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Contemporary Sculptures

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

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.

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Style: Contemporary
What Me? Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a English Hare, Jack Rabbit, brown
What Me? Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a English Hare, Jack Rabbit, brown

What Me? Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a English Hare, Jack Rabbit, brown

By Richard Smith b.1955

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Edition of 12 'What Me?' by Richard Smith, the hare’s form is sturdy yet refined, its lean body poised in quiet readiness. The long ears rise attentively, slightly asymmetrical, as...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

KAWS Holiday UK Brown (KAWS United Kingdom)
KAWS Holiday UK Brown (KAWS United Kingdom)

KAWS Holiday UK Brown (KAWS United Kingdom)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS: HOLIDAY United Kingdom Brown (KAWS UK): KAWS' signature character COMPANION presented in an upright standing position with its eyes covered. New in their original packaging - published by All Rights Reserved to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ sculptural hot-air balloon — one of the world’s largest at 42 meters tall, flying over the English country-side of Bristol. Figure comes individually housed in a standout KAWS designed hard case. Medium: Painted cast resin vinyl figures. Dimensions: 12 inches in height. New, unopened; excellent condition. Stamped on the underside from a sold out edition of unknown. Includes artist card as pictured. A great wall or shelf set that would look fantastic displayed either in or out of the case. KAWS UK Holiday (further background): The sculptural hot-air balloon KAWS: HOLIDAY UK...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

The Portal: World We See - contemporary, geometric, abstract, steel sculpture
The Portal: World We See - contemporary, geometric, abstract, steel sculpture

The Portal: World We See - contemporary, geometric, abstract, steel sculpture

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This impressive circular architectural sculpture was created by Jeffrey Gillmor. An experienced metal artisan, this outdoor piece—a circle cut from a square is forged from etched steel and has a rust-coloured patina. Gillmor favours minimalist forms and finds inspiration for his work in nature’s colours, textures and shapes. World We See allows the viewer to not only see through the expansive ‘portal’ but walk through it as well. This is the largest of three similar sculptures in a series, each cut from the same four face plates of steel, producing another sculpture from the inside of the last. This piece is in an edition of 5 and is available on commission. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery upon completion. “The World we see and live in is much more complex than I feel it has to be, so we need to keep (everything) in perspective, keep basic positive values ... as we pass through the circle of life.” Jeff Gillmor...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"Yucca and Moth" - hand etched and hand formed acrylic
"Yucca and Moth" - hand etched and hand formed acrylic

"Yucca and Moth" - hand etched and hand formed acrylic

By Maeve Eichelberger

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Maeve Eichelberger is a Colorado native, capturing both urban and rural lifestyles in her artwork. Passionate about collage, Maeve specializes in a new form of 3 dimensional collage....

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

Heroes Skiff. Llimited edition: 1/4. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze
Heroes Skiff. Llimited edition: 1/4. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Heroes Skiff. Llimited edition: 1/4. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Located in Riga, LV

“Heroes Skiff” was first presented to the public at the solo exhibition “Heroes and Monsters” in 2021. This work is distinguished by its massiveness and ponderous stillness. It depic...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Allegro Con Brio - contemporary, figurative, acrylic and thread sculpture
Allegro Con Brio - contemporary, figurative, acrylic and thread sculpture

Allegro Con Brio - contemporary, figurative, acrylic and thread sculpture

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This large contemporary clear acrylic sculpture of a piano was inspired by the artist’s love of music. This beautiful and magical piece of modern art is the unique vision of an award-winning author and music lover. Years ago, Ruth Kassinger noticed how sunlight streaming through her living room windows bounced off white walls, through a glass coffee table, and splashed rainbows around the room. When her eyes drifted to the black baby grand piano in the room, she had an epiphany. The idea for a full-scale, transparent piano sculpture filled with colors was born. To create the piano, she worked with a talented team of acrylic glass artisans who created the piano’s body and its keyboard. Using laser technology, thousands of holes were drilled both by computer and by hand to ensure that all of the threads are perfectly parallel. Then, using small acrylic boxes as models, Kassinger spent a year testing various threads to determine spacing and color combinations until they expressed her vision of music. “It takes me months to thread a piano. I use embroidery needles that I manipulate with long-handled surgical forceps. The highly polished, clear acrylic form allows light to flow through the sculpture, illuminating the thousands of multi-hued nylon and French silk threads. The threads change color as you move around the piano and, thanks to an optical phenomenon called moiré, they appear to move as if being played.” Kassinger is best known for her books about science, history, and gardening. As a science writer, she has studied and written about the concepts of transparency and color. As a music lover, Kassinger’s personal experience of listening to music is heightened by a form of synaesthesia where she actually sees colors when she hears music. And, having grown up in a family of craftsmen (her parents had a custom furniture business and she later designed several pieces for her own home), she has the skills to undertake her first sculptural piece: a ‘glass’ piano...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Thread, Acrylic Polymer

Santiago Medina - IN LOVE, Sculpture 2024
Santiago Medina - IN LOVE, Sculpture 2024

Santiago Medina - IN LOVE, Sculpture 2024

By Santiago Medina

Located in Stamford, CT

IN LOVE Santiago Medina ITALIAN STAINLESS STEEL 13.5 X 9 X 3 IN WITH BASE. BASE HEIGHT 27 IN. Edition of 5 All sculptures are made with the highest quality Italian stainless steel a...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Porcelain Vase Form, China Paint, Mythos Cloud Flask, Sam Chung, 2025
Porcelain Vase Form, China Paint, Mythos Cloud Flask, Sam Chung, 2025

Porcelain Vase Form, China Paint, Mythos Cloud Flask, Sam Chung, 2025

By Sam Chung

Located in St. Louis, MO

Porcelain Vase Form, China Paint, Mythos Cloud Flask, Sam Chung, 2025 Sam Chung lives and works in Tempe, AZ. He is a ceramic artist and Professor of Art at Arizona State Universit...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Volcano. Llimited edition: 1/5. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze
Volcano. Llimited edition: 1/5. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Volcano. Llimited edition: 1/5. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Located in Riga, LV

An image of the ancient god of fire, patron of blacksmiths and artisans, foundry workers, and, in my opinion, sculptors. It is a powerful and very lonely, tired figure. The sculpture...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Direct Expression ", Plaster Sculpture, Altered Human Figure, Portrait
"Direct Expression ", Plaster Sculpture, Altered Human Figure, Portrait

"Direct Expression ", Plaster Sculpture, Altered Human Figure, Portrait

By Jedediah Morfit

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Direct Expression" is an original piece by Jedediah Morfit made from fiberglass, reinforced plaster, paint, and wood. This piece measures 18.25"h x 19.25"w x 2.75"d framed, and is s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster, Wood, Paint

Transfigure, 24"high contemporary sculpture
Transfigure, 24"high contemporary sculpture

Transfigure, 24"high contemporary sculpture

By Mark Leichliter

Located in Loveland, CO

"Transfigure" by Mark Leichliter Abstract Sculpture 36x7x7" Stainless Steel 4/10 (blue in stock) ABOUT THE ARTIST: ​I was born in Loveland, Colorado and now reside in nearby Fort ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Barbara Kruger - War Platter LtEd hand made ceramic in bespoke box political art
Barbara Kruger - War Platter LtEd hand made ceramic in bespoke box political art

Barbara Kruger - War Platter LtEd hand made ceramic in bespoke box political art

By Barbara Kruger

Located in New York, NY

Barbara Kruger War Platter, 2018 Glazed Earthenware Artists name fired on the underside which is considered her authorized signature as she officially does not sign her works Hand nu...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Mixed Media, Screen

Eroded Safari
Eroded Safari

Eroded Safari

By Daniel Arsham

Located in London, GB

ERODED SAFARI, 2022 Resin, Plaster and Aluminium Oxide 12 × 5 3/10 × 4 1/2 in / 30.5 × 13.5 × 11.5 cm Edition of 500 Daniel Arsham's Eroded series is a striking series of sculp...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plaster

Beyond The Page - Contemporary Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall Sculpture Books
Beyond The Page - Contemporary Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall Sculpture Books

Beyond The Page - Contemporary Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall Sculpture Books

By Mireia Serra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mireia Serra creates sensuous bronze and iron sculptures that capture the beauty of snapshots from life, full of emotions and feelings along the journey of life. Her metal artworks c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Naoshima Red Pumpkin. Resin Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama
Naoshima Red Pumpkin. Resin Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama

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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin

The Janitor, Free Standing Indoor Sculpture
The Janitor, Free Standing Indoor Sculpture

The Janitor, Free Standing Indoor Sculpture

By Kay Ritter

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Kay Ritter Title: Janitor Medium: Painted Papier-mache on Metal Base, with mop, duster, scrubbing brush, and key chain Year: c. 1983 Size: 52 x 28 x 30 in. (132.08 x 71.12...

Category

1980s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add sculptures created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, purple, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including KOBE, Richard MacDonald, KAWS, and HIRO ANDO. Frequently made by artists working with Metal, and Bronze and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.25 inches across are also available.