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Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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
Color:  Orange
Limited Edition Powder Coated Mild Steel Sculpture "Wild Fish Hunting"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A medium sized, orange powder coated mild steel sculpture on a black steel footing. Edition 1/5. Available in different colours or finishes on request.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Bat Ornament (MADE TO ORDER) (~50% OFF - LIMITED TIME ONLY)
Located in Kansas City, MO
(MADE TO ORDER) (Hand-painted, hand-made, porcelain) *Lead Time may vary between 1-3 weeks Melanie Sherman "Bat Ornament" Year: 202* Porcelain, Glaze, Chinapaint, 24k German Gold L...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain, Luster, Glaze

Cat Teeth Bank (Orange)
By KAWS
Located in Bristol, GB
Painted Cast Vinyl Edition of 400 (unnumbered, reported) Stamped on base Excellent, in very good condition overall with minor blemishes to the vinyl as per usual with works of this m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Vinyl, Plastic

"Gramophone", Needlepoint embroidery Found Object Sculpture, Textile Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This found vintage object sculpture titled "Gramophone" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander made of needlepoint embroidery and vintage...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Thread, Found Objects

"Thorns Are Too Obvious", Figurative Sculpture, Profile, Portrait, Plaster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This orange, figurative wall-hanging sculpture titled "Thorns Are Too Obvious" is an original artwork by Jedediah Morfit made of plaster, paint, and wallpaper. This piece measures 15...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Paint, Paper

Sunset Surfer
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Ed. of 15 For over a decade, Joshua Jensen-Nagle has captivated the viewer with his evocative large-scale photographs. Best known for his dreamy aerial beaches, expansive ski scenes...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Bon Santé
Located in Malmo, SE
Publisher GKM. Limited Edition 11/30 ex. Free shipment worldwide. Acquired directly from the artist. Arman explores reality. He strives to transform and sublimate artefacts into ...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Plexiglass, Epoxy Resin

Picador (Bullfighter) - Resin and Metal Orange Sculpture of a Bullfighter
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Canevari’s “Picador” is a 37.5 x 16 inch mix media sculpture. It is made of metal, resin, automotive paint, and cardboard. It represents the lancer and a bull of the famous Sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

L'esprit du feu
Located in Malmo, SE
Free shipment worldwide. Edition of 12 ex. Signed/Numbered. Bengt Lindström was a big man from the central parts of the Norrland province, born in Storsjö Kapell on 3 September 1925...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

'Kabuki' Sheet Color Glass and Acrylic Painting
Located in Rye, NY
These works are part of Koichi's "Child One is Expecting" Series. These paintings are created using multiple glass layers and acrylic paint. There is a feeling of joy, innocence and ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Acrylic, Glass

Theory Bears
Located in Miami, FL
French designer and graphic artist Stéphane Gautier draws on a unique talent for deciphering symbols and images in his art and transforming them into a universal visual alphabet. Gau...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar - 21st Century, Sculpture, Contemporary, Myth
Located in Berlin, DE
Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar, 2019 Polystyrene, acrylic resin, oakum, jute string 47 1/4 H x 17 23/32 W x 27 9/16 D in. 120 H x 45 W x 70 D cm The sculpture "Hercules and the E...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Acrylic, Jute, Polyester, Acrylic Polymer

'Amber the Red Bottle' Hot Sculpted Glass Off the Pipe
Located in Rye, NY
Louis Sclafani, while studying in 1976 at the Siena School of Art in Italy, became fascinated with glass on a trip to Venice and the Island of Murano. After a 3 year apprenticeship i...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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Contemporary figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary figurative sculptures 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 figurative sculptures 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, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including KOBE, Richard MacDonald, Beth Carter, and Evert den Hartog. Frequently made by artists working with Metal, and Bronze 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 figurative sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.5 inches across are also available.

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