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Conceptual Figurative Paintings

CONCEPTUAL STYLE

In 1967, artist Sol LeWitt wrote that in “Conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work.” He was giving a name to an art movement that had emerged in the 1960s in which artists were less focused on their medium being something traditionally “artistic” and instead engaged in using any object, movement, form, action or place to express an idea.

LeWitt’s work was featured alongside an assemblage of notes, drawings and outlines by other artists in “Working Drawings and Other Visible Things on Paper Not Necessarily Meant to Be Viewed as Art,” a groundbreaking show at New York City’s School of Visual Arts curated by Mel Bochner, another leading exponent of Conceptualism. Building on radical 20th-century statements, like Fountain (1917) by French artist Marcel Duchamp, Conceptual artists around Europe and North and South America were not interested in the commercial art scene and rather directly challenged its systems and values.

Stretching into the 1970s, this movement has also been called Post-Object art and Dematerialized art. Conceptual art reflected a larger era of social and political upheaval. Pieces associated with the style range from Roelof Louw’s Soul City (Pyramid of Oranges) (1967) — a work of installation art that sees fresh oranges stacked into a pyramid from which visitors are allowed to take one orange away — to On Kawara’s “Today” series, which saw the Japanese artist carefully painting a date in white acrylic on canvases consisting of a single color from 1966 to his death in 2014. Artists such as Ed Ruscha, who created the Twentysix Gasoline Stations book — a collection of photos of gas stations that is widely said to be the first modern artists’ book — made photography a major platform for Conceptual art, as did Bruce Nauman, who burned one of Ruscha's books and then photographed it for his own.

Conceptual art’s legacy of questioning artistic authorship, ownership and how to work with complex ideas of space and time had a significant influence on the decades of culture that followed, and it continues to inform art today.

The collection of Conceptual photography, paintings and sculptures on 1stDibs includes artworks by John Baldessari, Jenny Holzer, Lawrence Weiner, Joseph Kosuth and others.

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Style: Conceptual
Gaze of Ambition - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

Gaze of Ambition - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Unbridled Joy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

Unbridled Joy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Fragments of Light - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

Fragments of Light - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Random Thought Oil Painting on Canvas, Conceptual 21st Century Art
Random Thought Oil Painting on Canvas, Conceptual 21st Century Art

Random Thought Oil Painting on Canvas, Conceptual 21st Century Art

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Random Thought," a captivating creation by artist John Ali, invites viewers into the enigmatic realm of introspection. The artwork features a young man, his head covered with nylon, adorned by an intricate African bead necklace...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Souvenirs of Beauty 1 - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil and Ankara Fabrics
Souvenirs of Beauty 1 - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil and Ankara Fabrics

Souvenirs of Beauty 1 - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil and Ankara Fabrics

By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Souvenirs of Beauty" is a captivating portrayal of a woman steeped in tradition and grace, adorned in a rich green headwrap and matching attire that exudes elegance. Her deep brown ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Peace from Within 3 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern
Peace from Within 3 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern

Peace from Within 3 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern

By Michael Adetula

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Steadfast Gaze 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl
Steadfast Gaze 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl

Steadfast Gaze 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Caput Mortuum - Conceptual Encaustic Oil Painting, Marble Dust Ash On Canvas XXL
Caput Mortuum - Conceptual Encaustic Oil Painting, Marble Dust Ash On Canvas XXL

Caput Mortuum - Conceptual Encaustic Oil Painting, Marble Dust Ash On Canvas XXL

By Krzysztof Gliszczyński

Located in Hallein, AT

Overall Size: Height 200cm x Width 300cm ( The painting consists of 2 parts, one part: 200x150cm ) Overall Size: Height 78,7402 Inch x Width 118,11 Inch ( The painting consists o...

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1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Marble

Shades and Substance - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

Shades and Substance - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style) 2 -21st Century Contemporary, African Woman, Beads
Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style) 2 -21st Century Contemporary, African Woman, Beads

Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style) 2 -21st Century Contemporary, African Woman, Beads

By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Regal and radiant! 'Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style)' celebrates the beauty and elegance of African culture 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 Bakare Babatunde, born in Ogun State, Nigeria, is a dynamic artist whose journey in the world of art has been shaped by a rich cultural background. Completing his higher education in Lagos State, Nigeria, Bakare earned a Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science, laying the foundation for a unique artistic perspective. Bakare's artistic evolution began with pencil drawing, a modest start that eventually led him to experiment with various mediums. Among these, oil color, acrylic, and Ankara fabrics on canvas emerged as his favored mediums, allowing him to explore the depth of his creative vision. Primarily focusing on figurative painting and portraiture, Bakare's work delves into the intricacies of human expression and identity. His art becomes a canvas for the narratives of emotions and cultural appreciation. Bakare's artistic journey has been punctuated by notable exhibitions, showcasing his talent on both national and international platforms: Icreate Skill Festival Abuja (2017). Ijakadi Art Exhibition, Kwara State (2020). Kwara State Youth Fair 2.0 Art Exhibition Category (2022). 'Unconditional Love Is Not Beyond Us' An Online Group Exhibition by Constance and Sons...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Joyful Moment 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children
Joyful Moment 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children

Joyful Moment 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children

By Oluwatobiloba Amusan

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Coffee

Ascending Joy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl

Ascending Joy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Help From Above - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Modern
Help From Above - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Modern

Help From Above - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Modern

By Michael Adetula

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Archival Ink

Crimson Contemplation - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

Crimson Contemplation - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Joyful Moment 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children
Joyful Moment 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children

Joyful Moment 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children

By Oluwatobiloba Amusan

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 Oluwatobiloba A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Coffee, Watercolor

Dialogue, Conceptual Oil Painting on Canvas, 21st Century, Unframed
Dialogue, Conceptual Oil Painting on Canvas, 21st Century, Unframed

Dialogue, Conceptual Oil Painting on Canvas, 21st Century, Unframed

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Dialogue," a thought-provoking creation by artist John Ali, beckons viewers into a realm of symbolism and introspection. The artwork features a young man with his head covered in ny...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Solace Oil Painting on Canvas, Conceptual Portrait, 21st Century
Solace Oil Painting on Canvas, Conceptual Portrait, 21st Century

Solace Oil Painting on Canvas, Conceptual Portrait, 21st Century

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

In the captivating piece titled "Solace," artist John Ali unveils a profound exploration of introspection through the gaze of a young woman lost in thought. The poignant portrayal ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Pearl of Heritage - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil and African Women Fabrics
Pearl of Heritage - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil and African Women Fabrics

Pearl of Heritage - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil and African Women Fabrics

By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Seeking Perfection 3 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern
Seeking Perfection 3 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern

Seeking Perfection 3 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern

By Michael Adetula

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Face to Face Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Conceptual, 21st Century
Face to Face Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Conceptual, 21st Century

Face to Face Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Conceptual, 21st Century

By Aba Linus

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Face to Face" by Aba Linus is a thought-provoking and enigmatic artwork that presents a powerful visual representation of human connection and communication. In this piece, two youn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Best Friend - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Love, Cat
Best Friend - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Love, Cat

Best Friend - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Love, Cat

By Abayomi Odetomi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Unraveling - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Modern
Unraveling - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Modern

Unraveling - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Modern

By Michael Adetula

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Flower Goddess - Figurative Paintings - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman
Flower Goddess - Figurative Paintings - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman

Flower Goddess - Figurative Paintings - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman

Located in Carmel, CA

Primal woman of the jungle with a headdress of vibrant tropical plants Flower Goddess - Figurative Paintings - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman This masterpiece is exhibited in th...

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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Still Waiting In Silence - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Love
Still Waiting In Silence - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Love

Still Waiting In Silence - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Love

By Aba Linus

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Beyond Reproach - 21st Century, Expressionist, Figurative Portrait, Oil, Women
Beyond Reproach - 21st Century, Expressionist, Figurative Portrait, Oil, Women

Beyond Reproach - 21st Century, Expressionist, Figurative Portrait, Oil, Women

By Sayeed Momoh

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Seeking Perfection 2 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern
Seeking Perfection 2 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern

Seeking Perfection 2 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern

By Michael Adetula

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 Mic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Make My Day - Chicken Rooster Painting by Marc Zimmerman
Make My Day - Chicken Rooster Painting by Marc Zimmerman

Make My Day - Chicken Rooster Painting by Marc Zimmerman

By Marc Zimmerman

Located in Carmel, CA

Make My Day - Chicken Rooster Painting by Marc Zimmerman He stands there, blocking all who dare challenge him in their pursuit to get by. This heroic cock, Charlie, the great intimi...

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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Upright Impression Oil Painting on Canvas, Conceptual, 21st Century
Upright Impression Oil Painting on Canvas, Conceptual, 21st Century

Upright Impression Oil Painting on Canvas, Conceptual, 21st Century

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Upright Impression" by John Ali captures the innocence, resilience, and curiosity of youth through the portrayal of a young girl. In this captivating artwork, the girl stands tall a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

Located in Barcelona, CT

the painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate

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Early 2000s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Ink

"Let Me In, Let Me Out" - Abstract Mixed Media Composition
"Let Me In, Let Me Out" - Abstract Mixed Media Composition

"Let Me In, Let Me Out" - Abstract Mixed Media Composition

Located in Soquel, CA

"Let Me In, Let Me Out" - Abstract Mixed Media Composition Boldly colored abstract figurative composition by California artist Elizabeth Arrington Leaf (American, B-1955). Three lar...

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1970s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic

Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night

Three Dog Night

By Michael Beam

Located in Buffalo, NY

The title for this work was inspired by the ruminations of Charles Manson in the 2010 publication Charles Manson NOW. “When you come to prison and you stay the fifteen years, all the dogs of the world are dead when you come back out, there is no dog that was a live when you were out last time. The three dog...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas, Glitter, Spray Paint

Cast Aside 2 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Africa Modern Woman
Cast Aside 2 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Africa Modern Woman

Cast Aside 2 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Africa Modern Woman

By Michael Adetula

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The inspiration for this work was gotten from the view of some African parents, most of our African parents believe that earrings and dreadlocks are meant for ladies and when they ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Embrace of Solitude - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern
Embrace of Solitude - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern

Embrace of Solitude - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern

By Michael Adetula

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 Mic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Post Conceptual Digital Artist Oil Painting Screenprint Diptych Joseph Nechvatal
Post Conceptual Digital Artist Oil Painting Screenprint Diptych Joseph Nechvatal

Post Conceptual Digital Artist Oil Painting Screenprint Diptych Joseph Nechvatal

Located in Surfside, FL

Joseph Nechvatal The Oedipal God of Oil Paint and Destruction, Diptych Oil and screenprint on two canvases, 1985, both signed 'Joseph Nechvatal', titled and dated on the reverse, with label from Brooke Alexander, NY. Joseph James Nechvatal (born 15 January 1951) is a post-conceptual digital artist and art theoretician who creates computer-assisted paintings and computer animations, often using custom-created computer viruses. Joseph Nechvatal was born in Chicago. He studied fine art and philosophy at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Cornell University and Columbia University, where he studied with Arthur Danto while serving as the archivist to the minimalist composer La Monte Young. From 1979, he exhibited his work in New York City, primarily at Galerie Richard, Brooke Alexander Gallery and Universal Concepts Unlimited. He has also solo exhibited in Berlin, Paris, Chicago, Cologne, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Aalst, Belgium, Youngstown, Senouillac, Lund, Toulouse, Turin, Arles and Munich. His work in the early 1980s chiefly consisted of post minimalist gray graphite drawings that were often photo mechanically enlarged. During that period he was associated with the artist group Colab and helped establish the non-profit cultural space ABC No Rio. In 1983 he co-founded the avant-garde electronic art music audio project Tellus Audio Cassette...

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1980s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Screen

Krishna, Mythology, Acrylic, Tempera, Green, Yellow by Indian Artist "In Stock"
Krishna, Mythology, Acrylic, Tempera, Green, Yellow by Indian Artist "In Stock"

Krishna, Mythology, Acrylic, Tempera, Green, Yellow by Indian Artist "In Stock"

By Aditya Basak

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Aditya Basak - Untitled - 36 x 30 inches (unframed size) Acrylic & Tempera on Canvas ** This work will be shipped in a roll form. "Through the medium of the fantasy, Basak probes...

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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Tempera

Tractor Replaces the Horse
Tractor Replaces the Horse

Tractor Replaces the Horse

By Craig Sheperd

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original enamel on metal painting by emerging contemporary conceptual artist Craig Sheperd (b. 1984) Craig Sheperd’s paintings, most of which are enamel on metal, were created o...

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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Metal, Enamel

Weight of Return -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Skate
Weight of Return -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Skate

Weight of Return -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Skate

By Michael Adetula

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

This piece captures the moment where emotion becomes stronger than ego. The running figure carries two contrasting elements (a skating machine symbolizing movement, escape, and the f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Rope Swing

Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Rope Swing

By Su Yu

Located in Paris, IDF

Oil on canvas Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Beijing. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Paintin...

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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Blue menina
Blue menina

Blue menina

By paola vignola

Located in Barcelona, CT

This artwork presents a stylized figure set against a striking, abstract backdrop. Dominating the canvas, the central figure is adorned in a voluminous, deep blue skirt, evoking a re...

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2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood

Garment of Hope Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Conceptual, 21st Century
Garment of Hope Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Conceptual, 21st Century

Garment of Hope Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Conceptual, 21st Century

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Garment of Hope," a poignant masterpiece crafted by the skilled hands of artist John Ali, invites viewers into a world where innocence and resilience converge. This evocative artwor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Drawing 14, Series Drawing - Large Format, Charcoal On Paper Panting
Drawing 14, Series Drawing - Large Format, Charcoal On Paper Panting

Drawing 14, Series Drawing - Large Format, Charcoal On Paper Panting

By Krzysztof Gliszczyński

Located in Hallein, AT

The artwork is unframed and will be shipped rolled in a tube Krzysztof Gliszczyński is Professor for painting on Academy of fine arts Gdansk. Krzysztof Gliszczyński born in Miastko in 1962. Graduated from the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts in 1987 in the studio of Prof. Kazimierz Ostrowski. Between 1995 and 2002 founder and co-manager of Koło Gallery in Gdańsk. lnitiator of the Kazimierz Ostrowski Award, con-ferred by the Union of Polish Artists and Designers (ZPAP), Gdańsk Chapter. Dean of the Painting Faculty of the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts in the years 2008-2012. Vice Rector for Development and Cooperation of the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts in the years 2012-2016. Obtained a professorship in 2011. Currently head of the Third Painting Studio of the Painting Faculty of the Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts. He has taken part in a few dozen exhibitions in Poland and abroad. He has received countless prizes and awards for his artistic work. He is active in the field of painting, drawing, objects, and video. Artist Statement In the 1990s I started collecting flakes of paint – leftovers from my work. I would put fresh ones in wooden formworks, dried ones in glass containers. They constituted layers of investigations into the field of painting, enclosed in dated and numbered cuboids measuring 47 × 10.5 × 10.5 cm. I called those objects Urns. In 2016, I displayed them at an exhibition, moulding a single object out of all the Urns. The Urns inspired me to redefine the status of my work as a painter. In order to do it, I performed a daunting task of placing the layers of paint not in an urn, but on a canvas, pressing each fresh bit of paint with my thumb. In the cycle of paintings Autoportret a’retour, the matter was transferred from painting to painting, expanding the area of each consecutive one. Together, the bits, the residua of paint, kept alive the memory of the previous works. It was a stage of the atomization of the painting matter and its alienation from the traditional concepts and aesthetic relations. Thus, the cycle of synergic paintings was created, as I called them, guided by the feeling evoked in me by the mutually intensifying flakes of paint. The final aesthetic result of the refining of the digested matter was a consequence of the automatism of the process of layering, thumb-pressing, and scraping off again. Just like in an archaeological excavation, attempts are made to unite and retrieve that which has been lost. This avant-garde concept consists in transferring into the area of painting of matter, virtually degraded and not belonging to the realm of art. And yet the matter re-enters it, acquiring a new meaning. The matter I created, building up like lava, became my new technique. I called it perpetuum pictura – self-perpetuated painting. Alchemical concepts allowed me to identify the process inherent in the emerging matter, to give it direction and meaning. In a way, I created matter which was introducing me into the pre-symbolic world – a world before form, unnamed. From this painterly magma, ideas sprung up, old theories of colour and the convoluted problem of squaring the circle manifested themselves again. Just like Harriot’s crystal refracted light in 1605, I tried to break up colour in the painting Iosis. Paintings were becoming symptoms, like in the work Pulp fiction, which at that time was a gesture of total fragmentation of matter and of transcending its boundaries, my dialogue with the works of Jackson Pollock and the freedom brought by his art. The painting Geometrica de physiologiam pictura contains a diagram in which I enter four colours that constitute an introduction to protopsychology, alchemical transmutation, and the ancient theory of colour. It this work I managed to present the identification of the essence of human physiology with art. But the essential aspect of my considerations in my most recent paintings is the analysis of abstraction, the study of its significance for the contemporary language of art and the search for the possibilities of creating a new message. For me, abstraction is not an end in itself, catering to the largely predicable expectations of the viewers. To study the boundary between visibility and invisibility, like in the work Unsichtbar, is to ask about the status of the possibilities of the language of abstraction. The moment of fluidity which I am able to attain results from the matter – matter...

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Early 2000s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Red menina
Red menina

Red menina

By paola vignola

Located in Barcelona, CT

This artwork showcases a striking figure, central to the composition, with a stark, matte black complexion contrasting sharply against vibrant hues. The character's blue bobbed hair ...

Category

2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Tender Weight of Waiting 2 -21st Century Contemporary Figurative Portrait Modern
Tender Weight of Waiting 2 -21st Century Contemporary Figurative Portrait Modern

Tender Weight of Waiting 2 -21st Century Contemporary Figurative Portrait Modern

By Michael Adetula

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The Tender Weight of Waiting captures a moment of calm shaped by unseen expectations. Surrounded by books centered on love, marriage, and self-preparation, the subject retreats into ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Tender Weight of Waiting 1 -21st Century Contemporary Figurative Portrait Modern
Tender Weight of Waiting 1 -21st Century Contemporary Figurative Portrait Modern

Tender Weight of Waiting 1 -21st Century Contemporary Figurative Portrait Modern

By Michael Adetula

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The Tender Weight of Waiting captures a moment of calm shaped by unseen expectations. Surrounded by books centered on love, marriage, and self-preparation, the subject retreats into ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Glimmer of Hope - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

Glimmer of Hope - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

By John Ali

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Maria Carbonero

Located in Barcelona, CT

The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate

Category

1980s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Juan Canals

Located in Barcelona, CT

The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate

Category

1990s Conceptual Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Steadfast Gaze 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl
Steadfast Gaze 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl

Steadfast Gaze 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Girl

By John Ali

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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