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Contemporary Mixed Media

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
Beauty from Within 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Fabrics
Beauty from Within 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Fabrics

Beauty from Within 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Fabrics

By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Bakare Babatund...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Hope (1/30) - Joyful Figurative Mixed Media Sculpture with Glossy Blue Balloon
Hope (1/30) - Joyful Figurative Mixed Media Sculpture with Glossy Blue Balloon

Hope (1/30) - Joyful Figurative Mixed Media Sculpture with Glossy Blue Balloon

By Nayla Saroufim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nayla Saroufim’s contemporary sculptures translate optimism into form. Her works feel playful at first glance, then quietly persistent the longer you live with them. Working in metal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Metal, Steel

Ancestral Throne - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Fabrics
Ancestral Throne - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Fabrics

Ancestral Throne - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Fabrics

By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Bakare Babatund...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Hope (3/30) - Joyful Figurative Mixed Media Sculpture with Glossy Yellow Balloon
Hope (3/30) - Joyful Figurative Mixed Media Sculpture with Glossy Yellow Balloon

Hope (3/30) - Joyful Figurative Mixed Media Sculpture with Glossy Yellow Balloon

By Nayla Saroufim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nayla Saroufim’s contemporary sculptures translate optimism into form. Her works feel playful at first glance, then quietly persistent the longer you live with them. Working in metal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jack Straw - Abstract Minimal Color Beige Textured Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
Jack Straw - Abstract Minimal Color Beige Textured Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

Jack Straw - Abstract Minimal Color Beige Textured Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

By Amber Goldhammer

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...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Sun No.13 - Abstract Folk Art Inspired Figurative Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Sun No.13 - Abstract Folk Art Inspired Figurative Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

Sun No.13 - Abstract Folk Art Inspired Figurative Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

By Meredith Walker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Meredith Walker creates vibrant original artworks that merge the enduring charm of folk art with a contemporary sensibility shaped by nature, memory, and visual storytelling. Inspire...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Mini Hope (11/55) - Figurative Table or Desk Sculpture with Glossy Red Balloon
Mini Hope (11/55) - Figurative Table or Desk Sculpture with Glossy Red Balloon

Mini Hope (11/55) - Figurative Table or Desk Sculpture with Glossy Red Balloon

By Nayla Saroufim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nayla Saroufim’s contemporary sculptures translate optimism into form. Her works feel playful at first glance, then quietly persistent the longer you live with them. Working in metal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal, Steel

Large Contemporary Abstract Painting Gestural Mixed Media Mediterranean Light
Large Contemporary Abstract Painting Gestural Mixed Media Mediterranean Light

Large Contemporary Abstract Painting Gestural Mixed Media Mediterranean Light

By Ángel Celada

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Large contemporary abstract painting with gestural marks and layered mixed media textures inspired by Mediterranean light and atmosphere. This work by Ángel Celada develops an open ...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Board, Wax Crayon, Wax

Culture Identity 1 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative Modern Women Painting

Culture Identity 1 - 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 Mixed Media

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Protected Truth -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media

Protected Truth -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media

By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Bakare Babatund...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Golden Shade of Love - Large Scale Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Art on Canvas
Golden Shade of Love - Large Scale Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Art on Canvas

Golden Shade of Love - Large Scale Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Art on Canvas

By Amber Goldhammer

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...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Ink, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Culture Identity 9 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative Modern Women Painting

Culture Identity 9 - 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 Mixed Media

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Love Tide Washes In - Mixed Media Street Graffiti Inspired Artwork on Canvas
Love Tide Washes In - Mixed Media Street Graffiti Inspired Artwork on Canvas

Love Tide Washes In - Mixed Media Street Graffiti Inspired Artwork on Canvas

By Amber Goldhammer

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...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Latex, Ink, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Love Bomb - Original Minimalist Black and White Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Love Bomb - Original Minimalist Black and White Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

Love Bomb - Original Minimalist Black and White Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

By Amber Goldhammer

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...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Ink, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"You Are Here: Black" String and Acrylic in Circular Pattern on Panel
"You Are Here: Black" String and Acrylic in Circular Pattern on Panel

"You Are Here: Black" String and Acrylic in Circular Pattern on Panel

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "You Are Here: Black" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma made of thread scraps & acrylic on panel. Kozma's work is supported by her practice of collectin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel

Waiting To Blossom -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Fabrics
Waiting To Blossom -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Fabrics

Waiting To Blossom -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Fabrics

By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Bakare Babatund...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"You Are Here: S Thing" Thread and Acrylic in Graffiti Letter
"You Are Here: S Thing" Thread and Acrylic in Graffiti Letter

"You Are Here: S Thing" Thread and Acrylic in Graffiti Letter

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "You Are Here: S Thing" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma made of thread scraps & acrylic on panel. The piece measures 4"h x 4"w x 1.75"d. Kelly Kozma ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel

Palm Springs Totem 3 - Modern Unique Pastel Abstract Resin Artwork Sculpture
Palm Springs Totem 3 - Modern Unique Pastel Abstract Resin Artwork Sculpture

Palm Springs Totem 3 - Modern Unique Pastel Abstract Resin Artwork Sculpture

By Nayla Saroufim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nayla Saroufim creates installations that challenge the traditional notion of the passive viewer. Nayla’s art is a rich mix of media. She was always captivated by the dialogue betwee...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Resin, Mixed Media

"Bar" Miniature Wall-Mounted Storefront Sign by Drew Leshko
"Bar" Miniature Wall-Mounted Storefront Sign by Drew Leshko

"Bar" Miniature Wall-Mounted Storefront Sign by Drew Leshko

By Drew Leshko

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Bar" is original artwork made from paper, inkjet print, enamel, wire, chain, aluminum, and pastel by Drew Leshko. This piece measures 17”h x 1.75”w x 10”d. Paradi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Metal, Enamel, Wire

Nature's Beauty - Large Scale Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork on Canvas
Nature's Beauty - Large Scale Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork on Canvas

Nature's Beauty - Large Scale Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork on Canvas

By Amber Goldhammer

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...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Roots and Rhythm - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Fabrics
Roots and Rhythm - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Fabrics

Roots and Rhythm - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Fabrics

By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Bakare Babatund...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Mixed Feeling 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women
Mixed Feeling 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women

Mixed Feeling 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women

By Oluwafemi Akanmu

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

“Mixed Feelings” is a visual series that captures the emotional complexity of Black womanhood, strength, softness, pride, visibility, and invisibility. Each portrait in this series h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"The Meanderer" House Turret Tower in Wood, Acrylic and Paper Sculpture
"The Meanderer" House Turret Tower in Wood, Acrylic and Paper Sculpture

"The Meanderer" House Turret Tower in Wood, Acrylic and Paper Sculpture

By Seth Clark

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece, titled "The Meanderer" is an original free-standing sculpture by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". Clark's deteriorating structures h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite

Mixed Feeling 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women
Mixed Feeling 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women

Mixed Feeling 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women

By Oluwafemi Akanmu

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

“Mixed Feelings” is a visual series that captures the emotional complexity of Black womanhood, strength, softness, pride, visibility, and invisibility. Each portrait in this series h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"You Are Here" Yellow Sculpture in Acrylic and Thread, 21st Century
"You Are Here" Yellow Sculpture in Acrylic and Thread, 21st Century

"You Are Here" Yellow Sculpture in Acrylic and Thread, 21st Century

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This sculpture titled "You Are Here: Yellow" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma made of thread scraps & acrylic on panel. Kozma's work is supported by her practice of collecti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel, Thread

Taupie - Abstract Gold 'I LOVE YOU' Graffiti Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Taupie - Abstract Gold 'I LOVE YOU' Graffiti Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

Taupie - Abstract Gold 'I LOVE YOU' Graffiti Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

By Amber Goldhammer

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...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Ink

Self Pride 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Women
Self Pride 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Women

Self Pride 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa Women

By Taiwo Odejinmi

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 (Issued by the Gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Long Hair, Short Legs - Abstract Expressive Dog Portrait Mixed Media Painting
Long Hair, Short Legs - Abstract Expressive Dog Portrait Mixed Media Painting

Long Hair, Short Legs - Abstract Expressive Dog Portrait Mixed Media Painting

By Kellie Newsome

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Columbus, Georgia (USA) based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks. Her expressive style emphasizes line structure, creating vibrant painti...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Orelisa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Orelisa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Orelisa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

By Wasiu Sunday Hassan

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 (Issued by the Gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Calm Waters - Soft Abstract Cool Tone Textural Paint Graffiti Mixed Media Art
Calm Waters - Soft Abstract Cool Tone Textural Paint Graffiti Mixed Media Art

Calm Waters - Soft Abstract Cool Tone Textural Paint Graffiti Mixed Media Art

By Amber Goldhammer

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...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

All Living Things - Abstract Contemporary Folk Art Inspired Painting on Canvas
All Living Things - Abstract Contemporary Folk Art Inspired Painting on Canvas

All Living Things - Abstract Contemporary Folk Art Inspired Painting on Canvas

By Meredith Walker

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...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Such is Life - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Men
Such is Life - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Men

Such is Life - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Men

By Oluwatimileyin Tega Adegbenjo

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Life's journey twists and turns, Ups and downs, joys and burns. Moments sweet, moments sour, Such is life, in every hour. Dreams bloom, dreams fade away, Hopes rise, hopes fade to g...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Oil

One Light - immersive infinite perceptual ambient light wall sculpture
One Light - immersive infinite perceptual ambient light wall sculpture

One Light - immersive infinite perceptual ambient light wall sculpture

By Raymond Graber

Located in San Francisco, CA

Raymond Graber‘s celestial light sculptures transform the sense of perception, challenging the human eye’s sense for scale and time with a transcendenta...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Lights, LED Light, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Neon Light

Atunbi (Rebirth) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Atunbi (Rebirth) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Atunbi (Rebirth) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

By Oluwatimileyin Tega Adegbenjo

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Reborn, renewed, a soul reborn, A life renewed, a path to adorn. Memories of a past life remain, Haunting, yet freeing, like a chain. A new life, a new chance to grow, To learn, to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic

If I Bloom, I Bloom Better -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Women Fabrics
If I Bloom, I Bloom Better -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Women Fabrics

If I Bloom, I Bloom Better -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Women Fabrics

By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Bakare Babatund...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Untitled Pink - Large Oversized Textural Abstract Energetic Artwork on Canvas
Untitled Pink - Large Oversized Textural Abstract Energetic Artwork on Canvas

Untitled Pink - Large Oversized Textural Abstract Energetic Artwork on Canvas

By Kodjovi Olympio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large textural abstract energetic artwork on canvas by Togolese artist Olympio is a unique mixed media painting with a raw and direct aesthetic, providing an unfiltered manifestation of the artist's soul. Its expressive brushstrokes and vibrant color palette and the incorporation of an additional piece of canvas to the surface add an extra dimension of texture and interest to this already captivating piece. Olympio's raw and direct approach to mixed media and collage on canvas creates a tactile experience that provides a captivating insight into the artist's creative vision. Bright, energetic marks encircle rough textures that are perfectly balanced by the peaceful compositions beneath, creating a sense of harmony and balance in this artwork. Olympio’s art transforms walls into landscapes of color and form, creating an engaging focal point that elevates any room's aesthetic to a new level. The heavily textured layers in Olympio’s work create a tangible sense of depth, drawing the eye and enriching the space with a bold yet nuanced presence. This large 72-inch high by 60-inch wide mixed media painting is signed by Olympio on the back of the canvas. The many layers in his work emphasize the texture and visceral nature of his canvases. The painting is wired and can be hung vertically or horizontally. Free local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping is available. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by Artplex Gallery is included. For the abstract artist Olympio, art is a dance of textures and colors, woven from an eclectic medley of canvas and textiles. Each stroke on his canvas is a nod to the classical ideals of modern abstraction, a harmonious blend of purpose and spontaneity. The linens and canvases he selects have borne witness to various conditions and interactions, embracing the imprints of their past experiences. Olympio meticulously stretches, glues, and layers these diverse fabrics together, infusing them with additional layers of acrylic paint, a fusion of careful craft and serendipitous revelation. In Olympio's art, deliberate strokes mingle with accidental splashes, forming a mesmerizing canvas that speaks to the ethos of modernism's evolution. It's a reminder that the legends of yesteryears now manifest as a distinct style, a testament to their enduring influence. His mastery over the medium amplifies, imbuing each piece with a romantic essence carefully counterbalanced by his practiced modesty. The strokes, swirling and turbulent, are immersed in a rich, opulent application of paint, akin to an expansive honeysuckle-pink landscape or a brooding soot-gray abyss. Yet within this whirlwind of impressions, Olympio maintains a sense of purpose, an elusive process that surrenders control to the animated paint and sculptural fabrics. Olympio possesses a rare duality, orchestrating the delicate balance between sensuality and subtlety within his creations. Navigating these opposing forces, he transcends distractions and attains the perfect pitch, crafting a visual symphony that resonates deeply. Olympio was born into a large family of eight children in Lomé, Togo, West Africa. He began his creating art by using building scraps to make sculptures. By the time he was in high school, he started to experiment with mixed-media and collage. He later transitioned to acrylic and oil on canvas. In 2001, Olympio left his home in Africa to live in Paris. Olympio moved to the United States in 2003 and has continued to paint. His work has been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, where in 2018 he was ranked one of the Top 10 Artists by Red Dot Miami. He was also recently interviewed for France 2, TV5Monde, and the BBC. His work has been exhibited and collected internationally. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, California EXHIBITIONS 2019 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Art Palm Springs, Karyn Mannix Contemporary, Palm Springs, CA “Voltage,” Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA LA Art Show, bG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA “Immigration Celebration, Part I,” Laurent Proneur Gallery Superfine! Fair, Magic Box LA, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Red Dot Miami, Miami, FL Art Basel, Miami, FL Los Angeles Art Show, Los Angeles, CA Latino Art Museum, Pomona, CA BG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Wallspace at the Brewery Fall Art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Life Journey 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Figurative, Realism
Life Journey 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Figurative, Realism

Life Journey 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Figurative, Realism

By Eyitayo Alagbe

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About the Artist Joy Eyitayo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Africa Allure 6 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair
Africa Allure 6 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair

Africa Allure 6 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair

By Oluwafemi Akanmu

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Africa Allure portrays the rich cultural, historical, and social contributions of Black individuals and communities throughout history. It encompasses the traditions, values, and ach...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Make Believer (V3)", Hand cut stencil, acrylic, aerosol
"Make Believer (V3)", Hand cut stencil, acrylic, aerosol

"Make Believer (V3)", Hand cut stencil, acrylic, aerosol

By Mando Marie (seeyouthroughit)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Make Believer (V3)" is a one-of-a-kind original work by Amanda Marie (Mando), created using acrylic and aerosol on paper. The piece measures 19.75 × 15.75 inches and is pencil signe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Rock The Boat - Modern Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall-Mounted Sculpture
Rock The Boat - Modern Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall-Mounted Sculpture

Rock The Boat - Modern Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall-Mounted Sculpture

By Mireia Serra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mireia Serra creates sensuous bronze and iron sculptures showing the beauty of snapshots caught in life which are full of emotions and feelings along the life journey. Her metal artw...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

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Metal, Bronze, Iron

Unfolding Dreams - Modern Relaxing Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall Sculpture
Unfolding Dreams - Modern Relaxing Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall Sculpture

Unfolding Dreams - Modern Relaxing Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall Sculpture

By Mireia Serra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mireia Serra creates sensuous bronze and iron sculptures that capture the beauty of snapshots from life, full of emotions and feelings along the journey of life. Her metal artworks c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Portrait of Adesuwa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women
Portrait of Adesuwa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women

Portrait of Adesuwa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women

By Eyitayo Alagbe

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Pursuing dreams beyond borders is a journey fraught with complexities and challenges, yet it also offers profound opportunities for growth and transformation. "Finding Solace in Fore...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Smell Da Flowers", Framed Face with Stitched Elements (Mixed Media Collage)
"Smell Da Flowers", Framed Face with Stitched Elements (Mixed Media Collage)

"Smell Da Flowers", Framed Face with Stitched Elements (Mixed Media Collage)

By Eustace Mamba

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Smell Da Flowers" is a one-of-a-kind piece created by Eustace Mamba. This original sewn mixed media in painted wood frame artwork measures 7.5”h x 9.5”w framed. It ships with a gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil, Other Medium

You Are The Love of My Life - Abstract Cosmic Colored Graffiti Pop Artwork
You Are The Love of My Life - Abstract Cosmic Colored Graffiti Pop Artwork

You Are The Love of My Life - Abstract Cosmic Colored Graffiti Pop Artwork

By Amber Goldhammer

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 emotions akin to silent poetry while drawing inspiration for her palette from the layered world around her. Her artworks include layered textures and playful details along the surfaces. ^ Original graffiti-inspired abstract painting with heart...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Black Heritage 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair
Black Heritage 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair

Black Heritage 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Woman, Hair

By Oluwafemi Akanmu

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Black heritage portrays the rich cultural, historical, and social contributions of Black individuals and communities throughout history. It encompasses the traditions, values, and ac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Sujoon Arcade - Colorful Abstract Three-Dimensional Lightweight Metal Wall Art
Sujoon Arcade - Colorful Abstract Three-Dimensional Lightweight Metal Wall Art

Sujoon Arcade - Colorful Abstract Three-Dimensional Lightweight Metal Wall Art

By Atticus Adams

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of contemporary art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact fr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

Contemporary mixed media for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary mixed media 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 mixed media 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 Chelsea Davine, Giuliano Bekor, Mark Jackson, and Anastasia Pelias. Frequently made by artists working with Mixed Media, and Paint 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 mixed media, so small editions measuring 0.4 inches across are also available.