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Geometric Collage by Artist Heather Borsche Contemporary Art California Design
By Heather Brosche
Located in San Diego, CA
Geometric Collage by Artist Heather Borsche Contemporary Art, Whimsical collage by San Diego artist
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Geometric Collage by Artist Heather Borsche Contemporary Art California Design
By Heather Brosche
Located in San Diego, CA
Geometric Collage by Artist Heather Borsche Contemporary Art, Whimsical collage by San Diego artist
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Artist Yaacov Agam Agamograph Entitled Salune
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Tustin, CA
angles.                               About the artist: Yaacov Agam (Israeli, b.1928) is a renowned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Daikon Studio Contemporary Art Painting by Jury Smith Reductive Abstract
By Austin Daikon
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio Contemporary Fine Art Painting Artist: Jury Smith 302 (Structured Water
Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Linen

Daikon Studio Contemporary Art Painting by Jury Smith Abstract Color Field
By Austin Daikon
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio Contemporary Fine Art Artist: Jury Smith Forest Ginger Acrylic on Belgium Linen
Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

1960s Whimsical Nude Art Blue Lithograph CA Artist D Borthwick
By Peter Max
Located in Chula Vista, CA
D Borthwick Artist Donald Borthwick California Measures: 23 W x 33.25 Preowned unrestored
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Fried Egg Acrylic Canvas By Tone Murr Modern pop Contemporary Wall Art Pink LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fried Egg Acrylic on Canvas By Artist Painter Tone Murr . Modern pop contemporary Wall Art . Bright
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Aftermath / Ufo Attack / Renato Garza Cervera / México
By Renato Garza Cervera
Located in COYOACAN, DF
, 1976 Renato Garza Cervera (Mexico City, 1976). Visual Artist, Researcher, Producer and Cultural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Aftermath / Stampede / Renato Garza Cervera / México
By Renato Garza Cervera
Located in COYOACAN, DF
, 1976 Renato Garza Cervera (Mexico City, 1976). Visual Artist, Researcher, Producer and Cultural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Aftermath / Wildfire / Renato Garza Cervera / México
By Renato Garza Cervera
Located in COYOACAN, DF
, 1976 Renato Garza Cervera (Mexico City, 1976). Visual Artist, Researcher, Producer and Cultural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Aftermath / Shockwave / Renato Garza Cervera / México
By Renato Garza Cervera
Located in COYOACAN, DF
, 1976 Renato Garza Cervera (Mexico City, 1976). Visual Artist, Researcher, Producer and Cultural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Aftermath / Stranded / Renato Garza Cervera / México
By Renato Garza Cervera
Located in COYOACAN, DF
, 1976 Renato Garza Cervera (Mexico City, 1976). Visual Artist, Researcher, Producer and Cultural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

KAWS Brian Donnelly Rare Signed Natural Canvas Uniqlo X Tote Shopping Bag Gone
By KAWS
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite rare signed tote shopping bag by world-renowned contemporary artist and New York-based
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Textile, Canvas

Ed Moses Signed Limited Edition Screenprint "Ikuru Speak-No" 11/250, 1990
By Ed Moses
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and rivetting work by American/ California artist Ed Moses titled "Ikuru Speak-No
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Paul Landacre Signed Limited Edition Mid-Century Modern Wood Engraving "Anna"
By Paul Landacre
Located in Studio City, CA
, in 1938. It is pencil signed, titled ("Anna") and numbered (7/60) by the artist. This is clearly a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Don Williams Abstract “Still Life on Gold #6”
By Don Williams
Located in Oakland, CA
Don "Ace" Williams (Born 1941) is an active painter currently living in Sonoma, California
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Don Williams Abstract Painting “Composition in Blue & Gold” 2022
By Don Williams
Located in Oakland, CA
Don "Ace" Williams (Born 1941) is an active painter currently living in Sonoma, California
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Don Williams Abstract Painting “Still Life on Gold #7” 2022
By Don Williams
Located in Oakland, CA
Don Williams (Born 1941) is an active painter currently living in Sonoma, California. Williams is
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Tony Delap "Untitled", 1974 Painting
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
, Tony studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Academy of Art San Francisco, and Claremont
Category

20th Century North American Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Tony Delap "Untitled", 1996 Painting
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
1927, Tony studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Academy of Art San Francisco, and
Category

20th Century American Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Aluminum

Tony Delap "Untitled", 1996 Painting
Tony Delap "Untitled", 1996 Painting
H 16.25 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
Tony Delap "E-75 Triple Trouble", 1967 Screenprint
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
in 1927, Tony studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Academy of Art San Francisco, and
Category

20th Century American Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Tony Delap "Mysterious", 1977 Painting
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
, Tony studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Academy of Art San Francisco, and Claremont
Category

20th Century American Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Tony Delap "Fadeaway", 2007 Painting
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
1927, Tony studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Academy of Art San Francisco, and
Category

20th Century American Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Aluminum

Tony Delap "Fadeaway", 2007 Painting
Tony Delap "Fadeaway", 2007 Painting
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 3 in
Tony Delap "Tamariz', 1996 Painting
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
consultant for “Best Kept Secret, UCI and the Development of Contemporary Art in Southern California, 1964
Category

20th Century American Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Aluminum

Tony Delap "Tamariz', 1996 Painting
Tony Delap "Tamariz', 1996 Painting
H 9.75 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in
Tony Delap "Beware Familiar Spirits", 2000 Painting
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Oakland in 1927, Tony studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Academy of Art San Francisco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Tony Delap "Ozana", 1989 Painting
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
consultant for “Best Kept Secret, UCI and the Development of Contemporary Art in Southern California, 1964
Category

20th Century American Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Tony Delap, "Talazac" 1990 Painting
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
consultant for “Best Kept Secret, UCI and the Development of Contemporary Art in Southern California, 1964
Category

20th Century North American Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Tony DeLap "Dr. Q", 1967 Stainless Steel Sculpture
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
consultant for “Best Kept Secret, UCI and the Development of Contemporary Art in Southern California, 1964
Category

20th Century Contemporary Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tony Berlant August 7th, 1958 Molly Icon #9 1991 Pop Art Found Metal Collage
By Tony Berlant
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary pop art inspired found metal collage on plywood with steel brads titled “August 7th
Category

1990s Contemporary Art

Materials

Wool

Original Lee Burr Reynolds Acryllic Canvas 'Musicle' East Park Gallery New York
By Lee Burr
Located in Blackpool, GB
Original Mixed Media Abstract Oil and Acrylic on Canvas Stretched on Board signed by the Artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Original Lee Hafer Acrylic Abstract Painting 3
Located in Wichita, KS
An original acrylic painting on canvas by contemporary American artist Lee Hafer (Ohio/California
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

YVES KLEIN MUST DIE by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
contaminated gold, graphite, 18 x 18 x 2 in. Micah Heimlich is a versatile artist and designer whose
Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Nicholas Mirandon Abstract Resin Painting
By Nicholas Mirandon
Located in Skokie, IL
This contemporary abstract resin painting was created by California artist Nicholas Mirandon in the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Resin

Justin Bower Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas 'Fractal Event'
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting 'Fractal Event ' by California artist Justin Bower 96" x 84
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

Abstract 2 by Irwin Whitaker
Located in Dallas, TX
" H x 9.5" W. Irwin Whitaker - Oklahoma-born artist who was prolific in California, Taos, Austin and
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Enamel

Abstract 2 by Irwin Whitaker
Abstract 2 by Irwin Whitaker
H 12 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
'Canyon De Chelly' by Irwin Whitaker
Located in Dallas, TX
, frame measures 19.5" H x 23.5" W. Irwin Whitaker - Oklahoma-born artist who was prolific in California
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Copper, Enamel

'Canyon De Chelly' by Irwin Whitaker
'Canyon De Chelly' by Irwin Whitaker
H 19.5 in W 23.5 in D 1.75 in
Modern Drypoint Etching Peter Voulkos
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1924-2002 A rare and late piece of art on paper by one of the great abstract ceramic artist of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Modern Drypoint Etching Peter Voulkos
Modern Drypoint Etching Peter Voulkos
H 24.5 in W 19.5 in D 1.5 in
Irwin Whitaker 'The Great Narrows' Enamel
Located in Dallas, TX
Whitaker - Oklahoma-born artist who was prolific in California, Taos, Austin and Michigan. We have a number
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Irwin Whitaker 'The Great Narrows' Enamel
Irwin Whitaker 'The Great Narrows' Enamel
H 20.25 in W 14.25 in D 1 in
'Capitol Reef' by Irwin Whitaker
Located in Dallas, TX
-born artist who was prolific in California, Taos, Austin and Michigan. We have a number of his works
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Enamel, Copper

'Capitol Reef' by Irwin Whitaker
'Capitol Reef' by Irwin Whitaker
H 19.25 in W 16.25 in D 1 in
"Family Reunion 3" by Travis Somerville
Located in Chicago, IL
, the artist surfaces an implied history that confronts the viewer with the aesthetic power of America’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Jack Roth, "Untitled"
By Jack Roth
Located in Dallas, TX
studied at the California School of Fine Arts unter renounded Bay Area abstract artists Mark Rothko
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Jack Roth, "Untitled"
Jack Roth, "Untitled"
H 33.75 in W 25.75 in D 1 in
Original Paul Rusconi Painting of Famous Pop-Culture Skateboarder, Paul Cardiel
By Paul Rusconi
Located in Tustin, CA
, 1973) by illustrious American contemporary artist, Paul Rusconi. The subject, John Joseph Cardiel, one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Plexiglass

"Family Reunion 2" by Travis Somerville
By Travis Somerville
Located in Chicago, IL
, the artist surfaces an implied history that confronts the viewer with the aesthetic power of America’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint, Paper

"Family Reunion 1" by Travis Somerville
By Travis Somerville
Located in Chicago, IL
, the artist surfaces an implied history that confronts the viewer with the aesthetic power of America’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Kris Cox Curtain Series, 2006, Mixed Media on Board, Signed Verso
By Kris Cox
Located in Dallas, TX
Born in Los Angeles, California, 1951 M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

"Desert Figures" Mixed Media by Ynez Johnston '1920-2019'
By Ynez Johnston
Located in Palm Desert, CA
an existing art collection. "Ynez Johnston was born in 1920 in Berkeley, California. She attended
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Large Robert Marshall 'American/Utah', 1987 Oil on Canvas,
Located in Dallas, TX
Marshall was born in Mesquite, Nevada, in 1944 and grew up in southern California. He earned his bachelor’s
Category

20th Century North American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Brass

Videre Licet, "Lumalight Horizontal I", 2014
Located in Los Angeles, CA
between artist/designer Daniele Albright and designer/curator Stefan Lawrence. Based in Los Angeles, they
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Set of 4 Signed Abstract Intaglio Prints by Kazuko Watanabe, Framed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 signed abstract intaglio prints by Kazuko Watanabe, framed. Signed in pencil by the artist
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paper

Set of 4 Signed Abstract Intaglio Prints by Kazuko Watanabe, Framed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 signed abstract intaglio prints by Kazuko Watanabe, framed. Signed in pencil by the artist
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper, Wood, Glass

Laguna Back Alley Serigraph by Maria Bertran 192/200
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Serigraph by Venezuelan artist Maria Bertran now a resident of Laguna Beach California
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Matthew Radford, Untitled Oil on Linen
Located in Dallas, TX
United Kingdom and has also had solo shows in Los Angeles, New York, California, and Germany. His work is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Original Abstract Painting by Rick Orr
By Rick Orr
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Enamel on masonite "Edge of Town" series #36 by listed artist Rick Orr. Artist bio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Enamel

Gus Harper "Hero Box VIII" Grace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice installation package by the noted California artist Gus Harper. This work dates to the early
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Gus Harper "Hero Box VIII" Grace
Gus Harper "Hero Box VIII" Grace
H 6 in W 19 in D 15 in
Set of 4 Signed Abstract Intaglio Prints by Kazuko Watanabe, Framed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 signed abstract intaglio prints by Kazuko Watanabe, framed. Signed in pencil by the artist
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paper

Curtis Jere Raindrops Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cathedral City, CA
marketed by the corporation Artisan House. Curtis Jeré is a compound nom de plume of founding artists
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

1957 Fred Hocks Oil on Canvas Abstract Painting
By Fred Hocks
Located in San Diego, CA
German-born painter who began visiting San Diego in the late 1920s after studies at the California School
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Untitled, 1981, Sam Francis Monotype
By Sam Francis
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Experimental Printmaking by lauded American artist, Sam Francis (1923-1994). The Sam Francis Estate stamp and a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint, Paper

Untitled, 1981, Sam Francis Monotype
Untitled, 1981, Sam Francis Monotype
H 37.75 in W 33 in D 2 in
Aftermath / Telluricsynergy / Renato Garza Cervera / México
By Renato Garza Cervera
Located in COYOACAN, DF
, 1976 Renato Garza Cervera (Mexico City, 1976). Visual Artist, Researcher, Producer and Cultural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Aftermath / Flock / Renato Garza Cervera / México
By Renato Garza Cervera
Located in COYOACAN, DF
, 1976 Renato Garza Cervera (Mexico City, 1976). Visual Artist, Researcher, Producer and Cultural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

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    Yes, Jun Kaneko is usually considered a contemporary artist. The term applies to any artist who worked after the 1950s or 1960s. Most of the Japanese-American artist's most famous works date back to the early 21st century. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Jun Kaneko art.
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    Yes. Philip Guston, a Canadian American artist, is considered a contemporary artist. Contemporary art is generally defined as art produced during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Guston, who lived from 1913 to 1980, was a founding artist of the mid-century New York School movement and later helped pioneer the neo-expressionism movement. Shop a collection of Philip Guston art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not Yves Klein is considered a contemporary artist depends on the definition of the term. This is because he died in 1962. Some historians classify any artist active after 1950 as contemporary, while some place the start of the contemporary period in the 1970s or 80s. Shop a selection of Yves Klein art on 1stDibs.