Contemporary Mixed Media
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.
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Style: Contemporary
White Swan
By Kate Breakey
Located in Sante Fe, NM
For me, an artistic process is an act of investigation – a passionate attempt to establish an understanding of the natural world – a version that incorporates both intellectual and e...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Pastel, Pencil, Archival Pigment
Composition 174 by Sean Thornhill - Contemporary Relief Geometric Wall Sculpture
Located in DE
Sean Thornhill is an artist and designer based in Cambridgeshire, creating from the serenity of his garden studio. Drawing inspiration from the bold geometry of Bauhaus and the raw a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, House Paint, Acrylic, Cardboard
John Van Alstine, Sisyphean Circle (Twirl III), Sculpture 2022
Located in Stamford, CT
Sisyphean Circle (Twirl III)
NY State slate/pigmented and sealed steel
14" (height) x 24" (width) x 4.5" (depth)
Stone and metal, usually granite or slate, and found object steel ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Slate, Steel
"Candy Dish" Elegant embroidered collage on paper with french knots
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Candy Dish" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Thread, Paper
"Jin’long (Golden Dragon)" 24K Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 1 in Ed. of 5 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
"Jin’long (Golden Dragon)" 18K Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 1 in Ed. of 5 by Colin Burn
Medium: 24K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold
Diamonds
Edition of 5
NOTE: preparation time may take up to 8 weeks.
Electroformed 24k gold and diamond olisbos sculpture featuring a traditional Chinese dragon totem symbolizing power, strength and good luck, combined with an 18k white gold and pave diamond set lotus flower, reflecting purity of the mind and heart. The diamond lotus flower features a 3.8 carat flawless diamond solitaire at its peak.
Sculpture comes with Limited Edition Artist Certificate of Authenticity and Jewelry Certificate of Materials.
Artists Inspiration:
“Influence was drawn from visiting Shanghai and encountering a city on the move like no other, expanding at lightning pace but reflecting back to the 1930’s when Shanghai was seen as the Paris of the East or better known as the whore of the Orient. There seemed to be a movement underway to ensure the city not forget its exciting past and efforts to recapture some of this vibrant history were at play. From my observation, modern China is experiencing a sexual revolution, where an oppressive past has given way to a new modern world of fashion, fun and luxurious opulence. I wanted to create a unique art piece that would reflect what I was seeing and feeling, it had to have deep Chinese tradition and power balanced out with this new outrageous opulence. From my perspective the new Shanghai is still the vibrant Paris of the East, or as she was better known, “the whore of the Orient”. Electroformed in pure 24k yellow gold, featuring a traditional Chinese dragon totem, symbolizing power, strength and good luck, combined with a solid 18k white gold pave’ set diamond lotus flower with 3.8 carat flawless white diamond solitaire at its peak.
“It had to have deep Chinese tradition and power, balanced out with this new outrageous opulence” - Colin Burn
ABOUT COLIN BURN:
Australian artist Colin Burn is a bold provocateur in the world of conceptual art, using his work to disrupt societal norms and spark critical dialogue often around uncomfortable truths. His art pushes boundaries, urging viewers to rethink their assumptions on value, power, and meaning, especially in contexts often deemed taboo or overlooked. Known for his masterful fusion of symbolism and opulence, Burn transforms ordinary objects into potent allegories, frequently employing their high monetary value to amplify the emotional and intellectual resonance of his themes. He understands that society frequently ties value to price, and this awareness is central to his approach. With an attention-grabbing allure, Burn’s work invites viewers to look beyond the surface, encouraging them to explore the deeper, often concealed meanings behind what they see—reminding them that true value lies not only in the material cost, but in the idea or theme that it represents.
A compelling example of this is his Pearl Royale chess set...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold
Cherry Betty Boop - Colorful Abstract Figurative Cartoon Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
Sunbeam - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Young Girl, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I feel like there’s something deeper, more endless, and more lasting than the ocean in the way a baby looks when it wakes up in the morning and smiles or laughs because it sees sunli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Shape Up (diptych)", Barbershop Interior in Cut Canvas and Oil Paint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Shape Up (diptych)" is an original artwork by Eustace Mamba and measures 24”h x 18”w x 1”d (left panel), 48”h x 24”w x 2”d (right panel). The artists cuts, arranges, sews, and coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Textile, Paint, Mixed Media, Fabric, Canvas, Coating, Glitter, Oil, Spra...
"Junk Drawer" paper collage, hand-embroidery, rubber band ball, french knot
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Junk Drawer" is an original artwork made from collage, hand embroidery, and latex paint on canvas by Kelly Kozma. This piece is shipped in the pictured white frame and measures 6"h x 6"w framed.
The catalyst for this new body of work was a jar of leftover magazine cutouts from a collage I made in 2010. Reusing leftover materials as well repurposing items that might end up thrown away, has become a very important part of my process the past decade. Stumbling across this jar of coin sized images that had waited patiently on a shelf for 12 years, ignited my creative process and drove me to explore collage in a new way.
Unlike the piece from 2010 in which I assembled the images by piecing them together, I decided to examine each individual cut out on its on. By removing the image from any other context it allows you to focus solely on its meaning, purpose or feelings that it may evoke. Each image is embedded in a field of French knots which felt like a way of creating a time capsule of sorts for the object.
Another inspiration behind this collection is my six year old son and his endless piles of sticks, stones, leaves, etc in our home. Only to him they aren’t sticks and stones, they are treasures. His ability to find a tiny twig or scrap of paper and not only cherish it but give it a backstory of why it is so special, is a beautiful thing and one I have tried to tap into with my new work. By placing a picture of a rubberband ball or a set of Dracula teeth or a banana in this embroidered box...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Thread, Paper
Son House (Ain
t Gonna Work on Carrie
s Farm No More)
Located in New Orleans, LA
GINA PHILLIPS is a mixed media, narrative artist who grew up in Kentucky and has lived in New Orleans since 1995. The imagery, stories and characters of both regions influence her wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric, Muslin, Thread, Acrylic
Hope 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women, Fashion
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
"Crossing Paths: Rainbow I" Hand-folded and Threaded Origami Stars Wall-Hanging
By Kelly Kozma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sculpture titled "Crossing Paths: Rainbow I" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma as part of her newest exhibition, "Watch Me Backflip." This collection is made up of meticulou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Metal
"The Way" Contemporary Colorful Pastel Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract expressionist oil painting by contemporary Houston artist Benji Stiles. The work features gestural marks in pastel orange, yellow, blue, and green set against an off-white b...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
"New Day", Woodcarving, Bird in flight, sun motif, Relief, Molded sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"New Day" is an original wall-hanging sculpture by Dennis McNett made from woodcarving, sculpted epoxy head, woodcut prints and acrylic . This pieces measures 21.5"h x 19.5"w x 4.5"d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Acrylic, Woodcut, Epoxy Resin
Black and White Basket, Wounaan Tribe, Panama, Rainforest, Geometric, Round
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Black and White Basket, Wounaan Tribe, Panama, Rainforest, Geometric, round
The baskets are made by the Wounaan and Embera Indians from the Darien Rainfor...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Organic Material
Portrait of Maya #10
Located in Zug, CH
The unapologetic Portrait of Maya #10 (2024), originally conceived as a monumental 8-foot-tall artwork as part of the Broad Collection 2017, is a bold celebration of love and sexuali...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Varnish, Glitter, Digital Pigment, Screen
"Kate Moss Nr. 1" Photography 58 × 53 1/2 in Edition 1/1 by Kate Garner
By Kate Garner
Located in Culver City, CA
"Kate Moss Nr. 1" Photography 58 × 53 1/2 in Edition 1/1 by Kate Garner
Signed on the back.
High Quality Print on Hahnemuhle paper using archival ink with partial diamond dust and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Glitter, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Stretcher Bars
Silver Sea Form - Contemporary Abstract Metallic Three-Dimensional Wall Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Metal
Promised Land, Contemporary Textile Art, Contemporary Art, 21st Century
By Marco Querin
Located in Mexico City, MX
From the series Observing Multiculturalism - Despite having already settled in his promised land, anxiety still rules all his thoughts, 2019
Contemporary Textile Artwork
Minimalist, neutral colors
Raw Mexican wool...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Textile, Wool, PVC
Botox Gummy bear , street art, pop art, resin, contemporary, sculpture
Located in New York, NY
hand made resin gummy bear Approx 7.5 inch height x 3.5 inch wide x 2.5 inch depth
Resin, painted by hand
Signed - Each unique piece designed by LA artist Sahara Novotna
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Plastic, Acrylic
Always A Leo - Figurative Lion Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Columbus, Georgia (USA) based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks. Her expressive style emphasizes line structure, creating vibrant painti...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Pink and Blue, His and Hers - Framed Abstract Colorful Floral Still Life Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks are the specialty of Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome. Her work is characterized by a loose and expressive style emphasizing line struct...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Earth Goddess, Original Painting
By Nava Lundy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This portrait celebrates grounded feminine strength and natural beauty. A poised woman appears in profile, crowned with a lush arrangement of wildflowers and gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
La Mer à Cassis (Cote d
azur, France), 2005 - mixed media, 67x55 cm, framed
By Armand Avril
Located in Nice, FR
Mixed media on plywood, signed on back.
Armand Avril, né à Lyon en 1926, est un peintre vivant à Cotignac dans le Var. Il est surtout connu pour les assemblages qu'il a réalisés à partir de 1968. D'origine modeste, cependant très tôt intéressé par l'art et les musées où le poussait son père, il s'essaie d'abord à la peinture. Cependant, Avril ne commence à trouver son véritable style qu'à l'âge de quarante-deux ans.
Enfant, il est un habitué des musées de Lyon qu’il fréquente sur les conseils de son père. Adulte, sa passion pour la collection l’incite à se nourrir des arts premiers et d’artistes comme Gaston...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Home Away From Home - Original Atmospheric Earth Tone Abstract Landscape Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Moolbora - white, textured, biomorphic, abstract, industrial felt wall sculpture
By Chung-Im Kim
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary white and blue-gray tapestry was hand-sewn by Canadian fabric artist Chung-Im Kim. Inspired by her own rich heritage and intricate patt...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Felt, Thread, Mixed Media
"La Mer VE 1/8" Intaglio, hand colored, seashell motif
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "La Mer VE 1/8" is a variable edition piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from two-plate intaglio with drypoint, aquatint, and soft ground on Rives BFK. This piece i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Archival Paper, Color, Etching, Intaglio, Drypoint, Aquatint
Local Blooms - Framed Abstract Colorful Still Life Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks are the specialty of Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome. Her work is characterized by a loose and expressive style emphasizing line struct...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Chartreuse Mantra - Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Beth Shields is a distinguished abstract artist whose work has captivated collectors and audiences worldwide. Based in Santa Cruz, California, Beth has dedicated her life to artistic...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite
Surreal Mixed-Media Island Painting on Wood With Gold Leaf and Poetic Phrase
By Gozo
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This small-format surrealist panel blends acrylic, metallic paint and gold leaf to create a luminous island scene that feels both intimate and dreamlike—an ideal collectible artwork ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold Leaf
$427 Sale Price
60% Off
Quilt - Abstract Art By Lesley Anne Spowart
Located in Carmel, CA
Lesley Anne Spowart, an abstract artist hailing from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is renowned for her transformative creations that blur the boundaries of mediums and styles.
With a di...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Panel
$7,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Princess Fabric Sculpture, whimsical and royal, by Anne Valérie Dupond
Located in Dallas, TX
ANNE-VALÉRIE DUPOND
(b. 1976, France)
Anne-Valérie Dupond, born in 1976, studied at Marc Bloch University in Strasbourg, and obtained her Master’s degree in Fine Arts in 2000. Since...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric, Trimming
404
Located in New York, NY
404, 2014
Unique Jacquard-Woven Tapestry
60 x 80 inches
Patrick is a conceptual artist, curator, and theorist exploring how media shape our perception of reality as well as the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Tapestry
$5,000
"Tarot Cards " unframed collage on fine art paper by artist Melanie Boone
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Tarot Cards" unframed collage on fine art paper by artist Melanie Boone. Melanie Boone collaged into lower right recto. Titled "Tarot Cards" verso. Coll...
Category
1990s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Cotton Candy Cumulus Red Orange - Abstract Three-Dimensional Wall Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Metal, Wire
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
This Lichtenstein plate, commissioned by Rosenthal/Germany, is hand-colored porcelain, stamp signed and inscribed “Kunstlerplatzteller" / "Rosentha...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Porcelain
Teal and Orange Abstract Painting with Chine Colle and Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
A vibrant contemporary teal and orange painting (Monotype) and found object collage composition of stamps, money, various types of paper, and watercolor by Michael Pauker (American, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
$2,520 Sale Price
20% Off
"Neighborling Maquette 30" Personified House Structure as Tabletop Sculpture
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece, titled "Neighborling Maquette 30" is an original free-standing sculpture by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". Clark's deteriorating st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Paper, Acrylic, Resin
Squamae I - white gold 3D abstract geometric ceramic wall composition
Located in New York, NY
Marie Laforey is a self-taught artist based in New York, US who maintains a sustainable art practice using primarily organic material. Laforey enjoys the tactility of working with or...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Clay
"Neighborling Maquette 22" Personified House Turret Tabletop Sculpture
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece, titled "Neighborling Maquette 23" is an original free-standing sculpture by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". Clark's deteriorating st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
Maybe No, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A woman stands solemnly with her hands pressed together. She holds a red heart over her chest. The floral cutouts in the background add softness to her presence...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
June. 2016, canvas, acrylic, 81x60 cm
Located in Riga, LV
This art piece is part of the series of unique sizable works called 'Home alone'. By using mixed media and expressive sketching techniques the artist Maris Abilevs manages to convey ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,521 Sale Price
20% Off
"Wedding Boar", Taxidermy, Sculpture, Dimensional Paint, Puff Paint, Dot Pattern
By PJ Linden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pink, blue and green artwork titled "Wedding Boar" is an original sculpture on found object (taxidermy wild boar head) by PJ Linden measuring 20”h x 27”...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paint, Found Objects
"Mass Study XX (diptych)", Layered Paper and Drawing Collage, Architectural
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This drawing and layered paper collage titled "Mass Study XX" is an original diptych by Seth Clark. This piece is a mix of collage, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, and graphite on two woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Graphite
Colors Glow Painting Mixed Media Canvas 40x60" Blue
By Irena Orlov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind Mixed Medium on Canvas
Artwork: Original abstract mixed media work on canvas, which combines new media - digital original hand painting, printed on canvas, then hand p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Mixed Media
Indak - Colorful Vibrant Whimsical Contemporary Mixed Media Figurative Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Melanie Tiongson invites viewers into a world of fun and whimsy with her captivating artwork. Inspired by Filipino folklore and the boundless imaginations of her children, Tiongson's...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic
The Sound of the Ocean
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rodrigo Franzão is a Brazilian contemporary artist renowned for his innovative exploration of textile and mixed media art. With a background in Literature, Arts, and Art History, Fra...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Latex, Paper
"EXAMINATION" Assemblage of found photos and polaroid lift on panel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"EXAMINATION" is an original piece by Shawn Theodore made from found/family photos, polaroid lift, acrylic on wood panel. Theodore delves into the specific experiences of African American families, capturing a longing for lost photographs, missing heirlooms, and vanished archives. Using a blend of traditional portraiture, found photographs, paint, paper, pencils, and digital manipulation, Theodore creates archetypes representing hypothetical family members, spiritual guardians, and ancestors. These boldly crafted archetypes inhabit an imagined macro-family album, offering a unique perspective on portraiture, connection, and community. Theodore's work aims to deepen spiritual connections and encourage personal introspection. This pieces measures 16.75"h x 16.75"w framed and comes with a gallery-issued Certificate of Authenticity.
Shawn Theodore (b. 1970) was born in Germany to American parents from Philadelphia, and currently lives and works in Philadelphia. Theodore was awarded the prestigious PDN’s 30 New & Emerging Photographers to Watch (2019), the Getty Images / ARRAY ‘Where We Stand’ grant, and a grant from the Knight Foundation for ‘A Dream Deferred’. Theodore was a two-time nominee for the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Fellowship and a nominee for the Magnum Foundation Fund. He is an Associate Adjunct Professor at the University of the Arts, a trustee of The Print Center, a trustee of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, and a former trustee of the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center.
Theodore was announced as a two-time nominee of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Fellowship and a nominee of the Magnum Foundation Fund in 2018. In the following years 2019 and 2020, he was awarded the PDN's 30 New & Emerging Photographers to Watch and AI-AP American Photography 35. He has had several solo exhibitions and is included in several group exhibitions. His work is held in the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia; the collection of the Philadelphia Library, Drexel University's Center for Black Culture, the Mennello Museum of American Art, Orlando; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; the Walker Center, Minneapolis; the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington D.C.; the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas; and the Legacy Museum, Montgomery, among others. Artist photo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Found Objects, Wood Panel, Polaroid
His Confidence - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
His confidence shines bright, a beacon in the night
Unshakable and strong, his presence commands respect and light
With unwavering conviction, he conquers every fear
His confidence r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic
Adetutu (Royalty Brings Calmness) - 21st Century Mixed Media with Oil, Fabrics
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
Bakare Babatund...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Suspended Sculpture of Goat:
Jersey Devil IV
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Jordan is an artist working primarily in sculpture and whose work uses multiple materials to produce unique, organic forms. In addition to a solo and group shows at Ivy Brown Gallery, she has exhibited at The American Academy of Arts and Letters, the Nassau County Museum of Art, The Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach, Florida and the New York Artists Equity Gallery. In 2023, she received a 2023 Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts in sculpture, and in 2022 was awarded the Alex J...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wire
"The Courtesan" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 1 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
"The Courtesan" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 1 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
Medium: 24K Gold, Black Rhodium, 18K White Gold & Diamonds Real Hair
Edition of 10
NOTE: preparation time may ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold
"Kings Remains" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
"Kings Remains" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
Medium: 24K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold
Diamonds
Edition of 10
NOTE: preparation time may take up to 8 weeks.
Pure 24k yellow gold skull and spinal olisbos sculpture featuring an 18k solid white gold royal crown, set with 10 carats of flawless sparkling white diamonds.
Sculpture comes with Limited Edition Artist Certificate of Authenticity and Jewelry Certificate of Materials.
The crypt of the Kings Remains represents mortality and preserved sexual energy. The sexual spirit lives beyond the grave, etched into history and carried forward by those who have experienced this erotic power. The energy of an erotic past runs through us all, leaving a perpetual sexual imprint for others to follow and immortalize.
“The encasing of mind, body and soul as entombed sexual energy, preserved among the ruins of life” - Colin Burn
Inspiration
Context - Immortality was the underlying inspiration when creating this sculpture. A Vanitas reflecting on ancient royal entombment as man’s vain attempt to remain immortal by being buried with ones treasures. I wanted the sculpture to represent the encasing of mind, body and soul as entombed sexual energy, preserved among the ruins of life. The sculpture symbolizes how ones sexual energy is at the core of their being and how it can transcend beyond the grave for others pleasure and satisfaction.
Materials - Electroformed from pure 24k gold featuring a solid 18k white gold royal crown, set with 10 carats of flawless diamonds.
ABOUT COLIN BURN:
Australian artist Colin Burn is a bold provocateur in the world of conceptual art, using his work to disrupt societal norms and spark critical dialogue often around uncomfortable truths. His art pushes boundaries, urging viewers to rethink their assumptions on value, power, and meaning, especially in contexts often deemed taboo or overlooked. Known for his masterful fusion of symbolism and opulence, Burn transforms ordinary objects into potent allegories, frequently employing their high monetary value to amplify the emotional and intellectual resonance of his themes. He understands that society frequently ties value to price, and this awareness is central to his approach. With an attention-grabbing allure, Burn’s work invites viewers to look beyond the surface, encouraging them to explore the deeper, often concealed meanings behind what they see—reminding them that true value lies not only in the material cost, but in the idea or theme that it represents.
A compelling example of this is his Pearl Royale chess set...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold
Cowboy Cat - Whimsical Colorful Figurative Western Animal Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Other Medium, Permanent Marker
"I Give Myself Grace Now", Woman Surrounded By Laundry in Oil and Embroidery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "I Give Myself Grace Now" is an original painting by Sarah Detweiler and is made from oil paint, recycled fiber packing material, crochet thread, acrylic mirror tiles on canvas with acrylic painted edges. This piece measures 48”h x 36”w and ships with a gallery-issued Certificate of Authenticity.
In Unmasquerade, Detweiler positively redefines the ADHD term of masking as a purposeful and playful act, as her figures wear novelty sunglasses, fur suits...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Thread, Mirror, Found Objects
Whimsical Peak - Original Abstract Textural Heart Street Art Affordable Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Innate - Original Mixed Media by Lis Art - 2018
Located in Roma, IT
Plaster bas-relief colored in acrylic 33 x 48 cm
Creator of dreamlike works always in search of innovation; my pictorial techniques are also constantly evolving, coming to bas-reli...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
"The Tailor", Figure with Sewing Machine in Yellow, Paint, and Collage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"The Tailor" is an original artwork by Eustace Mamba and measures 24"h x 30"w x 2"d. The artists cuts, arranges, sews, and collages fabric and paints to create layers of texture and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Textile, Mixed Media, Canvas, Thread, Oil, Acrylic
Breeze II by Chen Yiching - Contemporary nihonga painting, floral, light tones
By Yiching Chen
Located in Paris, FR
Breeze II is a unique painting by contemporary artist Chen Yiching. The painting is made with mineral pigments, gold and silver leaf on Japanese paper mounted on wood, dimensions are...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
Spring Break Afternoon #2 - Vibrant Colors, Haitian Artist, Caribbean Influence
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant painting, featuring faceless figures on yellow rafts floating across calm blue waters, captures the artist's reflection on his Spring Break experience—a pivotal moment d...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Contemporary mixed media for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary mixed media 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 mixed media created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Chelsea Davine, Giuliano Bekor, Mark Jackson, and Anastasia Pelias. Frequently made by artists working with Mixed Media, and Paint 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 mixed media, so small editions measuring 0.4 inches across are also available.
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