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.
$1,850
"Untitled 3.22" Photography 16' x 24' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 3.22" Photography 16' x 24' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist García de Marina was born in Gij...
Digital Pigment
Self Portrait #14 From Cuerpo en Tensión Series. Limited edition photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jose Sierra work is deeply influenced by themes of self-representation and a homoerotic gaze. Through his unique aesthetic, he creates abject staged environments that challenge tradi...
Color, Archival Pigment
$35,000
Goodfellas
Located in Denver, CO
"Goodfellas" is comprised of 3 individual white statues that are meant to be presented as a trio. They are part of a limited edition of 25 of which this is number 9. Each individual ...
Polyurethane
Cave paintings on paper, Indian ink, hand drawing, leather papyrus style
Located in Carballo, ES
Obsessive, meticulous, almost monastic, Kramer immerses us in a universe of graphic and sculptural repetitions. His drawings on kraft paper glued with rabbit glue recall both ancient...
Ink, Handmade Paper
Artist Designed Signed Judaica Israeli Menorah Candelabra Sculpture Silver Plate
Located in Surfside, FL
N. Levi (signed in Hebrew and English) Menorah Done in a brutalist design with the Hebrew words "Seek the peace of jerusalem" Dimensions: 8 X 9 X 2.5 inches This appears to be silver plated as I do not see a silver standard mark or hallmark. There has been a resurgence of fine artists making Judaica, There was initial generation of the Bezalel School in Jerusalem and later Ludwig Wolpert at the Jewish Museum in New York City, whose spare, geometric, functionalist style was influenced by the Bauhaus school in particular and modernism in general, Moshe Zabari, Maxwell Chayat, in New York, Menachem Berman...
Metal, Silver
"Backstage Rant" Conceptual Text Based Painting
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
This large scale conceptual text based painting by New York artist, David Kramer, features, in bold type the phase: "... I AM STILL WAITING FOR MY...
Oil, Canvas
Anatomical bodies in Indian ink on paper, antique papyrus, human being
Located in Carballo, ES
Obsessive, meticulous, almost monastic, Kramer immerses us in a universe of graphic and sculptural repetitions. His drawings on kraft paper glued with rabbit glue recall both ancient...
Ink, Handmade Paper
Untitled, Conceptual Pencil and Ink on Paper by Lucio Pozzi
By Lucio Pozzi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lucio Pozzi, Italian (1935 - ) - Untitled, Year: 2001, Medium: Pencil and Ink on Paper, signed, Size: 12 x 9 in. (30.48 x 22.86 cm)
Ink, Pencil
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:...
Etching, Lithograph
$1,829
TWO SPACES - Expressive Charcoal On Paper Painting, Black White Drawing
Located in Salzburg, AT
The work is on 1 paper. Krzysztof Gliszczyński is Professor for painting on Academy of fine arts Gdansk. The artwork is unframed and will be...
Paper, Charcoal
Ptitza, Conceptual Etching with Aquatint by Grisha Bruskin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Grisha Bruskin, Russian (1945 - ) - Ptitza, Portfolio: Lexica, Year: 1992, Medium: Etching with Aquatint, signed, titled, numbered and dated in pencil, Edition: WP, Image Size: ...
Etching, Aquatint
Structural Column, Conceptual Etching by Chuck Connelly
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chuck Connelly, American (1955 - 2025) - Structural Column, Year: 1985, Medium: Etching on Arches, signed, numbered and dated in pencil, Edition: 2/20, Image Size: 8 x 5.75 inch...
Etching
The Kaddish, Conceptual Screenprint Monoprint by Unknown Artist
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unknown Artist - The Kaddish, Medium: Screenprint Monoprint, signed in ink lower right, Size: 44 x 30.25 in. (111.76 x 76.84 cm)
Monoprint, Screen
Christo, Monuments: Portfolio with Ten Prints and One Sculpture, Signed Original
Located in Hamburg, DE
Christo's portfolio of 10 prints and a scale model sculpture of the ‘5,600 Cubic Meter Package’ for Documenta 4 in Kassel, 1968 (height 68 cm). Sold in white vinyl portfolio box. The...
Metal
Petite Fleur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and white photograph of a single rose just after the rain. Ajijic, MX. Petite Fleur Date: 2016 - Printed Later Size: 42” x 63” Edition of 7 Savannah Spirit is a visual artis...
Archival Pigment
Original ink on Paper, Contemporary Blue Abstract Seaweeds , Waves
Located in Carballo, ES
Blue Minimal Painting is an original artwork realized by TUSET in 2020. The painting is unframed, we can frame it in natural wood or black on request. The title of this works is "F...
Ink, Handmade Paper
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
Silent Grace - 21st Century, Contemporary Oil and African Women Fabrics, Floral
By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The Silent Grace captures the serene profile of a woman, adorned in a bright yellow dress and matching hat, embellished with vibrant patterns. Her deep purple complexion contrasts be...
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
The Long Room V, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland, Architectural
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large-scale architectural photograph by German artist Reinhard Görner depicts the The Long Room at Trinity College Library in Dublin Ireland. Arches open like portals into the i...
C Print, Lambda
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Upright Impression
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Upright Impression" by John Ali captures the innocence, resilience, and curiosity of youth through the portrayal of a young girl. In this captivating artwork, the girl stands tall a...
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary blue painting on paper, Seascape, Abstract Seaweeds
Located in Carballo, ES
This is an original artwork unframed realized by TUSET in 2020. We can frame it in natural wood or black on request. Dimensions: 65 x 50 cm Original and unique piece 1/1. Includes ...
Ink, Handmade Paper
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Harmony and Freedom - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Harmony and Freedom captures the peaceful and reflective mood of the artwork, highlighting the tranquility of the water, which signifies the moment of calm and self-recovery through ...
Canvas, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Unbridled Joy of Festivity - 21st Century Contemporary, Christmas Holiday, Child
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Festivity happiness, is the unbridled joy that both young and old experience during Christmas, most especially small children there experience during Christmas, and the way the holid...
Canvas, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$5,000
Pearl - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Love, Floral
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...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$2,000
Self portrait #4 From La Piedra Sustituta II Series. Limited edition color photo
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jose Sierra work is deeply influenced by themes of self-representation and a homoerotic gaze. Through his unique aesthetic, he creates abject staged environments that challenge tradi...
Color, Archival Pigment
$1,200
Large Contemporary Annette Lemieux Photo Etching Aquatint Censor Abstract Print
Located in Surfside, FL
Annette Lemieux (American, 1957-) Date: 1994 Medium: photogravure, aquatint (photo etching) and stencil Hand signed and dated lower right. Editioned lower left. Dimensions: Sheet: 22...
Etching, Aquatint, Photogravure
$1,500
Limited Edition Japanese Photography, #189 Yunoyani Village, Nigata Prefecture
Located in New york, NY
The photograph Toshio Shibata, #189 Yunoyani Village, Nigata Prefecture, 1989 by Japanese photographer Toshio Shibata is hand-signed (on recto) by the photographer. The 13" x 19" pri...
Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Pigment, Arc...
$6,800
HOPE framed - 4 individual conceptual photographs spelling motivational word
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...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Plexiglass, Archiv...
"Under construction", Painting with concrete on paper, Land art / Earthworks
Located in Carballo, ES
This new series of works by the multidisciplinary artist TUSET (1997, A Coruña) shows us a completely unique dynamic. In these works he uses the concrete of the construction as picto...
Concrete
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Seeking Perfection -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Seeking Perfection portrays a young lady clutching a book titled How to Behave on a First Date, her expression a mixture of hope and apprehension. This artwork explores the societal ...
Canvas, Archival Ink, Acrylic
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Timeless Reflection - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern
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. About Artist Mic...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,000
Self Portrait #9. La Piedra Sustituta, Series. Limited edition color photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Showing a body that is hidden is the aesthetic apology for the insane judgment that the artist himself has taken as an excuse for not being 'pointed at' or rather as self-pointing. T...
Color, Archival Pigment
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
A Bond Unspoken -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Men Love
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...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$11,300
Reinhard Görner, Beinecke, New Haven, Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner Beinecke, New Haven Yale Rare Books and Manuscript Library New Haven Contemporary large scale photograph 50 x 56 inches ed. of 10 $6,000 ...
C Print, Lambda
$1,250
"Valentine" Ray Johnson, 2 Sided Collage, Pop Art, Dadaist, Mail Art, Fluxus
By Ray Johnson
Located in New York, NY
Ray Johnson "Valentine" Double sided collage 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches Once described as New York’s “most famous unknown artist,” Ray Johnson was a renowned maker of meticulous collages...
Paper, Photographic Paper
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Cospaly
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Beijing. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Paintin...
Canvas, Oil
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...
Canvas, Mixed Media
$26,000
Untitled
Located in Atlanta, GA
tony hernandez was born in Atlanta in 1964 and has been painting professionally since 1988. while he is a southern artist, his works are far from the re...
Mixed Media
$3,500
Chris Ofili - print R.I.P. Stephen Lawrence UK racial violence victim Signed COA
By Chris Ofili
Located in New York, NY
Chris Ofili R.I.P. Stephen Lawrence 1974 - 1993, 2013 Lithographic print in 4 colours with silkscreened glow-in-the-dark text 17 7/10 × 14 inches Edition of 100 Accompanied by a numb...
Lithograph, Screen
$2,000
Self Portrait #20 From Un niño en el Chicle Series. Limited edition photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jose Sierra work is deeply influenced by themes of self-representation and a homoerotic gaze. Through his unique aesthetic, he creates abject staged environments that challenge tradi...
Color, Archival Pigment
Bode Museum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50 x 62.5 inches ed. of 7 $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 phot...
Lambda
Large Mixed Media Construction Sculpture Painting Ike Ude African American Art
By Iké Udé
Located in Surfside, FL
Iké Udé (1964- Nigerian American) Hand signed and dated 1993 on verso. Large carved and painted abstract wood sculptural construction Dimensions: 58 X 26 X 3 inches The work of Nig...
Thread, Paint, Mixed Media
Rare Abstract Judaica Hebrew Calligraphy Modernist Painting
By William Proweller
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstracted colorful painting of the first verse of the Shema Prayer. (VeAhavta... and you shall love...) William Proweller is an associate professor of art history at S.U.N.Y., Fred...
Other Medium
George Peabody Library, Baltimore
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Peabody Library Baltimore 62.5 x 50 inches ed. of 10 $6,000 74.9 x 60 inches ed. of 7 $9,000 87.3 x 70 inches ed. of 5 $11,000 signed...
C Print, Lambda
"Why Are We So Cruel" - Contemporary Street Sign Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Scott Froschauer is an experimental artist who lives and works in Los Angeles, where his primary focus is exploring new spaces and techniques for communication. This series "Word on ...
Metal
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Steadfast Gaze 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
$734
Set of Three Framed Singapore Stamp Collection, Orchid Floral Color Photograph
Located in Cambridge, GB
30 Cents Singapore Orchid, from the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection. These historic postage stamps that make up the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection, Singapore Series 'Postcards fro...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Untitled Color Abstract Lithograph, Signed, Late 20th Century, 16x11
Located in Belgrade, MT
This piece is part of my private collection of 20th Century artists that were part of the School of Paris era. This piece is original and signed by Pelayo and numbered.
Paint, Acrylic, Lithograph
Chimera Bad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acrylic, oil, paper collage, car side mirror, branches, chimes, rag, clock radio (Instructions: Press “on” button on side of radio to turn on. Tune to suitable station) A pa...
Acrylic, Mirror, Mixed Media, Oil, Rag Paper
$82,619
Bernar Venet Position of Three Undetermined Lines Charcoal and Collage on Paper
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
1984 Unique artwork Charcoal, cardboard, collage on paper Signed, dated and titled lower right Registered under the inventory number bv84d5 at Bernar Venet Studio 70.5 x 113.5 cm ...
Paper, Charcoal, Cardboard
In rhythm
Located in Zofingen, AG
This minimalist surrealist painting explores rhythm and movement through color and form. On a light blue background — symbolizing space and clarity — thin vertical red stripes occupy...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,000
Self Portrait #7. La Piedra Sustituta Series. Limited edition color photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Showing a body that is hidden is the aesthetic apology for the insane judgment that the artist himself has taken as an excuse for not being 'pointed at' or rather as self-pointing. T...
Color, Archival Pigment
Expressionist painting, Atlantic sea water and pen ink, blacks and greys
Located in Carballo, ES
Black And White Minimal Painting is an original artwork realized by TUSET in 2019. The work is unframed but has a rigid support on the back. The title of this works is "From the A...
Ink, Handmade Paper
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Remarkable Day 2 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Couple Marriage Culture
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. About Artist Mic...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$956Sale Price|20% Off
LeWitt, Composition, Ficciones (after)
By Sol LeWitt
Located in Southampton, NY
Silkscreen on vélin Saunders Waterford, St Cuthberts Mill paper. Paper Size: 8 x 7.625 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, Ficciones, 1984...
Screen
$26,000
Untitled
Located in Atlanta, GA
tony hernandez was born in Atlanta in 1964 and has been painting professionally since 1988. while he is a southern artist, his works are far from the re...
Mixed Media
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Corporate World - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure 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 Artist Oluwatobiloba A...
Acrylic, Paper, Ink, Watercolor
$1,850
"Untitled 3.16" Photography 24' x 16' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 3.16" Photography 24' x 16' inch Edition of 15 by García De Marina Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist García de Marina was born in Gijó...
Digital Pigment
$750
"Why Didn't You Tell Me About Your Bicycle" Ray Johnson, Drawing, Mail Art
By Ray Johnson
Located in New York, NY
Ray Johnson Why Didn't You Tell Me About Your Bicycle, Janurary 1968 Red ink on postcard 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches Once described as New York’s “most famous unknown artist,” Ray Johnson...
Mixed Media
Ink on recycled paper, abstract and poetic expressionism, black on white
Located in Carballo, ES
Black And White Minimal Painting is an original artwork realized by TUSET in 2019. The work is unframed but has a rigid support on the back. The title of this works is "From the A...
Ink, Handmade Paper
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Giving Last Respect 1 - 21st Century Contemporary, Celebration of Life and Death
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The celebration of life and death in Yoruba land is deeply connected to the use of Aso Oke, a traditional and cultural wear of the Yorubas. The ones used in Ondo to celebrate the liv...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic