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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
Silencio Beach, Spain, Minimalist Black-and-White Limited Edition Seascape Photo
Silencio Beach, Spain, Minimalist Black-and-White Limited Edition Seascape Photo

Silencio Beach, Spain, Minimalist Black-and-White Limited Edition Seascape Photo

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21207 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

Abstraction. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, Colorful, Dynamic, Polish art
Abstraction. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, Colorful, Dynamic, Polish art

Abstraction. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, Colorful, Dynamic, Polish art

By Monika Rossa

Located in Warsaw, PL

Approxiate dimensions of this painting are 140 x 110 cm, unstretched canvas is 157 x 113,5 cm Abstract painting by Polish artist living in USA Monika Rossa. Painting in style of ges...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

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Canvas, Oil

Punta Tegge Diptych - large scale Mediterranean beach scene in Sardinia (framed)
Punta Tegge Diptych - large scale Mediterranean beach scene in Sardinia (framed)

Punta Tegge Diptych - large scale Mediterranean beach scene in Sardinia (framed)

By Massimo Vitali

Located in San Francisco, CA

large format photography diptych by Italian photographer Massimo Vitali, renowned for his grand scale topographical observations of the rites and rituals of modern leisure Punta Teg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

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Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Iconic Marilyn in Iridescent Gold 3

Iconic Marilyn in Iridescent Gold 3

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

Vetyver Pool, Poovar, Kerala - Tropical Palm Print Indian Color Photography
Vetyver Pool, Poovar, Kerala - Tropical Palm Print Indian Color Photography

Vetyver Pool, Poovar, Kerala - Tropical Palm Print Indian Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Vetyver Pool, photograph from Richard Heeps India series, The Ambassador's Window. On a journey through India, a pilgrimage from Kerala in the South, to his Grandfather's birthplace ...

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2010s Contemporary Art

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Sea III - 21 Century Contemporary Painting of the Ocean
Sea III - 21 Century Contemporary Painting of the Ocean

Sea III - 21 Century Contemporary Painting of the Ocean

By Bart Koning

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Bart Koning Sea III 155 x 150 cm Oil on linen We're proud to introduce Dutch/ German artist Bart Koning. Incredibly clever how the originally Dutch Bart Koning knows how to make al...

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2010s Contemporary Art

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Oil

Cutting Machine, Contemporary Sculpture and Needlepoint Embroidery
Cutting Machine, Contemporary Sculpture and Needlepoint Embroidery

Cutting Machine, Contemporary Sculpture and Needlepoint Embroidery

By Ulla-Stina Wikander

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "Cutting Machine" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander made of needlepoint embroidery and vintage object. This piece measures approximately approx. 11....

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

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Textile, Thread, Found Objects

Sky and Stone Acrylic Mixed Media Painting, Framed, 31x61
Sky and Stone Acrylic Mixed Media Painting, Framed, 31x61

Sky and Stone Acrylic Mixed Media Painting, Framed, 31x61

By Tim Owen

Located in Santa Fe, NM

acrylic, mixed media on canvas My paintings explore the themes of light, atmosphere, and nature. The expressive brushstrokes and saturated hues in my work aim to convey a sense of e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

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Linen, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Ed Ruscha - Actual Size
Ed Ruscha - Actual Size

Ed Ruscha - Actual Size

By Ed Ruscha

Located in London, GB

Ed Ruscha Actual Size (Spam), 2024 UV pigment print with yellow silkscreen details and a matte varnish seal, printed on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper. Individually nu...

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2010s Contemporary Art

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Pigment, Screen

Highway 93, Boulder City, Nevada; April 12, 2022

Highway 93, Boulder City, Nevada; April 12, 2022

By Steve Fitch

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Vanishing Vernacular features a selection of color works by photographer Steve Fitch focusing primarily on the distinctive, idiosyncratic, and evolving features of the western roadsi...

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2010s Contemporary Art

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Archival Pigment

Jonas Wood 24 Tennis Court Drawings monograph (hand signed, inscribed and dated)
Jonas Wood 24 Tennis Court Drawings monograph (hand signed, inscribed and dated)

Jonas Wood 24 Tennis Court Drawings monograph (hand signed, inscribed and dated)

By Jonas Wood

Located in New York, NY

Jonas Wood 24 Tennis Court Drawings book (hand signed, inscribed to Kevin and dated by the artist) Hardback monograph (signed, inscribed and dated 2003) 13 1/2 × 9 1/4 × 2/5 inches M...

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2010s Contemporary Art

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Mixed Media, Board, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset

The Weight of Distance - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern
The Weight of Distance - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern

The Weight of Distance - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

A solitary figure leans into a corner, his posture relaxed yet emotionally burdened. Dressed in a simple white vest and dark trousers, he appears suspended between presence and absen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Pearl Royale" Platinum Sculpture 9' x 2' in Edition of 3 by Colin Burn
"Pearl Royale" Platinum Sculpture 9' x 2' in Edition of 3 by Colin Burn

"Pearl Royale" Platinum Sculpture 9' x 2' in Edition of 3 by Colin Burn

By Colin Burn

Located in Culver City, CA

"Pearl Royale" Platinum Sculpture 9' x 2' in Edition of 3 by Colin Burn Pure Platinum, Diamond & Pearl Sculpture Limited Edition - 3 Only Edition: Artist Proof 1/1 NOTE: preparation time may take up to 8 weeks. The Pearl Royale is the most luxurious vibrator ever created. Crafted from pure platinum its pave’ and channel set with over 70 carats of flawless white diamonds, royal blue sapphires, rare pink diamonds plus lustrous South Sea pearls. This exquisite sculpture is a truly unique piece of contemporary jewelry art that will be recognized for centuries to come. Sculpture comes with Limited Edition Artist Certificate of Authenticity and Jewelry Certificate of Materials. Artists Inspiration: “To encourage discussion and question society on the value we place on the sexual experience. From my observations it seems society could not reconcile such a luxurious item for the act of sex. I was of the mindset if we accept genuine luxury into other aspects of our lives then why not the sexual experience. It had to be outlandishly lavish with a high level of status, so the term fit for a king or queen was foremost in my mind. I wanted to create a unique piece of jewelry art that would hold its own and could proudly sit along side the world's finest crown jewels. Ultimately for me it symbolizes how we should Treasure the Erotic.” ABOUT COLIN BURN: Australian artist Colin Burn is a bold provocateur in the world of conceptual art, using his work to disrupt societal norms and spark critical dialogue often around uncomfortable truths. His art pushes boundaries, urging viewers to rethink their assumptions on value, power, and meaning, especially in contexts often deemed taboo or overlooked. Known for his masterful fusion of symbolism and opulence, Burn transforms ordinary objects into potent allegories, frequently employing their high monetary value to amplify the emotional and intellectual resonance of his themes. He understands that society frequently ties value to price, and this awareness is central to his approach. With an attention-grabbing allure, Burn’s work invites viewers to look beyond the surface, encouraging them to explore the deeper, often concealed meanings behind what they see—reminding them that true value lies not only in the material cost, but in the idea or theme that it represents. A compelling example of this is his Pearl Royale chess set...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

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Platinum

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Parasol Mushroom in woods, wildlife, fungi
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Parasol Mushroom in woods, wildlife, fungi

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Parasol Mushroom in woods, wildlife, fungi

By Richard Smith b.1955

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Edition of 25 'Parasol Mushroom' by Richard Smith bronze sculpture of a parasol mushroom on the woodland floor, finished in cream and white with mottled brown and moss green patinati...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

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Bronze

John Moulton Barn

John Moulton Barn

By Jack Hayhow

Located in Kansas City, MO

Jack Hayhow Title: John Moulton Barn Photographic Print on fine Paper Year: 2020 Size: 24x36 inches Description: Available in multiple sizes - please inqu...

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2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Rudolf Häsler, The El, 1981, stipple engraving
Rudolf Häsler, The El, 1981, stipple engraving

Rudolf Häsler, The El, 1981, stipple engraving

Located in New York, NY

The Swiss-born Rudolf Häsler (1927-1999) lead a varied and busy artistic life, living and working in his native Switzerland, the United States, Spain, where he died, and for an exten...

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1980s Contemporary Art

Materials

Engraving

"Beautiful Mantra" Abstract Geometric Grid in Pastel Colors
"Beautiful Mantra" Abstract Geometric Grid in Pastel Colors

"Beautiful Mantra" Abstract Geometric Grid in Pastel Colors

By Kevin Snipes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Beautiful Manta" is an original piece by Kevin Snipes made from ink, gouache, pastel, and acrylic on paper. This piece measures 8.25”h x 6”w and is signed en verso. Kevin Snipes (h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Pastel

Wooden Pier in the Sea Study 1, Italy, Black and White Long Exposure Seascape
Wooden Pier in the Sea Study 1, Italy, Black and White Long Exposure Seascape

Wooden Pier in the Sea Study 1, Italy, Black and White Long Exposure Seascape

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21128 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

Si Se Puede, by Juan Fuentes
Si Se Puede, by Juan Fuentes

Si Se Puede, by Juan Fuentes

By Juan Fuentes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Medium: linocut Year: 2023 Image Size: 18 x 24 inches Edition Size: 10 Undocumented immigrants scaling the wall to enter the United States, against a backdrop of butterflies flying ...

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2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Linocut

Culture Identity 8 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative Modern Women Painting

Culture Identity 8 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative Modern Women Painting

By Oluwafemi Akanmu

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Atomic Pink

Atomic Pink

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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Mixed Media

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.