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Zura Paintings

Georgian, American, b. 1969
ZURA (Georgian-American, b. 1969) Central to Zura’s artistic vision is the human form, often intertwined with animal heads—a compelling exploration of the primal instincts within human nature. His work captivates with its raw emotion, symbolic depth, and refined execution. In the spring of 2022, he captivated audiences during an exhibition in Williamsburg, unveiling a striking new series of works. Zura is a world-renowned artist celebrated for his powerful sculptures and paintings. His works grace public spaces across New York City, Atlanta, Georgia, and Connecticut, and are held in distinguished private collections, including that of American hedge fund manager Victor Niederhoffer. Born in the Republic of Georgia, Zura spent 14 years developing his craft before formally studying at the State Academy of Fine Art. He now lives and works in Brooklyn, where his Williamsburg studio serves as both a creative sanctuary and a teaching space, where he shares his expertise through sculpting classes. Zura remains deeply committed to his practice, guided by a philosophy rooted in beauty, love, and harmony.
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Artist: Zura
Zebra in Motion, Turquoise Energy by Zura
Zebra in Motion, Turquoise Energy by Zura

Zebra in Motion, Turquoise Energy by Zura

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set against a luminous turquoise ground, "Zebra in Motion" captures the animal in a state of raw movement. Zura renders the figure using his signature technique of free, uninterrupte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Opium Flower by Zura  Acrylic & Pencil Floral Painting
Opium Flower by Zura  Acrylic & Pencil Floral Painting

Opium Flower by Zura Acrylic & Pencil Floral Painting

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Opium Flower" is a painting by Zura executed in acrylic and pencil on wood panel, set against a deep black background. The stark contrast isolates the flower, giving it a quiet inte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel, Pencil

Zura ‘Power of the Red’ – Vibrant Red Bull Artwork on Bold Yellow Background
Zura ‘Power of the Red’ – Vibrant Red Bull Artwork on Bold Yellow Background

Zura ‘Power of the Red’ – Vibrant Red Bull Artwork on Bold Yellow Background

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The red bull emerges as a powerful symbol of vitality, freedom, and unrestrained energy — a creature caught between instinct and transcendence. In Power of the Red, Zura channels the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Corset by Zura — Expressive Standing Figure Painting
Corset by Zura — Expressive Standing Figure Painting

Corset by Zura — Expressive Standing Figure Painting

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In "Corset", Zura captures the raw energy and expressive presence of a cabaret dancer. Standing confidently and directly confronting the viewer, the figure radiates intensity and ind...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Steps in Nature’ – Contemporary Abstract Quadriptych by Zura
Steps in Nature’ – Contemporary Abstract Quadriptych by Zura

Steps in Nature’ – Contemporary Abstract Quadriptych by Zura

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zura captures a barefoot boy moving through nature in vibrant, expressive color. The four panels create a rhythm of motion and playfulness, inviting viewers to step into the scene an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Zura — Good and Evil, 2025  Gold Leaf Mixed Media  Iconography Painting
Zura — Good and Evil, 2025  Gold Leaf Mixed Media  Iconography Painting

Zura — Good and Evil, 2025 Gold Leaf Mixed Media Iconography Painting

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Good and Evil" by Zura draws from the visual language of iconography to explore faith, protection, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. In this work, Saint George ap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Flowers in a Blue Vase on Turquoise Ground by Zura
Flowers in a Blue Vase on Turquoise Ground by Zura

Flowers in a Blue Vase on Turquoise Ground by Zura

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set against a luminous turquoise ground, “Flowers in a Blue Vase” radiates with vibrant color and expressive energy. The composition reimagines the traditional still life through Zur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

“Zura Original ‘12 Chairs’ Artwork — Bold Primitivist Style
“Zura Original ‘12 Chairs’ Artwork — Bold Primitivist Style

“Zura Original ‘12 Chairs’ Artwork — Bold Primitivist Style

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Twelve Chairs revisits the visual language of 1920s modernism. With bold, simplified lines and a graphic immediacy reminiscent of drawing, Zura evokes the era’s spirit of primitivism...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Zura – Traveling Florence, 2025, Mixed Media Collage on Canvas
Zura – Traveling Florence, 2025, Mixed Media Collage on Canvas

Zura – Traveling Florence, 2025, Mixed Media Collage on Canvas

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Traveling Florence” by Zura is a layered mixed media collage capturing the essence of Florence in fragments—its streets, architecture, art, and fleeting moments—rendered in striking...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Magazine Paper

Dancing Owls - Figurative Wildlife Painting by Zura
Dancing Owls - Figurative Wildlife Painting by Zura

Dancing Owls - Figurative Wildlife Painting by Zura

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In Dancing Owls, Zura transforms the canvas into a stage of instinct and movement. Layers of acrylic paint pulse with a wild, celebratory rhythm, as owls twist and sway in a choreogr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

ZURA  Grand Piano, 2009  Mixed Media on Cavas  Contemporary American Art
ZURA  Grand Piano, 2009  Mixed Media on Cavas  Contemporary American Art

ZURA Grand Piano, 2009 Mixed Media on Cavas Contemporary American Art

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Created in the midst of Zura’s artistic journey, this mixed media on canvas reflects the pressures of today’s world. As an American artist maturing in his creative path in the U.S., ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Zura: ‘Rhino’ Original Contemporary Painting – Expressionist Animal Portrait
Zura: ‘Rhino’ Original Contemporary Painting – Expressionist Animal Portrait

Zura: ‘Rhino’ Original Contemporary Painting – Expressionist Animal Portrait

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Expressive and deeply symbolic, Rhino reflects Zura's ongoing commitment to the Save the Rhino Project, honoring one of the world’s most endangered species. Through bold color and ge...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Zura – Blue Bucephalus, 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, Contemporary Horse Painting
Zura – Blue Bucephalus, 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, Contemporary Horse Painting

Zura – Blue Bucephalus, 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, Contemporary Horse Painting

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bucephalus, the legendary steed of Alexander the Great, comes to life in a swirl of turquoise and shadow in this 2025 acrylic on canvas by Zura. Bold brushstrokes capture a horse of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Self-Portrait’ by Zura – Contemporary Art with Antique Frame
Self-Portrait’ by Zura – Contemporary Art with Antique Frame

Self-Portrait’ by Zura – Contemporary Art with Antique Frame

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In this introspective self-portrait, Zura sits quietly before us — grounded, reflective, and unguarded. Behind him, an empty chair lingers in the background, a silent presence that e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mongol Painting – Contemporary Primitivism Style by Zura
Mongol Painting – Contemporary Primitivism Style by Zura

Mongol Painting – Contemporary Primitivism Style by Zura

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

ZURA (Georgian-American, 1969) Mongol, 2023 Acrylic on wood 49 x 24 in. (124 x 61 cm) A powerful and evocative acrylic on wood by Zura, this 49×24 in work is a singular testament to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Goat – Modern Animal Painting on Wooden Fences by Zura
Goat – Modern Animal Painting on Wooden Fences by Zura

Goat – Modern Animal Painting on Wooden Fences by Zura

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Goat” (2012) by Zura is a dynamic acrylic painting on wooden panels, measuring 35 × 42 inches (88.9 × 106.7 cm). This early work exemplifies Zura's signature fusion of human and ani...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Alpaca – Vibrant Cartoon-Style Contemporary Painting by Zura
Alpaca – Vibrant Cartoon-Style Contemporary Painting by Zura

Alpaca – Vibrant Cartoon-Style Contemporary Painting by Zura

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Alpaca” (2024) by Zura is a striking acrylic on canvas measuring 66 x 42 inches (168 x 107 cm). Continuing his exploration of the interplay between human and animal forms, Zura pres...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Zura Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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Zura paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Zura paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Zura in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Zura paintings, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Zura paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,750 and tops out at $16,000, while the average work can sell for $7,000.