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.
Large Limited Edition Powder Coated Mild Steel Figure Sculpture "Split Walker"
By Uwe Pfaff
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A life size, two-piece powder coated mild steel sculpture on steel footings. Edition of 7. Available in different colours or finishes on request.
Steel
Madeleine by Nando Kallweit. Bronze Sculpture, Edition of 7
Located in Coltishall, GB
Madeleine by Nando Kallweit. Bronze sculpture, edition of 7 Dimensions: 153cm tall
Bronze
Wings of Perception - contemporary, figurative, aluminum, wall sculpture
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary wall sculpture is a mask cast from old typesetting elements, forged from aluminum and adorned with the wings of a bird or perhaps an angel. Dale Dunning’s superb...
Metal
Heroes. Limited Edition 1/4 - Bronze Sculpture
Located in Riga, LV
Dimensions: 40 W x 18 H x 25 D cm Weight: 11,4 kg Material: Bronze, patina, metal Edition: 1/4. + 1 AP, signed on base Condition: Excellent, certificate Free worldwide shipping in a ...
Bronze, Metal
Untitled, 1982, Porcelain and glaze
Located in London, GB
Ruth Duckworth Untitled, 1982 Porcelain and glaze 43.2 x 83.8 x 10.8 cm 17 x 33 x 4 1/4 in
Porcelain, Glaze
Fae – Victoria by Nando Kallweit. Bronze Sculpture, Edition of 50
Located in Coltishall, GB
Fae – Victoria 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 pi...
Bronze
$1,245
Unfolding Dreams 19 - Modern Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall Sculpture Art
By Mireia Serra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mireia Serra creates sensuous bronze and iron sculptures showing the beauty of snapshots caught in life which are full of emotions and feelings along the life journey. Her metal artw...
Metal, Bronze, Iron
Lancelot II by Yann Guillon - Male nude bronze sculpture, torso, figurative
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Lancelot II is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 50 × 25 × 17 cm (19.7 × 9.8 × 6.7 in). Height of the sculpture with the base: 60 cm (23.6 in). ...
Bronze
Magic Frog by Chésade - Bronze sculpture, animal art, figurative, realism
By Chésade
Located in Paris, FR
Magic Frog is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Chésade, dimensions are 19.5 × 25 × 22 cm (7.7 × 9.8 × 8.7 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a limited...
Bronze
$35,108
Synthesis 6 by Tom Price - Sculpture and lighting, LED, original, abstract
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
Synthesis 6 (small horizontal) is a sculpture by contemporary artist Tom Price. This sculpture is made of resin, tar, steel, acrylic and LED, dimensions are 45 × 51 × 35 cm (17.7 × 2...
Steel
$21,500
Early Summer - tall, colorful, hand-blown glass and steel outdoor sculpture
By Susan Rankin
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This tall, colorful, hand-blown glass and steel outdoor sculpture is by Susan Rankin. Susan Rankin’s elegant and colorful hand-blown glass art has been exhibited across North America...
Steel
$13,000
Voir Autrement - Teleidoscope - interactive, kaleidoscope, outdoor sculpture
By Eric Tardif
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary outdoor sculpture is interactive and works like a kaleidoscope. The distinctively unique, joyful and playful sculptural work of Éric Tardif is designed to invite t...
Mixed Media
Them by Martine Demal - Bronze sculpture, standing human figures, couple
Located in Paris, FR
Them is a bronze sculpture by sculptor Martine Demal, dimensions are 49 x 15 x 11.5 cm (19.3 × 5.9 × 4.5 in). The sculpture is sold with a plexiglas base which dimensions are 15 x 11...
Bronze
$51,960
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
$234,054
Three Standing Figures by Pierre Yermia - 10.5-Ft High Outdoor Bronze Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
3 Monumental Standing Figures is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 320 × 150 × 130 cm (126 × 59.1 × 51.2 in). The sculpture is signed a...
Bronze
Dylan Martinez - Dark Purple Water Balloon, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
A hyper-realistic glass sculptor, Dylan's playful creations deceive the eye with their lifelike appearance. Whether mimicking water balloons or plastic bags filled with water housing...
Glass
$13,500
Contemporary Glass Sculpture, Minimalist Design, Optical, Color Laminated Inside
By Jiyong Lee
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Glass Sculpture, Minimalist Design, Optical, Color Laminated Inside Lee was born and raised in South Korea. He is a studio artist and an associate professor of art and ...
Glass
$21,064
Ultramarine Rex Seahorse by Chésade - Bronze sculpture, sea animal, marine, blue
By Chésade
Located in Paris, FR
Ultramarine Rex Seahorse is a unique bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Chésade, dimensions are 114 × 40 × 17 cm (44.9 × 15.7 × 6.7 in). The sculpture is signed and comes with ...
Bronze
$4,493
M.160302 by Toshio Iezumi - Contemporary glass sculpture, green, abstract, light
Located in Paris, FR
M.160302 is a glass sculpture by Japanese contemporary artist Toshio Iezumi, dimensions are 29 × 12 × 8 cm (11.4 × 4.7 × 3.1 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of...
Glass
$8,000
Terra Negra - contemporary, handmade, abstract, ceramic tabletop sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary ceramic black bowl is by Steven Heinemann. For the celebrated Canadian ceramicist Steven Heinemann, the humble shape of a bowl has always been an endless source of...
Ceramic
"Shadows of Others", Contemporary Vase, Green, Stoneware, Ceramic, Sculpture
Located in Franklin, MA
Heather Binder's "Shadows of Others" is a contemporary wood-fired stoneware ceramic sculptural vase that expresses the artist's interpretation of fire - the elemental force that brin...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Crépuscule de Janvier: Mosaic Sculpture, Contemporary, Glass & Ceramic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary mosaic composition by Laurence Petit is made from colourful glass and ceramic pieces. As a little girl, Laurence Petit was fascinated by the colourful scraps of fa...
Glass, Mosaic, Ceramic, Wood Panel
$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
Nicolas Party Portrait Plate: Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, 2021
Located in London, GB
Nicolas Party Portrait Plate, 2021 Fine bone china Diameter 26.7 cm Edition of 250 comes in the original presentation box Nicolas Party is a Swiss ar...
Ceramic
$31,316
Large Arms Raised Standing Figure II by P. Yermia, 6.10 ft High Bronze sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Large Arms Raised Standing Figure II is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 186 × 30 × 32 cm (73.2 × 11.8 × 12.6 in). The sculpture is sig...
Bronze
$9,245
Wrestlers VIII by Yann Guillon - Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Male Athletes
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Wrestler VIII is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 47 × 44 × 29 cm (18.5 × 17.3 × 11.4 in). This sculpture is signed and numbered, it is ...
Bronze
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Odds Fish - Ceramic Totem Sculpture By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterwork is currently on display at the Zimmerman Gallery in Carmel, CA Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for out...
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
$3,200
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, Mixed Media, Stoneware, Pigmented PVC Surface
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, Mixed Media, Stoneware, Pigmented PVC Surface Maxwell Mustardo is a ceramic artist whose highly textured forms are the result of meticulous research ...
Stoneware, Plastic, PVC
Silver Linings No. 1 - contemporary, handcrafted, ceramic sculpture
By Loren Kaplan
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary ceramic black floral shaped vessel is by Loren Kaplan. A gifted ceramicist, Loren Kaplan’s strikingly elegant work is highly regarded by international collectors. ...
Ceramic
Large Limited Edition Mild Steel Sculpture "Surprise Development"
By Uwe Pfaff
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A life size, marine grade painted mild steel sculpture, edition 4/5. Available in different colours on request, and can stand outside. The piece is shipped...
Steel
Tenderness by Eric Valat - Bronze sculpture of two bears hugging, animal
By Eric Valat
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture, inches 6.69 x 5.11 x 3.93 / 17 × 13 × 10 cm. Straight out of childhood, the bear appears in Eric Valat’s bestiary sculptural vocabulary. The sculpture shows an ela...
Bronze
"Showstopper" 18K Gold & Diamond Unique Guitar Strap by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
"Showstopper" 18K Gold & Diamond Unique Guitar Strap by Colin Burn Medium: Leather,18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds, Rubies,Sapphires & Emeralds ATT: strap only - guitar not incl...
Gold
Embrace (2) by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, Bright Red
Located in Paris, FR
Embrace (2) is a fired, constructed and painted clay sculpture by Patricia Volk, dimensions are 34 × 60 × 42 cm (13.4 × 23.6 × 16.5 in). It is a unique signed piece and comes with a...
Clay
$960Sale Price|60% Off
After Botero - Standing Woman Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary 20th Century
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
This AFTER BOTERO sculpture is a very beautiful, faithful reproduction in the style of BOTERO'S work that has sold very well here on 1st Dibs. The edition is 50 in Roman numerals. ...
Marble, Bronze
$2,574
Indoor or outdoor garden Sculpture Corten steel abstract by Ana Barrios Mendoza
Located in DE
Ascending Balance - Stunning rusted steel sculpture, ideal for indoor or outdoor spaces. Its weathered look adds a unique charm, making it a bold and durable statement piece for any...
Steel
"Portalito", Abstract Patterns, Geometric Abstraction, Woodcut Monoprint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Portalito" is an original piece by Alexis Nutini and is made from a woodcut monoprint mounted on panel. This piece measures 7.25"h x 9.5"w. Born in Mexico City, ...
Panel, Monoprint, Woodcut
KAWS Holiday UK Brown (KAWS United Kingdom)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS: HOLIDAY United Kingdom Brown (KAWS UK): KAWS' signature character COMPANION presented in an upright standing position with its eyes covered. New in their original packaging - published by All Rights Reserved to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ sculptural hot-air balloon — one of the world’s largest at 42 meters tall, flying over the English country-side of Bristol. Figure comes individually housed in a standout KAWS designed hard case. Medium: Painted cast resin vinyl figures. Dimensions: 12 inches in height. New, unopened; excellent condition. Stamped on the underside from a sold out edition of unknown. Includes artist card as pictured. A great wall or shelf set that would look fantastic displayed either in or out of the case. KAWS UK Holiday (further background): The sculptural hot-air balloon KAWS: HOLIDAY UK...
Resin, Vinyl
Aqua, Terra, Aero Trio - geometric abstract, mild steel, outdoor sculptures
By Jah Qube
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A collaborative project, artist Javid Jah and fabricator Alex Akbari of Qube Inc. re-designed this series from a recent public art exhibition in downtown Toronto, which was exhibited in collaboration with Roger Mooking and Wyandot artist Catherine Tammaro. The dynamic geometric form of the three pieces—Terra, Aqua and Aero (the elements of earth, water and air) is inspired by the ideas of cosmology (the study of the universe) and sacred ancestral principles. Forged from steel, light shines through the intricately detailed pattern of perforations on the surface. Each individual sculpture can also be used as a wood burning or gas fire pit...
Metal, Steel
Rock The Boat - Modern Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall-Mounted Sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mireia Serra creates sensuous bronze and iron sculptures showing the beauty of snapshots caught in life which are full of emotions and feelings along the life journey. Her metal artw...
Metal, Bronze, Iron
$55,000
Tilted Orange - contemporary, geometric abstract, coated steel outdoor sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary orange-colored metal outdoor sculpture is the work of Shayne Dark. Five tapered shafts of steel emerge from the base in a powerful contemporary composition. The C...
Steel
Large Limited Edition Powder Coated Mild Steel Sculpture "Returning from Mars"
By Uwe Pfaff
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A life size, powder coated mild steel sculpture on a steel footing. Edition of 4/7. Available in different colours or finishes on request.
Steel
$15,000
Contemporary Figurative Ceramic Sculpture, Glazed, 23 x 20 x 18 in, Sunkoo Yuh
By SunKoo Yuh
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Figurative Ceramic Sculpture, Glazed, 23 x 20 x 18 in, Sunkoo Yuh The ceramic sculptures of SunKoo Yuh are composed of tight groupings of various forms including plants...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
Skyward Whisper: Sculpture, Hand-Painted Feathers, 77" Tall
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Terri Del Signore is a Canadian ceramic artist and teacher who has been creating sculptural and illustrative artwork for more than a decade. The joyful sculpture, Skyward Whisper is...
Steel
$3,550
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Parasol Mushroom in woods, wildlife, fungi
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Edition of 25 'Parasol Mushroom' by Richard Smith bronze sculpture of a parasol mushroom on the woodland floor, finished in cream and white with mottled brown and moss green patinati...
Bronze
Future Relic no.3 (Clock)
Located in London, GB
Daniel Arsham Future Relic no.3 (Clock), 2015 Plaster and broken glass comes with the original box some minor wear to the box. 14 × 12.7 × 6.4 cm Edition 103 of 400 Daniel Arsham is...
Plaster, Glass
Zanfirico Twist Foglio 8381
Located in Napa, CA
David Patchen creates vivid and luminous glass works using the time-honored techniques of cane and murrine glass blowing, originally discovered in the glass blowing studios of Venic...
Blown Glass
"The Quiet of Ash", Contemporary Vase, Green, Blue, Stoneware, Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Franklin, MA
Heather Binder's "The Quiet of Ash" is a contemporary wood-fired stoneware ceramic sculptural vase that expresses the artist's interpretation of fire - the elemental force that bring...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay
$82,500
Mobius H9 SS 2/50 - large, abstract, polished stainless steel, outdoor sculpture
By Jeremy Guy
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Lyrical and elegant in form, Jeremy Guy’s contemporary sculptures are simply stunning. This is Mobius; one of a series of larger pieces Guy produced to be displayed outdoors. The di...
Stainless Steel
"Samsung Intensity 2", Vintage Technology, Framed Y2K Crochet Wall Sculpture
By Nicole Nikolich, Lace in the Moon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Samsung Intensity 2" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Nicole Nikolich (Lace in the Moon) and is made from recycled cell phone mounted on crocheted acrylic in o...
Textile, Yarn, Found Objects
$111,175
Monumental Lying Figure by P. Yermia, 10.2 Ft Wide Bronze Sculpture, Outdoor Art
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental Lying Figure is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 110 × 310 × 60 cm (43.3 × 122 × 23.6 in). The sculpture is signed and numb...
Bronze
F.250901 by Toshio Iezumi - Contemporary glass sculpture, abstract, green
Located in Paris, FR
F.250901 is a glass sculpture from the series “Form” by Japanese contemporary artist Toshio Iezumi, dimensions are 9 × 17 × 15 cm (3.5 × 6.7 × 5.9 in). The sculpture is signed and nu...
Glass
$9,303
Three Horses by Pierre Yermia - Animal sculpture, bronze bas-relief, blue patina
Located in Paris, FR
Three Horses is a bronze bas-relief sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 42 × 81 × 2 cm (16.5 × 31.9 × 0.8 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered...
Bronze
$5,200
AMANCIO 47.21.2 Man Leteo Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary Figurative Art
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Sculpture by the Spanish artist AMANCIO GONZALEZ Artist well known for his large format works on the street. Iron and bronze. AMANCIO Gonzalez ( Leon 1965 ) Amancio González is a s...
Bronze
Small Contemporary natural Ceramic Sculpture, 2024 - 'Brown Dove'
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Drawing inspiration from ancient ceramic traditions, including Korean pottery and the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic, Laura Pasquino (Grège Gallery) explores the beauty of imperfection...
Ceramic
"Frazzled", Hanging Abstract Sculpture, Transluscent, Reflective
By Roxana Azar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This reflective sculpture titled "Frazzled" is an original artwork by Roxana Azar made of UV print on acrylic. This piece measures 15”h x 18.5”w. ...
Acrylic Polymer
$3,200
Pieced - grey, blue, white, textured, layered glass, wall relief, sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Glass artist Cheryl Wilson Smith’s grandmother used to create hand-stitched quilts from cut squares of fabric. This beautiful wall sculpture with its patchwork pattern, and its soft ...
Glass
$16,500
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Fox Sculpture Lying Fox, woodland, animal. wildlife
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Lying Fox' by Richard Smith. Edition of 12. A bronze sculpture of a lying fox, finished with a mottled brown and white speckled patina, beautifully captures the quiet poise and cha...
Bronze
$49,151
3 Large Standing Figures I by Pierre Yermia - 59-In Tall Bronze Sculpture, Group
Located in Paris, FR
3 Large Standing Figures I is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 150 × 58 × 42 cm (59.1 × 22.8 × 16.5 in). The sculpture is signed and nu...
Bronze
$2,500
Mutation 10 - small, white, geometrical, 3D, felt, fabric, biomorphic, wall art
By Chung-Im Kim
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Fabric artist Chung-Im King’s series of felt tapestries called “Mutation” consist of striking geometrical shapes that mimic designs found in nature. The artist has cut pure white fel...
Felt, Thread, Mixed Media
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
A new show at Upstate New York’s Corning Museum of Glass shows off the best and brightest contemporary works of the last few years.
The newly redesigned Norton Museum and other impressive exhibition spaces around Palm Beach are drawing art aficionados to the tony enclave year-round.