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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
Beyond Shadows
Beyond Shadows

Beyond Shadows

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Beyond Shadows," an evocative artwork by Aba Linus, captures a profound and tender moment of connection between two women. In this piece, the two figures are depicted resting on eac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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

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

Heirloom

Heirloom

By Nancy Larrew

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Wood, mirrors, wire, plastic, LED lights. Artist statement: "Behind the doors of this cabinet/tower is an infinity mirror and a DNA double helix branded with the word “trauma.” The...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Wire

Not Alone
Not Alone

Not Alone

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Signed on the front side and ac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Notre Dame 9 - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid, Paris, Icons

Notre Dame 9 - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid, Paris, Icons

By xulong zhang

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Notre Dame 9' 2010, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs, archival Pigment Print, based on a Polaroid 810 transfer process, 27.3x20cm, not mounted, Signed, embossed stamp and artist c...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

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

Orthochromatic Positive - Black & White Photography of a Typewriter
Orthochromatic Positive - Black & White Photography of a Typewriter

Orthochromatic Positive - Black & White Photography of a Typewriter

By Samuel Field

Located in Cambridge, GB

Samuel Field's still life of an Olivetti Typewriter, is given depth in the orthochromatic process he has used. Isolated in monochrome you appreciate the details of this vintage utili...

Category

1980s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, C Print, Silver Gelatin

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

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

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

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

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

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

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

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

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

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

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

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

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

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

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

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

Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Pop art color photography
Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Pop art color photography

Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Pop art color photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Red Lips, part of Richard's 2016 Hong Kong series, this street photography artwork captures the essence of Kowloon. The bold typography makes cool original pop art. This artwork is ...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

My Backbone and I
My Backbone and I

My Backbone and I

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The central theme of the artwork revolves around the concept of love, partnership, and the strength that comes from sharing life's journey with someone you truly cherish. The portrayal of a woman standing behind a man is symbolic and highlights the significance of being someone's backbone, providing much-needed support and encouragement in every situation. The title, "My Backbone and I," aptly captures the essence of the artwork. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of the couple, where each person complements and supports the other, forming an unbreakable bond. This piece reminds us that true love involves more than just being there during the good times; it means standing together, hand-in-hand, through life's challenges and triumphs. In the context of the artwork, the woman's presence behind the man represents her role as a steadfast pillar of strength, constantly supporting and empowering him. This representation challenges traditional gender norms, debunking the outdated notion that women should always stand behind men. Instead, it celebrates the idea that a successful partnership is built on mutual respect, equal footing, and shared responsibilities. The artist, Michael Adetula...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Untitled, 21st Century, Polaroid, Nude Photography

Untitled, 21st Century, Polaroid, Nude Photography

By xulong zhang

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Untitled', 2010, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs, digital C-Print, based on a Polaroid 108 Film shifting Compound material, 22 x 15cm, 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, Archival Paper

NO SMOKING, Rare historic 1970s Fluxus hand pulled silkscreen mid century design
NO SMOKING, Rare historic 1970s Fluxus hand pulled silkscreen mid century design

NO SMOKING, Rare historic 1970s Fluxus hand pulled silkscreen mid century design

Located in New York, NY

Maciunas & George Brecht, George Maciunas, George Brecht No Smoking, ca. 1973 Rare, historic Hand pulled Fluxus silkscreen Limited edition and rarely found collectible (though exact number produced not known) 16 31/50 × 16 3/4 inches Black and white hand-pulled silk screen by George Maciunas of George Brecht's iconic ”No Smoking” offset wallpaper squares George Maciunas was a Lithuanian American artist, art historian, and art organizer who was the founding member and central coordinator of Fluxus, an international community of artists, architects, composers, and designers. "George Maciunas had an extreme dislike of smoking. Being an asthmatic he could not tolerate it personally and with his complete devotion to Fluxus, professionally he felt there was no time or space for such a self-indulgent act. This disdain led fellow Fluxus artist, George Brecht to suggest a “no smoking” sign...

Category

1970s Conceptual Art

Materials

Screen

Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Red Lips, part of Richard's 2016 Hong Kong series, this artwork captures the essence of Kowloon. The bold typography makes cool original pop art. This artwork is a limited edition o...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

IC1 - Et Dominus
IC1 - Et Dominus

IC1 - Et Dominus

Located in New York, NY

Et Dominus by Robert Perez Acrylic on wood 24x24 Conceptual Abstract, Mixed Media, Colors: Orange, Pink, Black, White, Green

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Plywood, Acrylic

Still Life Conceptual Scene, Playful Seafood in Vivid Color, Blue, Yellow , Pink
Still Life Conceptual Scene, Playful Seafood in Vivid Color, Blue, Yellow , Pink

Still Life Conceptual Scene, Playful Seafood in Vivid Color, Blue, Yellow , Pink

By Ryan Rivadeneyra

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Sexy Miami Futuristic Cocktail Lounge" is a series of photographs by Ryan Rivadeneyra inspired by the Art Deco colors of Miami that show beautiful objects and textures arranged meti...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Film, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Poolscape #71 Limited Edition Chromogenic Photographic Print

Poolscape #71 Limited Edition Chromogenic Photographic Print

By Karine Laval

Located in Brighton, GB

Poolscape #71 is a dazzling Chromogenic Print by Contemporary photographer Karine Laval. Limited Edition of 9 In her series Poolscapes, Karine Laval preempts the series she would ...

Category

Early 2000s Conceptual Art

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color

Rarely seen limited edition Spanish/English protest poster, Signed by Baldessari
Rarely seen limited edition Spanish/English protest poster, Signed by Baldessari

Rarely seen limited edition Spanish/English protest poster, Signed by Baldessari

By John Baldessari

Located in New York, NY

John Baldessari Flowers of Life for Central America/Flores de Vida por Centro America (Hand Signed), 1984 Rare Offset Lithograph (Hand signed by Baldessari) 24 3/5 × 18 inches Boldly signed in white sharpie by Baldessari lower front The separate regular, unsigned edition was only approx. 100, though the present work was, exceptionally, uniquely hand signed by the artist Extremely rare vintage political poster...

Category

1980s Conceptual Art

Materials

Offset, Permanent Marker, Lithograph

Greek Temple, Pergamon Museum, Berlin

Greek Temple, Pergamon Museum, Berlin

By Reinhard Görner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Greek Temple, Pergamon-Museum, Berlin 50 x 62.5 inches ed. of 10 $6,000 60 x 75 inches ed. of 7 $9,000 70 x 87.5 inches ed. of 5 $11,000 signed and numbered on label, verso Reinhard Görner, with his large format photographs orchestrates the monumentality of historical architecture, gardens, and masterpieces. An active architecture photographer since 1985, is a master of perspectives and precise spatial compositions, and he thus considers classical sculpture, in all of its possible facets, a special challenge. "Görner’s photographs sometimes open the doors to another world and take the viewer with them on a journey through time. Here the palace is no longer a museum but both royal residence and a site steeped in history. The viewer does not have to share the halls with the masses of visitors; instead the images offer him exclusive impressions of the Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors) and the Galerie des Batailles (Hall of Battles) as even the king of France was probably never granted. The halls are empty of people, yet they seem to be able to unfurl their individual characters of their own accord. These places practically breathe history, and this aspect is also part of the essence captured in the photographs. King Wilhelm of Prussia was named German Emperor Wilhelm...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Lambda

"Un muro di parole, poi? un sogno!", M.t. on wood, 32x30 cm
"Un muro di parole, poi? un sogno!", M.t. on wood, 32x30 cm

"Un muro di parole, poi? un sogno!", M.t. on wood, 32x30 cm

Located in Milano, MI

In this work, Corrado Ferrante stages a poetic short circuit between surface and depth. The wall—compact, rough, almost silent—is pierced by an irregular tear that reveals pages of t...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Board

Apple of Eden (Small) Conceptual Sculpture in Leather and Epoxy, 2025
Apple of Eden (Small) Conceptual Sculpture in Leather and Epoxy, 2025

Apple of Eden (Small) Conceptual Sculpture in Leather and Epoxy, 2025

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Apple of Eden (small)" continues the series of human duality exploration. The outer and inner, form and essence—rarely identical. This version introduces a different texture and col...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Leather, Textile, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic

Joseph Beuys, Order
Joseph Beuys, Order

Joseph Beuys, Order

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Hamburg, DE

Joseph Beuys (German, 1921-1986) Order, 1973 Medium: Order card, stamped Sheet dimensions: 15 x 10.5 cm Frame dimensions: 25.5 x 21.1 x 3 cm Edition of 120: Hand-signed and numbered ...

Category

20th Century Conceptual Art

Materials

Offset

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.