Claudio Bissattini
1980s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel
1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Acrylic
People Also Browsed
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs
Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Chrome
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Linen, Oil
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Charcoal, Pastel, House Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Paper
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings
Canvas
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Charcoal, Pastel, House Paint, Acrylic
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Prints
Metal
A Close Look at contemporary Art
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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