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On the other side. Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art, Vibrant European art
By Waleria Matelska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative acrylic on paper painting by young professional European artist Waleria Matelska
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Enoki Grouping -contemporary inkjet print on paper
By Hugh Turvey
Located in London, GB
Hugh trained as a designer / art director but on discovering photography he retrained under iconic
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Paper, Inkjet

Dancing Stems, Jo Haran, Floral Contemporary Art, Original Work On Paper
By Jo Haran
Located in Deddington, GB
pink acrylic paint in the flower heads for a contemporary look. 'There are always flowers for those
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Contemporary impressionist landscape nature watercolor painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
landscape art genre. This unique, one-of-a-kind original watercolor painting is created on heavyweight
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Cool Down - contemporary, minimalist, abstract, acrylic on paper
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This abstract painting on paper by Milly Ritsvedt features a purple background. Milly Ristvedt
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Swimming Pool with Yellow Lounge - contemporary, minimalist, watercolor on paper
By Pat Service
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary watercolour painting by Pat Service has a summer theme. In this serene painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Yellow Tulips" Impressionistic Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
An oil on heavy weight paper, still life of Tulips in the artist studio. We are focused on the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

Contemporary abstract expressionist painting on paper "Red lighthouse"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
, energetic tones — a collection designed to infuse contemporary interiors with vibrant color, emotion, and
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

A Broken Garden Window - abstract, minimalist, contemporary, acrylic on paper
By Aron Hill
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Aron Hill’s fresh, modern ‘take’ on landscapes continues with a new series of works on paper. Known
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Contemporary impressionist seascape nature acrylic painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
watercolor and acrylic paints on a professional paper. The pictures of the art piece framed in the interior
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

"I am here for you" (contemporary figurative art portrait of women on paper)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
in their lives. This artwork is made with oil paints on a heavy weight professional paper. In my
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

Contemporary impressionist landscape nature watercolor painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
complexity. The painting is done with watercolor and acrylic paints on a professional paper. The pictures
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Big Sur on Yupo Paper, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic and spray paint on yupo paper. I have been enjoying working on this synthetic paper lately
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Contemporary expressive colorful figurative acrylic painting of woman on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
his contemporary figurative painting "Feeling happy on the beach", infused with modern
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Forest at Night - contemporary, abstract, gestural, acrylic on paper
By Lynne Fernie
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Darkness prevails in this moody acrylic painting by Toronto contemporary artist Lynne Fernie. Thick
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Old Kolkata, Watercolour on Paper by Contemporary Artist In Stock
By Saikat Maity
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Saikat Maity - Old Kolkata - 14 x 16 inches (Unframed Size) Watercolour on Paper Saikat uses the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Tokyo Crossing" contemporary and exotic, cross-processed photography on paper
By Hugo Garcia-Urrutia
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful contemporary abstract cityscape photograph of the busy streets of Tokyo. The
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Chris Ofili, Poolside: Etching on wove paper, Contemporary Art, Signed Print
By Chris Ofili
Located in Hamburg, DE
Chris Ofili (born 1968 in Manchester) Poolside, 2013 Medium: Etching on wove paper Dimensions: 45.1
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Basic Needs Mixed Media Collage on Photographic Paper, Contemporary
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Collage of photographs and Pantone color swatches on paper Suspended in a Sunbeam, is a series of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

Looking Forward, Contemporary Mixed Media Collage on Paper, 2010-
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Collage of photographs and Pantone color swatches on paper Suspended in a Sunbeam, is a series of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

Contemporary Word World Mixed Media Collage on Photographic Paper
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Collage of photographs and Pantone color swatches on paper Suspended in a Sunbeam, is a series of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

Untitled, Figurative, Acrylic on Paper by Contemporary Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Uday Mondal - Untitled, 24 x 21 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on Paper Inclusive of shipment in
Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Untitled, Figurative, Acrylic on Paper by Contemporary Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Uday Mondal - Untitled, 13 x 19 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on Paper Inclusive of shipment in
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2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Untitled, Figurative, Acrylic on Paper by Contemporary Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Uday Mondal - Untitled, 30 x 22 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on Paper Inclusive of shipment in
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2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Untitled, Figurative, Acrylic on Paper by Contemporary Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Uday Mondal - Untitled, 31 x 22 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on Paper Inclusive of shipment in
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2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

In embrace. Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art, Vibrant, European art
By Waleria Matelska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative gouache on paper painting by young professional European artist Waleria Matelska
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Venus&Venus Oil Painting on Archival Paper, Contemporary, Unframed
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hédy Gobaa combines photography and painting in his production. In 2018, he defended a doctoral thesis at UQAM where he questioned the role of digital devices in the artistical creat...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

Venus&Venus Oil Painting on Archival Paper, Contemporary, Unframed
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hédy Gobaa combines photography and painting in his production. In 2018, he defended a doctoral thesis at UQAM where he questioned the role of digital devices in the artistical creat...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

Venus&Venus Oil Painting on Archival Paper, Contemporary, Unframed
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hédy Gobaa combines photography and painting in his production. In 2018, he defended a doctoral thesis at UQAM where he questioned the role of digital devices in the artistical creat...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

Venus&Venus Oil Painting on Archival Paper, Contemporary, Unframed
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hédy Gobaa combines photography and painting in his production. In 2018, he defended a doctoral thesis at UQAM where he questioned the role of digital devices in the artistical creat...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

Contemporary impressionist expressive oil painting of a woman on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
impressionist style, infused with elements of brut art and expressionism. I have chosen a vibrant palette and
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Kali, Figurative, Acrylic on Paper, Indian Contemporary Artist-In "Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Samik De - Kali Acrylic on Paper 12 x 17 inches, 2025 ( UNFRAMED & DELIVERED ) Style : Sekhar
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Saraswati, Figurative, Acrylic on Paper, Indian Contemporary Artist-In "Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Samik De - Saraswati Acrylic on Paper 12 x 17 inches, 2025 ( UNFRAMED & DELIVERED ) Style
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Kali, Figurative, Acrylic on Paper, Indian Contemporary Artist-In "Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Samik De - Kali Acrylic on Paper 12 x 17 inches, 2025 ( UNFRAMED & DELIVERED ) Style : Sekhar
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Untitled, Figurative, Acrylic on Paper, Indian Contemporary Artist-In "Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Samik De - Untitled Acrylic on Paper 12 x 17 inches, 2025 ( UNFRAMED & DELIVERED ) Style
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Contemporary impressionist still-life fruits watercolor painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
painting on a heavy weight professional paper. It is sold unframed. You are welcome to frame it according
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Figurative Watercolour on Paper by Contemporary Artist - based on books
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
HE According Boris Vian's "Froth on the Daydream" (L'Écume des jours)
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Archival Paper

In embrace. Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art, Vibrant, European art
By Waleria Matelska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative acrylic on paper painting by young professional European artist Waleria Matelska
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Landscape, Acrylic on Archival Paper by Contemporary Artist “In Stock”
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
paper publication. Being an independent creative practitioner he has been engaged in practicing art for
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Untitled, Figurative, Acrylic Pastel on Paper by Contemporary Artist"In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Uday Mondal - Untitled, 20 x 14 inches (unframed size) Acrylic & Pastel on Paper Inclusive of
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2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Pastel

Untitled, Figurative, Acrylic Pastel on Paper by Contemporary Artist"In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Uday Mondal - Untitled, 13 x 19 inches (unframed size) Acrylic & Pastel on Paper Inclusive of
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2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Acrylic

Untitled, Figurative, Acrylic Pastel on Paper by Contemporary Artist"In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Uday Mondal - Untitled, 13 x 19 inches (unframed size) Acrylic & Pastel on Paper Inclusive of
Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Acrylic

Untitled, Figurative, Acrylic Pastel on Paper by Contemporary Artist"In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Uday Mondal - Untitled, 22 x 46 inches (unframed size) Acrylic & Pastel on Paper Inclusive of
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2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Acrylic

In embrace. Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art, Vibrant, European art
By Waleria Matelska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative acrylic on paper painting by young professional European artist Waleria Matelska
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract figurative woman s portrait on paper "Coffee Moment"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
and honesty in art — and in life — are essential.” Her practice aligns with contemporary metamodern
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

A dance. Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art, Vibrant, European art
By Waleria Matelska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative acrylic on paper painting by young professional European artist Waleria Matelska
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

In embrace. Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art, Vibrant, European art
By Waleria Matelska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative acrylic on paper painting by young professional European artist Waleria Matelska
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

A dance. Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art, Vibrant, European art
By Waleria Matelska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative gouache and acrylic on paper painting by young professional European artist Waleria
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

A dance. Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art, Vibrant, European art
By Waleria Matelska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative acrylic on paper painting by young professional European artist Waleria Matelska
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Bla Bla Bla, Contemporary Abstract Portrait Acrylic Painting on Paper
By Antony Squizzato
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Bla Bla Bla by Antony Squizzato is an expressive abstract composition on paper created with acrylic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

The Plume of Nationalism: Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper, 2010
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
, ink on paper, and collages of found images, many from National Geographic Magazine, to rearrange the
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

No Such Border: Mixed Media Collage on Archival Paper, Contemporary
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
, ink on paper, and collages of found images, many from National Geographic Magazine, to rearrange the
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Mine At Last: Mixed Media Collage on Archival Paper, Contemporary
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
, ink on paper, and collages of found images, many from National Geographic Magazine, to rearrange the
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Cow, Watercolour on Paper by Indian Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Steven Gandhi
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
, Feb; Art: A Dynamic Process, Contemporary Indian Art, Hong Kong Visual; Arts Centre, Hong Kong
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Fragments " (contemporary abstract acrylic painting on paper)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
collection was created for contemporary interior decoration to bring both tranquility and serenity. In my
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract expressionist floral painting on paper "Trio Blossom"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
contemporary masters such as Damien Hirst, she uses bright colors as her language of expression. “Art must
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

A shelter. Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art, Vibrant, European art
By Waleria Matelska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative gouache and acrylic on paper painting by young professional European artist Waleria
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Gouache

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Contemporary Art On Paper For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate contemporary art on paper for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect contemporary art on paper may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right contemporary art on paper for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, black and blue. A contemporary art on paper from Stefanie Schneider, Waleria Matelska, Francie Hester, Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde and Amy Smith — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paper, paint and archival paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large contemporary art on paper can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller contemporary art on paper, measuring 2.37 high and 1.5 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a Contemporary Art On Paper?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a contemporary art on paper in our inventory may begin at $80 and can go as high as $66,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,032.

A Close Look at Contemporary Art

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.

Questions About Contemporary Art On Paper
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The meaning of contemporary art is art produced by living artists. The category typically includes works created in the late 20th century as well as in the 21st century. Given its timeliness, contemporary art often responds to current issues and themes that are relevant to an everyday audience. Contemporary art succeeded modern art, which is art made during a period that began in approximately 1850. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of contemporary art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Contemporary art encompasses painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance and video art, among other genres.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Contemporary art is important because of how it responds to the current moment. Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. Through their works, contemporary artists provide commentary about social issues, history and the human condition. By engaging with contemporary art, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the world and new perspectives. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of contemporary art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Contemporary art has no defining feature or characteristic.The term simply refers to recent creations.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In art, rice paper is often used as a surface for drawing. Artists may use it to create sketches with charcoals, graphite, pastels or ink. Shop a collection of rice paper art from some of the world’s top makers and sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.

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