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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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Limestone
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Concrete, Marble
Artist Comments
This still-life oil painting vividly portrays three overripe pears featuring wrinkled stems and noticeable discoloration on their skins. With the light shinin...
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Oil
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Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
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Oil
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Cotton, Silk, Paint, Mixed Media
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Paper, Mixed Media
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This still life celebrates the simple beauty of homegrown produce. With warm tones and detailed brushwork, artist Steve Boggs captures the essence of his summer...
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Oil
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Acrylic, Wood Panel
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Oil
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Mosaic
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Canvas, Oil
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Porcelain, Glaze
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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil
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Canvas, Acrylic
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Canvas, Acrylic
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Canvas, Acrylic
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Canvas, Acrylic
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Thread, Paper
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Paper, Color Pencil
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Porcelain
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Canvas, Oil
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Thread, Paper, Tissue Paper
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Canvas, Acrylic
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Paper, Linocut
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Glass
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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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Canvas, Acrylic
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Lithograph
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Wood
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A bowl of lemon rests on a wooden table, with a whole piece and a sliced half arranged below. A bird-patterned wallpaper in the background adds a layer of whims...
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Oil
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Resin
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Wood, Maple, Screen
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Mirror, Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
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An orange tree captures the vibrant beauty and abundance of nature. Subtle gradients in the sky enhance the warmth and serenity of the piece. The composition ev...
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Oil
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Canvas, Acrylic
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Thread, Paper
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Plastic
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Ceramic, Leather
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Thread, Paper
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Archival Paper
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Archival Paper
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Wood
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Canvas, Oil
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Canvas, Oil
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Textile, Yarn
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Clay
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Canvas, Oil
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Thread, Paper
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Clay, Stoneware, Glaze
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Resin, Vinyl
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Steel
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Wood
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Canvas, Acrylic
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Canvas, Acrylic
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Resin, Fiberglass
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Gold
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A knife rests on a checkered tablecloth next to two flowers, with slices of cantaloupe nearby, forming a simple, rustic still life. The bright blue chair prov...
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Encaustic
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Canvas, Acrylic
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Archival Paper, Lithograph





