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Contemporary 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.

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

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Style: Contemporary
Recognized Seller Listings
Soul Gate 43 - glossy, contemporary, ribbon, powder coated steel, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Sculptor Stefan Duerst hand forges steel to create uniquely lyrical abstract sculptures. Their dynamic form is an expression of the artist’s desire to capture a moment in time. This ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

Holding Space - intricate, nature-inspired, hand-shaped porcelain sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In her lakeside studio surrounded by nature, Paula Murray creates uniquely beautiful porcelain pieces. This creamy white vessel has a tall undulating form. Wave-like patterns that ru...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Porcelain

Bravado II - playful, abstracted figure, laser cut steel outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this dramatic abstract sculpture by Robert Clarke Ellis a silhouette of a figure, broad chest puffed up in confidence, strides boldly forward towards the viewer. Constructed of la...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

Baigneur à pois (Polka dot Swimmer) - figurative, male, paper mache sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Quebec Artist Paul Duval’s series of small figurative tabletop sculptures capture the essence of individual characters. Hand-shaped from wire and paper mache, each character is uniqu...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Wire

Zephyr 10/50 - large scale, smooth, black, granite, outdoor, abstract sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This sculpture is number 10 out of 50 and can be purchased on a commission basis, please allow 8 - 12 weeks before shipping. The sculpture weighs approximately 970 lbs and has a stee...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Granite

The Pleiades-Electra 4/12 - emotive, nude, female, figurative, bronze statuette
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian artist Richard Tosczak captures the beauty and elegance of the human form in his sculptures. This piece shows a nude female in a strong pose, arms raised above her head. Mas...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Nero II. From Visceral Series. Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nero II, 2023 by Magda von Hanau From the Visceral series Clay underglaze and glass glaze. Dimensions: 13 in H x 15 in W x 14 in D Weight 15 lbs “This body of work refers to the mem...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Clay, Glass, Glaze

Moolbora - white, textured, biomorphic, abstract, industrial felt wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary white and blue-gray tapestry was hand-sewn by Canadian fabric artist Chung-Im Kim. Inspired by her own rich heritage and intricate patt...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Felt, Thread, Mixed Media

Untitled Bowl (Red) - red, black, nature inspired, textured, ceramic vessel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Master ceramicist Steven Heinemann continues his exploration of the potential of the vessel, an ancient form, with this series of untitled pieces. The organic oval shape is inspired ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic

New Dawn - white, textured, biomorphic, abstract, industrial felt wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this elegant monochromatic white tapestry by fabric artist Chung-Im Kim, finely detailed patterns swirl around the fabric. Kim’s organic form is inspired by the patterns she sees ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Felt, Thread, Mixed Media

Zaliatou 3/8 - female, figurative, nude, expressive, modern, bronze sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A voluptuous female figure is rendered in this compelling modern tabletop bronze sculpture by Paul Duval. The Quebec artist is best known for creating uniquely expressive figures in ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Event 3/50 - dark, smooth, polished, abstract, black granite sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
With its fluid and elegant lines, this abstract stone sculpture by Jeremy Guy appears to resemble a figure eight. Guy is known for his powerful contemporary form that often emulates ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Granite

El Watusi
Located in New York, NY
(American, b. 1945) A noted contemporary sculptor whose chosen medium is steel, Reginato was born in Texas, but grew up in California. His whimsical abstract forms employ a variety o...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Thin Woman
Located in New York, NY
(American, b. 1945) A noted contemporary sculptor whose chosen medium is steel, Reginato was born in Texas, but grew up in California. His whimsical abstract forms employ a variety o...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Promises and Lies: Everything will be O.K. - white, metal, glass wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This distinctive wall sculpture was created by Cheryl Wilson Smith. The artist has assembled delicate layers of winter white glass frit (ground glass) in a dynamic pattern. Each stac...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal

Untitled Bowl (Black) - black, red, nature inspired, textured, ceramic vessel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
For Canadian ceramicist Steven Heinemann the humble shape of a bowl is an endless source of inspiration. One of a series of vessels, hand formed in clay, the organic oval shape of ‘U...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic

Flying Torso Variation 7
Located in Dallas, TX
Michael O’Keefe’s sculptures, drawings, and paintings depict figurative narratives born from unpredictable processes. He couples innovative methods with unconventional tools to creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Wood, Stoneware

Flourish II - white, textured, abstract, modernist, layered glass frit sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Like a glacial wave building momentum before cresting, delicate layers of glass frit have been fired into a striking circular band that overlays itself exuding quiet fluidity. Wilso...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal, Steel

Probability Deep Blue 4 - elegant, curved, abstract, glass, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
John Paul Robinson creates original contemporary wall sculptures from coloured glass that are filled with light. This piece features elegant arched deep blue tubes of glass that are polished to a smooth finish and overlap one another to create a dynamic composition. The Canadian artist often explores themes related to how the world works. This is one of a series intended to represent the dual nature of light as both a particle and a wave. In physics, the wave nature of light is referred to as a "probability wave". “The thickness of the glass and curvature of the lens conspire to create their own optical effect. As your gaze moves across the piece it causes the small grains of coloured glass to shift just a bit. Starry Starry Night...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

Benediction - figurative, face, hands, mask, tribal, cast bronze sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This intriguing mask cast in bronze by Dale Dunning is reminiscent in form of ancient tabletop sculptures designed as objects used in worship. Titled Benediction (meaning ‘blessing’)...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Singing Bowl Cerulean Sky Medium - outdoor stainless steel sculpture in blue
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Based on Tibetan singing bowls, a medium sized outdoor stainless steel bowl is coated in a rich cerulean blue by sculptor Marlene Hilton Moore. T...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Cobalt Glass Vase with "Lily Pad" Pattern
By Harry Boyer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Cobalt Glass Vase with "Lily Pad" Pattern Signed " Boyer" on foot Size: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches Harry Boyer is a famous glass blower located in Harbor Springs...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Sanctuary 39 - intricate, nature-inspired, wood and porcelain, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In her Quebec studio, ceramic artist Paula Murray uses her own recipe for porcelain clay that she hand-shapes into beautiful and intricate pieces. Inspired by forms and patterns foun...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

Cwén- figurative, female, polymer, gypsum, tabletop sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In a new series of abstracted figurative sculptures, Frances Semple is having fun with form. With this piece created from a polymer/gypsum material, a female figure's upper body is s...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Polymer, Resin

Shelter - hand-built, boat in a boat, glass, ceramic sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
For American artist Heather Allen Hietala, the hand-built clay vessels she’s created symbolize the mystery of life’s journey. Rendered in a gorgeous earthy palette, this piece featur...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal

An Impression in Blue - figurative, female, polymer, gypsum, tabletop sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Sculptor Frances Semple has reimagined classic figurative sculpture by playing with form and separating the body into distinct sections. With this tabletop piece, a figure is lying o...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Polymer, Resin

Saffron Threads - intricate, nature-inspired, hand-shaped porcelain sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Inspired by forms and patterns found in nature, Paula Murray’s work often reflects the deeply spiritual connection between humans, culture, and the natural world. The intense saffron...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Porcelain

Sanctuary - intricate, nature-inspired, wood and porcelain, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In her Quebec studio, ceramic artist Paula Murray uses her own recipe for porcelain clay that she hand-shapes into beautiful and intricate pieces. Inspired by forms and patterns foun...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Holding Space 2 - intricate, nature-inspired, hand-shaped porcelain sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In her lakeside studio surrounded by nature, Paula Murray creates uniquely beautiful porcelain pieces. This vessel has a tall undulating form accentuated by waves of lines that run b...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

White Water - Chutes des Cubes (commission) - outdoor sculpture
By Marc Plamondon
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Impossibly balanced, these three white cubes form one monolithic outdoor structure. At night the sides of the cubes appear as free-floating diamonds....
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal

Outcrop No 8 - grey, white, textured, layered glass, sculpted wall relief
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Cheryl Wilson-Smith’s striking textural wall sculptures are inspired by the remote rugged wilderness that surrounds her home in Northern Ontario. This is one of a series of finely la...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Glass

Blue Matter 2 - matte, blue, textured, abstract, mixed media wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Growing up on the Ottawa River, Shayne Dark has long been inspired by the natural world that surrounded him—its myriad of shapes, patterns, forms and colours. In this new intriguing ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint

Alchemia #3 (Indoor/Outdoor) - glossy red, contemporary, painted steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The elegant abstract sculptures of Stefan Duerst are characterized by clean, flowing lines and minimal form hand forged from steel. This piece is a single ‘ribbon’—a contemporary tow...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

Yellow Matter - bright, matte, textured, abstract, mixed media wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The colour catches your eye at first— a rich, egg yolk yellow. The form is intriguing—organic. This is Shayne Dark. The Kingston based sculptor is known for his enigmatic and compell...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint

Hypomnema II, Handmade Oriental Rugs Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hypomnema, 2023 Ivan Castiblanco From The Series Hypomnema Handmade Oriental Rugs 31.4”h x 31.4”w x 13.3”d Weight: 7kg Approx. Unique Hypomnema...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Textile, Mixed Media

Entrelazar 5. Backlit film in lightbox. Abstract wall Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Entrelazar 5, 2019 by Javier Rey From the Series Entrelazar Archival pigment print on Backlit film in lightbox Size: 30 cm H x 30 cm W Frame size: 32 cm H x 32 cm W x 8 cm D Editio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Color, Archival Pigment

Hypomnema, Handmade Oriental Rugs Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hypomnema, 2023 Ivan Castiblanco From The Series Hypomnema Handmade Oriental Rugs 31.4”h x 31.4”w x 18.8”d Weight: 7kg Approx. Unique Hypomnema...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Textile, Mixed Media

Entrelazar 6. Backlit film in lightbox. Abstract wall Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Entrelazar 6, 2019 by Javier Rey From the Series Entrelazar Archival pigment print on Backlit film in lightbox Size: 30 cm H x 30 cm W Frame size: 32 cm H x 32 cm W x 8 cm D Editio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Color, Archival Pigment

Probability Deep Blue 3 - curved, abstract, glass, elegant wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Hand-blown glass in a stunning deep ocean blue is formed into three elegant arcs to create this contemporary wall sculpture by John Paul Robinson. The Canadian artist’s ethereal work...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

Zephyr Monumental SS 2/7 - abstract, polished stainless steel, outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Jeremy Guy's new sculpture series are available in Mirror Polished Stainless Steel, Gold Finish or Painted in Black or White. This Zephyr sculpture can be ordered in multiple sizes u...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Soul Gate 62 - glossy, contemporary, ribbon, powder coated steel, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In bright white, ribbons of powder coated steel curl and ‘flow’ in this ethereal vertical wall sculpture by Stefan Duerst. The German born artist finds inspiration for his contempora...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Ovoid 4/9 - intimate, smooth, polished, cast gypsum, bronze sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The undulating gentle curves of this sculpture by artist Jana Osterman emulate organic egg shaped forms found in nature. Created out of gypsum, polymer and bronze, the finish is patinated with acid which gives the piece a beautiful deep blue weathered finish. Layers of wax protect this sculpture so it can be handled easily. This is one in a series of nine and weighs 9lbs. “The idea behind this was to create an intimate piece someone would pick up and touch, such as meditation beads...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Snakes & Letters - repurposed metal, gothic, aluminum figurative wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Re-purposed Georgian scroll style decorative moldings are shaped into a large mask and cast in aluminum in this unique sculpture by Dale Dunning. The surface of the mask has an undulating quality reminiscent of the experience of playing Snakes and Ladders...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal

Equilibre 2-Tone 1/10 - geometric abstract, modern, polished. aluminum sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A polished aluminum sphere sits artfully balanced between two rust-coloured and silver cubes in this dynamic modern tabletop sculpture by Phi...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal

Homebody
Located in Greenwich, CT
Homebody is a sculpture in bronze, signed and dated ‘KOSTABI 2022,’ and numbered 4/8 from the edition of ten on the side of the main figure (there were also 2 AP). Mark Kostabi is widely known for his paintings, but the artist has also worked in bronze since the 1980s. Two of his sculptures are permanently installed in Italy – one in the central square of San Benedetto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

The Edge of Forever
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Edge of Forever is a sculpture in bronze, signed and dated ‘KOSTABI 2023,’ and numbered 3/8 from the edition of nine on one of the angel’s wings (there was also 1 AP). Mark Kostabi is widely known for his paintings, but the artist has also worked in bronze since the 1980s. Two of his sculptures are permanently installed in Italy – one in the central square of San Benedetto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

More Than Butterflies 1 of 2 - coins, figurative, mixed media, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The image of a butterfly-a symbol of rebirth, hope and faith for thousands of years is used to great effect in this intriguing composition by Raymond Waters. The Toronto born multime...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal, Wire

Circle of Life - small, smooth surfaced, brushed aluminum, abstract sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The clean simple geometry of this minimalist sculpture by California artist Lori Cozen-Geller belies its profound meaning. The brushed aluminum piece explores the ideas of negative a...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal, Stainless Steel

The Power of Source
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Power of Source is a sculpture in bronze, signed and dated ‘KOSTABI 2022,’ and numbered 7/8 from the edition of nine verso (there was also 1 AP). Mark Kostabi is widely known for his paintings, but the artist has also worked in bronze since the 1980s. Two of his sculptures are permanently installed in Italy – one in the central square of San Benedetto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Silver Shadow - small, smooth surfaced, brushed aluminum, abstract sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The clean bold lines of this sculpture by California artist Lori Cozen-Geller is accentuated by the artist’s choice of brushed aluminum. A trapezoid shaped cut out sits outside the r...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal, Stainless Steel

More Than Butterflies 2 of 2 - coins, figurative, mixed media, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The image of a butterfly-a symbol of rebirth, hope and faith for thousands of years is used to great effect in this intriguing composition by Raymond Waters. The Toronto born multime...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal, Wire

Equilibre Rouille 3/10 - geometric abstract, modern, aluminum outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This piece is numbered in an edition of 10 and is available on commission. Please allow 6-8 weeks upon completion for delivery. Philippe Pallafray’s dramatic contemporary sculptures...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Mark II - glossy, black, silver, smooth surfaced, abstract, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In Ferrari Silver, three striking geometric pieces are separate but appear to fit together. California artist Lori Cozen-Geller’s minimalist sculptures are inspired by emotion but th...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Laminate, Wood, Automotive Paint

Stimulus Package - cabinet, bottles, money, mixed media, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
It’s an intriguing collection and it was created by Toronto born artist Raymond Waters. The multi-media visual artist creates artwork that explores the relationship between objects a...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal

Effervescence V - small, geometric, abstract, powder coated steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
At once contemporary and minimalist, Claude Millette’s dynamic tabletop sculptures exude energy. This piece, one of a series, recalls the form of tumbling dice—individual cubes are stacked at precarious angles, one on top of the other. The bright, glossy red finish enlivens and accentuates the modern form. The Quebec artist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

Mirador
Located in Dallas, TX
"Mirador" by artist David Everett is polychromed mahogany, and measures 28 1/4 x 30 1/2 x 15 1/8 inches. It is signed "© D EVERETT 2023". David Everett was born in Beaumont, Texas, ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Mahogany, Paint

Stacked Blocks - Gold, Red, Blue - totem, gold plated, stainless steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
As an artist he has always ‘coloured outside the lines’—Viktor Mitic is known for his provocative, playful and imaginative work. This striking sculpture features a series of stacked ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Soul Gate 45 - glossy, contemporary, ribbon, powder coated steel, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A single ribbon of steel is hand forged by sculptor Stefan Duerst to create this abstract contemporary wall sculpture. The German born artist finds inspiration for his artwork in nat...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Contemporary sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary 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 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, red, purple, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including KOBE, Richard MacDonald, KAWS, and HIRO ANDO. 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 sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.25 inches across are also available.

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