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.
Chevalier, Limited Edition 2/4 - Bronze Sculpture
Located in Riga, LV
Dimensions: 23 W x 63 H x 13 D cm Weight: 7,5 kg Material: Bronze, patina, metal Edition: 2/4 + 1 AP, signed on base Condition: Excellent, certificate Free worldwide shipping in a b...
Metal, Bronze
$130,000
Dream Screens (Paravents du Reve) - large, abstract, outdoor steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Mid-century modern outdoor sculpture. This imposing metal sculpture by the renowned Quebecois artist, Marcel Barbeau dominates the landscape. This monu...
Metal, Steel
"The Neon Desert" - UV inks printed on neon acrylic- hand formed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....
Acrylic Polymer, Ink
$2,400
"Extra In, Field Flagship (Linea Pictura — Diptych)", Geometric Abstract
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Extra In, Field Flagship (Linea Pictura — Diptych)" is an original artwork by Hyland Mather made of acrylic, ink, string, pins on drop cloth, in tray frames. The diptych measures ap...
Canvas, Thread, Acrylic, Pins, Wood
Naoshima Red Pumpkin. Resin Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yayoi Kusama Cast resin multiple sculpture painted in colors, 2019, with the artist's stamped signature and title on the underside, from a limited edition of undisclosed size, publis...
Resin
M.160303 by Toshio Iezumi - Abstract glass sculpture, mirror
Located in Paris, FR
M.160303 is a heat reflective glass and half mirror sculpture by Japanese contemporary artist Toshio Iezumi, dimensions are 30 × 12 × 7 cm (11.8 × 4.7 × 2.8 in). The sculpture is si...
Glass
Dogman thought a bird in the hand is always better 22/50 - bronze sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary figurative bronze tabletop sculpture featuring a dogman is by Gillie and Marc. Fanciful and fun, Gillie and Marc’s art is designed to be accessible. Their popular ...
Bronze
"Memento Morididdle Movement #15", Colorful Layered Paper Framed Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Memento Morididdle Movement #15" is an original wall-hanging sculpture by Charles Clary made of hand cut paper and found frame. The final piece measures 12"h x 10"w framed. The artw...
Paper, Found Objects
$18,000
Soul Gate Eldorado - contemporary, ribbon, 24K gold, steel, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This elegant and ethereal contemporary wall sculpture, by Stefen Duerst, is hot-formed steel, powder-coated yellow, and finished with a double layer of German 24-karat gold leaf. Ava...
Steel, Gold Leaf
$4,325
Group II by Delphine Brabant - Figurative bronze sculpture, human silhouettes
Located in Paris, FR
Group II is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Delphine Brabant, dimensions are 17 × 26 × 6 cm (6.7 × 10.2 × 2.4 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a li...
Bronze
Warrior's Dream. Limited Edition 3/5 - Bronze Sculpture
Located in Riga, LV
Dimensions: 34 W x 29 H x 10 D cm Weight: 5 kg Material: Bronze, patina, metal Edition: 3/5 + 1 AP, signed on base Condition: Excellent, certificate Free worldwide shipping in a bra...
Metal, Bronze
$122,620
Signs and Writings No. 2, 8.7 ft high abstract bronze sculpture, outdoor art
Located in Paris, FR
Signs and Writings No. 2 is a monumental bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions of the bronze sculpture: 236 H x 70 cm L x 45 cm D, dimensions of the brass...
Bronze
Mercy Seat Abstract Decorative Chair, Acrylic on MDF, 21st Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Mercy Seat" is an original artwork by Jason Andrew Turner made of acrylic on MDF, plywood, acid-dyed linen, foam, and batting. Cut and se...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Acrylic
$20,000
Mecanique Celeste 9/10 - tall, geometric, modern, outdoor steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This work is numbered in an edition of 10 and available by commission with 6 to 8 weeks required before delivery. There are also versions available in sizes up to 10 feet, with multi...
Stainless Steel
Cygnus A - contemporary, abstract, bronze, outdoor sculpture
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian sculptor Viktor Mitic looked to the stars for inspiration in creating this striking contemporary sculpture. The elegant and ethereal abstract form of Cygnus A is intended to...
Bronze
$45,000
Linda Stein, Sticks and Stones 711- Contemporary Mixed Media Earth Sculpture
By Linda Stein
Located in New York, NY
This sculpture from Linda Stein’s I am the Environment series explores the artist's relationship to the earth and addresses the interconnectedness of all living things. This sculptu...
Stone
M.180603 by Toshio Iezumi - Contemporary glass sculpture, column
Located in Paris, FR
M.180603 is a glass sculpture by Japanese contemporary artist Toshio Iezumi, dimensions are 65 cm × 12 cm × 7 cm (25.6 × 4.7 × 2.8 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is p...
Glass
Sculptural Metal Floor Lamp with Samurai-Inspired Design, 2024 – 'Yasuke'
Located in Bruxelles, BE
"MIES" is a sculptural floor lamp designed by Iskandar Jani, inspired by the structural columns of the German Pavilion, designed by Mies van der Rohe for the 1929 International Expos...
Metal
Immersion. Limited Edition 2/5 - Bronze Sculpture
Located in Riga, LV
Dimensions: 26 W x 38 H x 23 D cm Weight: 7,6 kg Material: Bronze, patina Edition: 2/5 + 1 AP, signed on base Condition: Excellent, certificate Free worldwide shipping in a branded ...
Bronze
$2,571
Danseuse "Elancée" II by Yann Guillon - Dancer bronze sculpture, ballet, woman
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Danseuse "Elancée" II is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 28 cm × 21 cm × 4 cm (11 × 8.3 × 1.6 in). Dimensions of the metal base: 13 cm x 8 cm x...
Bronze
Bull VI by Pierre Yermia - contemporary bronze, animal sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Bull VI (Taureau VI) by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia. Bronze sculpture, 54 × 47 × 15 cm. Signed and numbered. Limited edition of 8 copies and 4 artist's proofs. "The bull...
Bronze
In my tree by Francesca Bernardini - Abstract sculpture, white marble, smooth
Located in Paris, FR
In my tree is a unique Statuario Carrara marble sculpture by contemporary artist Francesca Bernardini. The sculpture is maintained on the white marble base with a rod but it is movab...
Marble
Cherry Blossom, ceramic, sculpture, original art
Located in Deddington, GB
porcelain wall installation comprising of 130 hand sculpted flowers fixed directly into the wall. Additional information: Ceramic on Stone Edition of 1 20 H x 10 W x 10 D cm (7.87 x ...
Ceramic
Segmented Ceramic Sculpture Human Insect Hybrid Ringed Body Contemporary Art
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Segmented ceramic sculpture depicting a human–insect hybrid creature with ringed body, rhythmic repetition, and elongated horizontal form. This work belongs to the series Bichos, de...
Ceramic, Epoxy Resin, Oil
The King's Way. Limited Edition 5/5 - Bronze Sculpture
Located in Riga, LV
Dimensions: 27 W x 53 H x 12 D cm Weight: 4,5 kg Material: Bronze, patina, metal Edition: 5/5 + 1 AP, signed on base Condition: Excellent, certificate Free worldwide shipping in a b...
Bronze, Metal
Boulder #4 by Tom Price - Rock-like Bronze Sculpture, Outdoor Art
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
Boulder #4 is a sculpture by English artist Tom Price. This artwork can be customized— feel free to contact us for a quote. Tom Price’s artistic approach focuses on material explora...
Bronze
Lodge Pole Fire Cone 25-125 - Corten steel, outdoor, fire pit sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary outdoor sculpture of a pine cone made from steel is by Floyd Elzinga. Hand forged from corten steel, Floyd Elzinga’s impressive outdoor sculpture of a pine cone is...
Steel
Shibari Heart Gold Sculpture: Contemporary Resin and Steel Art
Located in Bristol, GB
Resin, steel, chrome and jute with white pedestal Edition of 10 Not signed or numbered Artwork in excellent condition. Minor scratch and scuffs on base of sculpture Images of editio...
Steel
Greg Chann "Lacuna" 2026
By Greg Chann
Located in New York, NY
Greg Chann "Lacuna," 2026 acrylic and ink 12.5 x 14 x 1 in. (cha050AP)
Acrylic Polymer, Ink
Eternal battle. Limited Edition 1/3 - Bronze Sculpture
Located in Riga, LV
Dimensions: 44 W x 20 H x 11 D cm Weight: 5,6 kg Material: Bronze, patina Edition: 1/3 + 1 AP, signed on base Condition: Excellent, certificate Free worldwide shipping in a branded ...
Bronze
$32,145
The Presence of Absence – Female (II) by Tom Price - Coal sculpture, nude body
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
The Presence of Absence – Female (II) is a unique coal, stainless steel and epoxy resin sculpture by contemporary artist Tom Price, dimensions are 170 × 50 × 50 cm (66.9 × 19.7 × 19....
Stainless Steel
Titan - contemporary, abstract, totem, bronze, outdoor sculpture
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This tall, blue, green, abstract, totem, bronze, outdoor sculpture was created by Viktor Mitic, a Canadian sculptor known for his inspired work. Intricately designed abstract shapes ...
Bronze
The Great Bear by Eric Valat - Sculpture and Armchair, Polyester
By Eric Valat
Located in Paris, FR
The Great Bear is a polyester sculpture by contemporary artist Eric Valat, dimensions are 160 cm × 95 cm × 90 cm (63 × 37.4 × 35.4 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is pa...
Polyester
Volcano. Limited Edition 1/5 - Bronze Sculpture
Located in Riga, LV
Dimensions: 12 W x 29 H x 14 D cm Weight: 5,5 kg Material: Bronze, patina, metal Edition: 1/5 + 1 AP, signed on base Condition: Excellent, certificate Free worldwide shipping in a b...
Bronze
Daniel Arsham Pokemon Pikachu Sculpture Crystallized Rare Contemporary Urban Art
Located in Draper, UT
Never opened at all and still sealed in Original Packaging. An absolutely iconic piece from Daniel Arsham and a must have for any Pokemon Fan! Daniel Arsham Pokemon Perrotin Pika...
Ceramic, Plaster
"Creepiest Button to Ever Exist", Crochet Retro Internet Culture Wall Sculpture
By Nicole Nikolich, Lace in the Moon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Creepiest Button to Ever Exist" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Nicole Nikolich (Lace in the Moon) and is made from crocheted acrylic and beads hanging from a...
Textile, Yarn, Found Objects, Wood
Labyrinth Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Daniel Arsham Labyrinth sculpture, 2025 sculpture sand 25 x 21 x 20 cm Edition of 500 released by Arsham Editions Daniel Arsham’s Labyrinth sculpture is a limited-edition work that...
Sandstone
Norbert - contemporary, figurative, male, paper mache and wire sculpture
By Paul Duval
Located in Bloomfield, ON
He stands tall—a slender naked figure, arms crossed, head slightly tilted. This is Norbert. He is one of a series of figures sculpted from paper mache and wire by Paul Duval. The Que...
Wire
$133,258
Monumental Bull I by Pierre Yermia - Animal Art, Outdoor Sculpture, Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental Bull I is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 197 × 250 × 120 cm (77.6 × 98.4 × 47.2 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered,...
Bronze
Specimen 44 - Framed Hand-dyed Thread Sea Creature Nature Fiber Sculpture, 2025
Located in Kent, CT
A wall-mounted contemporary fiber sculpture, Specimen 44 reads as an artistic rendition of a beautiful sea specimen. Luminous hand-dyed violet blue and purple embroidery thread is wr...
Wire
"Pink Panther" Miniature Convenience Store Hanging Sign by Drew Leshko
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Pink Panther" is original artwork made from paper, acrylic, enamel, pastel, wire, chain, aluminum, inkjet prints, pvc by Drew Leshko. This piece measures 15”h x 1”...
Metal, Enamel, Wire
Counterpart by Tom Price - Minimalist Sculpture and Bench, 7.2ft wide
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
Coal, resin, tar, steel, acrylic, LED. 45 cm × 220 cm × 35 cm. Counterpart II is one of Tom Price's 'hybrid' artworks sitting halfway between art and design: the piece can be seen ex...
Steel
$12,916
Horse XV by Pierre Yermia - Animal bronze sculpture, elegant, light patina, wild
Located in Paris, FR
Horse XV is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 71 × 60 × 17 cm (28 × 23.6 × 6.7 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of ...
Bronze
When Lambs Become Lions. Limited Edition 5/6 - Bronze Sculpture
Located in Riga, LV
Dimensions: 40 W x 45 H x 10 D cm Weight: 5 kg Material: Bronze, patina, metal Edition: 5/6 + 1 AP, signed on base Condition: Excellent, certificate Free worldwide shipping in a bran...
Metal, Bronze
Frieda – Emilia by Nando Kallweit. Bronze Sculpture, Edition of 50
Located in Coltishall, GB
Frieda – Emilia is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. Inspired by the the legend of the phoenix, this female figure has graceful wings instead of arms. The p...
Bronze
$4,550
Contemporary Bronze Fish Sculpture of a Trout swimming, green & brown, water
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Edition of 25 'Trout' by Richard Smith, a bronze sculpture of a trout, patinated in green and mottled brown with a textured, tactile surface, captures the lithe grace and vitality of...
Bronze
$11,104
Rooster "French Symbol" by Chésade - Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Animal Art
By Chésade
Located in Paris, FR
Rooster "French Symbol" is a unique bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Chésade, dimensions are 90 × 70 × 20 cm (35.4 × 27.6 × 7.9 in). The sculpture is signed and comes with a c...
Bronze
Sirius No 2 - contemporary, abstract, Corten steel, outdoor sculpture
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This monumental contemporary outdoor steel sculpture is by Viktor Mitic. This compelling sculpture by Viktor Mitic is named for Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. Forged f...
Steel
Mor Figh - textured, white, modernist, glass wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
During an artist’s residency in Scotland in 2016, glass sculptor Cheryl Wilson-Smith discovered her ancestral roots. The rugged landscape reminded her of the ancient forests and rock...
Glass
$10,000
Bossa Nova - Colorful Acorns Wall Sculpture Teal Yellow Pink Violet Blue, 2026
By Julie Maren
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary sculptural wall installation is comprised of 187 individual acorn caps mounted on brass pins - each cap is filled with acrylic paint and some with round clear glass...
Brass
$45,000
Orion - contemporary, abstract, 24kt gold-plated, marble, outdoor sculpture
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This large, abstract, 24kt gold-plated, white marble, outdoor sculpture was created by Viktor Mitic. The beautiful lyrical lines of Orion were crafted from 24 kt gold-plated stainl...
Marble, Gold
$126,244Sale Price|20% Off
Male Bust - Bronze Sculpture by Igor Mitoraj - 1991
By Igor Mitoraj
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing male bronze bust with a black patina. This work is the 6th from an edition of eight. Its creator, Igor Mitoraj, is a polish sculptor deeply rooted in the classical tradition....
Bronze
Élan Bronze Sculpture of Flying Bird, Edition 2 of 8, 76x21x24 cm
Located in New York, NY
Self-taught through her patient work on clay, which she has been sculpting for more than twenty years, Isabelle Thiltgès, Belgian by birth, currently lives and works in Brussels, whe...
Bronze
$12,624
P.010502-II by Toshio Iezumi - Contemporary glass sculpture, green, abstract
Located in Paris, FR
P.010502-II is a glass sculpture by Japanese contemporary artist Toshio Iezumi, dimensions are 75 × 38 × 9 cm (29.5 × 15 × 3.5 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part ...
Glass
Iron wolf. Limited Edition 4/5 - Bronze Sculpture
Located in Riga, LV
Dimensions: 32 W x 32 H x 13 D cm Weight: 8 kg Material: Bronze, patina, metal Edition: 4/5 + 1 AP, signed on base Condition: Excellent, certificate Free worldwide shipping in a b...
Bronze, Metal
$35,000
Halcyon Gold - contemporary, abstract, gold-plated, steel, outdoor sculpture
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary abstract sculpture was created from stainless steel and painted gold. This impressive monumental sculpture by Viktor Mitic was forged from stainless steel and pain...
Gold, Stainless Steel
3D Metal Sculpture with Color Painting Rabbi Construction Mimi Gross
By Mimi Gross
Located in Surfside, FL
Mimi Gross (American 1940-) Jewish Orthodox Scholar 1983 Aluminum and Paint Assemblage Hand signed, numbered 130/135 Dimensions: 24 X 12 X 9 inches From a great art collection of ...
Metal
$9,351Sale Price|20% Off
Maya - Contemporary bronze sculpture, Abstract & figurative, Polish art
Located in Warsaw, PL
Dimensions include marble base STANISŁAW WYSOCKI (b. 1949) Wysocki studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań (1978-1980) and then at the Hochschule der Kunste in Berlin under p...
Bronze
$51,900
Viga 4 by Tom Price - Abstract sculpture, wood, resin, synthetic, mineral, life
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
Viga 4 is a sculpture by contemporary artist Tom Price. This sculpture is made of resin, tar, steel, wood, dimensions are 242 × 45 × 45 cm (95.3 × 17.7 × 17.7 in). The indicated dime...
Steel
Bone White Figurative Architectural Sculpture in Cement. Contemporary Head
By Jose Perozo
Located in FISTERRA, ES
“LarA 010” is a unique architectural bust in high-density cement by Spanish sculptor José Perozo, hand-crafted and pigmented in 2024. This sculptural head blends the anatomy of the f...
Concrete
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