Contemporary 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.
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Period: 1970s
Style: Contemporary
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Italy in the Drawer - Vintage Poster - 1978
Located in Roma, IT
Italy in the Drawer-Poster is an original offset poster print in 1978.
The artwork was realized on the occasion of representing old Italian photos in M...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Paper, Offset
Jessica Lange at her Minnesota Cottage, 1976, Black and White Photograph, Framed
By Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
A vibrant young Jessica Lang shows off her Scottie in this relaxed portrait of the rising star at her cottage retreat in Minnesota in 1976.
Art Shay
Jessica Lange...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
A policewoman plays with local kids in Harlem, New York City, USA, 1978
Located in New York, NY
A policewoman plays with local kids in Harlem, New York City, USA, 1978
1978/2023
Estate stamp in black ink, verso
Archival pigment print
6 x 6 inches, sheet
3.75 x 5.5 inches, im...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Seurat's A La Grande Jatte w Marcel Marceau, Chicago, 1958, Black & White Photo
By Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
This 1958 photograph by Art Shay shows Marcel Marceau in front of George Seurat's famed painting "Sunday Afternoon" at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Art Shay
A La Grande Jatte, 1958...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Joséphine Baker - Vintage Photography by ANSA - Early 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
B&W photo of the black Venus in the early 1970s.
Photo stamp "ANSA"
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Beuys Portrait - 1970s - Original Vintage b/w Photo
By Joseph Beuys
Located in Roma, IT
Beuys Portrait is an original black and white photograph representing a profile of the renowned German contemporary artist Joseph Beuys with his typical felt hat. This photo was very likely realized in 1972 by Buby Durini.
In excellent conditions.
On the back, there are two black stamps "Foto Buby Durini" and "Lucrezia De Domizio" with all the contact details...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Andy Warhol Smiling with Eyes Closed, Studio 54
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol Smiling with Eyes Closed (Between his Friend and JudiJupiter)
Studio 54, NY, NY
July 1977
Signed, titled, dated, and numbered, verso
Gelatin silver print
20 x 16 inch...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Mick Jagger on Tour Plane 1972" framed photograph by Jim Marshall
By Jim Marshall
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Mick Jagger on Tour Plane 1972" black and white photograph by Jim Marshall. Image size: 22 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches. This framed photograph was previously displayed in a guest room of th...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Un’isola nell’aria
By Urs Lüthi
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed, numbered and dated. Edition of 75 copies.
Original photograph from the portfolio “Un’isola nell’aria”, Vol. IV
Includes passepartout. Image Dimensions ： 19.5 x 46.5 cm
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Un’isola nell’aria - Photograph by Urs Luthi - 1975
By Urs Lüthi
Located in Roma, IT
cm. 19,5x46,5/ cm. 50x60
Hand signed, numbered and dated. Edition of 75 copies.
Original photograph from the portfolio “Un’isola nell’aria”, Vol. IV
Includes passepartout. Image Dim...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Led Zeppelin "Plane"
By Bob Gruen
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Led Zeppelin standing in front of their tour plane "Starship" in 1973. Photograph taken at JFK airport before heading to Pittsburgh, PA.
Signed by photog...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Self Portrait in Sailor Cap and Briefs
By Peter Berlin
Located in New York, NY
Self Portrait in Sailor Cap and Briefs
c. 1970s
Signed, l.r.
Vintage gelatin silver print on matte paper
14 x 11 inches (35.6 x 27.9 cm), sheet
13 x 9 in...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Self Portrait in Helmet by Broken Window
By Peter Berlin
Located in New York, NY
Self Portrait in Helmet by Broken Window
c. 1970s
Signed, l.r.
Vintage hand-painted gelatin silver print
7.75 x 9.5 inches (19.7 x 24.1 cm)
This work is offered by ClampArt in Ne...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Paint, Silver Gelatin
Two Teenagers in a Housing Project Park
By Arthur Tress
Located in New York, NY
Two Teenagers in a Housing Project Park
New York, NY
1971
Studio stamp in black ink, verso
Vintage gelatin silver print
9 x 7.5 inches, image
14 x 12.5 inches, framed
This work i...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
T. Coraghessan Boyle by Ron Mesaros - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
T. Coraghessan Boyle by Ron Mesaros - Vintage Photo is a black and white photograph realized in the 1970s.
Good conditions.
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Brigitte Bardot with Skis
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white action shot of star actress Brigitte Bardot with skis in Switzerland, circa 1971.
Brigitte Bardot is a French former actress, singer, and model as well as an animal ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Elaine in Mirror, Infinity, New York, NY, 1976
By Robin Rice
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition 1 of 20
After 30 years on West 11th Street, The Robin Rice Gallery celebrates its first ever exhibition for Robin...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Metal
Portrait of V. S. Pritchett - Vintage Photograph by Alan Clifton - 1973
Located in Roma, IT
V. S. Pritchett - Vintage Photo is a black-and-white photograph, realized by Alan Clifton - Playbill in 1973.
Good conditions.
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Robert Sheckley - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Robert Sheckley- Vintage Photo is a black-and-white photograph that was realized in the 1970s.
Good conditions.
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Joyce Carol Oates - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Joyce Carol Oates- Vintage Photo is a black-and-white photograph that was realized in the 1970s.
Good conditions.
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Hunter S. Thompson - Black and White Portrait, Photography, Cigarette, Beach
Located in Denton, TX
Hunter S. Thompson by Al Satterwhite presents a portrait of Hunter S. Thompson sitting on a beach with a cigarette in his hand and a drink off to his side.
14 x 11 in.
Edition of 2...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Mott the Hoople Group Portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Mott the Hoople, the English rock band with strong R&B roots, popular in the glam rock era of the early to mid-1970s. They are probably best known for ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Telephone Booth, 3 a.m., Rahway, NJ
By George Tice
Located in Westwood, NJ
Print: 12/6/05
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
David Bowie
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
David Bowie at Radio City Music Hall, NYC February 14, 1973.
Signed and numbered by photographer.
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Keith Richards, Midwest Airport, 1979" framed photograph by Henry Diltz
By Henry Diltz
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Keith Richards, Midwest Airport, 1979" black and white photograph by Henry Diltz. Image size: 21 3/4 x 16 inches. This framed photograph was previously displayed in a guest room of ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Raquel Welch on Shore
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white capture of Raquel Welch on the shore, wearing a fur coat she is clothing around her.
Through her portrayal of strong female characters, helping her break th...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
'Tiger Lady' Limited Edition Photograph by Getty Images 20x20
Located in San Rafael, CA
March 16, 1971: Air Stewardess Cynthia Robertson models the new uniform for National Airlines. A synthetic tiger skin number, the new uniform will be worn by over 1000 stewardesses....
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Inch, Co. Kerry, Ireland (Landscape ocean and cliffs)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Pentti Sammallahti is a benchmark figure in contemporary Finnish photography. His works depict nature eroded and broken down by civilization, but h...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Tiger Lady' Limited Edition Photograph by Getty Images 16 X 16
Located in San Rafael, CA
March 16, 1971: Air Stewardess Cynthia Robertson models the new uniform for National Airlines. A synthetic tiger skin number, the new uniform will be worn by over 1000 stewardesses....
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
John Waters Baltimore 1985 (John Waters photograph)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fernando Natalici: John Waters, Baltimore 1985:
John Waters was born in 1946 in Baltimore, where he continues to live and work. Exhibitions include the Wexner Center for the Arts, Co...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Prisoners' Rights - Vintage Press Print - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Prisoners' Rights is a is a black and white vintage press print, realized in 1970s.
The photo depicts the prisoners during a meeting with the Commission.
Good conditions and aged.
...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Tenuta Il Borro" - San Giustino Valdarno - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
"Tenuta Il Borro" - San Giustino Valdarno, Arezzo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Casa Lozzelli" - Serravalle Pistoiese - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
"Casa Lozzelli" - Serravalle Pistoiese, Pistoia is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album in...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
2° Exhibition Solar Energy Conference - Vintage Photograph - 1979
Located in Roma, IT
2° Exhibition Solar Energy Conference is a black and white vintage photo, realized in June 20th. 1979.
The photo depicts the Industry Minister, Franco Nicolazzi, during the 2° Exhi...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
First Photovoltaic Panels - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Photovoltaic Panels is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, p...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Poggio al Vento" - Limestre - Toscana - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
"Poggio al Vento" - Limestre - Toscana is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
The photo depicts n. 52 SMI-SOL copper tubes on the roofs, for heating the house locate...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
First Solar Panels: "Ditta Termosanitar Eporidiese" - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
First Solar Panels "Ditta Termosanitar Eporidiese" - Ivrea - Piemonte is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s..
The photo depicts n. 76 SMI-SOL copper tubes on the roo...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Autogrill Pavesi"-Montefeltro- Emilia Romagna - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
"Autogrill Pavesi" - Montefeltro - Emilia Romagna is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s..
The photo depicts n. 20 SMI-SOL copper tubes on the roofs, for the product...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Truman Capote Candid
Located in Austin, TX
Truman Capote was an American novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and actor. Several of his short stories, novels, and plays have been praised as literary classics, including the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958) and the true crime...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Jean-Paul Goude & Toukie Smith in NYC Subway, 1976
Located in New York, NY
Jean-Paul Goude & Toukie Smith in NYC Subway, 1976
Photographed by Jonathan Becker
Contemporary
14" x 14.5" Platinum/Palladium Print
Edition Nº 1 of 6
Ce...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Platinum
Kihti, Finland (Dark tide)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti depicts nature, eroded and broken down by civilization, but does not put man and the environment in opposite camps. He sees an equal relations...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"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...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Hunter S. Thompson in Cozumel by Al Satterwhite, 1974, Archival Pigment Print
Located in Denton, TX
Hunter S. Thompson in Cozumel by Al Satterwhite features a portrait of Hunter S. Thompson sitting at a table while pouring a beer into a glass.
This photograph is listed as a 17.75 ...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Robert Redford Blowing a Bubble
Located in Austin, TX
This comedic and striking portrait features Robert Reford chewing gum, blowing a large bubble.
Robert Redford is an American actor, director, producer, and businessman. He is the founder of the Sundance Film Festival. Redford made his film debut in War Hunt (1962). His role in Inside Daisy Clover won him a Golden Globe for best new star. He starred in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, which was a huge success and made him a major star. In 1972, he had a critical and box office hit with Jeremiah...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
AC/DC in Concert
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome color capture of AC/DC concert in 1979, Angus Young rocking out in the foreground.
AC/DC is an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Y...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Alice Cooper in Concert
By Mike Gray
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white action shot features singer and musician Alice Cooper performing on stage.
Alice Cooper is an American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spans over fi...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
George Foreman: Legendary Fighter
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular 1970s action shot featuring heavyweight champion George Foreman in his prime.
George Foreman is an American former professional boxer, entrepreneur, minister and auth...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
The Swamp Landascape - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
The swamp landascape is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, p...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
May 6, 1976 -Friuli Earthquake - Gemona - Vintage Photograph - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
May 6, 1976 -Friuli earthquake- Gemona is a black and white vintage photo, realized in May 13, 1976.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album includ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
May 6, 1976 -Friuli Earthquake - Gemona - Vintage Photograph - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
May 6, 1976 -Friuli earthquake- Gemona is a black and white vintage photo, realized in May 12, 1976.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album includ...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Gigi Proietti - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Luigi Proietti is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
The photo depicts the italian actor and showman, Luigi Proietti.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a hi...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eduardo De Filippo - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Eduardo De Filippo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, pla...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eduardo De Filippo - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Eduardo De Filippo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, pla...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Gigi Proietti and Mariangela Melato - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gigi Proietti and Mariangela Melato is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
The photo depicts the actors Luigi Proietti and Mariange...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Gigi Proietti - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gigi Proietti is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
The photo depicts the italian actor and showman, Gigi Proietti.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a hist...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Gigi Proietti - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gigi Proietti is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
The photo depicts the italian actor and showman, Luigi Proietti.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a his...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Sal Vizzini - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Sal Vizzini is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
The photo depicts the secret agent, Sal Vizzini.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostal...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Sal Vizzini - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Sal Vizzini is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
The photo depicts the secret agent, Sal Vizzini.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostal...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
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