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.
Field Painting August 5 - Contemporary Landscape Painting Yellow Flowers, 2025
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary landscape painting in oil on panel, a peaceful summer scene is set, beautifully capturing the idyllic feel of a field of wildflowers in early August. Signed, dat...
Oil, Panel
Blue Nude 1 original tempera paper Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse in Florida
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Blue Nude. Inspired by Matisse. Part of my "Nude in Interior" series Original, signed. 50x70cm / 20x28in actual size ink, graphite, tempera on pa...
Paper, Tempera, Pencil
$5,800Sale Price|20% Off
Awelewa (Zuri) Mixed Media Painting, Contemporary Unframed Art
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Beauty is a light in the heart. Painting 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 Authenti...
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Diadem", Contemporary, Black, Shattered Wine Glass, Oil Painting
By Dalvin Byron
Located in Franklin, MA
Dalvin Byron’s “Diadem” is a 24 x 24 inch oil painting on wood panel. It marks a departure from the straightforward glass studies into the current “dream journal” series. Mostly, bla...
Oil, Wood Panel
Eternal Encounters: Original Figurative Abstract Drawing on Paper
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
“Eternal Encounters” is an original drawing on paper Fabriano by Colombian artist Luis Xiua, whose work fuses figurative and abstract elements inspired by nature, symbolism, and cons...
Paper, Oil Pastel, Ink, Pen, Pencil, Pigment
Joie de Femme, Atelier Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 21st Century
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Joie de Femme, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald celebrates the strength and beauty of the feminine spirit through the expressive forms of two dancers in motion. With arms extended and ...
Bronze
Miguel Osuna "Green Hat"
By Miguel Osuna
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Osuna, Miguel Title: Green Hat Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on Canvas Unframed Dimensions: 36" x 36" x 1.5" Signature: Signed by Artist on Verso Edition: Unique
Oil
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
La Vielle Ame (The Old Soul) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Modern
By Alawaye Tope
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 Top...
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tell Me A Story I, Contemporary Mixed Media Art, Books, Hahnemuhle Paper, 2025
Located in New york, NY
The contemporary work on paper is both art and photography, highlighting color fields. Tell Me A Story I, 2025 by Roberta Fineberg (RF) is 16 x 16in on Hahnemuhle paper, an original ...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Pigment, Oil Pastel, M...
Motel Desert Shores, Salton Sea, California - Mid-century Architecture photo
Located in Cambridge, GB
Motel Desert Shores, photograph from Richard Heeps Salton Sea series. This picture has the a vibe of a Southern California American road trip, the colours are so seductive, the palm ...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Riviera Paradise Serigraph, Signed, 1990s, Framed, 18x20 Inches
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare serigraph by Thomas McKnight, titled Riviera Paradise, is a quintessential example of the artist’s celebrated vision of coastal elegance and escapist luxury. Hand signed an...
Screen
Joan Miró Vinyl Record Art
By Joan Miró
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1960s Joan Miró vinyl album art: Raimon and Joan Miró were close friends that first collaborated on the 1966 album Cançons de la roda del temps. In 1979, Miró designed a cover for t...
Lithograph, Offset
Bitter Campari Sign, Milan - Italian Typography Street Color Photography
Located in Cambridge, GB
Bitter Campari Sign, Italian Typography street photography from Richard Heeps series, 'A Short History of Milan' which began in November 2018 for a specia...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Where I am - presence creates reality
Located in Zofingen, AG
At the heart of the composition is a woman with a cello, immersed in her playing — a sound that flows not just from her hands, but from her entire being. Her face is calm and focused...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Ertè-Exhibition Poster - Offset Print - 1971
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Ertè - Exhibition Poster is a vintage offset and screen print realized in 1971. The artwork was realized in the occasion of the artist's exhibition held in Galleria Marino in Rome. ...
Paper, Offset
Different But Not Less
Located in Burlingame, CA
Stephen Namara's work is a testament to technical mastery and emotional depth. His artistic execution showcases a level of skill that is both rare and commanding. His ability to rend...
Archival Paper, Crayon
$4,000
New Home (Contemporary Oil Painting of Living Room in Yellow with green plants)
Located in Hudson, NY
New Home (Brightly Colored Contemporary oil painting of an Interior with House Plants and red chairs) Painted by Fred Cohen in 2025 42 x 30 inches x 1.5 inches, custom light wood fr...
Canvas, Oil
Elegant Sumocat : Orange Dance and Battles of Balance
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Sumocat: Orange Dance and Battles of Balance by Hiro Ando transforms the ritual energy of sumo wrestling into a vibrant Neo-Pop sculpture infused with warmth and playful inte...
Resin
$1,348Sale Price|20% Off
Landscape large Paint on Canvas , Original Art Works Ready to Hang large size
Located in Agrigento, AG
PAPERLANDSCAPE Original Art Ready to Hang 80x80x2 cm certificate of authenticity original painting one of a kind by Marilina Marchica ready to hang
Enamel
Dawn Chorus No. 4
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Beautiful figurative floral watercolor and acrylic ink on Cansen cold press watercolor paper by Rebecca Johnson.
Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Climber
By Don Ed Hardy
Located in Lyons, CO
Color lithograph, Edition 30 Don Ed Hardy is a painter, printmaker and tattoo artist. Fascinated by tattoos since childhood, Hardy has become a master...
Lithograph
$1,673Sale Price|20% Off
Cypress Hill, Tuscany, Black-and-White Landscape Photograph, Limited Edition
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 9 // Gallery ID: 18173 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...
Digital Pigment
Aerial View of Surfers Waiting for Waves, Color Photography, Horizontal
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Line Up" The jewel-toned sea always seems to be alive beneath the surfers as they patiently wait their turn in the line up for their chance at a wave. The print series Swell: End...
Archival Pigment
The News Is I Love You, Black Frame
By Tracey Emin
Located in London, GB
2021 Offset lithograph on a paper napkin with accompanying offset lithograph postcard Framed size 34.5 x 26.5 cm Edition of 300 Published by Air Mail, New York, for 2021 Frieze Londo...
Postcard, Tissue Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Hawaii Fish Cave Oil Painting on Canvas, Impasto, 60x85 cm, New
Located in Zofingen, AG
Hawaii Fish Cave Painting This stunning oil painting on canvas depicts a mesmerizing underwater scene, featuring a school of vibrant colorful fish swimming in a cave. The artist, Olg...
Canvas, Oil
Misty Morning at the Lake, Limited Edition Black-and-White Fine Art Photograph
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 8 // Gallery ID: 21191 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...
Digital Pigment
$1,022Sale Price|20% Off
Swimming Area, Lake, Austria, Black-and-White Limited Edition Photograph
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21183 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...
Digital Pigment
Anew
Located in Burlingame, CA
Elizabeth Geisler is best known for contemporary paintings of water that bridge realism and abstraction. At close range, her surfaces appear loose and painterly, while from a distanc...
Acrylic, Panel
Soft Autumn Shades in Bunny Wood No. 2, original painting, landscape
Located in Deddington, GB
This work comprises two panels (diptych) depicting an autumn woodland. Although the paintings could be available separately, they form a continuous landscape when hung side by side, ...
Oil
Beach with Three Figures
Located in Burlingame, CA
Beach with Three Figures - The painting was created in 2020 by celebrated American realist artist Willard Dixon, who has captured the undeniable beauty of the west for the past 35 ye...
Canvas, Oil
Eames Chillin' X-Ray Photography, C Print, Contemporary, Edition of 25
By Nick Veasey
Located in PARIS, FR
A man with x-ray vision, Nick Veasey creates art that shows what it is really like inside. Edition of 25 pieces, 2023. Accompanied with the catalog of the artist and the certificat...
C Print
Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, Signed, 1990, Framed
Located in Roma, IT
Still Life is an original contemporary artwork realized by the artist Santo Miano in 1990 Mixed colored oil painting on canvas. Hand signed on the lower left. Includes frame:59 x ...
Oil, Canvas
Street By Bruno Paoli - Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included. Bruno Paoli (1915-2005) Teaching the masters helped create this contemporary master. Bruno was a professor of art in F...
Canvas, Oil
$8,700
Leap of Faith Atelier, Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The dancing form of Viktor Kee, composed within a tight baroque spiral, powerfully suggests the force of energy that propels this performer across the stage. Like a dancing flame, el...
Bronze
Interior #1, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic work on archival quality paper. Belongs to a series of works that have windows as the theme. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of ...
Acrylic
Juan Genoves Spanish Artist Original Hand Signed Engraving 1996
By Juan Genoves
Located in Miami, FL
Juan Genovés (Spain, 1930-2020) 'Untitled', 1996 engraving, aquatint on paper 15.8 x 11.9 in. (40 x 30 cm.) Edition of 150 ID: GEN1205-005-1 Hand-signed by author ___________________...
Engraving, Etching, Aquatint
$2,960Sale Price|25% Off
NATURAL BEAUTY Signed Lithograph Abstract Color Portrait Black Woman Flower Vase
Located in Union City, NJ
NATURAL BEAUTY by the self taught African American artist William Tolliver (b.1951-2000) is an original hand drawn limited edition lithograph printed in 25 colors on archival printma...
Lithograph
NUDE 08, 2022 - Contemporary Figurative Ink Painting, New Expressionism
Located in Hallein, AT
The artwork on paper will be sent unframed to you. Maciej Olekszy was born in 1982, Poland. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, Poland in 2007. Faculty of Painting i...
Paper, Ink
$120Sale Price|20% Off
1969 DLM No. 177 Cover Lithograph, Contemporary, Unframed, Excellent
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38.1 x 55.88 cm ) Image Size: 15 x 22 inches ( 38.1 x 55.88 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Additional Detai...
Lithograph
Let's explore the world by Bruno Helgen - teak wood lava sand globe sculpture
By Bruno Helgen
Located in DE
Teakwood and black lava sand make this beautiful turning globe a real stunning sculpture. Made from a whole piece of wood the way the sculpture is shaped is defined by how the tree g...
Stone
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Retrospection - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Africa, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
‘Retrospection’ is a poignant and introspective piece that invites viewers to step into the world of memories, emotions, and past experiences. The title, aptly chosen, suggests a loo...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,575
Tropical Plant Leaf Detail, Color Nature Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Botany
Located in New York, NY
Tropical Plant Leaf Detail, Color Nature Photography by Geoffrey Baris Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper Edition of 7 Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered by artist. Custom sized print available upon request. Framing...
Color, Archival Pigment
Flamingo - Lithograph by Alberto Mastroianni - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Flamingo is a lithograph realized by Alberto Mastroianni in the 1970s. Hand Signed on the lower right margin. Numbered on the lower in pencil. The artwork represents an interestin...
Paper, Lithograph
12" Bliss 44/250
Located in Napa, CA
The son of an Italian artist, Giuseppe Palumbo was immersed in creativity from an early age, first channeling his vision through architecture and design. Three of his architectural p...
Bronze
$2,324Sale Price|20% Off
Trollkonufingur Monolith, Faroe Islands, Limited Edition Monochrome Landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 21328 Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the...
Digital Pigment
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
Untitled Signed, l.r. Collage 18.5 x 15.5 inches (47 x 39.4 cm), framed 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm), image This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City.
Magazine Paper
$32,500
Contemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Abstract, Design, Harumi Nakashima, Japanese
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Abstract, Design, Harumi Nakashima, Japanese Harumi Nakashima is the Director of Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center. Based in the p...
Porcelain, Glaze
Radha Pink (29 Palms, CA) - Original Polaroid Unique Piece
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Radha Pink (29 Palms, CA) Original Polaroid - Unique Piece 1/1. 10.7 x 8.7 cm. Artist inventory 616.00. Signed on back. Original Polaroids for Sale — The Heart of My Work For ...
Polaroid
Fun Time /// Adolf Sehring Oil Painting Children Virginia Landscape Realism Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Adolf Sehring (Russian/German-American, 1930-2015) Title: "Fun Time" Series: Children *Signed by Sehring lower left Circa: 1980 Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas Framing: Within its original frame. Framed in a gold traditional frame with linen liner and gold filet Framed size: 31.13" x 37.13" Canvas size: 24" x 30" Reference: No. 1103 Condition: In excellent condition Notes: Provenance: private collection - Hagerstown, MD; acquired from Benjamin Art Gallery...
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Cavendish, PEI - surrealist, abstract, figurative, male, bronze sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Roch Smith’s ‘Tree Man’ series of bronze tabletop sculptures are playful pieces that feature figures whose human limbs have been replaced by tree branches. This figure is dressed for...
Bronze
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Very Demure - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Modern Expressionism, Women
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Hiboux et Chouettes #10, portrait of an owl by Marjan Seyedin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Medium: aquatint and drypoint Year: 2016 Edition of 21 Image Size: 16 × 12 inches Portrait of a plump and possibly perplexed owl in a nocturnal setting, by Franco-Iranian artist M...
Drypoint, Aquatint
Sun dance, original painting, landscape, contemporary
Located in Deddington, GB
Oil on canvas with 24ct gold leaf and pink leaf which sparkles as the light hits it. Impasto technique, applying thick layers of paint creating a textured, three-dimensional effect. ...
Oil
$1,250Sale Price|48% Off
Beach
Located in Kansas City, MO
Katherine Bello Title: Beach Oil, Oil stick and graphite on canvas Year: 2021 Dimensions: 28"x22"x1.5" Signed by hand Canvas on stretcher frame - ready to hang COA provided --------...
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil, Graphite
Under the Boardwalk
Located in New York, NY
Under the Boardwalk c. 1976 Vintage gelatin silver print 11 x 14 inches Arlene Gottfried was a New York City street photographer celebrated for her intimate and vibrant portrayals...
Silver Gelatin
African Mines 007 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, environment
Located in Paris, FR
African Mines 007 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *60 × 60 ...
C Print
Butterfly
Located in New York, NY
Laurence Perratzi is a French figurative artist exploring the body’s expression. Her work is a reflection on movement, strongly influenced by her athletic background where poise and ...
Bronze
$16,500
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Fox Sculpture Lying Fox, woodland, animal. wildlife
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Lying Fox' by Richard Smith. Edition of 12. A bronze sculpture of a lying fox, finished with a mottled brown and white speckled patina, beautifully captures the quiet poise and cha...
Bronze
$557Sale Price|20% Off
Architectural Cement Female Bust Sculpture Anthropotecture Head Collectible Art
By Jose Perozo
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Architectural female bust sculpture exploring anthropotecture through cement, figurative portraiture and collectible sculptural design. LarA 001 is part of José Perozo’s ongoing Lar...
Concrete
Allow Me to Be Your Friend
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Allow Me to Be Your Friend” is a formulation that sounds both like a choice and a risk at the same time. Here, closeness emerges in the moment of acknowledgment - when a person offe...
Canvas, Oil