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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
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...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

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

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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...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

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...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

John Pruitt, Bel Air
Located in New York, NY
This photograph by Jim French is offered by CLAMP in New York City. John Pruitt, Bel Air, 1986 Gelatin silver print 15.5 x 17.5 inches, image framed
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1980s Contemporary Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

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...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

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...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

On the Lagoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This image is from Sarah Hadley's series Lost Venice. Each photograph is hand printed on Canson Baryta Paper, and is signed and editioned by the artist. Sarah Hadley is a Los Angel...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

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...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Sisters (Circus)" Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Sisters (Circus)" 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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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Archival Paper

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

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C Print

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

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C Print

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...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

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...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper

Study VII by Luca Marziale - Landscape photography, Yellowstone National Park
Located in Paris, FR
Study VII 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 c...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

"Desert Wind" Photography 30" x 30" inch Ed. 1/24 by Rob Woodcox
Located in Culver City, CA
"Desert Wind" Photography 30" x 30" inch Ed. 1/24 by Rob Woodcox Hahnemuhle Torchon Matte FineArt Paper (archival) 2019 ABOUT Rob Woodcox Rob Woodcox is a fine art and fashion p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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Archival Paper

"Men's World 2" Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Men's World 2" Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Not framed. Ships in a tube. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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Archival Paper

"Art of Fishnet AOF09" Photography 40" x 40" in Edition of 10 by Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"Art of Fishnet AOF09" Photography 40" x 40" in Edition of 10 by Giuliano Bekor Art of Fishnet series Title of artwork: Art of Fishnet series AOF09 Year: 2014 Print size: 40x40 inch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment, Plexiglass

Eyelash Pit Viper #1 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, snake
Located in Paris, FR
'Eyelash Pit Viper #1, Albuquerque, NM, 2013' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild an...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Circus 5" Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Circus 5" Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Not framed. Ships in a tube. Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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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...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Cones - large scale photograph of conceptual art in desert landscape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cones ( 2000 ) by Frank Schott, from a series of conceptual photographic observances captured in the California desert 30 x 40 inches (76 x 102cm) signed edition of 25 48 x 65 inche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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

Untitled (Nr. 0999) Photography 36" x 44" Edition of 12 by Ben Cope & Rowan Daly
Located in Culver City, CA
Untitled (Nr. 0999) Photography 36" x 44" Edition of 12 by Ben Cope & Rowan Daly Signed and numbered by the artist Unframed - ships rolled in a tube Ben Cope + Rowan Daly Off t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

Tiled roof by Christophe Jacrot - Winter landscape photography, buildings, snowy
Located in Paris, FR
Tiled roof 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. It i...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

The Bog Plants 002 by Bernhard Lang - Close-up photography, orange tones, flora
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog Plants 002 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. It is a Fine Art Print on Hahnemüle Paper. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Playboy Daydream" Photography 40" x 40" inch Edition 4/7 by Brendan North
Located in Culver City, CA
"Playboy Daydream" Photography 40" x 40" inch Edition 4/7 by Brendan North Not Framed Ships rolled in a tube ABOUT: Brendan North is a fine art photographer based in Los Angeles. H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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Archival Paper, Digital

"Memories and Dreams" Photography 32" x 24" inch Edition 2/7 by Larsen Sotelo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Memories and Dreams" Photography 32" x 24" inch Edition 2/7 by Larsen Sotelo Giclee (Archival Ink) print on 310G Platine Fibre Cotton Rag w/satin finish 32” X 24” inch Limited Edi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Afar IV by Luca Marziale - Abstract fine art photography, close-up, yellow
Located in Paris, FR
Afar IV 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 (30...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

"Avant" Art print Edition of 25 36" x 24" inch by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Avant" Art print Edition of 25 36" x 24" inch by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2020 Art Print Limited Edition of 25 Picture size: Height: 36" inch Width: 24" inch *...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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Pigment, Photographic Paper

Sun Conure #1 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, wild bird
Located in Paris, FR
'Sun Conure #1, Albuquerque, NM, 2016' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild animals. ...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Scissors" Photography 23" x 32" inch Edition of 10 by Oleg Char
Located in Culver City, CA
"Scissors" Photography 23" x 32" inch Edition of 10 by Oleg Char Medium: Hahnemühle Baryta Paper Not framed. Ships in a tube. Other sizes available: Edition of 5: 28.8" x 40" in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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Digital

Tulip Fields 23 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Tulip Fields 23 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...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Zebra #7 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography
Located in Paris, FR
'Zebra #7, Los Angeles, CA, 2016' 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

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Archival Pigment

Great Horned Owl #1 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, wild bird
Located in Paris, FR
'Great Horned Owl #1, Espanola, NM, 2011' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild animal...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

Winter Pine by Luca Marziale - Landscape photography, mountain landscape, lake
Located in Paris, FR
Winter Pine 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...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Chimpanzee #2 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography
Located in Paris, FR
'Chimpanzee #2, 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. ...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

Léa by Camille Brasselet - Fine art photography, woman, pastel colours, beige
Located in Paris, FR
Léa 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

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Pigment, Photographic Paper

Lost Light by Christophe Jacrot - Winter photography, Faroe Islands, seascape
Located in Paris, FR
Lost Light is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Christophe Jacrot. It is a part of the “Turbulent Faroe islands” series. This photograph is sold unframed as...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Barn Owl #3 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, wild bird
Located in Paris, FR
'Barn Owl #3, St Louis, MO, 2012' 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

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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

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C Print

The Bog Renaturated 007 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, blue
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog Renaturated 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: *75...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Seriema #1 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, wild bird
Located in Paris, FR
'Seriema #1, Albuquerque, NM, 2013' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild animals. T...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

5th Avenue by Christophe Jacrot - Contemporary photography, New-York city, night
Located in Paris, FR
5th Avenue 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: *70 ×...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Rag Paper, Inkjet

Ravens by Christophe Jacrot - Winter photography, Japan, birds, snowy landscape
Located in Paris, FR
Ravens is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Christophe Jacrot. It is a part of the “Blizzard 2” series. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

The yin & yang by Christophe Jacrot - Fine art photography, snowy landscape
Located in Paris, FR
The yin & yang 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: *...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Rocks by Christophe Jacrot - Fine art photography, snowy landscape, winter, ice
Located in Paris, FR
Rocks is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Christophe Jacrot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in only 1 dimension: *70 × ...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

Mandrill #1 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography
Located in Paris, FR
'Mandrill #1, Los Angeles, CA, 2014' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild animals. ...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

Landscape Prints, Glacier Prints, Fine Art Photography-Walking on Summits Sky
Located in Delaware , OH
Landscape Prints, Glacier Prints, Fine Art Photography-Walking on Summits Sky ABOUT THIS PIECE: "Walking on summits sky" was part of a landscape series...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Color, Rag Paper

Untitled (#08-23) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, grape, fruits
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled (#08-23) is a photograph by Polish contemporary artist Pawel Żak. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in only one dimension, edition of 7 cop...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

African Elephant #16 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography
Located in Paris, FR
'African Elephant #16, Monterey, CA, 2019' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild anima...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

White Tiger #4 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, wild cat
Located in Paris, FR
'White Tiger #4, 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....
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

DIALOGUE 10 by Matthieu Venot - Photography, architecture, Miami, pastel colours
Located in Paris, FR
DIALOGUE 10 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

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Concrete Scaffolding 01 by Bruno Fontana - Urban photography, architecture
Located in Paris, FR
Concrete Scaffolding 01 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bruno Fontana. This photograph is a screen printing with gold ink on concrete stoneware. Dimensions are...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Concrete

Untitled (#08-1) by Pawel Żak - Contemporary studio photography, dice, game
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled (#08-1) is a photograph by Polish contemporary artist Pawel Żak. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in only one dimension, edition of 7 copi...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

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

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Archival Pigment

H2O V - large format photograph of sun reflections on pool water surface
Located in San Francisco, CA
mesmerizing light reflections of glistening sunlight on turquoise aquamarine water surface, an homage to the iconic pool reflections paintings by artist David Hockney H2O V by Erik ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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

Iceberg n°9 by Christophe Jacrot - Landscape photography, sea, ice, mountain
Located in Paris, FR
Iceberg n°9 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Christophe Jacrot. It is a part of the “Icebergs” series. This photograph is an art print on Etching Hahnemühle Bri...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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C Print

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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