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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
Don't Let Them Burst Your Bubble: Cerulean 1 XL - contemporary glass sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The contemporary cerulean-blue glass tabletop sculpture is by Cheryl Wilson Smith. Cheryl Wilson Smith is known for her uniquely beautiful glass work—its form, color and texture is ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal

Leona by Marie Louise Sorbac - Animal bronze sculpture, lioness, black colour
Located in Paris, FR
Leona is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marie Louise Sorbac, dimensions are 65 × 36 × 46 cm (25.6 × 14.2 × 18.1 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is par...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Bronze

Overcast - Contemporary Abstract Geology Encaustic Monotype Violet, 2025
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary encaustic monotype, layers of pigmented beeswax on lightweight kozo paper create an undulating composition suggesting layers of the earth's crust and geological ...
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2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Encaustic, Archival Paper, Monotype

Divine Nude No.50 by Ronald Martinez - Fine art photography, Renaissance, man
Located in Paris, FR
Divine Nude No.50 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Ronald Martinez. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

House and Boat, Owned - Paint by Alberto Gallerati - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Alberto Gallerati in 1970s. Hand signed. Titled on rear. Very good condition.
Category

1970s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ochre Rabbit - Modern Figurative Animal Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Ochre Rabbit" is a whimsical and serene example of contemporary folk art, blending narrative illustration, primitive symbolism, and the tactile charm of hand-paint...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Two Presence
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this work, Daria explores the acceptance of different shades of oneself. Two dogs — dark and crimson — stand together in silence, not competing but acknowledging each other. The p...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Light After the Rain
Located in Zofingen, AG
Light After the Rain captures the moment when the world seems to breathe again — when the air is still heavy with moisture, yet the light returns, transforming the landscape into a s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Theia by Richard Perry - Abstract sculpture, Carrara marble, colourful, pink
Located in Paris, FR
Theia is a unique ink, paint and wax on Carrara marble sculpture by contemporary artist Richard Perry, dimensions are 20.5 × 23 × 19 cm (8.1 × 9.1 × 7.5 in). The sculpture is signed...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Marble

Autumn Melody
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting captures a warm and peaceful autumn day. A man sits alone with his guitar, playing music under the golden canopy of a tree. The bright yellow leaves, soft shadows, and ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Radha Shooting II (Long Way Home) - Polaroid, Pop-art, Contemporary, analog
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Radha Shooting II (Long Way Home) - 1999 published in 'Stranger than Paradise' 128x126cm Sold out edition of 5, Artist proof 2/2, Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal

African Victorian by Tamary Kudita - Portrait photography, African women, flower
Located in Paris, FR
African Victorian is a limited-edition photograph (Digital Print on Baryta Fine Art paper) by contemporary artist Tamary Kudita. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: *84 x 62 cm (33.1 × 24.5 in), edition of 20 copies *119 x 89 cm (46.9 × 35.1 in), edition of 20 copies All prints are signed and numbered. Framing options available. This photograph is the first in the African Victorian series. It references Rembrandt’s 1634 painting Saskia as Flora, which portrays the artist’s wife, Saskia van Uylenburgh...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital

Wall mirror “with fold” I by Franck K - Stainless steel sculpture, reflection
Located in Paris, FR
Wall mirror “with fold” I is a unique mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 92 × 92 × 3 cm (36.2 × 36.2 × 1.2 in). The sculpture ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Topiary I - x large format photograph of ornamental shaped tree
Located in San Francisco, CA
from a series of photographic observances capturing the antics of urban gardening and striking art of topiaries' green minimalism Topiary I by Frank Schott 59.5 x 59.5 inches (1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Vacation Reading, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A young boy lies sprawled on a couch, fully absorbed in a comic book. His relaxed pose conveys a sense of calm and quiet. The scene captures the simple pleasure...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Renée's Dream (Days of Heaven) - Analog, Contemporary, Women, Polaroid, mounted
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Renée's Dream (29 Palms, CA) - 2005 32 pieces, Edition 3/5, 31 x 38 cm each, installed 276 x 164 cm including gaps. 32 analog C-Prints, hand printed by the artist, based on 27 or...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

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

'Changing every Day' part of the series 'A girl called N.' - Polaroid Unique
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Changing every Day' part of the series 'A girl called N.' - 2019 Original Polaroid - Unique Piece, signed and titled on back. 7.8 x 7,7cm (image area) 10.7 x 8.7 cm ( including...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

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

‘Looking Down From Above’ Edinburgh Castle contemporary exhibited painting 1989
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Jack Vettriano (1951-2025) perfected his signature film noire 30’s glam style, that made him the most successful Scottish artist in his lifetime. Best known for ‘The Singing Butler’...
Category

1980s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Brutalist Architecture Painting of Industrial Building, Flamingo Pink Sky, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
This beautiful painting by Nacho Reina is a formidable example of the interplay between form and color forms as the central axis of his work, where he starts from architectural shape...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Clarence James "Neo Soul II"
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: James, Clarence Title: Neo Soul II Date: 2025 Medium: Aerosol on Canvas Unframed Dimensions: 46.75" x 67" Signature: Signed Edition: Unique
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Drifting Harmony I - Original Minimalist Blue Landscape Mountains Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and unique uses of media. Through a combination of collage ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Liquify - Soft Abstract Blue Original Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elisabeth Grace, a visionary artist based in Denver, CO (USA), is renowned for her immersive large-scale paintings, collages, murals, and installation art. With a BA in oil painting ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Canvas

Mouflon I by Pierre Yermia - Animal bronze sculpture, figurative, grey colour
Located in Paris, FR
Mouflon I is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 55 × 45 × 23 cm (21.7 × 17.7 × 9.1 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Bronze

Tarim Totem III - Monochrome Sculptural Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal, Wire

Baloo by Marie Louise Sorbac - Bronze animal sculpture, bear, dark tones
Located in Paris, FR
Baloo is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marie Louise Sorbac, dimensions are 65 × 31 × 30 cm (25.6 × 12.2 × 11.8 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is par...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Bronze

"White Barn", Contemporary Landscape, Blue, Green, Red, Purple, Oil Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
Marcia Wise’s “White Barn” is a 10 x 14 inch contemporary palette knife oil painting on archival art-board from her barn series highlighting textured, dominant blues and greens with ...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Palm Trees on Wilcox - Contemporary, Polaroid, mounted under Plexi
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Palm Trees on Wilcox (Stranger than Paradise) - 1999 78x76cm, Edition of 100. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Mounted under matte Plexiglass. Artist inventory number: 398. Signed on back and Certificate. Stefanie Schneider – Palm Trees on Wilcox...
Category

1990s Contemporary Art

Materials

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

The Beating Heart - Original Colorful Still Life Pointillist Textured Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Susan Gale's work explores the nostalgia of community by highlighting the juxtaposition between the peaceful, quiet, mystery of light, and the rush of visually invoked sensation. She...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel

"Dripping Dots - Mallorca" Blue & Gold Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses gold leaf with thick textured oils and glass t...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Silver

"Kate Moss Curlers" Photography 20 x 16 in Edition of 50 by Kate Garner
Located in Culver City, CA
"Kate Moss Curlers" Photography 20 x 16 in Edition of 50 by Kate Garner Hahnemuhle fine art archival paper Kate Garner: Seeker, Sage, and Preservationist of Identity A thoughtful ...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

"American Cheese", Sewn Collage of Cheesesteak Shop in Textile Cityscape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"American Cheese" is an original artwork by Eustace Mamba and measures 24"h x 24"w x 1.5"d. The artists cuts, arranges, sews, and collages fabric and paints to create layers of textu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Textile, Paint, Mixed Media

Seascape XVIII - large format photograph of monochrome water surface
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mesmerizing large scale photograph from artist's Seascape series, a body of works capturing the fleeting surfaces and monochromatic nature of oceanic water and dramatic cloudscapes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Passport - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Love, Red
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Blue tit - 21st Century Contemporary realistic Painting of a bird
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Ria Koreman Blue tit 30 x 24 cm (framed included in price 35 x 29 cm) Ria Korenman paints what many people overlook: the magic in everyday life. Especially birds, with a soft spot f...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Serendipity by Romain Langlois - Polished bronze sculpture, abstract, golden
Located in Paris, FR
Serendipity by the French contemporary artist Romain Langlois. Gold tone polished bronze sculpture: 102 cm × 64 cm × 88 cm. Edition of 8 + 4 A.P. This patinated bronze sculpture take...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Bronze

Sea Cliffs - Shoreline - Ocean - Nature - Faroe Islands
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure seascape - landscape photography print. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 7. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by artist. Certificate of ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Mesh No. 1 / Cautionary Tales
Located in Burlingame, CA
Important work from Kim Frohsin's Cautionary Tales series of 2015, that considers the price of progress in our rapidly changing world. Here in this compelling diptych "Mesh no. 1' we...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Inside the Rainbow’s Heart
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print with coater varnish Edition of 294 of 300 71 cm (D) (28 in) Signed, numbered and titled on front Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production process. Sold...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Offset

Cup of Tea - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Black Woman Hair
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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Don't Let Them Burst your Bubble: Purple 21425 - blown glass wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary, purple-colored, glass wall sculpture was created by Cheryl Wilson Smith. Cheryl Wilson Smith is known for her uniquely beautiful glasswork—its form, color and tex...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal

ICES Cornflower Blue, Bexhill-on-Sea - Pop Art Typography Photography
Located in Cambridge, GB
ICES Cornflower Blue, bold pop art street photography from Richard Heeps' series, On-Sea. Created as an ode to Richard's childhood visits to his grandparents living on the Sussex co...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Nr. 7246) Photography 24" x 18" Edition of 20 by Rowan Daly
Located in Culver City, CA
Untitled (Nr. 7246) Photography 24" x 18" Edition of 20 by Rowan Daly Unframed - ships rolled in a tube Ben Cope + Rowan Daly Off the Grid Off the Grid is the culmination of a s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Bluebells - Blue Abstract Floral Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Xiao Wen Xu is a Chinese-born Canadian artist based in Toronto, Canada, Her artistic practice is deeply influenced by her profound appreciation for the natural world. In her series, ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Cobbolds Point Panorama - long exposure seascape - minimalist photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white minimalist seascape photography. A concrete breakwater with a single arrow marker at the end of the calm sea. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 7. Signed, titled...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Life in Motion - Original Abstract Multicolor Street Art Painting
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

Where Heaven Finds a Home - B.Schaumann - Contemporary architectural Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Tree in Frozen Field - Panorama - monochrome panorama
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure waterscape - landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 8. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to orde...
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2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Nude - Photograph by David Bailey - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage b/w photograph realized by David Bailey in 1980s. Copyright and provenance: Playboy. Excellent condition.
Category

1980s Contemporary Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Rose glow - analogue floral abstract photography, limited edition 2 of 20
Located in London, GB
'Rose glow' Printed on Hahnemühle photo rag Baryta 308 Gsm fine art paper, these limited edition photographs are designed to withstand the test of time, preserving the beauty and em...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Film, Giclée

Where Fire Sleeps: The Bay of Vesuvius
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work predates my current series, but shows the emotional seed of what later became.This piece is a meditation on resilience — on how we live, create, and love with full awarenes...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

Large Colourful Impressionistic Exotic Landscape Painting "Licorice"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale figurative painting with a vivid, exotic background. The painting style shows influences from the post-impressionists, yet is undeniably contemporary,...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic

All Living Things - Abstract Contemporary Folk Art Inspired Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker's “All Living Things” is a stunning example of contemporary folk art that blends botanical motifs and symbolic imagery to evoke a sense of interconnectedness and harm...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Donald Judd- Series of Ten Woodcuts in Three Color States Vintage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fold-out card showcases Donald Judd's Series of Ten Woodcuts in Three Color States: Cadmium Red Light, Ultramarine Blue, and Ivory Black. Published by Brooke Alexander, the card...
Category

1990s Contemporary Art

Materials

Offset

BLUE SUN original art Paula Craioveanu Nude inspired by Matisse
Located in Forest Hills, NY
“Blue Sun” Tempera pencil charcoal on blue paper Shipped rolled in a tube 25x3x3in. Drawing was originally in mat. This piece, Blue Sun, is a striking and evocative work that captur...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Ink, Tempera, Archival Paper

Fair Weather (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Fair Weather (Till Death Do Us Part) - 2005, 20x24cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print print, based on the Polaroid, Certificate and Signature label Artist ...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Art

Materials

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

Drangarnir Sea Stacks - Rock Island - Ocean - Nature
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure seascape - landscape photography print. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 7. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by artist. Certificate of ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Desire - original blue female nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Desire", nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube, Fast shipping anywhere in the world - 7 days. En...
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2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Tempera, Archival Paper

Torse Torsade I - original female bronze sculpture art for sale-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Bronze

Foggy Iris Triptych (three 24 x 18" cyanotypes)
Located in Oakland, CA
The pale gray-green of this monotype calls to mind the celadon glaze of Japanese pottery. Each was made using freshly-cut long-stemmed wild iris (iris douglasiana) that grow along th...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram

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.

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