Contemporary Paintings
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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2010s Contemporary Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Linen, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Wood, Driftwood, Paint, Spray Paint
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Wood Panel, Varnish, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1990s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Power lines extend into the fog, creating a quiet landscape that merges the chaos of human creation and the calmness of nature. Isolated from the noise of the modern world and moments of reflection, utility poles support the electrical veins of society within a calm, natural setting. Opposite realities can coexist, creating beauty in the spaces where they meet. The artwork has a matte, low-sheen finish, which allows clear viewing in various lighting conditions.
About the Artist
As an American exploring issues of identity, artist Candice Eisenfeld paints through the lens of the first American art...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Walnut, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Gold Leaf
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Oil
![[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Untitled (Reclining Male Nude)](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/mark-beard-paintings-bruce-sargeant-1898-1938-untitled-reclining-male-nude-for-sale/a_9323/1738350892045/Beard_Untitled_Reclining_Male_Nude__master.jpg?width=240 "Mark Beard - [Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Untitled (Reclining Male Nude)")
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Oil, Panel
Artist Comments
A house terrace overlooks the ocean shore, bathed in fading sunlight that stretches infinitely across the sky. The artwork deliberately shifts the horizon between the diptych, emphasizing the boundless expanse of space. The panels measure 24 inches x 30 inches and 24 inches by 20 inches, respectively.
About the Artist
Artist Zeynep Genc explores the interaction between modern urban landscapes and the transitions of nature in her paintings. Her subjects center around Northeastern American settings, themes related to her profession, and experiences from her travels to different countries. "As an interior architect and industrial designer, my selective perception influences how I experience the surroundings and find beauty in the synchronicity of architectural and natural elements," says Zeynep. Originally from Eskisehir, Turkey, her career spanned more than 30, during which she taught interior design at Bilkent University and Middle East Technical University, Ankara. She relocated to New Jersey in 2015 and has been painting ever since. Zeynep paints in the corner of her well-lit and organized living room, listening to Italian baroque music and enjoying a cup of coffee. She spends her summers in Bodrum, Turkey, where her house sits right next to the beautiful Aegean Sea. When not creating art, she frequents museums and galleries, prepares healthy Mediterranean meals, and enjoys quality time with her family.
Words that describe this painting: terrace, horizon, ocean, sea, water, exterior, sunset, diptych, facade, sky, architecture, modern , acrylic painting, blue
Ocean View from Terrace...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Putty
Artist Comments
A farmhouse sits in silence in the middle of a field. From the outside, it is impossible to tell whether the structure is abandoned or occupied. It is quiet ins...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Linen, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Leather, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Masonite, Oil
![[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Frieze with Five Athletes](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/mark-beard-paintings-bruce-sargeant-1898-1938-frieze-with-five-athletes-for-sale/a_9323/1627927591884/Beard_Sargeant_Frieze_with_Five_Athletes_master.jpg?width=240 "frieze painting")
Artist Comments
It’s an end-of-day moment, with the last bit of sunlight warmly illuminating the front porch and hedge of a Victorian house. The scene exudes a sense of cal...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Oil, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Wood, Acrylic, Resin, Coating, Ink
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Oil
1980s Contemporary Paintings
Oil
1970s Contemporary Paintings
Oil
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Paper, Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Ink
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Acrylic
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Linen, Oil Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Pastel, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Watercolor
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