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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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Style: Contemporary
Yoshitomo Nara - In the Pink Water

Yoshitomo Nara - In the Pink Water

By Yoshitomo Nara

Located in London, GB

Yoshitomo Nara In the Pink Water, 2021 Offset lithograph on paper Sheet size: 72.8 x 51.5 cm Stamped with title, artist's name, copyright and year Unnumbered Sold Out edition pub...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Offset

Yoshitomo Nara - Harmless Kitty

Yoshitomo Nara - Harmless Kitty

By Yoshitomo Nara

Located in London, GB

Yoshitomo Nara Harmless Kitty Offset lithograph on paper Sheet size: 51.5 x 36.4 cm Stamped with title, artist's name, copyright and year published by N's Yard, Japan

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Offset

Lost in Time
Lost in Time

Lost in Time

By George Condo

Located in Manchester, GB

By George Condo 2024 22 colour silkscreen with spot colours on 600gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper 80 x 81 cm Edition of 150

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Glass Blower: Girl
Glass Blower: Girl

Glass Blower: Girl

Located in London, GB

Print on paper with hand-blown glass bubble Framed with glass 33 x 44.5 cm hand-signed by the artist unknown edition size Andrew Scott is a contemporary American artist (b. 1991) c...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Glass, Archival Pigment

Remembrance for Teddy and Arnie, Signed screenprint by Joey Terrill, ed. of 77
Remembrance for Teddy and Arnie, Signed screenprint by Joey Terrill, ed. of 77

Remembrance for Teddy and Arnie, Signed screenprint by Joey Terrill, ed. of 77

By Joey Terrill

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Remembrance (for Teddy and Arnie) is one of ten silkscreen prints included in Homombre, a portfolio that examines the experiences, identities, and cultural realities of gay Latino me...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Screen

"Young Douglass Signed Linocut Print, Contemporary Portrait, 2004"
"Young Douglass Signed Linocut Print, Contemporary Portrait, 2004"

"Young Douglass Signed Linocut Print, Contemporary Portrait, 2004"

By Elizabeth Catlett

Located in Union City, NJ

YOUNG DOUGLASS is a hand pulled, original limited edition relief print created using linoleum cut printmaking techniques on white archival Somerset White paper, 100% acid free. Hand signed in pencil by Elizabeth Catlett on the lower margin, embossed with printer's chop mark on lower left, print documentation provided. YOUNG DOUGLASS is an impactful graphic statement by the renowned African-American and Mexican woman sculptor and printmaker, Elizabeth Catlett, created as a tribute to Frederick Douglass, the most distinguished black American human rights leader of the 19th century. Strong impression printed in rich black ink on white wove paper, a powerful portrait of Douglass as a young man, with his distinct facial features, thick black hair, well-dressed in a formal high collar shirt...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Linocut

Niño Payaso, Original Stone Lithograph Portrait of Child Clown, 1973
Niño Payaso, Original Stone Lithograph Portrait of Child Clown, 1973

Niño Payaso, Original Stone Lithograph Portrait of Child Clown, 1973

By Rafael Coronel

Located in Union City, NJ

Niño Payaso is an original hand drawn stone lithograph by the Mexican artist Rafael Coronel. Niño Payaso was printed one color at a time on archival printmaking paper using traditional hand lithography techniques in Paris c.1973 from lithographic stones drawn by the artist. Niño Payaso is a sensitive profile portrait depicting a young boy wearing an antique-style clown outfit whose image suggests a deeply dispirited child at a moment of gloom; a very strong impression printed in rust orange, light beige and black ink on buff colored paper. Framed size - 24 x 30 in., dark brown Mexican wood frame...

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1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Trois Plantes, by Francois Houtin
Trois Plantes, by Francois Houtin

Trois Plantes, by Francois Houtin

By François Houtin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

In Trois Plants, François Houtin envisions a fantastical botanical specimen rising like an ornate tower of intertwined foliage and blossoms. Each element—stem, leaf, and tendril—is r...

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1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Self Portrait of the famous American painter/printmaker Jim Dine, 2020
Self Portrait of the famous American painter/printmaker Jim Dine, 2020

Self Portrait of the famous American painter/printmaker Jim Dine, 2020

By Jim Dine

Located in Fairlawn, OH

September-Apelton 2020 (self Portrait) Lithograph, 2020 Signed along the left sheet edge (see photo) Annotated along the left sheet edge by sgnature "AP" (see photo) Edition 50, plus...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Fractured Harmony (Mandala, Symbolic, Unity, Responsibility, ~33% OFF)
Fractured Harmony (Mandala, Symbolic, Unity, Responsibility, ~33% OFF)

Fractured Harmony (Mandala, Symbolic, Unity, Responsibility, ~33% OFF)

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Kansas City, MO

Shepard Fairey Fractured Harmony Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2025 Size: 24 x 18 inches (60.96 x 45.72 cm) Edition: 550 Signed by Shepard Fairey, dated and numbered by hand; each COA provided *Edition number may vary from the image shown. The Fractured Harmony print by Shepard Fairey explores the tension between unity and division through the symbolic use of the mandala, a form traditionally associated with balance, wholeness, and spiritual harmony. In Fairey’s interpretation, the mandala appears torn or disrupted, transforming a symbol of collective interconnectedness into a reflection on social fragmentation and environmental neglect. At the center of the composition is a female figure partially obscured behind the fractured form. Her gaze toward the viewer introduces a psychological and emotional dimension, suggesting disappointment and concern over humanity’s continued inability to maintain mutual respect—for one another as well as for the planet that sustains life. The torn mandala functions both literally and metaphorically, representing the breakdown of collective responsibility and shared purpose. Consistent with Fairey’s broader body of socially engaged work, the print challenges ideological polarization and simplistic oppositions. The artist argues against the notion that personal freedom and collective well-being are inherently incompatible, instead proposing that self-determination and environmental or social responsibility can coexist in a balanced and mutually supportive relationship. Visually, the composition combines Fairey’s characteristic graphic clarity with more introspective symbolism, balancing activist messaging with emotional resonance. Fractured Harmony reflects recurring themes in his work: unity, environmental consciousness, social responsibility, and the search for constructive coexistence in an increasingly divided world. Fractured Harmony print, Shepard Fairey mandala...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Screen

Louisiana Serenade Signed Lithograph, 1979, Contemporary Southern Evening Scene
Louisiana Serenade Signed Lithograph, 1979, Contemporary Southern Evening Scene

Louisiana Serenade Signed Lithograph, 1979, Contemporary Southern Evening Scene

By Romare Bearden

Located in Union City, NJ

LOUISIANA SERENADE is a limited edition color lithograph by the renowned African American artist Romare Bearden, printed on archival Somerset printmaking paper, 100% acid free, in an edition size of 175. LOUISIANA SERENADE, from Bearden's late 1970's colorful JAZZ series of musical imagery, captures a Southern evening depicting two male figures playing their guitars on the veranda while a seated woman sits listening beside a glowing glass chimney lamp. LOUISIANA SERENADE, printed in lush hues of green, red, yellow, purple, blue presents a free flowing watercolor-like abstract music portrait by the renowned American artist Romare Bearden. Print size - 24.5 x 33.75 inches, unframed, excellent condition, fresh colors, full bleed image, no margins, hand signed in pencil by Romare Bearden, inscribed P.P.(Printers Proof) aside from the edition of 175, printer's chop mark embossed on lower edge, print documentation provided Year Published - 1979 Edition size - 175, plus proofs Printer - J K Fine Art Editions Co. NY Publisher - London Arts Group, Detroit MI Cat. Reference: Figure 28, Page 39 in "A Graphic Odyssey: Romare Bearden as Printmaker" Edited by Gail Gelburd, Published by the University of Pennsylvania Press About the artist- Romare Bearden (1911-1988) Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Romare Bearden is one of America’s most esteemed African American contemporary artists. Bearden grew up in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City and attended New York University where he received a degree in mathematics. Following graduation, Bearden turned his attention to art, pursuing further studies with George Grosz at the Art Students League. The artist served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. After leaving the Army, Bearden used funds from the GI Bill to travel to Europe for six months to study art history and philosophy at the Sorbonne. During this trip, Bearden had the opportunity to meet Henri Matisse, Georges Braque and Joan Miro, all of who had a strong influence on his artwork. Bearden’s work on canvas and collages expressed the complexities of rural Black America. “My intention is to reveal through pictorial complexities of the life I know,” he said. He integrated scenes from his childhood in North Carolina and from New York City, including many rituals and social customs. Another theme throughout his work was music. Bearden grew up surrounded by musicians and loved jazz and blues. Romare Bearden’s artwork can be found in numerous permanent collections around the country including the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrospective exhibitions of Bearden’s art have been held by The Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte; the Museum of Modern Art; the Detroit Institute; and the Studio Museum in Harlem. As well, President Reagan...

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1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

BACKYARD Signed Lithograph 1996, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts
BACKYARD Signed Lithograph 1996, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts

BACKYARD Signed Lithograph 1996, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts

By James Denmark

Located in Union City, NJ

BACKYARD by the artist James Denmark is an original hand drawn, limited edition lithograph printed on archival Somerset paper, 100% acid free using traditional hand lithography techniques. BACKYARD is one of Denmark's colorful collage compositions of everyday African American life - a soulful Southern country folk scene featuring a standing woman wearing a red orange skirt, multicolored floral print top, and dark indigo print head wrap; her male companion dressed in blue denim jeans, dark indigo print shirt and denim hat sitting in the backyard as the patchwork quilts flutter on the clothesline. Vivid coloration and textures captivate the eye with variety - deep violet, reds, fiery orange, touches of yellow, dark black and shades of blue - a very strong impression and fine example of hand lithography! Print size - 36.25 x 25.5 inches, unframed, mint condition, pencil signed and numbered by James Denmark, Certificate of Authenticity provided. Image size - 27.75 x 16.5 in. Edition size - 250, plus proofs Year published - 1996 Printer - J K Fine Art Editions Co., NJ Publisher - Mojo...

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1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

River Phoenix
River Phoenix

River Phoenix

By Johnny Depp

Located in Manchester, GB

Johnny Depp, River Phoenix, 2023 A hand-signed limited edition silkscreen 111.5 × 111.5 cm (43 9/10 × 43 9/10 in) Frame included Edition 184 of 195 2022 saw Johnny Depp's debut ...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Mixed Media

Hebru Brantley - The Journeymen
Hebru Brantley - The Journeymen

Hebru Brantley - The Journeymen

By Hebru Brantley

Located in London, GB

The Journeymen, 2025 Archival pigment on 330gsm smooth rag paper. edition of 100 hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Hebru Brantley is an American contemporary artist renowned f...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

Dorothy XIII (Judy Garland) /// Jack Graves Contemporary Street Pop Art Print Oz
Dorothy XIII (Judy Garland) /// Jack Graves Contemporary Street Pop Art Print Oz

Dorothy XIII (Judy Garland) /// Jack Graves Contemporary Street Pop Art Print Oz

By Jack Graves III

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Dorothy XIII (Judy Garland)" Series: Icon *Signed and dated by Graves in pencil lower right. It is also signed in the plate (printed...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Magical Thinking - Grayson Perry
Magical Thinking - Grayson Perry

Magical Thinking - Grayson Perry

By Grayson Perry

Located in London, GB

7 colour silkscreen on bespoke 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White Rough Textured M-R 100% cotton paper. Edition 810 of 1163 Hand-signed and numbered by the artist 68 x 54.4 cm -...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Screen

Shepard Fairey "Raise the Level" Silkscreen Print Contemporary Art
Shepard Fairey "Raise the Level" Silkscreen Print Contemporary Art

Shepard Fairey "Raise the Level" Silkscreen Print Contemporary Art

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Shepard Fairey "Raise the Level" Silkscreen Print Contemporary Art Materials: Screen Print On Fine Art Print Size: 24 × 36 in 61 × 91.4 cm Condition: Print is in pristine condition with four sharp corners and has been stored flat since purchase in Los Angeles. Signature: Hand-signed by artist, Signed and Numbered in Pencil by the Artist, Shepard Fairey. Edition 549/550 Publisher: Obey Giant Studio...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Screen

TWO WORLDS, FACES OF THE FUTURE Signed Lithograph, Figurative Collage Night Sky
TWO WORLDS, FACES OF THE FUTURE Signed Lithograph, Figurative Collage Night Sky

TWO WORLDS, FACES OF THE FUTURE Signed Lithograph, Figurative Collage Night Sky

By Romare Bearden

Located in Union City, NJ

TWO WORLDS, FACES OF THE FUTURE is a hand drawn, limited edition color lithograph by the renowned American artist Romare Bearden, printed using hand lithography techniques on archival Arches printmaking paper, 100% acid free. TWO WORLDS, FACES OF THE FUTURE is a multicolored collage landscape portraying a mysterious, jigsaw-shaped starry night sky in shades of deep blue, hues of bright green, golden yellow, and touches of red. In the foreground of TWO WORLDS, FACES OF THE FUTURE two human figures stand face to face exchanging stars beneath a celestial blue sky showered with twinkling lights. Bearden created this image bearing in mind the importance of advancement through education. This very unique Romare Bearden lithograph...

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1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Contemporary portrait prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary portrait prints available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add portrait prints created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, red, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Raphael Macek, Johanna Goodman, Alex Katz, and Terry O'Neill. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Lithograph and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary portrait prints, so small editions measuring 2.37 inches across are also available. Prices for portrait prints 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 $1 and tops out at $335,000, while the average work sells for $1,362.