"Nastya" Large Acrylic and Oil Portrait, Contemporary Style, 80x100 cm
Located in Oslo, NO
In creating this piece, I poured my soul into the canvas, blending acrylics and oils passionately
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$16,000
Sleeping Girls - contemporary, figurative, portrait, acrylic, oil on board
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This realistic painting, a portrait of children, is by internationally recognized artist Daniel
Oil, Board
"Africa" Contemporary portrait . Vertical oil painting
Located in Oslo, NO
In this piece, I've merged the visceral textures of acrylics and the depth of oils, capturing raw
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Genevieve - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait Painting, Oil
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
. Strong lines and bright colours depict portraits of women. Doornink’s eye for design and close links to
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Price Upon Request
Caeruleo - 21st Century, Contemporary, Female Portrait, Oil painting
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
This artwork is part of Ger Doornink's latest collection, where his mastery in portrait painting is
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Serenity - 21st Century, Contemporary, Female Portrait, Oil painting
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
This artwork is part of Ger Doornink's latest collection, where his mastery in portrait painting is
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Price Upon Request
Aurora - 21st Century, Contemporary, Female Portrait, Oil painting
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
This artwork is part of Ger Doornink's latest collection, where his mastery in portrait painting is
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Price Upon Request
Pietà - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait Painting, Oil
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
This artwork is part of Ger Doornink's latest collection, where his mastery in portrait painting is
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Price Upon Request
Paris - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait Painting, Oil
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
This artwork is part of Ger Doornink's latest collection, where his mastery in portrait painting is
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Price Upon Request
Hymne - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait Painting, Oil
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
This artwork is part of Ger Doornink's latest collection, where his mastery in portrait painting is
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media
Little Orange - 21st Century, Contemporary, Female Portrait, Oil painting
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
This artwork is part of Ger Doornink's latest collection, where his mastery in portrait painting is
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Price Upon Request
Patet Lux - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait Painting, Oil
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
This artwork is part of Ger Doornink's latest collection, where his mastery in portrait painting is
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Elisabeht" Original contemporary portrait. Vertical. oil on hardboard
Located in Oslo, NO
stroke of oil paint, I've interwoven a sense of resilience amidst adversity, the subject's eyes a mirror
Oil, Acrylic, Board
Price Upon Request
Flos Lucis - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait Painting, Oil
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
This artwork is part of Ger Doornink's latest collection, where his mastery in portrait painting is
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$4,283
"Love" Contemporary oil painting .Vertical large size . Female portrait. Framed
Located in Oslo, NO
Crafted with delicate brushstrokes in oil, my work captures a timeless moment of introspection and
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Portrait and Sunflower 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Modern, Oil
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
of choice is acrylic and oil on canvas, and she spends days working on each piece to ensure that it
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,618Sale Price|20% Off
"Asian girl" Original contemporary portrait . Vertical . Oil on hardboard
Located in Oslo, NO
In creating this piece, I immersed myself in the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability. Her gaze conveys a narrative of resilience, a silent poise amidst a dreamy backd...
Oil, Acrylic, Board
Our Peace of Mind - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Modern, Oil, Acrylic
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
world through her art. Her medium of choice is acrylic and oil on canvas, and she spends days working on
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$2,500
"Hello Twiggy" Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait of Iconic Twiggy
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
her early career ranging from portraits to abstract paintings of the universe, today Cindy's works
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$434Sale Price|20% Off
Rene Leroy, French Contemporary Oil Painting, Portrait of a Woman in Blue
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Rene Leroy (French b. 1932) Title: Modernist portrait of a woman Medium: oil
Acrylic
Crown. Contemporary Painting: Portrait of Girl with Oversized Crown
Located in Zofingen, AG
whom the crown clearly doesn't fit. Colors in the photo may differ from the original. Contemporary
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Pleasure - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
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.
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Hopeful -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Green
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
art. Her medium of choice is acrylic and oil on canvas, and she spends days working on each piece to
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$50,000
"Naiad" - Textured Colorful Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Portrait Artwork
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "Naiad" 2023 Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Reflection- 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
in diverse media, such as acrylic and oil paint. Joseph's work portrays figures that result from
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Melanin - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
in diverse media, such as acrylic and oil paint. Joseph's work portrays figures that result from
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media
Yellow Flower - Painting, Oil, acrylic and sponge on linen
Located in London, GB
Israel Agboola Oladapo Yellow Flower, 2024 Oil, acrylic and sponge on linen 91.4 × 91.4 cm 36 × 36
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Stare 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
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.
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Stare 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
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.
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Inhale, Exhale - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Woman, Yoga
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 (Issued by...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$832
“Legacy of ancestors” Original contemporary portrait painting. Large vertical
Located in Oslo, NO
This captivating artwork presents a portrait of a woman rendered in a dynamic fusion of colors and
Oil, Acrylic, Bamboo Paper
"The Glance" - Contemporary Colorful Expressionist Abstract Portrait
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, Italian, born 1965) "The Glance" 2022 Acrylic paint and oil paint on
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$360Sale Price|20% Off
African Pride -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Green
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
art. Her medium of choice is acrylic and oil on canvas, and she spends days working on each piece to
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Daddy's Girl -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Green
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
art. Her medium of choice is acrylic and oil on canvas, and she spends days working on each piece to
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Brother's Keeper -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Green
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
art. Her medium of choice is acrylic and oil on canvas, and she spends days working on each piece to
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Mother's Love -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Green
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
art. Her medium of choice is acrylic and oil on canvas, and she spends days working on each piece to
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Inside Traffic -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Green
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
art. Her medium of choice is acrylic and oil on canvas, and she spends days working on each piece to
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Gele (Headgear) -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Green
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
art. Her medium of choice is acrylic and oil on canvas, and she spends days working on each piece to
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Blue Magic Original - Painting, Oil & Acrylic on Ankara fabric
Located in London, GB
crafts. Yasser’s journey into the world of contemporary art began with a deep appreciation for the
Fabric, Oil, Acrylic
$3,480Sale Price|20% Off
Captured Moment -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Men, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
expressed in diverse media, like acrylic and oil paint. Joseph's work portrays figures that result from
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Fashionista 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
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.
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Samu - 21st Century, oil painting, canvas, portrait, social commentary
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
introspective exploration of contemporary social imagery. Ricardo Tena's debut collection is a powerful visual
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Grim - 21st Century, oil painting, canvas, portrait, social commentary
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
introspective exploration of contemporary social imagery. Ricardo Tena's debut collection is a powerful visual
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Anthony - 21st Century, oil painting, canvas, portrait, social commentary
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
introspective exploration of contemporary social imagery. Ricardo Tena's debut collection is a powerful visual
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Taro - 21st Century, oil painting, canvas, portrait, social commentary
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
introspective exploration of contemporary social imagery. Ricardo Tena's debut collection is a powerful visual
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Fauno - 21st Century, oil painting, canvas, portrait, social commentary
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
introspective exploration of contemporary social imagery. Ricardo Tena's debut collection is a powerful visual
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Florence - 21st Century, oil painting, canvas, portrait, social commentary
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
introspective exploration of contemporary social imagery. Ricardo Tena's debut collectiona is a powerful visual
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Glamour - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Woman Hair, Modern
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.
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Man on red cap - Painting, Oil and Acrylic on canvas
Located in London, GB
Israel Agboola Oladapo Man on Red Cap, 2024 Oil and acrylic on canvas 76.2 × 76.2 cm 30 × 30 in
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$18,000
"Glitch" - Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Colorful Self Portrait Painting
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, Italian, born 1965) "Glitch" 2022 Acrylic paint and oil paint on canvas
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Bloom 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
in diverse media, such as acrylic and oil paint. Joseph's work portrays figures that result from
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Bloom 1 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
in diverse media, such as acrylic and oil paint. Joseph's work portrays figures that result from
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Gaze 3 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
in diverse media, such as acrylic and oil paint. Joseph's work portrays figures that result from
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Gaze 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
in diverse media, such as acrylic and oil paint. Joseph's work portrays figures that result from
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Gaze 1 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
in diverse media, such as acrylic and oil paint. Joseph's work portrays figures that result from
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Rebirth 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
in diverse media, such as acrylic and oil paint. Joseph's work portrays figures that result from
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Rebirth 1 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
in diverse media, such as acrylic and oil paint. Joseph's work portrays figures that result from
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
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.
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
The artist and activist is the subject of a new show at Washington, D.C.'s National Gallery of Art.
Manhattan's Acquavella Galleries is showing a group of the artist's monumental works that have never been seen together.
Koloman Moser smashed the conservative conventions of art and design in fin-de-siècle Vienna. On the 100th anniversary of his death, the Austrian designer is being celebrated for his radically modern creations.