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Conceptual Art

CONCEPTUAL STYLE

In 1967, artist Sol LeWitt wrote that in “Conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work.” He was giving a name to an art movement that had emerged in the 1960s in which artists were less focused on their medium being something traditionally “artistic” and instead engaged in using any object, movement, form, action or place to express an idea.

LeWitt’s work was featured alongside an assemblage of notes, drawings and outlines by other artists in “Working Drawings and Other Visible Things on Paper Not Necessarily Meant to Be Viewed as Art,” a groundbreaking show at New York City’s School of Visual Arts curated by Mel Bochner, another leading exponent of Conceptualism. Building on radical 20th-century statements, like Fountain (1917) by French artist Marcel Duchamp, Conceptual artists around Europe and North and South America were not interested in the commercial art scene and rather directly challenged its systems and values.

Stretching into the 1970s, this movement has also been called Post-Object art and Dematerialized art. Conceptual art reflected a larger era of social and political upheaval. Pieces associated with the style range from Roelof Louw’s Soul City (Pyramid of Oranges) (1967) — a work of installation art that sees fresh oranges stacked into a pyramid from which visitors are allowed to take one orange away — to On Kawara’s “Today” series, which saw the Japanese artist carefully painting a date in white acrylic on canvases consisting of a single color from 1966 to his death in 2014. Artists such as Ed Ruscha, who created the Twentysix Gasoline Stations book — a collection of photos of gas stations that is widely said to be the first modern artists’ book — made photography a major platform for Conceptual art, as did Bruce Nauman, who burned one of Ruscha's books and then photographed it for his own.

Conceptual art’s legacy of questioning artistic authorship, ownership and how to work with complex ideas of space and time had a significant influence on the decades of culture that followed, and it continues to inform art today.

The collection of Conceptual photography, paintings and sculptures on 1stDibs includes artworks by John Baldessari, Jenny Holzer, Lawrence Weiner, Joseph Kosuth and others.

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Style: Conceptual
Dramma in Nove Versi, Conceptual Art Lithograph with Screenprint
Dramma in Nove Versi, Conceptual Art Lithograph with Screenprint

Dramma in Nove Versi, Conceptual Art Lithograph with Screenprint

Located in Long Island City, NY

This enigmatic lithograph titled “Dramma in Nove Versi” (Drama in Nine Verses) presents a Conceptual Art exploration of text and visual poetry through Textual Art practices. The comp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Delicate Ecosystem, Conceptual Etching by Mel Chin
Delicate Ecosystem, Conceptual Etching by Mel Chin

Delicate Ecosystem, Conceptual Etching by Mel Chin

By Mel Chin

Located in Long Island City, NY

This thought-provoking 1996 etching by Mel Chin exemplifies Contemporary Conceptual Art’s engagement with environmental themes and ecological awareness. Chin’s intricate composition ...

Category

1990s Conceptual Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Ecstasy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Indigenous, Children in Fashion
Ecstasy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Indigenous, Children in Fashion

Ecstasy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Indigenous, Children in Fashion

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. A young girl holding a yellow rose flower is seen in this painting during her playtime rejoicing after receiving a piece of good news. The yellow rose flower is a symbol of joy, happiness, and gratitude. About Artist Oluwatobiloba...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Minimalist Dapper
Minimalist Dapper

Minimalist Dapper

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

As a model being a fashionista gives and creates room for you to keep your style and interest the way you feel and the way you want it to be, deciding to keep your style very simple,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Blue - Floral color photo
Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Blue - Floral color photo

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Blue - Floral color photo

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

30 Cents Singapore Orchid Blue, from the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection. This historic postage stamps that make up the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection, Singapore Series 'Postcards...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By xulong zhang

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Untitled' 2015, Edition of 20 plus 2 Artist Proofs, digital C-Print, based on an IMPOSSIBLE 8x10 Colour, 21.5 cm x 27cm, not mounted, Signed, embossed stamp and artist certificate. ...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Athlete
Athlete

Athlete

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Comfort Zone
Comfort Zone

Comfort Zone

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

In the captivating artwork titled "Comfort Zone," artist John Ali masterfully captures the essence of introspection and the complex interplay between identity and personal space. The...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Silence, Conceptual Etching by Kim Tschang-yeul
Silence, Conceptual Etching by Kim Tschang-yeul

Silence, Conceptual Etching by Kim Tschang-yeul

Located in Long Island City, NY

Kim Tschang-yeul, Korean (1929 - 2021) - Silence, Year: 1970, Medium: Etching on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 60/90, Size: 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.88 cm), Publi...

Category

1970s Conceptual Art

Materials

Etching

State of Mind, Conceptual Etching by Peter Nadin
State of Mind, Conceptual Etching by Peter Nadin

State of Mind, Conceptual Etching by Peter Nadin

By Peter Nadin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Peter Nadin, British/American (1954 - ) - State of Mind, Year: 1985, Medium: Etching on Arches, signed, numbered and dated in pencil, Edition: 20, Image Size: 4 x 5 inches, Size:...

Category

1980s Conceptual Art

Materials

Etching

Revival Ramp, Conceptual Mixed Media Print by Mel Chin
Revival Ramp, Conceptual Mixed Media Print by Mel Chin

Revival Ramp, Conceptual Mixed Media Print by Mel Chin

By Mel Chin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mel Chin, American (1951 - ) - Revival Ramp, Year: 1996, Medium: Etching, Engraving, Photoetching and Lithograph on Arches, signed, titled, numbered and dated in pencil, Edition: ...

Category

1990s Conceptual Art

Materials

Etching, Lithograph

Revival Ramp (B&W), Conceptual Mixed Media Print by Mel Chin
Revival Ramp (B&W), Conceptual Mixed Media Print by Mel Chin

Revival Ramp (B&W), Conceptual Mixed Media Print by Mel Chin

By Mel Chin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mel Chin, American (1951 - ) - Revival Ramp (B&W), Year: 1996, Medium: Etching, Engraving, Photoetching and Lithograph on Arches, signed, numbered and dated in pencil, Edition:...

Category

1990s Conceptual Art

Materials

Etching, Lithograph

Go, Conceptual Screenprint by Rib Bloomfield
Go, Conceptual Screenprint by Rib Bloomfield

Go, Conceptual Screenprint by Rib Bloomfield

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rib Bloomfield, English (1948 - ) - Go, Year: circa 1990, Medium: Screenprint, signed, titled and numbered in pencil, Edition: 103/110, Image Size: 32.5 x 30 inches, Size: 37.75...

Category

1990s Conceptual Art

Materials

Screen

Cocoon II, Conceptual Lithograph by Adam Styka
Cocoon II, Conceptual Lithograph by Adam Styka

Cocoon II, Conceptual Lithograph by Adam Styka

By Adam Styka

Located in Long Island City, NY

Adam Styka, Polish (1940 - ) - Cocoon II, Year: 1985, Medium: Lithograph, signed, titled, numbered and dated in pencil, Edition: Trial Proof, Size: 22.5 x 30 in. (57.15 x 76.2 cm)

Category

1980s Conceptual Art

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled

Untitled

By xulong zhang

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Untitled' 2013, Edition 1/10 plus 2 Artist Proofs, digital C-Print, based on a Polaroid 669, 8.5 cm x 10.2cm, Signed, embossed stamp and artist certificate, not mounted. Xulong Zh...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Wet Market, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Fish Tank Color Photography
Wet Market, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Fish Tank Color Photography

Wet Market, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Fish Tank Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

'Wet Market', part of a series Richard Heeps series taken on the streets of Kong Kong in 2013 where he wanted his photographs to be metaphors for the layered, dense living in the Cit...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

The Beef Sisters - Ella and May - 16 unique Polaroids
The Beef Sisters - Ella and May - 16 unique Polaroids

The Beef Sisters - Ella and May - 16 unique Polaroids

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

The Beef Sisters A Polaroid-based art series by Kris 'Curtiz' De Meester Ella and May - 2023 16 original Polaroids, mixed media. 50x50cm installed. Signed in front. "The Beef S...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Polaroid

Against All Odds
Against All Odds

Against All Odds

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

In a world where the weight of challenges can often feel overwhelming, art has the extraordinary power to reflect the human experience and serve as a source of inspiration and hope. "Against All Odds...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Change and Growth 1

Change and Growth 1

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the thing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Unbroken
Unbroken

Unbroken

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled - Contemporary, Chinese, Polaroid, Women

Untitled - Contemporary, Chinese, Polaroid, Women

By xulong zhang

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Untitled' - 2015 - 21.5 cm x 27cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival Print, based on an Poltoid 8x10". Signed, embossed stamp and artist certificate. Not mounted. Xulong Zhang Short Bio: He has been engaged in fashion portrait photography for 30 years and loves Polaroid photography. In 2000, he began to develop Polaroid photography and traveled to 34 countries for photography. Vita: 1999 Has won the title “Ten Elites” in the 3rd China Portrait Photography. 2000 Named the World Chinese Artist, known as “The Prince of Album” 2001 September, CCTV special report on “Zhang Xulong’s Body Art Photography” gained strong feedback from the community. 2002 January, published “Strategies for Commercial Portrait Photograph” by Zhejiang Photography Publishing. 2002 February, launched the concept of “Tang Yun” and greatly accepted by the market. His idea has spread across whole China’s photography industry. 2002 July, launched the concept of “Picasso’s scene backdrop” for kids photography and shocking the whole industry. 2002 August, published “Ms.Tang’s Body Art Portrait Album”, the first female body photography in China, by People’s Arts Publishing 2002 September, a personal exhibition entitled “seeing memory” in the ancient city of Shanxi Province, the 2nd session of the Pingyao International Photography Festival. In December of 2002, he was invited to give lectures in Malaysia and auction off the “Fruitful Achievements” exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, donating all money to the Kuala Lumpur Charitable aid for nursing homes and orphanages, won the "goodwill ambassador" title of honor in Kuala Lumpur. 2003 February-March, held the exhibition of “White Valentines” at Beijing International Trade and Exhibition Centre. December 2003, pioneered the new concept of "Royal Wedding", and completed the album of “Invasion 2004” wedding photography books published by Jilin art press. In December 2003 was awarded the 2003 annual contribution of the Chinese human body photography. 2003 Published “China Portrait Culture”. 2004 January, published Body Art & Portrait album “Chun Hua Qiu Shi”. 2004 March, held the exhibition of “Body Art & Portrait photography” in Chengdu. 2004 May, featured on a special report of “Match En China” in Paris. 2004 September, Pingyao international photography festival held entitled "the ambiguity of ancient legacy" xu-long Zhang body art exhibition 2005 August. 2005 August, accept the German star weekly "Der Stern" special report of “China nude” photography...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Car Festival at Puri India original vintagea travel poster
Car Festival at Puri India original vintagea travel poster

Car Festival at Puri India original vintagea travel poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Original vintage travel poster Car Festival at Puri India. Archival linen-backed lithograph in fine condition, ready to frame. At this festival, the public gathers and pull a chari...

Category

1950s Conceptual Art

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled  VI. Self Portrait.  Limited Edition Nude Color Photograph
Untitled  VI. Self Portrait.  Limited Edition Nude Color Photograph

Untitled VI. Self Portrait. Limited Edition Nude Color Photograph

By Jose Sierra

Located in Miami Beach, FL

José Sierra painted his body as a tribute to Afro-Colombian and pre-Columbian cultures, documenting the performance in photographs that portray him in erotic and suggestive positions...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Untitled - Contemporary, Chinese, Polaroid, Emulsion Transfer, Women

Untitled - Contemporary, Chinese, Polaroid, Emulsion Transfer, Women

By xulong zhang

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Untitled' (Chinese Classical) - 2002, 26 cm x 32cm. Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival Print, POLAROID 809 Emulsion Transfer. Signed, embossed stamp and artist certificate. Not mounted. Xulong Zhang Short Bio: He has been engaged in fashion portrait photography for 30 years and loves Polaroid photography. In 2000, he began to develop Polaroid photography and traveled to 34 countries for photography. Vita: 1999 Has won the title “Ten Elites” in the 3rd China Portrait Photography. 2000 Named the World Chinese Artist, known as “The Prince of Album” 2001 September, CCTV special report on “Zhang Xulong’s Body Art Photography” gained strong feedback from the community. 2002 January, published “Strategies for Commercial Portrait Photograph” by Zhejiang Photography Publishing. 2002 February, launched the concept of “Tang Yun” and greatly accepted by the market. His idea has spread across whole China’s photography industry. 2002 July, launched the concept of “Picasso’s scene backdrop” for kids photography and shocking the whole industry. 2002 August, published “Ms.Tang’s Body Art Portrait Album”, the first female body photography in China, by People’s Arts Publishing 2002 September, a personal exhibition entitled “seeing memory” in the ancient city of Shanxi Province, the 2nd session of the Pingyao International Photography Festival. In December of 2002, he was invited to give lectures in Malaysia and auction off the “Fruitful Achievements” exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, donating all money to the Kuala Lumpur Charitable aid for nursing homes and orphanages, won the "goodwill ambassador" title of honor in Kuala Lumpur. 2003 February-March, held the exhibition of “White Valentines” at Beijing International Trade and Exhibition Centre. December 2003, pioneered the new concept of "Royal Wedding", and completed the album of “Invasion 2004” wedding photography books published by Jilin art press. In December 2003 was awarded the 2003 annual contribution of the Chinese human body photography. 2003 Published “China Portrait Culture”. 2004 January, published Body Art & Portrait album “Chun Hua Qiu Shi”. 2004 March, held the exhibition of “Body Art & Portrait photography” in Chengdu. 2004 May, featured on a special report of “Match En China” in Paris. 2004 September, Pingyao international photography festival held entitled "the ambiguity of ancient legacy" xu-long Zhang body art exhibition 2005 August. 2005 August, accept the German star weekly "Der Stern" special report of “China nude” photography...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Color, Polaroid, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Extraordinary Woman 2
Extraordinary Woman 2

Extraordinary Woman 2

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Extraordinary Woman" by Michael Adetula is a captivating artwork that celebrates the unique beauty and personality of a young woman who exudes confidence and charm. At first glance,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

TODAY - large format (framed) photograph of conceptual billboard sign at night
TODAY - large format (framed) photograph of conceptual billboard sign at night

TODAY - large format (framed) photograph of conceptual billboard sign at night

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

billboard against ultramarine blue night sky, a large scale original photograph from a series of conceptual motivational messages on classic Americana billboards in landscape of the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée, Ar...

HOPE (framed) - 4 conceptual environmental still life motivational message
HOPE (framed) - 4 conceptual environmental still life motivational message

HOPE (framed) - 4 conceptual environmental still life motivational message

By Christian Stoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

large scale conceptual environmental still life photographs playing with viewer's perspective creating individual letters from found objects spelling the word HOPE H-O-P-E by Christ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Plexiglass, Giclée

HOPE framed - 4 individual conceptual photographs spelling motivational word
HOPE framed - 4 individual conceptual photographs spelling motivational word

HOPE framed - 4 individual conceptual photographs spelling motivational word

By Christian Stoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

large scale conceptual environmental still life photographs playing with viewer's perspective creating individual letters from found objects spelling the word HOPE H-O-P-E by Christian Stoll Incredible details in this body of work: focusing in on this epic photograph work, you will find yourself lost in the artwork's details. Reminiscent of the appropriation artwork of Vik Muniz, Christian Stoll arranges everyday objects to spell letters of the alphabet. Only at close inspection does the viewer realize he/she is looking at an actual photograph, created in camera rather than with digital manipulation. _________________________ Artwork can be installed vertically, horizontally, square or across multiple walls 4 individual photographs individual artwork size 24 x 24 inches (61 x 61cm) horizontal artwork composition 24 x 96 inches (61 x 244cm) vertical artwork...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Plexiglass, Archiv...

Her
Her

Her

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Her" by Aba Linus is a striking testament to the power of visual storytelling and the celebration of feminine strength and elegance. In this captivating artwork, a young woman is po...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bimbo
Bimbo

Bimbo

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Bimbo" by Aba Linus is an exquisite portrayal of timeless elegance and grace. The centerpiece of this enchanting artwork is a young woman, adorned with a stylish hat perched atop he...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Forever Young
Forever Young

Forever Young

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Conceptual art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Conceptual art 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 art 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, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Reinhard Görner, Kojun, Jose Sierra, and xulong zhang. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Conceptual art, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for art 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 $45 and tops out at $500,000, while the average work sells for $2,465.