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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.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
Wild West I - large scale photograph of iconic landscape of American West
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wild West I by Frank Schott from a series of photographic observances around Monument Valley 27 x 40 inches / 68cm x 102cm signed edition of 25 48 x 71 inches / 122cm x 180cm sign...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Flora Italiana ( Waratah Red ) - large format botanical still life photograph
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original large format still life photograph from Linda Rosewall's series "Flora Italiana", an intensely beautiful body of works exploring the botanical splendor of Italian flowers with highly detailed captures Flora Italiana ( Waratah Red ) 64 x 48 inches (162 x 122cm) signed edition of 7 40 x 30 inches (102 x 76cm) signed edition of 25 archival fine art pigment print signed & numbered by artist on label custom/larger sizes are available on request ___________________ About the artist Linda Rosewall’s artistic path was cemented during her childhood. She was inspired by her farther, an accomplished musician and composer who raised his six children as a performing family act. The experience of traveling the United States and Canada in a small airplane piloted by her father provided the opportunity for Linda to capture these moments on her small Kodak Instamatic Camera. At the age of 18, she enrolled at Columbia College of Fine Arts Chicago. During her studies, Linda apprenticed under photographer Norman Bilisko and later worked with Dennis Manarchy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Back Home by Christophe Jacrot - Landscape photography, architecture, Scotland
Located in Paris, FR
Back Home is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Christophe Jacrot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *60 cm...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Rag Paper, C Print

The Keller House 3 by Christophe Jacrot - Winter photography, architecture, man
Located in Paris, FR
The Keller House 3 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Christophe Jacrot. It is a part of the “Blizzard 3” series. This photograph is sold unframed as a print on...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Viola Vivido by Gina Soden - Abandoned places photography, Italy, purple & gold
Located in Paris, FR
Viola Vivido is a limited-edition photograph by British contemporary artist Gina Soden. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *44.64 × 4...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Giclée

Figli di Edison by Gina Soden - Interior of abandoned place, urbex photography
Located in Paris, FR
Figli di Edison is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Gina Soden. It is part of the “Reclamation” series. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is av...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Giclée

African Mines 007 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, environment
Located in Paris, FR
African Mines 007 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *60 × 60 ...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Travel/Happiness I by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, moon
Located in Paris, FR
Travel/Happiness I is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *30 cm x...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment

Effetto Serra by Gina Soden - Photography, interior of abandoned building, Italy
Located in Paris, FR
Effetto Serra is a limited-edition photograph by British contemporary artist Gina Soden. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *44.64 × ...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Giclée

''She'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print Of Five
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition 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 so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Black and White, Rag Paper

Him by Camille Brasselet - Nude art photography, male body, brown background
Located in Paris, FR
Him is a photograph by French contemporary artist Camille Brasselet. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *75 × 50 cm (29.5 × 19.7 in)...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Pigment, Photographic Paper

DIALOGUE 16 by Matthieu Venot - Photography, architecture, Miami, sunset, moon
Located in Paris, FR
DIALOGUE 16 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *37.5 cm × 3...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment

Zebra #3 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography
Located in Paris, FR
'Zebra #3, Los Angeles, CA, 2010' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild animals. Thi...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Care Home by Gina Soden - Interior of abandoned place, urbex, photography, wall
Located in Paris, FR
Care Home is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Gina Soden. It is part of the “Retrogression” series. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is availa...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Giclée

Wave II - large scale abstract photograph of water surface reflections
Located in San Francisco, CA
mesmerizing large scale capture of a strikingly abstract water surface WAVE II by Christian Stoll 48 x 48 inches (122 x 122cm) signed edition of 7 5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper

Tulip Fields 10 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, Netherlands
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Tulip Fields 10 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 di...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Grand Central Station, NYC (Limited Edition of 10) - Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
New York City based wildlife and street photographer Viet Chu, captured the angular, light and architectural aspects of Grand Central Terminal in NYC at 42nd St. and Park Avenue. By...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Travel/Happiness II by Matthieu Venot - Photography, architecture, pastel
Located in Paris, FR
Travel/Happiness II is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimen...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment

Tulip Fields 05 by Bernhard Lang - small size
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Tulip Fields 05 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. Available dimensions and editions: - 60 x 75 cm: edition of 10 - 96 x 120 ...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Phosphate Mining 01 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, Florida, USA
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Phosphate Mining 01 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

White Villa by Gina Soden - Photography, interior of abandoned building, Italy
Located in Paris, FR
White Villa is a limited-edition photograph by British contemporary artist Gina Soden. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *80.2 × 80....
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Giclée

Red Tailed Hawk #4 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, wild bird
Located in Paris, FR
'Red Tailed Hawk #4, Albuquerque, NM, 2016' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild anim...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Bath House by Gina Soden - Interior photography, Germany, urbex, sanatorium
Located in Paris, FR
Bath House is a limited-edition photograph by British contemporary artist Gina Soden. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *65 × 44.6 c...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Giclée

Tulip Fields 16 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Tulip Fields 16 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 di...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Travel/Happiness III by Matthieu Venot - Photography, pastel colours, pink, moon
Located in Paris, FR
Travel/Happiness III is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dime...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment

DIALOGUE 14 by Matthieu Venot - Photography, pastel colours, blue, palm tree
Located in Paris, FR
DIALOGUE 14 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment

Castle Piano by Gina Soden - Interior of abandoned castle, urbex, photography
Located in Paris, FR
Castle Piano is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Gina Soden. It is part of the “Emergence” series. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is availab...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Giclée

Deep Mirroring Forest 015 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, green
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 015 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 5 dimens...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Cows in the snow by Christophe Jacrot - Winter landscape and animal photography
Located in Paris, FR
Cows in the snow is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Christophe Jacrot. It is a part of the “Blizzard 3” series. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Deep Mirroring Forest 012 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, green
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 012 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 5 dimens...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Cloud study II - large format photograph ( Framed ) of cloudscape horizon sky
Located in San Francisco, CA
large-scale framed original art photography from a series of mesmerizing cloud atlas observations and abstract skyscapes above the horizon line of the Medi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Black and White, G...

Deep Mirroring Forest 007 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, snowy
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 007 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 5 dimens...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

DIALOGUE 06 by Matthieu Venot - Photography, Architecture, Miami, pastel colors
Located in Paris, FR
DIALOGUE 06 is a work by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot. In this series, he roams the city of Miami looking for deco architecture. With his camera, he cuts up the ur...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Pigment, Photographic Paper

Deep Mirroring Forest 013 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, green
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 013 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 5 dimens...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Afar III by Luca Marziale - Abstract fine art photography, close-up, green
Located in Paris, FR
Afar III is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Luca Marziale. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *76.2 × 76.2 cm (3...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

African Elephant #1 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography
Located in Paris, FR
'African Elephant #1, Los Angeles, CA, 2011' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild ani...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Femme Du Canyon" Photography 28" x 20" inch Edition of 20 by Lika Brutyan
Located in Culver City, CA
"Femme Du Canyon" Photography 28" x 20" inch Edition of 20 by Lika Brutyan Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Not Framed. Ships in a tube. Lika Brutyan is Ameri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

Scarlet Macaw #1 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, wild bird
Located in Paris, FR
'Scarlet Macaw #1, Albuquerque, NM, 2016' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild animal...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Deep Mirroring Forest 011 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, green
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 011 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 5 dimens...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

160.04.11 by Klaus Kampert - Fine art nude photography, woman's body, aesthetic
Located in Paris, FR
160.04.11 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Klaus Kampert. It belongs to the series "Tribute to Modigliani". This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. ...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Lighthouse by Christophe Jacrot - Landscape photography, Iceland, snow, winter
Located in Paris, FR
Lighthouse is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Christophe Jacrot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *60 c...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

"Human Nature Pt. 3" Photography 30" x 24" inch Edition 2/7 by Brendan North
Located in Culver City, CA
"Human Nature Pt. 3" Photography 30" x 24" inch Edition 2/7 by Brendan North not framed ships rolled in a tube ABOUT: Brendan North is a fine art photographer based in Los Angeles....
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Paper, Digital

Policewoman Playing Tag, New York City, Police Series Street Photography 1970s
Located in New york, NY
Policewoman Playing Tag, New York City, 1978 by Leonard Freed, is a 16” x 20” gelatin silver photograph from the photographer's Police Work series and book. The photograph from the estate is stamped verso (back of photo) and signed by Brigitte Freed (widow). This is a black and white modern photograph...
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1970s Contemporary Photography

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Photographic Paper, Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin

Deep Mirroring Forest 005 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, green
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 005 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 6 dimens...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print, Photographic Paper

Baltic Lagoons 002 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, blue, brown
Located in Paris, FR
Baltic Lagoons 002 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *90 cm ×...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Candida Höfer, Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos Lisboa III - Signed Photograph
Located in Hamburg, DE
Candida Höfer (German, b. 1944) Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos Lisboa III, 2009 Medium: C Print Dimensions: 28 x 22.5 cm (11.0 x 8.9 in) Edition of 100: Hand-signed and numbered Condi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

"Beverly Hills Hotel" Photography 30" x 40" inch Edition of 5 by Oleg Char
Located in Culver City, CA
"Beverly Hills Hotel" Photography 30" x 40" inch Edition of 5 by Oleg Char Medium: Hahnemühle Baryta Paper Not framed. Ships in a tube. Other sizes available: Edition of 5: 28.8...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Digital

Glacier by Luca Marziale - Landscape photography, ice, winter, blue, Iceland
Located in Paris, FR
Glacier is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Luca Marziale. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *76.2 cm × 76.2 cm ...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Clyde
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print, painted frame (Edition of 4 + 1 AP) Signed and numbered, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Price includes mounting and ...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

White Glove ( Michael Jackson ) - large format photograph of iconic rhinestones
Located in San Francisco, CA
White Glove (Michael Jackson) by Tom Schierlitz, a highly detailed still life photograph of the King of Pop 's glamorous Swarovski crystal rhinestone glove, capturing intricate detai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

Palm Cockatoo #3 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, wild bird
Located in Paris, FR
'Palm Cockatoo #3, Los Angeles, CA, 2016' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features st...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Untitled I by Matthieu Venot - landscape photography, beach, horizon, blue sea
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled I is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot from the series 'Faded Glory'. This photograph were taken in Soulac-sur-mer and display ...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment

The Edge by Luca Marziale - Landscape photography, ice, winter, white, Iceland
Located in Paris, FR
The Edge is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Luca Marziale. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *76.2 cm × 76.2 cm...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

Untitled (#10-19) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, pears, fruits
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled (#10-19) is a photograph by Polish contemporary artist Pawel Żak. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in only one di...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

"Women" Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Women" Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Not framed. Ships in a tube. Availab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

Tulip Fields 08 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Tulip Fields 08 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 di...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

C Print

The Bog Renaturated 013 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial view photography, blue colour
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog Renaturated 013 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. It is an archival pigment print on Hahnemüle Fine Art Paper. This photograph is sold u...
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Pigment

Untitled (Nr. 1035) Photography 36" x 44" Edition of 12 by Ben Cope & Rowan Daly
Located in Culver City, CA
Untitled (Nr. 1035) Photography 36" x 44" Edition of 12 by Ben Cope & Rowan Daly Unframed - ships rolled in a tube Ben Cope + Rowan Daly Off the Grid Off the Grid is the culmina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Contemporary photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary 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, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Stefanie Schneider, Tyler Shields, Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde, and Richard Heeps. Frequently made by artists working with Pigment Print, and Archival Pigment Print 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 photography, so small editions measuring 0.4 inches across are also available.

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