Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
Yayoi Kusama Set of Two Pumpkins: Yellow and Black / Red and White
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in London, GB
Yayoi Kusama Set of Two Pumpkins: Yellow and Black / Red and White: An iconic, vibrantly coloured pop art set - these small Kusama pumpkin sculptures feature the universal polka dot ...
Resin
"Sanctum", Gothic Crocheted Skeleton Assemblage in Antique Clock Case
By Caitlin McCormack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Sanctum" is an original artwork made from crocheted cotton string, glue, steel pins, and velvet in an antique clock case by Caitl...
Cotton, Paint, Glue, Wood
$2,200
After Botero Horse Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 20th Century beautiful work
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
After Fernando Botero – HORSE. Please give us up to 10 working days to organize your delivery. Bronze Sculpture Edition of 50 Roman Numerals, 12 Arabic Numerals, A thru Z Edition T...
Marble, Bronze
"Hieroglyphics (MS Paint Toolbar)", Nostalgic 90s Wall-Hanging Fiber Art
By Nicole Nikolich, Lace in the Moon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Hieroglyphics (MS Paint Toolbar)" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Nicole Nikolich (Lace in the Moon) and is made from crocheted acrylic hanging from a wooden ...
Textile, Yarn, Found Objects, Wood
$2,000
After Botero Bronze Horse with Saddle, Contemporary Sculpture, Marble Base
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
AFTER Fernando Botero – Horse with Saddle, Beautul Animal Sculpture, for home or office. Bronze Sculpture Edition of 50 Roman Numerals. Edition of 12 Arabic Numerals, and Alphabeti...
Marble, Bronze
"Bar" Miniature Wall-Mounted Storefront Sign by Drew Leshko
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Bar" is original artwork made from paper, inkjet print, enamel, wire, chain, aluminum, and pastel by Drew Leshko. This piece measures 17”h x 1.75”w x 10”d. Paradi...
Metal, Enamel, Wire
Swedish Fish, Hyperreal Glass Water Bag - Limited Edition Glass Sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
NEW! Limited Edition Hyperreal Swedish Fish glass water bag sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hand-molded, hot-sculpted glass...
Glass
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Banksy Walled Off Hotel Flower Thrower Separation Wall Sculpture, 2017
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super iconic and instantly recognizable Flower Thrower image featured on this Banksy Walled Off Hotel separation wall sculpture. This image was originally painted by Banksy in the We...
Stone
Mini Glass Water Bag - Hyperreal glass sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hyperreal mini water bag glass sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hot sculpted glass hand-molded entirely by the artist. The p...
Glass
$1,200Sale Price|38% Off
After Botero Bull Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 20th Century, Ed. A thru Z
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
After Fernando Botero – Bull, animal bronze sculpture, exquisite reproduction, great patina! Bronze Sculpture Edition A thru Z. This beautifully executed bronze sculpture is an Af...
Marble, Bronze
Swedish Fish Glass Water Bag - Limited Edition Hyperreal Glass Sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
NEW! Limited Edition Hyperreal Swedish Fish glass water bag sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hand-molded, hot-sculpted glass...
Glass
"Cigar Factory" Miniature Storefront Sign with Western Lettering and Object
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Cigar Factory" is original artwork made from paper, inkjet print, enamel, wire, chain, aluminum tube, pastel by Drew Leshko. This piece measures 15”h x 1”w x 8”d. ...
Metal, Enamel, Wire
"Gay Armory" Ceramic weapons, Sailor Moon, pink, wood motif, Nostalgia, 90's
By Jeff Rubio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Gay Armory" is an original piece by Jeff Rubio made from stoneware, glaze, epoxy clay, 22k gold. This pieces measures 12"h x 11.5"w x 2"d and comes with a signed Certificate of Auth...
Gold
Clear Bubble Fish Water Bag - Limited Edition Hyperreal Glass Sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
NEW! Limited Edition Hyperreal Bubble Fish glass water bag sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hand-molded, hot-sculpted glass,...
Glass
Large Clear Glass Water Bag - Hyperreal glass sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hyperreal large clear glass water bag sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hot sculpted glass hand-molded entirely by the artist...
Glass
$7,000
Clear Double Bubble Fish Water Bag - Limited Edition Hyperreal Glass Sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
NEW! Limited Edition Hyperreal Double Bubble Fish glass water bag sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hand-molded, hot-sculpted...
Glass
Lodge Pole Fire Cone 25-125 - Corten steel, outdoor, fire pit sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary outdoor sculpture of a pine cone made from steel is by Floyd Elzinga. Hand forged from corten steel, Floyd Elzinga’s impressive outdoor sculpture of a pine cone is...
Steel
"Boomy67", Game Boy Color Crocheted Fiber Art Still-Life Wall Sculpture
By Nicole Nikolich, Lace in the Moon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Boomy67" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Nicole Nikolich (Lace in the Moon) and is made from crocheted acrylic on MDF with 27 colors, 10,880 stitches using a ...
Textile, Yarn, Found Objects, Wood
$790Sale Price|56% Off
After Botero Seated Nude Woman Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary 20th Century
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
After Fernando Botero – SEATED NUDE WOMAN Bronze Sculpture Edition of 50 This beautifully executed bronze sculpture is an After Fernando Botero work, created in faithful homage t...
Marble, Bronze
"Snake > Pong", Vintage Phone Games Contemporary Crochet Still-Life Sculpture
By Nicole Nikolich, Lace in the Moon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Snake > Pong" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Nicole Nikolich (Lace in the Moon) and is made from crocheted acrylic on MDF with 21 colors and 8,037 stitche...
Textile, Yarn, Found Objects, Wood
LMIRL (Let's Meet In Real Life) - Pop Art Glass Pill Sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
"LMIRL" (Let's Meet In Real Life) - Limited edition green glass pill sculpture by Edie Nadelhaft. Edition of 9. Signed and numbered on the back by the artist. The piece is equippe...
Glass, Mixed Media
$910Sale Price|35% Off
After Botero Bronze Sculpture of Man on Horse, Dark Patina, Edition 50 beautiful
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
This AFTER BOTERO sculpture is a very beautiful, faithful reproduction in the style of BOTERO'S work that has sold very well here on 1st Dibs. Please give us up to 10 working days to...
Marble, Bronze
"Pinky" Small Pac-Man Ghost Glass Sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
"Pinky" - Small Glass Pac-Man Ghost Sculpture by Dylan Martinez. Size: 5" h x 4.5" w. Signed on the base by the artist. Each sculpture is unique. These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost scu...
Blown Glass
Neon SMSPF Wall Sculpture, Original Mixed Media, Signed 1/1, 39x30 Banksy
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke 1/1 original Neon SMSPF wall sculpture Easy wall mount Signed 1/1 Plastic Jesus: Born : London (United Kingdom) Current Location: Los Angeles Huffington Post - Best stre...
Metal
Cherry Blossom, ceramic, sculpture, original art
Located in Deddington, GB
porcelain wall installation comprising of 130 hand sculpted flowers fixed directly into the wall. Additional information: Ceramic on Stone Edition of 1 20 H x 10 W x 10 D cm (7.87 x ...
Ceramic
Boulder #4 by Tom Price - Rock-like Bronze Sculpture, Outdoor Art
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
Boulder #4 is a sculpture by English artist Tom Price. This artwork can be customized— feel free to contact us for a quote. Tom Price’s artistic approach focuses on material explora...
Bronze
$13,000
Voir Autrement - Teleidoscope - interactive, kaleidoscope, outdoor sculpture
By Eric Tardif
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary outdoor sculpture is interactive and works like a kaleidoscope. The distinctively unique, joyful and playful sculptural work of Éric Tardif is designed to invite t...
Mixed Media
"Creepiest Button to Ever Exist", Crochet Retro Internet Culture Wall Sculpture
By Nicole Nikolich, Lace in the Moon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Creepiest Button to Ever Exist" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Nicole Nikolich (Lace in the Moon) and is made from crocheted acrylic and beads hanging from a...
Textile, Yarn, Found Objects, Wood
$5,500
'A House is Not a Home' by Paul Medina; Fired Clay, Underglaze; 18" x 47" x 1.5"
By Paul Medina
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This sculpture by Oklahoma-based artist Paul Medina depicts a dove flying over a meadow and house. The pinkish, off-white bird is centrally placed in the disk shape that makes up the...
Clay, Underglaze
Naoshima Red Pumpkin. Resin Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yayoi Kusama Cast resin multiple sculpture painted in colors, 2019, with the artist's stamped signature and title on the underside, from a limited edition of undisclosed size, publis...
Resin
$1,245
Unfolding Dreams 19 - Modern Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall Sculpture Art
By Mireia Serra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mireia Serra creates sensuous bronze and iron sculptures showing the beauty of snapshots caught in life which are full of emotions and feelings along the life journey. Her metal artw...
Metal, Bronze, Iron
$4,550
Contemporary Bronze Fish Sculpture of a Trout swimming, green & brown, water
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Edition of 25 'Trout' by Richard Smith, a bronze sculpture of a trout, patinated in green and mottled brown with a textured, tactile surface, captures the lithe grace and vitality of...
Bronze
Boulder #3 – The Tunnel by Tom Price, Rock-like Bronze Sculpture, Outdoor Art
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
Boulder #3 – The Tunnel is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Tom Price, dimensions are 85 × 140 × 135 cm (33.5 × 55.1 × 53.1 in). This artwork is available on commission. 8 ...
Bronze
"The Tickler" Found Object Sculpture with Egg Motif, Contemporary Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "The Tickler" is an original piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from eggshells, mica, and PVA. This piece measures 2.5” x 5”x 3.5”. Kate VanVliet is a sculptor and...
Glue, Found Objects, Mica, Acrylic
Bone White Figurative Architectural Sculpture in Cement. Contemporary Head
By Jose Perozo
Located in FISTERRA, ES
“LarA 010” is a unique architectural bust in high-density cement by Spanish sculptor José Perozo, hand-crafted and pigmented in 2024. This sculptural head blends the anatomy of the f...
Concrete
"Pink Panther" Miniature Convenience Store Hanging Sign by Drew Leshko
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Pink Panther" is original artwork made from paper, acrylic, enamel, pastel, wire, chain, aluminum, inkjet prints, pvc by Drew Leshko. This piece measures 15”h x 1”...
Metal, Enamel, Wire
Balloon Dog (Blue)
By Jeff Koons
Located in Calabasas, CA
Artist: Jeff Koons Title: Balloon Dog (Blue) Year: 2021 Medium: Porcelain with metallic chromatic coating Dimensions: 15 3/4 x 18 7/8 x 6 3/16 inches (40 x 47.9 x 15.7 cm) Edition: 7...
Porcelain
$1,200
Dylan Martinez - Harvest Orange Water Balloon with Droplets, Sculpture 2025
Located in Greenwich, CT
A hyper-realistic glass sculptor, Dylan's playful creations deceive the eye with their lifelike appearance. Whether mimicking water balloons or plastic bags filled with water housing...
Glass
Exploring - contemporary, figurative, hand-crafted, ceramic wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary ceramic wall art was created by Heather Allen Hietala. The finely crafted wood-fired ceramics of Heather Allen Hietala are designed to tell a compelling story. Usi...
Wire
$1,200Sale Price|38% Off
After Botero Bull Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 20th Century, Ed. A thru Z
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
After Fernando Botero – Bull, animal bronze sculpture, exquisite reproduction, great patina! Bronze Sculpture Edition A thru Z This beautifully executed bronze sculpture is an Aft...
Marble, Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Gorilla, 'Nico', outdoor, wildlife, animal
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Edition of 5. Nico by Tobias Martin. A bronze sculpture of Nico the silverback gorilla, presented as a life-size head bust and mounted on a patinated plinth, is a striking tribute t...
Bronze
Monica Banks "Big Lilly (Framed)" 2026
By Monica Banks
Located in New York, NY
Monica Banks Big Lilly (Framed), 2026 glazed English porcelain 7 x 9 in. (ban124) Wall sculpture
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood
$2,463Sale Price|20% Off
Original Black Steel Still Life Sculpture with Geometric Figurative Forms
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Original black steel still life sculpture combining geometric figurative forms, graphic silhouettes and contemporary three-dimensional design. *Bodegón* is an original sculpture by ...
Steel
"Jesus Saves" Painted Paper and Chain Cross Church Sign by Drew Leshko
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Jesus Saves" is original artwork made from paper, inkjet print, enamel, wire, chain, aluminum tube, pastel by Drew Leshko. This piece measures approx. 18”h x 12.75...
Metal, Enamel, Wire
$9,000
Somewhere in Between - Outdoor Steel Sculpture, Large-Scale Flower Bouquet
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Growing up immersed in the studio of his father's commercial advertising business, Frank Hiffernan developed an early affinity for drawing, painting, and sculpture. His Flower Bouque...
Steel
$2,800
"Anna's Pizza" Miniature Hyper-detailed Storefront in Wood, Plasterm and Paper
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Anna's Pizza" is original artwork made from paper, basswood, plaster, acrylic, enamel, watercolor, wire, pvc, pins, pastel, inkjet prints by Drew Leshko. This piec...
Metal, Enamel, Wire
Daniel Arsham Pokemon Pikachu Sculpture Crystallized Rare Contemporary Urban Art
Located in Draper, UT
Never opened at all and still sealed in Original Packaging. An absolutely iconic piece from Daniel Arsham and a must have for any Pokemon Fan! Daniel Arsham Pokemon Perrotin Pika...
Ceramic, Plaster
$16,500
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Humpback Whale & Calf, swim, water, waterlife
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Edition of 12 Humpback Whale & Calf by Tobias Martin. A bronze sculpture of a Humpback whale swimming with its calf, patinated in electric mottled blue and white, captures both ...
Bronze
"Pink Ranger" Stoneware, Ceramic, Pink Cowboy Hat, Power Ranger Motif, Buckle
By Jeff Rubio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Pink Ranger" is an original piece by Jeff Rubio made from stoneware, glaze, epoxy clay, 22k gold. This pieces measures 6"h x 8.5"w x 11"d and comes with a signed Certificate of Auth...
Gold
Joel Urruty - open vessel #3, Sculpture 2025
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: poplar As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The fi...
Poplar
$30,000
Retired Whaling Captain's Study, Nantucket, Miniature Room by Eugene Kupjack
Located in Chicago, IL
This highly detailed Miniature Room of a Retired Whaling Captain's Study in Nantucket is an excellent example of the true talent of Eugene Kupjack. Tiny scrimshaw and knick-knacks fill the shelves while the perfectly proportioned furniture adorns the center of the room. A mariners wheel and captain's chest are set off to the side with a small sea shell set atop. All painstakingly researched to the exact time period in a one inch to one foot scale. Kupjack Miniatures Eugene Kupjack "Retired Whaling Captain's Study, Nantucket, circa 1860," 1983 mix media 11.50h x 19.50w x 11d in 29.21h x 49.53w x 27.94d cm KJK010 Eugene Kupjack and his sons Hank and Jay created museum quality miniature rooms...
Mixed Media
$72,128
Boulder #1 – The Speaker by Tom Price - Rock-like bronze sculpture, abstract
By Tom Price
Located in Paris, FR
Boulder #1 – The Speaker is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Tom Price, dimensions are 155 × 100 × 65 cm (61 × 39.4 × 25.6 in). This artwork is available on commission. 8 e...
Bronze
Double Bubble Fish Water Bag - Limited Edition Hyperreal Glass Sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
NEW! Limited Edition Hyperreal Double Bubble Fish glass water bag sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hand-molded, hot-sculpted...
Glass
"Inky" Small Pac-Man Ghost Glass Sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
"Inky" - Small Glass Pac-Man Ghost Sculpture by Dylan Martinez. Size (approximately): 4.75" h x 5.25" w. Signed on the base by the artist. Each sculpture is unique. These whimsica...
Blown Glass
"Cigar" Crafted Wall-Mounted Miniature Storefront Hanging Sign by Drew Leshko
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Cigar" is original artwork made from paper, inkjet print, enamel, wire, chain, aluminum tube, pastel, toy cigar by Drew Leshko. This piece measures 12”h x 1”w x 7....
Metal, Enamel, Wire
Joel Urruty - Serpentine, Sculpture 2025
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Charred poplar, concrete As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visua...
Concrete, Marble
Dylan Martinez - Yellow, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
A hyper-realistic glass sculptor, Dylan's playful creations deceive the eye with their lifelike appearance. Whether mimicking water balloons or plastic bags filled with water housing...
Glass
Future Relic no.3 (Clock)
Located in London, GB
Daniel Arsham Future Relic no.3 (Clock), 2015 Plaster and broken glass comes with the original box some minor wear to the box. 14 × 12.7 × 6.4 cm Edition of 400 Daniel Arsham is a c...
Glass, Plaster
"No Rats" Miniature Storefront Sign by Drew Leshko
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "No Rats" is original artwork made from paper, inkjet print, enamel, wire, chain, aluminum tube, pastel by Drew Leshko. This piece measures 11”h x 1.5”w x 7.5”d. D...
Metal, Enamel, Wire
"Mick's Inn" Miniature Irish Bar City Hanging Sign by Drew Leshko
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Mick's Inn" is original artwork made from paper, acrylic, enamel, pastel, wire, chain, aluminum, inkjet prints, pvc by Drew Leshko. This piece measures 15”h x 1”w ...
Metal, Enamel, Wire