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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.

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Style: Contemporary
Place to Linger Study 1 – France – Limited Black and White Coastal Photography
Place to Linger Study 1 – France – Limited Black and White Coastal Photography

Place to Linger Study 1 – France – Limited Black and White Coastal Photography

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21151 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Frank Sinatra - The Swooners
Frank Sinatra - The Swooners

Frank Sinatra - The Swooners

Located in Chicago, IL

SUMMER - FALL 1947. On weekends in Los Angeles, Sinatra led a softball team, the Swooners, in games against other celebrity teams at locations such as Gilmore Field (now home to CBS ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

Dogon Mask
Dogon Mask

Dogon Mask

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Dogon Mask" 1996 in a color off set lithograph with screenprint by African/American artist Nathaniel Bustion, b.1942. It is hand...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Art

Materials

Offset, Screen

Pink Granite Coast Panorama Study 2 – Brittany, France – Black and White Photo
Pink Granite Coast Panorama Study 2 – Brittany, France – Black and White Photo

Pink Granite Coast Panorama Study 2 – Brittany, France – Black and White Photo

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 9 // Gallery ID: 21156 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

John Van Alstine, Sentinel (Rocker), Sculpture 2023
John Van Alstine, Sentinel (Rocker), Sculpture 2023

John Van Alstine, Sentinel (Rocker), Sculpture 2023

By John Van Alstine

Located in Greenwich, CT

Sentinel (Rocker) NY State slate/pigmented and sealed steel 39" (height) x 17" (width) x 6" (depth) Stone and metal, usually granite or slate, and found object steel are central in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Slate, Steel

Union of Black Brothers 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Love
Union of Black Brothers 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Love

Union of Black Brothers 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Love

By Alawaye Tope

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 Top...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Sunset (Oxana's 30th Birthday) - Polaroid

Sunset (Oxana's 30th Birthday) - Polaroid

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Sunset (Oxana's 30th Birthday) - 2007, from the 29 Palms, CA project - 40x50cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature label with ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

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

Black Venus

Black Venus

By Sophie DeFrancesca

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Toronto artist Sophie DeFrancesca has always been fascinated by vintage fashion. Pictures of her mother wearing gorgeous frocks from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s served as a connection to...

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2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Black Pride 7 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women Floral
Black Pride 7 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women Floral

Black Pride 7 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women Floral

By Damola Ayegbayo

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

This captivating acrylic painting on canvas, titled "Black Pride 7," is a striking contemporary portrait that celebrates the inherent beauty and profound strength of an African woman...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Colorful Modernist Portrait of Two Women in a Mediterranean Interior Oil Canvas
Colorful Modernist Portrait of Two Women in a Mediterranean Interior Oil Canvas

Colorful Modernist Portrait of Two Women in a Mediterranean Interior Oil Canvas

By Miquel Torner de Semir

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Colorful Modernist Portrait of Two Women in a Mediterranean Interior Artist: Miquel Torner de Semir Title: Two Women in a Mediterranean Interior Medium: Oil and mixed media on canvas Dimensions: 54 × 65 cm / 21.26 × 25.59 in Orientation: Landscape Signature: Signed lower right Frame: Unframed Country of origin: Spain Period: Late 20th century Style: Modernist, Figurative, Neo-Expressionist Subject: Female figures, portraiture, interior scene, Mediterranean landscape Condition: Good vintage condition. The surface presents pronounced impasto, visible texture and intentional irregularities characteristic of the artist’s technique. Description A vibrant and highly decorative modern figurative painting by Catalan artist Miquel Torner de Semir, depicting two stylized women within a richly textured Mediterranean interior. The composition presents one standing woman dressed in vivid red, holding a small turquoise object, while a second female figure appears in profile in the foreground. Their pale faces, large expressive eyes, elongated necks and carefully arranged hairstyles create the enigmatic, timeless presence that defines Torner de Semir’s most recognizable paintings. Behind the figures, the artist constructs a fragmented interior through architectural forms, dark window-like structures and a distant view of white Mediterranean buildings beneath an intense blue sky. The result combines female portraiture, interior painting and Mediterranean landscape within a single layered composition. Strong black outlines organize the scene into flattened areas of cobalt blue, crimson red, turquoise, ochre, brown and violet. Thick impasto, graphic marks and collage-like passages give the canvas a tactile, almost sculptural surface. The contrast between the monumental figures and the abstracted background creates both decorative impact and psychological tension. The painting reflects Torner de Semir’s fascination with Catalan Romanesque frescoes, Gothic portraiture, early Renaissance painting and modern European figuration. The frontal poses, hieratic expressions and simplified forms recall medieval religious imagery, transformed here into a colorful and unmistakably contemporary vision of Mediterranean womanhood. A particularly representative example of the artist’s mature figurative language, combining expressive female portraiture, bold color, textured surfaces and a sophisticated Mediterranean atmosphere. Its compact dimensions and strong visual presence make it especially suitable for a modern interior, eclectic collection or gallery wall. About the artist Miquel Torner de Semir was born in Santa Pau, Girona, in 1938. He studied at the Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barcelona and continued his artistic education at the San Fernando School of Fine Arts in Madrid. He was also a pupil of Catalan muralist, engraver and illustrator Ricard Marlet. Torner de Semir developed a deeply personal figurative style rooted in the visual traditions of Catalonia and the wider Mediterranean world. His work draws inspiration from Romanesque mural painting, Gothic art, Italian primitive painters, Renaissance portraiture and the major European artistic movements of the 20th century. He is especially known for his stylized female figures, characterized by almond-shaped eyes, elongated necks, strongly outlined features and elaborate hairstyles. These mysterious women often inhabit imaginary interiors, theatrical settings or fragmented Mediterranean landscapes. His compositions combine flattened perspective, saturated color and heavily worked surfaces. Through the use of impasto, graphic lines and collage-like textures, Torner de Semir gives his paintings an almost architectural construction. His figures appear simultaneously ancient and modern, combining the solemnity of medieval icons with the expressive freedom of modern figurative art. He held his first solo exhibition in Terrassa in 1968 and subsequently exhibited extensively in Spain and abroad, including France, other European countries, the United States and Japan. His distinctive female portraits and Mediterranean compositions have made his work highly recognizable among collectors of Catalan and Spanish modern art. Pictorial inspiration The composition evokes the expressive female figures of Pablo Picasso, the chromatic intensity and decorative freedom of Henri Matisse, the poetic atmosphere of Marc Chagall, the elongated elegance of Amedeo Modigliani and the simplified, sculptural forms of Paul Gauguin. Its bold outlines, flattened perspective and Mediterranean palette also connect the work with modern European figurative painting and the tradition of Catalan Romanesque art. Colorful modernist painting, female portrait painting, two women painting...

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1990s Contemporary Art

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Oil

Portrait of Adefunke, Contemporary Mixed Media on Canvas, 21st Century
Portrait of Adefunke, Contemporary Mixed Media on Canvas, 21st Century

Portrait of Adefunke, Contemporary Mixed Media on Canvas, 21st Century

By Eyitayo Alagbe

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Portrait of Adefunke" is an original painting created by Eyitayo Alagbe. Eyitayo created "Portrait of Adefunke" with Mixed Media on a Primed canvas of 20Wby 26H Inches The Portrait...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic

Judith Brenner, Solfrid Dancing, Original Figurative Painting, Affordable Art
Judith Brenner, Solfrid Dancing, Original Figurative Painting, Affordable Art

Judith Brenner, Solfrid Dancing, Original Figurative Painting, Affordable Art

By Judith Brenner

Located in Deddington, GB

Judith Brenner Solfrid Dancing Original Figurative Painting Mixed Media on Paper Size: H 84.1cm x W 59.4cm x D 0.1cm Sold Unframed Please note that insi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor

Hunt Slonem "Pink Ascension Amsterdam" Butterflies
Hunt Slonem "Pink Ascension Amsterdam" Butterflies

Hunt Slonem "Pink Ascension Amsterdam" Butterflies

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Pink Ascension Amsterdam Date: 2022 Medium: Oil on canvas Unframed Dimensions: 36" x 48" Signature: Signed by Artist on Verso Edition: Unique Hunt...

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2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Oil

Surge - Abstract glass sculpture installation
Surge - Abstract glass sculpture installation

Surge - Abstract glass sculpture installation

By Dylan Martinez

Located in East Quogue, NY

Aqua and white glass sculpture installation - blown and hot sculpted glass (set of 5) Martinez' glass sculptures are hot sculpted glass which is hand molded entirely by the artist. The piece is signed and numbered on the base by the artist. Each set is unique. Installation dimensions (approx): 30 L x 17 W x 10.5 H inches glass sculpture, glass art, sculpture art, glass installation...

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2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass

In the Space of Make-Believe
In the Space of Make-Believe

In the Space of Make-Believe

By Daria Okhrimenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

This dreamer appears to come from a world of her own invention: the hat, the closed eyes, the calm poise, the earring as a quiet emblem of play. She constructs herself outside of imp...

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2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Other Side 4: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas
The Other Side 4: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas

The Other Side 4: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By Damola Ayegbayo

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 Authenticity (Issue by The Galley) The other side...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Ascension
Ascension

Ascension

By Maria Deguchi

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Ascension Etching and aquatint printed in red and gold leaf on Arches France paper Signed, titled, and editioned in pencil by the artist (see photos) Edition: 60 of which this number...

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1970s Contemporary Art

Materials

Aquatint

2003  'The Gates, Project for Central Park, New York

2003 'The Gates, Project for Central Park, New York

By Christo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Christo and Jeanne-Claude, The Gates, Project for Central Park, New York City, 2003 Original exhibition postcard featuring Christo’s 2003 drawing for The Gates, presented in two part...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Offset

Ancient Laurel Cloud Forest 2 – Madeira, Black-and-White Fine Art Photograph
Ancient Laurel Cloud Forest 2 – Madeira, Black-and-White Fine Art Photograph

Ancient Laurel Cloud Forest 2 – Madeira, Black-and-White Fine Art Photograph

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21167 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

Union, Abstract Sculpture, Contemporary Stainless Steel, 29x8x6 inches
Union, Abstract Sculpture, Contemporary Stainless Steel, 29x8x6 inches

Union, Abstract Sculpture, Contemporary Stainless Steel, 29x8x6 inches

By Mark Leichliter

Located in Loveland, CO

"Union" by Mark Leichliter Abstract Sculpture 29x8x6" Stainless Steel 1/10 ABOUT THE ARTIST: ​I was born in Loveland, Colorado and now reside in nearby Fort Collins. The natural beauty of this region was instrumental in my aesthetic development. The language of the land and its features has guided me toward sculpture as my means of artistic expression. I discovered my love of art in high school, having been exposed to advanced creative concepts through a self-developed independent study program. I grew up surrounded by construction tools...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiny Sanctuary

Tiny Sanctuary

By Gwen Wong

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Innocent Heart Kisses - Abstract Colorful Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork
Innocent Heart Kisses - Abstract Colorful Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork

Innocent Heart Kisses - Abstract Colorful Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork

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

Peter Max Mixed Media, Signed, Framed, Unique, 2004, Umbrella Man
Peter Max Mixed Media, Signed, Framed, Unique, 2004, Umbrella Man

Peter Max Mixed Media, Signed, Framed, Unique, 2004, Umbrella Man

By Peter Max

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Peter Max Title: Umbrella Man Medium: Unique acrylic and mixed media on paper Date: 2004 Edition: One of a kind Sheet Size: 28" x 22 1/2" Frame Size: 34 3/4" x 29 3/4" Signat...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Joshua Tree Mojave, USA, black and white landscape photography, limited edition
Joshua Tree Mojave, USA, black and white landscape photography, limited edition

Joshua Tree Mojave, USA, black and white landscape photography, limited edition

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 11883 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

"Pearl Royale Chess Set" 14K White Gold & Diamonds Ed. of 3 by Colin Burn
"Pearl Royale Chess Set" 14K White Gold & Diamonds Ed. of 3 by Colin Burn

"Pearl Royale Chess Set" 14K White Gold & Diamonds Ed. of 3 by Colin Burn

By Colin Burn

Located in Culver City, CA

"Pearl Royale Chess Set" 14K White Gold & Diamonds Ed. of 3 by Colin Burn Medium: 18K White Gold, Diamonds, Sapphires & South Sea Pearls Limited Edition - 3 Only Edition: Artist Proof 1/1 NOTE: preparation time may take up to 12 weeks. Pearl Royale Limited Edition Chess Set Crafted in solid 18K white gold and pave set with more than 510 carats of fine diamonds, the Pearl Royale stands as the world’s most opulent chess set ever created. This unique and lavish chess set radiates pure opulence through the finest quality materials, design, and workmanship. Handcrafted with a luxurious regal feel the Pearl Royale is symbolic in its design to the renowned 1849 Staunton standard chess set. Limited edition with only three sets being created, each being hallmarked, numbered, and authorized by the artist. Each solid 18K white gold chess piece is painstakingly paved’ set with the highest quality fine diamonds, AAA South Sea pearls, and Ceylon Blue sapphires, sitting atop a crystal glass board embellished with solid 18K white gold, pearl, and diamond set corners. The underside of each piece is intricately designed and channel set with the same quality fine diamonds and finished with smooth polished edges to glide effortlessly across the crystal glass board. Crafted as part of the artist's Limited-Edition Pearl Royale contemporary art collection, this truly unique chess set is sure to be realized as one of the world’s finest jewelry artworks ever created. Exquisite Staunton With championship origins, the Staunton design has been the world standard since 1849. Inspired by this legacy, the artist has paid homage to this royal standard, meticulously dressing and bringing each of his pieces to life with lavish regalia, fit for Kings and Queens. Artists Inspiration: As a young child I regularly played chess with my cousins so my parents gave me a beautiful Staunton chess set which I really loved. Growing up in the 60’s & 70’s my generation was exposed to Hollywood movies of epic battles, it was popular for us kids to have collections of toy soldiers which made chess a popular game as it embodied the same spirit and challenge. Thinking back on that fun times I was drawn to the idea of creating the world’s most beautiful chess set and in 2008 I finally put pen to paper to commence the design. At the time I was doing a lot of work with beautiful South Sea pearls, so they became the inspiration for my design to embody the heads of each piece and bring life to the characters. It was perfect as I could use both black and white pearls to define each side of the chess set. It was also important for my design to be Staunton-inspired as this has become the standard for chess sets since 1849 and the only chess set allowed in the world championships. I wanted to create the most beautiful chess set within this royal standard and it had to be dressed in all its regalia, with the world’s most beautiful diamonds and rich blue sapphires fit for kings and queens. My overall dream was to create the world’s finest chess set for the world’s greatest players to do battle! - Colin Burn The high-quality gems sourced and used in making the Limited-Edition Pearl Royale Chess Sets are GIA certified. Established in 1931, GIA is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. A public benefit, non-profit institute, GIA is the leading source of knowledge, standards, and education in gems and jewelry. South Sea Pearls The Australian and Tahitian South Sea pearls are internationally regarded as the finest and most prestigious pearls in the world. Among the largest and rarest of cultured pearls, they feature a distinctive lustre and superior strength, endowed by their thicker layers of nacre. The Limited-Edition Pearl Royale Chess Set, features both silver white Australian and peacock black Tahitian South Sea pearls of AAA quality. Fine Diamonds The Limited-Edition Pearl Royale Chess Set features over 510 carats of the finest white diamonds ethically sourced and certified from the worlds leading diamond suppliers. Ceylon Sapphires Ceylon, which is now known as Sri Lanka, is one of the best-known sources for sapphire gems, particularly the Ceylon blue sapphire. Sri Lanka has produced sapphires for many years and a few of the most famous sapphires include the 423 carat Logan Blue Sapphire, the 563 carat Star of India...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Platinum

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.