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Contemporary Art

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

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.

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Style: Contemporary
REFLECTIONS 6 - Contemporary Atmospheric Landscape,  Modern Seascape Painting
REFLECTIONS 6 - Contemporary Atmospheric Landscape,  Modern Seascape Painting

REFLECTIONS 6 - Contemporary Atmospheric Landscape, Modern Seascape Painting

By Grzegorz Wójcik

Located in Salzburg, AT

A few words of the artist about his art: When i painting landscapes, I usually choose simple geometric arrangements, contrasts of verticals and levels. I juxtapose the smooth surfac...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Grayson Perry - Piggy Bank
Grayson Perry - Piggy Bank

Grayson Perry - Piggy Bank

By Grayson Perry

Located in London, GB

Grayson Perry Piggy Bank, 2017 White ceramic piggy bank painted in blue and glazed, with a rubber stopper, contained in the original cardboard box.
 9 × 21 × 9 cm
 Grayson Perry is ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Ceramic

Hunt Slonem "Lemon Bunnies" Lithograph
Hunt Slonem "Lemon Bunnies" Lithograph

Hunt Slonem "Lemon Bunnies" Lithograph

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Lemon Bunnies Series: Bunnies Date: 2017 Medium: Lithograph on Paper Unframed Dimensions: 24" x 16" Framed Dimensions: 29" x 22" Signature: Signed...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Lithograph

Spellbound
Spellbound

Spellbound

By Cynthia Young

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Mountain, lake, trees, nature, landscape, greens, blues, water. 50 x 38" oil on canvas, maple frame Inspired by the drama of nature and light, Cynthia creates abstracted landscapes...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Blossom in the Dark
Blossom in the Dark

Blossom in the Dark

Located in Zofingen, AG

On the painting, a lamb lies beneath the night sky, its wool resembling white flower petals. A small house glows in the distance, holding human life within the surrounding darkness, ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Culture Identity 9 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative Modern Women Painting

Culture Identity 9 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative Modern Women Painting

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 The...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Nocturnal Nature (Orchid, Fern, Closer, Pollinators, etc): Blue & White Floral
Nocturnal Nature (Orchid, Fern, Closer, Pollinators, etc): Blue & White Floral

Nocturnal Nature (Orchid, Fern, Closer, Pollinators, etc): Blue & White Floral

By Julia Whitney Barnes

Located in Hudson, NY

Figurative Still Life painting of blue and white flowers on an indigo cyanotype background "Nocturnal Nature (Orchid, Fern, Clover, Pollinators, etc). Watercolor, Gouache, India Ink...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

"Ribbon" Extra-Large Contemporary Landscape Painting By American Martin Hoffman
"Ribbon" Extra-Large Contemporary Landscape Painting By American Martin Hoffman

"Ribbon" Extra-Large Contemporary Landscape Painting By American Martin Hoffman

By Martin Hoffman

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Introducing "Ribbon," an extraordinary painting from the "Jersey Meadow Series" by Martin Hoffman in the 1970s. From the 1970s onwards, Hoffman's career showcased a masterful combination of beautiful painting techniques and challenging subject matter. This contemporary painting depicts an abandoned landscape with a hypnotic blue plastic ribbon at its center. Hoffman's landscape creates an almost mesmerizing effect, where the subject matter of destruction and decay is presented poetically. The warm shades of grey with hints of blue, brown, and purple create a limited yet powerful palette that enhances the melancholic beauty of the painting. The painting measures 151cm x 202cm / 59.5in x 79.5in and is signed 'Martin Hoffman' on the reverse side of the canvas. It is titled 'Ribbon' and is dated '73.' Additionally, the artist specifies that the painting is part of the 'Jersey Meadow Series.' It is ready to hang and comes with a silver-painted frame. The condition of the painting is great, with hardly any signs of wear. The frame has a few scratches but is otherwise in good condition. Artist Bio: Martin Hoffman was a versatile artist and illustrator, mostly known for his paintings. He was a self-taught painter and a gifted drummer who had worked as an art director for the Miami News, Graphic Arts Inc., and Steiner & Wall Advertising. In 1973, Martin Hoffman landed his first solo exhibition at the OK Harris...

Category

1970s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Melanie - Original Sally K Figurative Artwork
Melanie - Original Sally K Figurative Artwork

Melanie - Original Sally K Figurative Artwork

By Sally K

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lebanese American artist Sally K.'s captivating floral portraits are both mesmerizing and empowering. Her pop-realistic paintings are inspired by strong, femi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Wooden Jetty in Mist, Minimalist Black-and-White Long-Exposure Photograph
Wooden Jetty in Mist, Minimalist Black-and-White Long-Exposure Photograph

Wooden Jetty in Mist, Minimalist Black-and-White Long-Exposure Photograph

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21214 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Beach of Silencio, Spain Black and White Seascape Photograph – Limited Edition
Beach of Silencio, Spain Black and White Seascape Photograph – Limited Edition

Beach of Silencio, Spain Black and White Seascape Photograph – Limited Edition

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21224 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Sandman
Sandman

Sandman

Located in London, GB

Danielle Mckinney Sandman, 2025 Archival pigment print on 330gsm Somerset Enhanced Satin 100% Cotton paper. 20 × 15 47/50 in 50.8 × 40.5 cm Edition of 1176 Danielle McKinney (b. 19...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Landlocked (Welcome to Utah)", Contemporary, Desert, Abstract Mixed Media Print
"Landlocked (Welcome to Utah)", Contemporary, Desert, Abstract Mixed Media Print

"Landlocked (Welcome to Utah)", Contemporary, Desert, Abstract Mixed Media Print

By Patty deGrandpre

Located in Franklin, MA

Patty deGrandpre’s “Landlocked (Welcome to Utah)” is an 14 x 11 inch unique abstract mixed media print represented on Awagami Bamboo Japanese paper utilizing both printmaking and cre...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Gouache, Digital, Monoprint

Mindscreen 1 - Polaroid

Mindscreen 1 - Polaroid

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Mindscreen 1 - 1999 20x20cm, Edition of 10, Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory #240 Not mounted. Stefanie Schneider's ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Untitled. Ref. 94019
Untitled. Ref. 94019

Untitled. Ref. 94019

By Carlos Capelan

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Capelán's work stands out for its rigorous handling of diverse artistic techniques and procedures, ranging from drawing to installation, including painting, printmaking, photography,...

Category

1990s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Hunt Slonem "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth" Portrait
Hunt Slonem "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth" Portrait

Hunt Slonem "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth" Portrait

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Date: 2025 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions: 20" x 16" Framed Dimensions: 22" x 18" Signature: Signed by Artist ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Oil

Poppin' Graff - Abstract Colorful Textural 'Love You' Graffiti Mixed Media Art
Poppin' Graff - Abstract Colorful Textural 'Love You' Graffiti Mixed Media Art

Poppin' Graff - Abstract Colorful Textural 'Love You' Graffiti Mixed Media Art

By Amber Goldhammer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Georgian Contemporary Art by Nino Tolomashvili - Untitled

Georgian Contemporary Art by Nino Tolomashvili - Untitled

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic on canvas Nino Tolomashvili is a Georgian painter born in 2003 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. After completing her schooling, she pursued her studies at the Tbilis...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Rice Farmer with water Buffalo, colorful landscape, Vietnam - limited edition
Rice Farmer with water Buffalo, colorful landscape, Vietnam - limited edition

Rice Farmer with water Buffalo, colorful landscape, Vietnam - limited edition

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Gerald Berghammer - Color landscape photography. A farmer wearing a conical hat guides a water buffalo through a flooded rice field. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Jean-Paul Goude 'Galeries Lafayette - So Chic' 2001 Vintage
Jean-Paul Goude 'Galeries Lafayette - So Chic' 2001 Vintage

Jean-Paul Goude 'Galeries Lafayette - So Chic' 2001 Vintage

By Jean-Paul Goude

Located in Brooklyn, NY

So Chic is a dramatic large-format double-sided billboard poster conceived by renowned French image-maker Jean-Paul Goude for Galeries Lafayette, featuring the iconic French model an...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Offset

Yoshitomo Nara - Thinking My Home

Yoshitomo Nara - Thinking My Home

By Yoshitomo Nara

Located in London, GB

Yoshitomo Nara Thinking My Home Offset lithograph on paper Sheet size: 51.5 x 36.4 cm Stamped with title, artist's name, copyright and year published by N's Yard, Japan

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Offset

"Pink Panther" Miniature Convenience Store Hanging Sign by Drew Leshko
"Pink Panther" Miniature Convenience Store Hanging Sign by Drew Leshko

"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”...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Wire

Untitled 20

Untitled 20

By Billy Childish

Located in London, GB

Billy Childish Untitled 20, 2013 Giclee archival print 30.48 x 45.1 cm 12 x 17.75 inches Billy Childish’s emotional, introspective portraits and landscapes take inspiration from the...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Archival Pigment, Giclée

Moments in Time (Sidewinder) - Polaroid

Moments in Time (Sidewinder) - Polaroid

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Moments in Time (Sidewinder) - 2008 20x20cm, Edition of 10, Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory #3331 Not mounted. Stef...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Tracey Emin - My Heart Is with You Always

Tracey Emin - My Heart Is with You Always

By Tracey Emin

Located in London, GB

Tracey Emin My Heart is with you Always, 2015 Offset lithograph on silk-finished paper Signed by the artist, on recto 70 x 50 cm Edition of 500 Published by Emin International Trac...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Werner Bronkhorst - Mockney
Werner Bronkhorst - Mockney

Werner Bronkhorst - Mockney

Located in London, GB

Werner Bronkhorst Mockney, 2025 Giclée print on heavyweight 395gsm matte Canson Infinity PhotoArt ProCanvas, made with long-lasting Epson archival inks 43 x 33 cm (16.9 x 13 in) ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Archival Ink, Giclée

Ribeira da Janela Rocks — Atmospheric Black-and-White Coastal Photograph
Ribeira da Janela Rocks — Atmospheric Black-and-White Coastal Photograph

Ribeira da Janela Rocks — Atmospheric Black-and-White Coastal Photograph

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21102 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital Pigment

Echo Rider - Abstract Figurative Cowboy & Horse Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Echo Rider - Abstract Figurative Cowboy & Horse Acrylic Painting on Canvas

Echo Rider - Abstract Figurative Cowboy & Horse Acrylic Painting on Canvas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Hebru Brantley - The Journeymen
Hebru Brantley - The Journeymen

Hebru Brantley - The Journeymen

By Hebru Brantley

Located in London, GB

The Journeymen, 2025 Archival pigment on 330gsm smooth rag paper. edition of 100 hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Hebru Brantley is an American contemporary artist renowned f...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Palms 2 - Night Vibes - Abstract Landscape Still Life Sunset Painting on Canvas
Palms 2 - Night Vibes - Abstract Landscape Still Life Sunset Painting on Canvas

Palms 2 - Night Vibes - Abstract Landscape Still Life Sunset Painting on Canvas

By Pete Kasprzak

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pete Kasprzak’s passion for city life is expressed in his dynamic urban artworks. Kasprzak’s artworks express energy and life with animated brush strokes. He adds dynamic movement an...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Photographic Paper, Canvas

Horizon
Horizon

Horizon

By Jered Sprecher

Located in New Orleans, LA

JERED SPRECHER says of his work…   I hunt and gather images of flowers, thick forests, sun-dappled foliage, and birds; seeking images that evoke wonder and depict natural beauty, com...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Three Trees in Snowy Field, Austria — Minimalist Black & White Landscape Photo
Three Trees in Snowy Field, Austria — Minimalist Black & White Landscape Photo

Three Trees in Snowy Field, Austria — Minimalist Black & White Landscape Photo

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 9 // Gallery ID: 18142 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Geronimo, Contemporary Charcoal & Pencil Drawing with Collage by Tomás Lasansky
Geronimo, Contemporary Charcoal & Pencil Drawing with Collage by Tomás Lasansky

Geronimo, Contemporary Charcoal & Pencil Drawing with Collage by Tomás Lasansky

By Tomas Lasansky

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large, unique pencil drawing and collage by Tomas Lasansky from circa 1990. A portrait of the Apache leader who fought against Mexico in the historic Apache wars. Signed in lower r...

Category

1980s Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Desert Heartbreaker - Figurative Colorful Western Pinup Cowgirl Mixed Media Art
Desert Heartbreaker - Figurative Colorful Western Pinup Cowgirl Mixed Media Art

Desert Heartbreaker - Figurative Colorful Western Pinup Cowgirl Mixed Media Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil Pastel

Distant Muses
Distant Muses

Distant Muses

By Brice Marden

Located in New York, NY

Brice Marden Distant Muses 2000 Screenprint 23 1/2 x 19 1/8 inches; 60 x 49 cm Edition of 300 Signed, dated, and numbered in graphite (lower recto) Frame available upon request Available from Matthew Marks...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Screen

Ashabi Oge - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Fashion
Ashabi Oge - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Fashion

Ashabi Oge - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Fashion

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. Azeez Muritadoh ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Linda Stein, Knight of Tomorrow 542 - Contemporary Metal Stone Wood Sculpture
Linda Stein, Knight of Tomorrow 542 - Contemporary Metal Stone Wood Sculpture

Linda Stein, Knight of Tomorrow 542 - Contemporary Metal Stone Wood Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Linda Stein, Knight of Tomorrow 542 - Contemporary Metal Stone Wood Sculpture Linda Stein started her Knights of Protection series after she was forced to evacuate her New York downtown studio for a year post-9/11. Stein’s Knights function both as defenders in battle and symbols of pacifism. The series references popular and religious icons such as Wonder Woman, Princess Mononoke...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Stone, Metal

Contemporary art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary 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 Stefanie Schneider, Tyler Shields, Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde, and Richard Heeps. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Paper and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary art, so small editions measuring 0.02 inches across are also available.