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Indian Dance, Bright Contemporary Art, Abstract Art, Expressionist Art
By Jane Wachman
Located in Deddington, GB
Indian Dance is an original painting by Jane Wachman. The bright colours and Jane’s free flowing
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 41.74 in W 61.42 in D 2.17 in
Carolyn Carter, Blackbird, Original Animal Painting, Bright Contemporary Art
By Carolyn Carter
Located in Deddington, GB
represented by Wychood Art. Discover new artworks by Carolyn Carter at afforable prices available to buy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Free Shipping
H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 0.79 in
#597, Abstract Painting, Bright Contemporary Art, Happy Art, Geometric Art
By Jessie Woodward
Located in Deddington, GB
and in our art gallery at Wychwood Art. Jessie Woodward is an abstract painter and mixed media artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Pen
H 33.47 in W 33.47 in D 2.76 in
Glittering Autumn, Nicky Chubb, Original Tree Painting, Bright Contemporary Art
By Nicky Chubb
Located in Deddington, GB
artist with Wychwood Art. Nicky Chubb comments " My work is essentially optimistic, whether I'm painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Resin, Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Mirrored Lakes and Streams, Abstract Style Landscape, Bright Contemporary Art
Located in Deddington, GB
art psychotherapist and worked in the NHS for a number of years. She is now devoting herself full time
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Wax, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Dylan Lloyd, Island Path Diptych, Bright Contemporary Art, Landscape Painting
By Dylan Lloyd
Located in Deddington, GB
Lloyd was born in Gravesend, Kent in 1972 and studied Fine Art at Falmouth School of Art. His studio and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Free Shipping
H 16.54 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in
Maggie laporte Banks, Tyger Tyger, Burning Bright, Contemporary Art, Art Online
By Maggie LaPorte Banks
Located in Deddington, GB
Maggie laporte Banks
Tyger Tyger, Burning Bright.
Original Contemporary Painting
Acrylic and raw
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Gentle Spirit No 12, Floral Statement Art, Light Bright Contemporary Art
By Allan Forsyth
Located in Deddington, GB
Wychwood Art Gallery in Deddington. Allan Forsyth is an artist who explores a breadth of themes that is
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Photogram
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 0.99 in
Rosie Phipps, Celebration of Life, Bright Contemporary Art, Floral Still Life
By Rosie Phipps
Located in Deddington, GB
life. It is bold, brave and full of joy. This bright and colourful artwork would add a sense of fun and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Jon Rowland, Tree Love #5, Original Abstract Painting, Bright Contemporary Art
By Jon Rowland
Located in Deddington, GB
is to create original, contemporary art that is grounded in place. Chance and opportunity are the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 0.15 in
Jonathan Moss, NV18, Contemporary Minimalist Art, Modern Art, Statement Art
By Jonathan Moss
Located in Deddington, GB
NV18
Bright Contemporary Art
Unique Relief Print
Sheet Size: H 76cm x W 96cm x D 0.1cm
Sold Unframed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 0.04 in
Jonathan Moss, NV18, Contemporary Minimalist Art, Modern Art, Statement Art
By Jonathan Moss
Located in Deddington, GB
Jonathan Moss
NV18
Bright Contemporary Art
Unique Relief Print
Sheet Size: H 76cm x W 96cm x D
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 0.04 in
Jonathan Moss, NV6, Contemporary Minimalist Print, Blue Art, White Art
By Jonathan Moss
Located in Deddington, GB
Jonathan Moss
NV6
Bright Contemporary Art
Unique Relief Print printed on Somerset, 300gsm, paper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Interior Paintings
Materials
Paper, Monoprint
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 0.04 in
Jonathan Moss, NV14, Original Contemporary Minimalist Print, Unique Art
By Jonathan Moss
Located in Deddington, GB
Jonathan Moss
NV14
Bright Contemporary Art
Unique Relief Print printed on Somerset, 300gsm, paper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Monoprint
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 0.04 in
NV24, Original Contemporary Art, Blue and White Abstract Art, Geometric Art
By Jonathan Moss
Located in Deddington, GB
NV24
Bright Contemporary Art
Unique Relief Print printed on Somerset, 300gsm, paper.
Sheet Size: H 76cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Monoprint
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 0.04 in
Colourful Modern British Round Bright Flower Bush Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
signed oil on board, unframed
size: 20 x 30 inches
This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
NV3, abstract art, unique print, affordable art, blue art
By Jonathan Moss
Located in Deddington, GB
are purely an indication of how a piece may look.
Jonathan Moss NV3 Bright Contemporary Art Unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Color
H 20.87 in W 24.02 in D 0.04 in
Sir Woffic Newton by Mail Peeples-Bright (INV# NP4058)
By Maija Peeples-Bright
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Maija Peeples-Bright
Sir Woffic Newton (INV# NP4058)
ceramic and glaze
6.25 x 5 x 10"
2005
signed
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glaze
H 6.25 in W 5 in D 10 in
Swirling Clouds Foaming Seas Colourful Modern British Bright Blue Sea Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, unframed
size: 20 x 30 inches
This came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yellow Sun British Symbolist Oil Painting on Canvas Bright Yellow Thick Paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on canvas , unframed
size: 20 x 20 inches
This came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
NV10, Abstract Minimalist Painting, Blue and White Art, Large Contemporary Art
By Jonathan Moss
Located in Deddington, GB
Jonathan Moss NV10 Bright Contemporary Art Unique Relief Print printed on Somerset, 300gsm, paper
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Monoprint
H 29.93 in W 43.71 in D 0.04 in
Spello, Contemporary Art, Original Abstract Painting, Bright Art, Impressionism
By Judith Brenner
Located in Deddington, GB
contemporary abstract painting by Judith Brenner. This piece is inspired by a residency in Umbria this is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas
H 41.34 in W 41.34 in D 1.58 in
Bright night - Contemporary Oil Painting, Landscape, Polish art
By Barbara Hubert
Located in Warsaw, PL
first private art galleries in Poland. For over 30 years, the gallery has been presenting contemporary
Category
2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Brightly Colored Contemporary Fine Art Photograph of India
By Steve McCurry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, vanishing cultures and contemporary culture. In each of his images he transcends cultural boundaries to
Category
1990s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Femmes, Art Deco Style Figurative Painting, Bright Contemporary Statement Art
By Wioletta Gancarz
Located in Deddington, GB
paintings are available to buy online and in our art gallery at Wychwood Art. Born in Poland, living and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Kovalam, Alanna Eakin, Floral Art, Contemporary Tree Art, Bright Landscape Art
By Alanna Eakin
Located in Deddington, GB
Kovalam by Alanna Eakin [2021]
Artist signed
Oil paint on wood panel
Image size: H:25.5 cm x W:25.5 cm x D:0.5cm
Frame Size: H:30 cm x W:30 cm x D:2.5cm
Please note that insitu image...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.99 in
Hart of Mine, Deer Art, Stag Art, Contemporary Animal Art, Bright Scottish Art
By Sophie Harden
Located in Deddington, GB
overall vibrancy of this painting. Sophie’s contemporary and fluid technique allows movement to flood the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 17.33 in W 21.26 in D 1.58 in
NV22, abstract art, unique print, blue art, affordable art
By Jonathan Moss
Located in Deddington, GB
purely an indication of how a piece may look.
Jonathan Moss NV22 Bright Contemporary Art Unique Relief
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 43.71 in D 0.04 in
Goblets IV, Contemporary Wall Sculpture Art, Bright Statement Art, Kitchen Art
By Joanne Tinker
Located in Deddington, GB
New York Museum of Art & Design and The White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney own pieces. 'The use of chocolate
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Foil
H 20.87 in W 20.87 in D 1.38 in
Autumn Trees, Contemporary Pointillist Landscape Park Art, Bright Light Tree Art
By Marc Todd
Located in Deddington, GB
perfect condition.
Marc Todd has original artworks for sale with Wychwood Art in their art gallery and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 24.02 in W 35.83 in D 0.71 in
Blossoming in Spring, Bright Contemporary Tree Art, Pop Art Impressionist Style
By Nicky Chubb
Located in Deddington, GB
Blossoming in Spring is an original contemporary pop art style tree painting by Nicky Chubb artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
Scaredy Cat, Lucie Sheridan, Animal Art, Pop Art, Bright Contemporary Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
paintings. Using monochromatic colours palettes combined with a folk art style. Scaredy Cat would make a
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 21.19 in W 17.17 in D 1.38 in
Carolyn Carter, Warbler, Original Contemporary Art, Bright Animal Paintings
By Carolyn Carter
Located in Deddington, GB
represented by Wychood Art. Discover new artworks by Carolyn Carter at afforable prices available to buy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
H 17.33 in W 14.97 in D 1.19 in
Flower Market, Mixed Media Art, Contemporary Floral Art, Urban Art, Bright Art
By Julia Adams
Located in Deddington, GB
tactility.
Julia Adams is available online and in our gallery at Wychwood Art. Julia comments: "I use a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 1.5 in
Astral Plane, Bright Art, Abstract Art, Modern Art, Premier Contemporary Art
By Allan Forsyth
Located in Deddington, GB
. The bright spectrum of colours and blurred use of line gives the work a fluid appeal.
Allan Forsyth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Metal
Spring, Abstract floral art, spring art, fresh art, bright contemporary painting
By Janet Keith
Located in Deddington, GB
Keith artist with Wychwood Art. Janet Keith is a contemporary painter based in the U.K. Her painting is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 0.6 in
Detail #6, Bright Abstract Art, Contemporary Contrasting Painting, Fauvist Art
By Jon Rowland
Located in Deddington, GB
Woodstock, and with Wychwood Art at Battersea Art Fair. He was one of six contemporary artists who took part
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper
H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 0.2 in
Orchard Fruit, Original Contemporary Abstract Art, Bright Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
a mantelpiece or bookshelf.
Rosie Shorrock, painter, is available for sale online and in our art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 0.71 in
Thorpeness Sun, Bright Abstract Painting, Contemporary Landscape Art
Located in Deddington, GB
available for sale online and in our art gallery at Wychwood Art. Rosie’s work is influenced by the sights
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Panel, ABS
H 21.66 in W 29.53 in D 1.97 in
Diane Whalley, Red Swimsuit, Contemporary Abstract Art, Bright Art, Figurative
By Diane Whalley
Located in Deddington, GB
a bright red swimsuit looking fabulous in the blue water, making vibrant splashes of colour among
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Bright Orange - Joanna Flatau, Contemporary art, Expressionist painting
By Joanna Flatau
Located in Paris, FR
was selected by the Modern Art Museum in Paris to exhibit in 1982 in the exhibition “Works on paper
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 45.67 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
"Ideograph" Pop-Art American Flag Contemporary Oil Paint Blue Red Bright
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
Charlotte Gibbs’ "flag" paintings often reference the artist's interest in Pop art and sometimes
Category
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Oil
Becky, Contemporary Animal Art, Fluoro Art, Black Dog Art, Bright Minimalist Art
Located in Deddington, GB
available online and in our gallery at Wychwood Art. Kate Boxer’s was born in Sussex in 1961 and studied art
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Drypoint
H 31.11 in W 33.86 in D 0.04 in
My Point of View, Gina Parr, Abstract Art, Bright Art, Contemporary Textured Art
By Gina Parr
Located in Deddington, GB
the canvas side which is 2.5 cm deep.
My point of view is an original contemporary abstract landscape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.38 in
Yellow Fields No.3, Field Painting, Contemporary Rural Art, Bright Landscape Art
Located in Deddington, GB
the brightly coloured fields creating depth in the painting. Alexa has used bold brushstrokes in the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 41.34 in W 41.34 in D 1.97 in
Sunshine in Amber, Contemporary Tree Painting, Bright Landscape, Woodland Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Art. Amanda Horvath is a contemporary artist who is influenced by the woods and moors of her home in
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Sea Garden, Original Abstract Seascape Painting Bright Art Contemporary Painting
By Teresa Pemberton
Located in Deddington, GB
Pemberton is available online and in our gallery at Wychwood Art. Teresa has been a professional artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.38 in
Woodland Scene, Tim Southall, Bright Art, Affordable Art, Contemporary Print
By Tim Southall
Located in Deddington, GB
UV light with a screen coated in photo-sensitive emulsion.
Tim Southall studied Fine Art at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Screen, Paper
H 18.12 in W 25.2 in D 0.04 in
Contemplation, Earth to Heaven, Contemporary Art, Bright Landscape Painting Red
By Jan Gardner
Located in Deddington, GB
cornucopia of instilling my energy, reflection, joy and imagination, my art are my results.
Jan Gardner was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Number 34 - Bright, Playful Contemporary Art: Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in London, GB
Born in Persia Gohar Goddard was educated in France and the foothills of the Himalayas. She came to England in her teens, working for a variety of organisations including the Britis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 24.41 in W 24.41 in D 1.58 in
Yellow Serval, Wild Cat Painting, Contemporary Animal Art, Bright Art, Abstract
Located in Deddington, GB
Yellow Serval by Lucie Sheridan [2022]
Bright coloured painting of a Serval Cat
Additional
Category
2010s Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Lucie SheridanYellow Serval, Wild Cat Painting, Contemporary Animal Art, Bright Art, Abstract , 2022
H 31.19 in W 21.19 in D 1.38 in
Gavin Dobson, Flamingo, Bright Art, Contemporary Art, Animal Artwork
By Gavin Dobson
Located in Deddington, GB
painting of this iconic bird, this popular piece of art is individually hand printed by the artist using
Category
2010s Abstract Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Whisper, Original Bright Abstract Painting, Statement Artworks, Contemporary Art
By Paula Cherry
Located in Deddington, GB
work quickly and spontaneously, with bold bright colours that infuse joy. Born in Hertfordshire and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
And it Rained, Annie Coxey, Green Art, Bright Art, Contemporary Abstract Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Annie Coxey
And it Rained
Original Abstract Painting
Acrylic Paint, Collage, Inks, Resin and Drawing on Canvas
Canvas Size: H 100cm x W 100cm x D 4cm
Sold Unframed
And it Rained is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Resin, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil
Montana Melody 2, Bright Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract Art, Original art
By Maggie LaPorte Banks
Located in Deddington, GB
beautiful artwork by Maggie LaPorte Banks online with Wychwood Art. Maggie LaPorte Banks artist comments
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.6 in
581, Contemporary Abstract Painting, Bright Statement Art, Geometric Painting
By Jessie Woodward
Located in Deddington, GB
art gallery. Jessie Woodward is an abstract painter and mixed media artist. She has exhibited works
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Pen
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Drift Expanse, Alison Johnson, Bright Art, Contemporary Seascape Painting
By Alison Johnson
Located in Deddington, GB
. Through art she expresses feelings that are often inexpressible through words. Her interest in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.93 in W 39.77 in D 0.79 in
Lorna Sinclair, Sun Shower, Floral Art, Naive Art, Bright Contemporary Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Sun Shower by Lorna Sinclair [2022]
original
Oil bars on paper
Image size: H:41 cm x W:31 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:41 cm x W:31 cm x D:1cm
Sold Unframed
Please note that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
H 16.15 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in
NV5, Abstract Minimalist Print, Unique Contemporary Blue and White Artwork
By Jonathan Moss
Located in Deddington, GB
Jonathan Moss NV5 Bright Contemporary Art Unique Relief Print printed on Somerset, 300gsm, paper
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Monoprint
H 29.93 in W 43.71 in D 0.04 in
NV2, limited edition print, abstract, figurative style, landscape print
By Jonathan Moss
Located in Deddington, GB
are purely an indication of how a piece may look
Jonathan Moss NV2 Bright Contemporary Art Unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Digital
H 29.93 in W 43.71 in D 0.04 in
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The price for a piece of bright contemporary art in our collection starts at $82 and tops out at $150,000 with the average selling for $2,690.
Questions About Bright Contemporary Art
- What is contemporary art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art encompasses painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance and video art, among other genres.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Contemporary art is important because of how it responds to the current moment. Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. Through their works, contemporary artists provide commentary about social issues, history and the human condition. By engaging with contemporary art, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the world and new perspectives. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The meaning of contemporary art is art produced by living artists. The category typically includes works created in the late 20th century as well as in the 21st century. Given its timeliness, contemporary art often responds to current issues and themes that are relevant to an everyday audience. Contemporary art succeeded modern art, which is art made during a period that began in approximately 1850. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art has no defining feature or characteristic.The term simply refers to recent creations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.