers, David Goffin, Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jeremy Chardy, American golf player Cristie Kerr and Paris-Saint-Germain's president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (among others).
In May 2016, he was asked by France Pavilion to paint a portrait of Chief Justice Stephen Breyer for the French/American business week at the French Embassy in Washington, DC.
Today, Le Closier creates colorful compositions inspired by celebrities, arts, comics, advertising, fashion..., mixing people, brands and symbols on different supports (canvas, wood cutouts...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Boschereccia Palazzo, Hercolani, Bologna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boschereccia Palazzo
Hercolani, Bologna, Italy
2022
50 x 62.5 inches
ed. of 10
$6,000
60 x 75 inches
ed. of 7
$9,000
70 x 87.5 inches
ed. of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered on labe...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Boschereccia Palazzo, Hercolani, Bologna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boschereccia Palazzo
Hercolani, Bologna, Italy
2022
50 x 62.5 inches
ed. of 10
$6,000
60 x 75 inches
ed. of 7
$9,000
70 x 87.5 inches
ed. of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered on labe...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Biblioteca Malatestiana, Cesena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biblioteca Malatestiana
Cesena, Italy
2022
62.5 x 50 inches
ed. of 10
$6,000
75 x 60 inches
ed. of 7
$9,000
87 x 70 inches
ed. of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered on label, verso
Reinhard Görner records cultural and industrial heritage through his series of photographs depicting contemporary and historical architecture, landscapes, parks, and plants. Best known for his photographs of libraries and reading rooms from around the world—in works such as George Peabody Library II, Baltimore (2017) and Riggs Library I, Washington DC (2017)—Görner captures the atmosphere of absolute silence and concentration the spaces embody while also revealing their almost cathedral-like sense of grandeur. Görner’s images have a vivid sense of depth and dimension that convey an impression of intimacy, as in Isaac Newton, Cambridge (2017), or monumentality via his precise and skilful use of framing and perspective.
This stunning photograph captures a vista through the storied volumes, intricately painted walls, and doorways inside the Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio (Archiginnasio Municipal Library). The Biblioteca Archiginnasio is a public library located inside the Palace of the Archiginnasio in Bologna, Italy. The largest library in Emilia-Romagna, it boasts some 850,000 volumes and pamphlets, 2,500 incunabula, 15,000 16th century editions, 8,500 manuscripts and then letters, collections of autographs, prints and drawings, and 250 archives. The library has also a section of 7,500 magazines. In 1838 a section of the building was destined to preserve the books collected from Napoleon's closure of the religious orders. Fabled patrons include the cardinal Giuseppe Mezzofanti, Giovanni Gozzadini, Marco Minghetti, Giovanni Pascoli, Jacob Moleschott, Luigi Serra, Laura Bassi, Aurelio Saffi, Riccardo Bacchelli, Pelagio Palagi...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Biblioteca Malatestiana, Cesena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biblioteca Malatestiana
Cesena, Italy
2022
62.5 x 50 inches
ed. of 10
$6,000
75 x 60 inches
ed. of 7
$9,000
87 x 70 inches
ed. of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered on label, verso
Reinhard Görner records cultural and industrial heritage through his series of photographs depicting contemporary and historical architecture, landscapes, parks, and plants. Best known for his photographs of libraries and reading rooms from around the world—in works such as George Peabody Library II, Baltimore (2017) and Riggs Library I, Washington DC (2017)—Görner captures the atmosphere of absolute silence and concentration the spaces embody while also revealing their almost cathedral-like sense of grandeur. Görner’s images have a vivid sense of depth and dimension that convey an impression of intimacy, as in Isaac Newton, Cambridge (2017), or monumentality via his precise and skilful use of framing and perspective.
This stunning photograph captures a vista through the storied volumes, intricately painted walls, and doorways inside the Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio (Archiginnasio Municipal Library). The Biblioteca Archiginnasio is a public library located inside the Palace of the Archiginnasio in Bologna, Italy. The largest library in Emilia-Romagna, it boasts some 850,000 volumes and pamphlets, 2,500 incunabula, 15,000 16th century editions, 8,500 manuscripts and then letters, collections of autographs, prints and drawings, and 250 archives. The library has also a section of 7,500 magazines. In 1838 a section of the building was destined to preserve the books collected from Napoleon's closure of the religious orders. Fabled patrons include the cardinal Giuseppe Mezzofanti, Giovanni Gozzadini, Marco Minghetti, Giovanni Pascoli, Jacob Moleschott, Luigi Serra, Laura Bassi, Aurelio Saffi, Riccardo Bacchelli, Pelagio Palagi...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
No Wifi, The Dream Art Project
Located in New York, NY
The photograph is available in three sizes. The print is proposed as a face-mount; it is mounted to acrylic at the front and Dibond at the back. It is ready to hang with a metal bracket on the wall.
This photograph by Anne Valverde, titled "No WiFi," is a profound commentary on the modern condition, where the absence of digital connectivity is a statement in itself. The image portrays a serene twilight scene by the water, with the sky painted in soft hues of pink, purple, and blue, reflecting onto the calm surface below. The contrast of colors between the sky and the water creates a tranquil and reflective mood.
The neon text "no wi fi" glows with an ironic warmth in the foreground, a stark reminder of the digital tether that often binds us. Its presence in this natural setting is a powerful juxtaposition, suggesting a disconnection from the digital world and an invitation to reconnect with the natural one. The reflection of the text on the water's surface emphasizes the theme of disconnect, mirroring the sentiment of severing the constant need for digital engagement.
This peaceful landscape, with its wide-open spaces, is an oasis away from the constant buzz of notifications and the glare of screens. It offers a moment of reprieve, a chance to breathe deeply and experience the environment with all senses unmediated by technology. The beauty of the scene is undisturbed, inviting viewers to contemplate the rare moments where we can be truly offline and present in the moment.
Valverde's "No WiFi" can be seen as an ode to the increasingly scarce luxury of unplugging, a gentle nudge to embrace the world beyond our devices. It reflects a growing desire for spaces and experiences that are not dictated by the presence of a wireless signal, highlighting the innate human need to sometimes just be in a place—physically, mentally, and emotionally. The photograph is a quiet celebration of these increasingly precious sanctuaries of silence and peace in our hyper-connected era.
Since 2015, Valverde has been working on a neon light installation project in several countries, which she materialises through photography. The DREAM ART PROJECT
Her portfolio “City Icons” in 2008 brought her work to public attention. A series about Iconic Monuments from Major cities like Paris, New York, Hong Kong, London, Dubaï… Writing with Neon brings together two passions for Anne Valverde: light and words thus incorporating her main medium of expression: Photography.
Valverde brings artificial light to areas where electricity is absent, creating a dissonance in the landscape and an unexpected and dreamlike light, creating a new message, independent from preexisting signs and words.
Valverde’s first message is "dream", as she invites the viewer to go past reality and reflect on open spaces for escape in a complex and tormented world.
Some themes are recurring: an amused gaze on social media omnipresence, hyper-connectivity or even office language shortcuts. This contemplation of the natural landscape suddenly opens up to a perspective on social evolution. By inserting neon lights in her photographs, she initiates a return...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Acrylic Polymer, Neon Light, Archival Paper, Photogra...
Endless Desert Stone, The Dream Art Project
Located in New York, NY
The photograph is available in three sizes. The print is proposed as a face-mount; it is mounted to acrylic at the front and Dibond at the back. It is ready to hang with a metal bracket on the wall.
Anne Valverde's photograph "Endless" captures the essence of an infinite desert landscape, stretching far beyond the bounds of the frame. The scene is one of stark, natural beauty, dominated by the sweeping dunes and scattered stones that pepper the sand. The neon text 'endless' is inscribed onto the barren desert floor, resonating with the boundless view.
The composition of this image is striking in its simplicity and scale, with the gradation of light hinting at the vast expanse of space and time encapsulated within the desert's embrace. The text itself, a human-made construct, contrasts with the timeless and untouched environment, yet it seems to belong there, highlighting the desert's relentless continuum.
The photograph, with its subdued tones and soft light, evokes a sense of solitude and introspection. It encourages the viewer to ponder on the concept of eternity and our place within it. The desert is a metaphor for the endless possibilities and the enduring passage of time, a place where one can lose themselves in the horizon that stretches into infinity.
"Endless" is not just a visual representation of a desert; it is a reflection on the vastness of nature and the human spirit. Valverde's work prompts a contemplative state, a meditation on the unending cycle of life, and the awe-inspiring scale of the natural world. It is an invitation to explore the depths of our own thoughts and the ceaseless nature of our existence.
Since 2015, Valverde has been working on a neon light installation project in several countries, which she materialises through photography. The DREAM ART PROJECT
Her portfolio “City Icons” in 2008 brought her work to public attention. A series about Iconic Monuments from Major cities like Paris, New York, Hong Kong, London, Dubaï… Writing with Neon brings together two passions for Anne Valverde: light and words thus incorporating her main medium of expression: Photography.
Valverde brings artificial light to areas where electricity is absent, creating a dissonance in the landscape and an unexpected and dreamlike light, creating a new message, independent from preexisting signs and words.
Valverde’s first message is "dream", as she invites the viewer to go past reality and reflect on open spaces for escape in a complex and tormented world.
Some themes are recurring: an amused gaze on social media omnipresence, hyper-connectivity or even office language shortcuts. This contemplation of the natural landscape suddenly opens up to a perspective on social evolution. By inserting neon lights in her photographs, she initiates a return...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Acrylic Polymer, Neon Light, Archival Paper, Photogra...
A Conceptually Alternative Cyanotype, "Memory Trace"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 20x11.25 Conceptually Alternative Cyanotype executed on Hahnemuhle Sumi-E Paper by artist Annalise Neil. A certificate of authenticity will be provided upon its purch...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Photographic Film
Muscle Man and Female Admirer at the Beach - Staged Photography
By Robert Funk
Located in Miami, FL
A ripped muscleman strikes the pose with an admiring female bystander who holds an oversized pair of prank sunglasses. In reality, the muscleman is a 5-inch cut-out, and the girl is ...
Category
1970s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Gonfleur
Located in White Plains, NY
Chromogenic print in diptych format from the Minimiam series. Depicts workers inflating raisins, to make grapes. In celadon, yellow and blue.
Facemounted in plexiglas. No need for ...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print
Offline, The Dream Art Project
Located in New York, NY
The photograph is available in three sizes. The print is proposed as a face-mount; it is mounted to acrylic at the front and Dibond at the back. It is ready to hang with a metal bracket on the wall.
In "Offline," a thought-provoking photograph by Anne Valverde, we are presented with a tranquil coastal scene at twilight. The neon text 'off line' glows softly amidst the wild grasses at the forefront, suggesting a deliberate disconnection from the digital world and an immersion into natural serenity.
The horizon blends sea and sky in a gradient of blues, symbolizing the vastness and depth of the world beyond our screens. The pristine environment, with its calm waters and untouched sands, encourages viewers to consider the peacefulness that comes with being 'offline' and reconnecting with the environment around us.
The placement of the phrase 'off line' within the serene landscape invites the viewer to reflect on the concept of presence and the importance of disconnecting from the constant flow of information and connectivity that defines modern life. It's a gentle nudge to step back, to breathe in the fresh air, and to take in the moment without the distraction of technology.
"Offline" is not just a visual experience; it is a statement on the balance we seek between the digital and natural worlds. It's a call to occasionally break away from the tether of our devices and to indulge in the beauty that exists when we do. This image captures that fleeting moment of dusk when the world slows down, and we can find solace in the simple and profound beauty of nature.
Since 2015, Valverde has been working on a neon light installation project in several countries, which she materialises through photography. The DREAM ART PROJECT
Her portfolio “City Icons” in 2008 brought her work to public attention. A series about Iconic Monuments from Major cities like Paris, New York, Hong Kong, London, Dubaï… Writing with Neon brings together two passions for Anne Valverde: light and words thus incorporating her main medium of expression: Photography.
Valverde brings artificial light to areas where electricity is absent, creating a dissonance in the landscape and an unexpected and dreamlike light, creating a new message, independent from preexisting signs and words.
Valverde’s first message is "dream", as she invites the viewer to go past reality and reflect on open spaces for escape in a complex and tormented world.
Some themes are recurring: an amused gaze on social media omnipresence, hyper-connectivity or even office language shortcuts. This contemplation of the natural landscape suddenly opens up to a perspective on social evolution. By inserting neon lights in her photographs, she initiates a return...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Acrylic Polymer, Neon Light, Archival Paper, Photogra...
Snow Dream Pink, The Dream Art Project
Located in New York, NY
The photograph is available in three sizes. The print is proposed as a face-mount; it is mounted to acrylic at the front and Dibond at the back. It is ready to hang with a metal bracket on the wall.
In "Snow Dream Pink," Anne Valverde intertwines the serenity of a winter landscape with the subtle vibrancy of neon art. The work captures a moment of stillness as dusk drapes the snowy scene in a blush of pink, while the word 'dream,' spelled out in neon, casts a warm glow across the cold ground.
Valverde's signature use of neon text as an integrated element of her compositions is evident as she delicately places the installation within the natural environment. The glowing letters stand in gentle contrast to the twilight hues, a beacon that seems both a part of the landscape and a distinct echo of human presence and creativity.
With the snow-capped mountains and frosted trees as a backdrop, the neon sign does more than illuminate; it inspires. It serves as a call to pause, reflect, and embrace the possibilities that dreams represent, even amidst the quiet slumber of winter.
"Snow Dream Pink" is a visual symphony of contrasts — the warmth of the neon light against the cool snow, the soft sky against the crisp outlines of the forest. It's a testament to Valverde's skill in creating spaces where light, colour, and text invite the viewer to a place of introspection and wonder.
Since 2015, Valverde has been working on a neon light installation project in several countries, which she materialises through photography. The DREAM ART PROJECT
Her portfolio “City Icons” in 2008 brought her work to public attention. A series about Iconic Monuments from Major cities like Paris, New York, Hong Kong, London, Dubaï… Writing with Neon brings together two passions for Anne Valverde: light and words thus incorporating her main medium of expression: Photography.
Valverde brings artificial light to areas where electricity is absent, creating a dissonance in the landscape and an unexpected and dreamlike light, creating a new message, independent from preexisting signs and words.
Valverde’s first message is "dream", as she invites the viewer to go past reality and reflect on open spaces for escape in a complex and tormented world.
Some themes are recurring: an amused gaze on social media omnipresence, hyper-connectivity or even office language shortcuts. This contemplation of the natural landscape suddenly opens up to a perspective on social evolution. By inserting neon lights in her photographs, she initiates a return...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Acrylic Polymer, Neon Light, Archival Paper, Photogra...
Dream Deck, The Dream Art Project
Located in New York, NY
The photograph is available in three sizes. The print is proposed as a face-mount; it is mounted to acrylic at the front and Dibond at the back. It is ready to hang with a metal bracket on the wall.
In "Dream Deck," Anne Valverde presents a twilight meditation where the art of photography meets the tangible touch of installation. Valverde personally selects and places neon text, a radiant declaration of 'dreams,' onto a tranquil lakeside pier. This glowing script becomes the focal point, blurring the line between the environment and the message it carries.
With an artist’s eye for the profound symbiosis between word and world, Valverde chooses the placement and font of the neon text to complement the natural serenity of the dusk-lit waters. The radiant blue of the evening sky mingles with the reflective surface of the lake, creating a seamless blend of color and calm, while the neon installation offers a striking visual contrast — a bridge between the viewer’s reality and the infinite potential of the dream world.
The artistry of "Dream Deck" lies in its invitation to pause and ponder, prompted by the glowing invitation to dream, suspended just above the water’s surface. Valverde’s photograph is a carefully orchestrated composition that speaks to the dreamer within, suggesting that within the stillness of nature’s embrace, there is space to dream out loud.
This piece is more than a snapshot of a place; it is a deliberate performance of light and typography, a narrative captured in a single, still moment that encourages the viewer to engage with the fluid boundaries of dreams.
Since 2015, Valverde has been working on a neon light installation project in several countries, which she materialises through photography. The DREAM ART PROJECT
Her portfolio “City Icons” in 2008 brought her work to public attention. A series about Iconic Monuments from Major cities like Paris, New York, Hong Kong, London, Dubaï… Writing with Neon brings together two passions for Anne Valverde: light and words thus incorporating her main medium of expression: Photography.
Valverde brings artificial light to areas where electricity is absent, creating a dissonance in the landscape and an unexpected and dreamlike light, creating a new message, independent from preexisting signs and words.
Valverde’s first message is "dream", as she invites the viewer to go past reality and reflect on open spaces for escape in a complex and tormented world.
Some themes are recurring: an amused gaze on social media omnipresence, hyper-connectivity or even office language shortcuts. This contemplation of the natural landscape suddenly opens up to a perspective on social evolution. By inserting neon lights in her photographs, she initiates a return...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Acrylic Polymer, Neon Light, Archival Paper, Photogra...
Birdy Dream, The Dream Art Project
Located in New York, NY
The photograph is available in three sizes. The print is proposed as a face-mount; it is mounted to acrylic at the front and Dibond at the back. It is ready to hang with a metal bracket on the wall.
"Birdy Dream," a photograph by Anne Valverde, captures the ethereal beauty of a mist-enshrouded forest, with the word 'dream' crafted in neon lights, seamlessly integrated into the landscape. Valverde's artistry is evident in her ability to blend the artificial glow of neon with the organic forms of nature, creating a harmonious tableau that whispers of the unseen and the imagined.
The forest scene is alive with varying textures of foliage, dominated by the large fronds of ferns that fan out across the frame. The mist rolls through the trees like a gentle tide, blurring lines and softening the world to a palette of muted greens and grays. In this dreamscape, the neon 'dream' is both a literal and figurative illumination—a call to the magic that lies in the heart of the wild.
The neon text, positioned amongst the forest floor, is like a secret waiting to be discovered, a reminder that even in the dense and tangled growth, there is space for dreams to take root and flourish. The soft light from the sign pierces the fog, symbolizing clarity and hope amidst uncertainty.
Valverde's "Birdy Dream" is a tribute to the quiet strength of nature and the power of dreams to persist in even the most unlikely places. It's a visual poem that invites contemplation, asking the observer to consider the myriad of dreams that live hidden beneath the canopy, in the soul of the forest, and within us all.
Since 2015, Valverde has been working on a neon light installation project in several countries, which she materialises through photography. The DREAM ART PROJECT
Her portfolio “City Icons” in 2008 brought her work to public attention. A series about Iconic Monuments from Major cities like Paris, New York, Hong Kong, London, Dubaï… Writing with Neon brings together two passions for Anne Valverde: light and words thus incorporating her main medium of expression: Photography.
Valverde brings artificial light to areas where electricity is absent, creating a dissonance in the landscape and an unexpected and dreamlike light, creating a new message, independent from preexisting signs and words.
Valverde’s first message is "dream", as she invites the viewer to go past reality and reflect on open spaces for escape in a complex and tormented world.
Some themes are recurring: an amused gaze on social media omnipresence, hyper-connectivity or even office language shortcuts. This contemplation of the natural landscape suddenly opens up to a perspective on social evolution. By inserting neon lights in her photographs, she initiates a return...
Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Acrylic Polymer, Neon Light, Archival Paper, Photogra...
Reinhard Görner 'Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain' (Library, Madrid)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid
2017
55 x 50 inches
ed. of 10
$6,000
66 x 60 inches
ed. of 7
$9,000
77 x 70 inches
ed. of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered on label, verso
Paper is trimmed to the image: actual image size listed
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Category
2010s Conceptual Photography
Materials
C Print, Lambda
Reinhard Görner, Law Library, Zurich, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Law Library
Zurich, Switzerland
50" x 62.5"
Edition of 10
$6,000
60" x 75"
Edition of 7
$9,000
70" x 87.5"
Edition of 5
$11,000
signed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Lambda
Reinhard Görner, Château de Fontainbleue II Library, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Château de Fontainbleue II
Library
France
50" x 50"
Edition of 10
$6,000
60" x 60"
Edition of 7
$9,000
70" x 70"
Edition of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered on label...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Lambda
Reinhard Görner, Weightless Wisdom, Library, Zurich, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Weightless Wisdom
Library
Zurich, Switzerland
Contemporary large scale photograph
62.5" x 50"
Edition of 10
$6,000
75" x 60"
Edition of 7
$9,000
87.5" x 70"
Edit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Lambda
Reinhard Görner, Schussenried Abbey I Library, Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Schussenried Abbey I
Library
Germany
50" x 63"
Edition of 10
$6,000
60" x 75.7"
Edition of 7
$9,000
70" x 88.3"
Edition of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered on label,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Lambda
Reinhard Görner, Schussenried Abbey I Library, Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Schussenried Abbey I
Library
Germany
50" x 63"
Edition of 10
$6,000
60" x 75.7"
Edition of 7
$9,000
70" x 88.3"
Edition of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered on label,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Lambda
Reinhard Görner, Château de Fontainbleue III Library, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Château de Fontainbleue III
Library
France
50" x 50"
Edition of 25
$6,000
60" x 60"
Edition of 15
$9,000
70" x 70"
Edition of 10
$11,000
signed and numbered on la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Lambda
Reinhard Görner, Château de Fontainbleue II Library, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Château de Fontainbleue II
Library
France
50" x 50"
Edition of 10
$6,000
60" x 60"
Edition of 7
$9,000
70" x 70"
Edition of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered on label...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Lambda
Reinhard Görner, Château de Fontainbleue II Library, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Château de Fontainbleue II
Library
France
50" x 50"
Edition of 10
$6,000
60" x 60"
Edition of 7
$9,000
70" x 70"
Edition of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered on label...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Lambda
Reinhard Görner, Assemblée Nationale III Library, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Assemblée Nationale III
Library
Paris, France
62.5" x 50"
Edition of 10
$6,000
75" x 60"
Edition of 7
$9,000
87.5" x 70"
Edition of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Lambda
Reinhard Görner, Assemblée Nationale III Library, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Assemblée Nationale III
Library
Paris, France
62.5" x 50"
Edition of 10
$6,000
75" x 60"
Edition of 7
$9,000
87.5" x 70"
Edition of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Lambda
Reinhard Görner, Assemblée Nationale III Library, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Assemblée Nationale III
Library
Paris, France
62.5" x 50"
Edition of 10
$6,000
75" x 60"
Edition of 7
$9,000
87.5" x 70"
Edition of 5
$11,000
signed and numbered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Lambda
Reinhard Görner, Hôtel de Ville II Library, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner
Hôtel de Ville II
Library
Paris, France
59.8" x 50"
Edition of 10
$6,000
71.8" x 60"
Edition of 7
$9,000
83.7" x 70"
Edition of 5
$11...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Photography
Materials
Lambda
Conceptual photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Conceptual 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 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, purple, green, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Reinhard Görner, Jose Sierra, xulong zhang, and Gianfranco Pezzot. Frequently made by artists working with C Print, and 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 Conceptual photography, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for photography made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $46,412, while the average work sells for $3,512.