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Hermes Birkin Bag
By Nick Veasey
Located in PARIS, FR
A man with x-ray vision, Nick Veasey creates art that shows what it is really like inside
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

C Print

Hermes Birkin Bag
By Nick Veasey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nick Veasey Birkin Bag 47 x 47 inches Edition 9 Digital C print Diasec Framed Signed and numbered
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Digital

Homemade Hermes Birkin Bag (Gold), 2015, by Shelter Serra
By Shelter Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Homemade Hermes Birkin Bag (Gold) 2015 15”x 14.5”x 1.5” inches unframed, 18.75 "x 18.75 x 2.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Resin

Homemade Hermes Birkin Bag, Sliver, Edition of 15, by Shelter Serra
By Shelter Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Homemade Hermes Birkin Bag (Silver) 2015, 15”x14.5”x1.5” inches unframed, 18.75 "x 18.75 x 2.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Resin

Python Birkin, Photography, Story teller, snake, Birkin bag
By Tyler Shields
Located in Munich, DE
photograph of Francesca Eastwood, burning, sawing and biting a $100,000 Hermès Birkin Bag for a photoshoot
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Burn Rate 15 (Birkin Bag)
By Sally Smith
Located in Boston, MA
coveted Hermes Birkin Bag. Keywords: money art, minimalist dot painting, grid painting, geometric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Charcoal, Oil

Ladies who lunch - nude with colourful Birkin bags, fine art photography, 2018
By Tony Kelly
Located in Vienna, AT
authenticity from the gallery. The Hermès Birkin Bag has become an icon and statement piece of our time. Tony
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

BIRKIN SPLIT by Tyler Shielsd (70x70in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print

BIRKIN SPLIT by Tyler Shielsd (60x60in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print

BIRKIN SPLIT by Tyler Shielsd (18x18in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print

BIRKIN SPLIT by Tyler Shielsd (30x30in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print

BIRKIN SPLIT by Tyler Shielsd (45x45in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print

Tyler Shields - Burning Birkin, Photography 2012, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
Eastwood (Clint’s daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Black Birkin, Photography 2021, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color...

Tyler Shields - Birkin Stack, Photography 2022, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...

Tyler Shields - Ice Birkin, Photography 2023, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...

Tyler Shields - Money Birkin, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...

Tyler Shields - Glitter Birkin, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Bloody Birkin, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a project shot in the New
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, C Print

Tyler Shields - Python Birkin II, Photography 2016, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
$100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a project shot in the New Mexico
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

"Vogue January 1, 1970 w/ Jane Birkin on Cover"
Located in Bristol, CT
addition to her acting and musical credits, she lent her name to the Hermès Birkin handbag.
Category

1970s Mixed Media

Materials

Paper

Tyler Shields - Python Birkin I, Photography 2016, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
Eastwood (Clint’s daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Gator Birkin III, Photography 2012, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
Eastwood (Clint’s daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...

Tyler Shields - Gator Birkin Hands, Photography 2012, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Birkin High Heel, Photography 2022, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Archival Pigment, Inkjet, Laser, Color, C Print, Photographic Pa...

Tyler Shields - Red Birkin High Heel, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Paper, Luster, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Tyler Shields - Birkin Tug Of War, Photography 2012, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, Pigment, A...

Tyler Shields - HERMES, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
Eastwood (Clint’s daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Gator Birkin Monochrome, Photography 2014, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Sil...

Tyler Shields - Hermes Cigarettes, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, Pigment, A...

Tyler Shields - Hermes Lipstick, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Luster, Paper, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, Arc...

Tyler Shields - Pop Art, Photography 2017, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print

Tyler Shields - Hermes Lipstick 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Luster, Paper, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, Arc...

Campbell’s Pea Soup Can Sculpture, Edition of 2, 2017 by Shelter Serra
By Shelter Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Campbell's Soup Can, a copper plated baseball hat, and a Hermes Birkin bag cast in resin, as examples. By
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Tyler Shields - Marilyn Pop art, Photography 2023, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Luster, Paper, Archival Paper, C Print

Tyler Shields - Lace II, Photography 2019, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Luster, Archival Paper, C Print, Paper

Mario (Grin), 2018, Ink and pencil on paper, black and white, by Shelter Serra
By Shelter Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Campbell's Soup Can, a copper plated baseball hat, and a Hermes Birkin bag cast in resin, as examples. By
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Sumi Ink, Washi Paper, Pencil

Tyler Shields - The Teles River Bed, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Luster, Paper, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, Pig...

Tyler Shields - Sirens Call, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Luster, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, Inkjet, Ar...

Tyler Shields - Transfixed, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Luster, Digital Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital, C Print, Archival Paper

Fake Gun (Beretta), 2017, by Shelter Serra
By Shelter Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Can, a copper plated baseball hat, and a Hermes Birkin bag cast in resin, as examples. By portraying
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Tyler Shields - Reflection, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
Eastwood (Clint’s daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the
Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Luster, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Pigment, C Print, Digital, I...

Tyler Shields - Vouge 1955, Photography 2019, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a project shot in the New
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Semi Glow Mouth, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print

Tyler Shields - Dreaming Of Paris, Photography 2016, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
Eastwood (Clint’s daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital,...

Tyler Shields - Blown, Photography 2017, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Digita...

Tyler Shields - X-Ray High Heel, Photography 2012, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
featuring Francesca Eastwood (Clint’s daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Vouge 1955, Photography 2019, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - The Great Princess, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Under the Rain, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Paper, Archival Paper, C Print

Tyler Shields - Venus, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a project shot in the New
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, C Print, Color, Paper, Archival Paper

Tyler Shields - Heir To The Throne, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - High Gloss Mouth, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
Eastwood (Clint’s daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Luster, C Print

Tyler Shields - The Queen’s Grand Chateau, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Aristocracy, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Poise, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a project shot in the New
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Let Them Drink Champagne, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Acrylic Polymer, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archi...

Tyler Shields - Let Them Kiss, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a project shot in the New
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Affair Of The Diamond Necklace, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - Jump, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic surrealism of Suspense, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

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Hermes Birkin Bag Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of hermes birkin bag art you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Adding an item from our selection of hermes birkin bag art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, gray, beige, pink and more. There have been many interesting choice in our collection of hermes birkin bag art examples over the years, but those made by Shelter Serra and Nick Veasey are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in organic material, resin and enamel — can elevate any room of your home. If space is limited, you can find a small object in our assortment of hermes birkin bag art measuring 18.5 high and 18.5 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 47 across to better suit those in the market for a large option in this array of hermes birkin bag art.

How Much is a Hermes Birkin Bag Art?

A piece of hermes birkin bag art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $2,500 and the highest can go for as much as $10,300.

Tyler Shields for sale on 1stDibs

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, and now recognized as “Hollywood’s favorite photographer,” L.A.–based contemporary artist and filmmaker Tyler Shields has evolved from the “bad boy of photography” with his controversial blood-stained photographic series featuring Lindsay Lohan to the more subtle color-explosive poesy of his “Chromatic” series, and his work featuring Francesca Eastwood (Clint’s daughter) to the fire-starting, bag-sawing antics of a $100,00 Hermès Birkin bag, to the stoic magic Surrealism of “Suspense,” a project shot in the New Mexico desert featuring Franseca Eastwood, Emma Roberts and Lydia Hearst — Shield’s art captures the emergence of an artist and his medium into a more mature overture and output. He is an American image-maker.

Born in 1982, Shields’ work derives from a unique history directing music videos and working with the legendary skateboarding icon Tony Hawk. Mr. Shields has produced images that play with notions of the gaze, power structures, hyper-realism, iconoclastic tendencies and cinematographic practice. He has worked with a roster of ranking members of Hollywood including Mischa Barton, Emma Roberts, Aaron Paul, Demi Lovato, Juno Temple, Shiloh Fernandez and more. Tyler’s output involves various mediums from book publishing The Dirty Side of Glamour in 2011, to a novel entitled Smartest Man, and a cluster of solo shows.

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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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Finding the Right Photography for You

Find a broad range of photography on 1stDibs today.

The first permanent image created by a camera — which materialized during the 1820s — is attributed to Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. The French inventor was on to something for sure. Kodak introduced roll film in the 1880s, allowing photography to become more democratic, although cameras wouldn’t be universally accessible until several decades later. 

Digital photographic techniques, software, smartphone cameras and social-networking platforms such as Instagram have made it even easier in the modern era for budding photographers to capture the world around them as well as disseminate their images far and wide. 

What might leading figures of visual art such as Andy Warhol have done with these tools at their disposal?

Today, when we aren’t looking at the digital photos that inundate us on our phones, we look to the past to celebrate the photographers who have broken rules as well as records — provocative and prolific artists like Horst P. Horst, Lillian Bassman and Helmut Newton, who altered the face of fashion and portrait photography; visionary documentary photographers such as Gordon Parks, whose best-known work was guided by social justice; and pioneers of street photography such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, who shot for revolutionary travel magazines like Holiday with the likes of globetrotting society lensman Slim Aarons.

Find photographers you may not know in Introspective and The Study — where you’ll read about Berenice Abbott, who positioned herself atop skyscrapers for the perfect shot, or “conceptual artist-adventurer” Charles Lindsay, whose work combines scientific rigor with artistic expression, or Massimo Listri, known for his epic interiors of opulent Old World libraries. Photographer Jeannette Montgomery Barron was given a Kodak camera as a child. Later, she shot on Polaroid film before buying her first 35mm camera in her teens. Barron's stunning portraits of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Warhol and other artists chronicle a crucial chapter of New York’s cultural history.

Throughout the past two centuries, photographers have used their medium to create expressive work that has resonated for generations. Shop a voluminous collection of this powerful fine photography on 1stDibs. Search by photographer to find the perfect piece for your living room wall, or spend some time with the work organized under various categories, such as landscape photography, nude photography and more.