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Sunset Squirtle : Princess Saori s Kawaii Realm
By Saori Nakamishi
Located in PARIS, FR
innocence and playful escapades. Adding a layer of personal touch to the artwork is the kawaii sentence
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Plexiglass

Balloon Girl: I Love You!
By Mr. Brainwash
Located in New York, NY
,” reinforcing Mr. Brainwash’s playful engagement with commercial art and the idea of manufactured emotion. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Screen

SET, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
emerged. Set is another example of what I call playful street art. Enjoy! :: Painting :: Street Art
Category

2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Red White Blue Americana Wall Hanging Painting Sculpture American Flag Motif
Located in Surfside, FL
his dynamic yet often playful figurative pop art style sculptures in wood and bronze, he fills his
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

True Blue, original painting, portrait, contemporary
Located in Deddington, GB
playful spirit of 1960s pop art. With its simplified yet expressive style, this piece recalls the iconic
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Original Vintage Poster by Hermann Kosel - Internationale Automobil und Motorrad
By Hermann Kosel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
playfully between Art Deco, New Objectivity and Constructvisim, perfectly corresponding to and capturing
Category

1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Teatro Cósmico
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Teatro Cosmico is unique because it blends the mathematical rigor of Op Art with the playful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Giclée

Holding Hands (red)
By Mr Doodle
Located in London, GB
playful and intricate doodle art. Born in 1994, Mr. Doodle discovered his passion for doodling at a young
Category

2010s Street Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

FRENCH SCHOOL Dachshund Fashion Week Mondrian Chut les Barbizons!
Located in Zofingen, AG
Mondrian pattern may symbolize order imposed on organic life, or the playful intrusion of high art into
Category

1880s Tonalist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Glue

Still Life with Apples, Cup, and Spoon
Located in Austin, TX
This playful pop art still life by Gaylon Dingler distorts the sizes, shapes and colors of a picnic
Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Deep End by Devan Sweeney, Oil on Canvas Pool Themed Contemporary Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
the playful energy of Pop Art, Sweeney captures the effortless elegance of summer’s calm in a compact
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red Vase Black Cat - Animal Still-Life Painting By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
playful work of art. Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep mysterious jungle or
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Stacked and Arranged", Contemporary, Toy, Blue, Pink, Yellow, Mixed Media Print
By Patty deGrandpre
Located in Franklin, MA
paper, deGrandpre embraces creative photography, printmaking, and digital art in this playful piece. The
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Ink, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Digital, Gouache, Monoprint, Pigment

Geometric Horse 1, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, colorful, energy, playful, childrens, children art, nursery, animals, modern , acrylic painting, orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Geometric Horse 2, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
art teacher.Words that describe this painting: horse, geometric, colorful, energy, playful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Lodge Pole Fire Cone 25-125 - Corten steel, outdoor, fire pit sculpture
By Floyd Elzinga
Located in Bloomfield, ON
pinecone, the maple leaf and the pine branch using industrial materials. His pieces are both playful—pop
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Geometric Horse 3, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, colorful, energy, playful, childrens, children art, nursery, animals, modern , acrylic painting, white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Tierra Seca 3
Located in BARCELONA, ES
that the joy of stories is a key element in the serenity of his art. While playful, his work is not
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Iron

Blooming spring 1 , yellow, white, gray, orange, green red abstraction
Located in Vienna, AT
boldness and abstract energy, softened by pop art playfulness. This painting is a testament to life’s
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

HAPPY NEW YEAR !
Located in Zofingen, AG
holiday moment. It's a playful embrace of pop art and naïveté, with a hint of primitivism and the soft
Category

2010s Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Yacimiento
Located in BARCELONA, ES
that the joy of stories is a key element in the serenity of his art. While playful, his work is not
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Iron

Carta de Navegación
Located in BARCELONA, ES
that the joy of stories is a key element in the serenity of his art. While playful, his work is not
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Iron

Orbit
Located in BARCELONA, ES
that the joy of stories is a key element in the serenity of his art. While playful, his work is not
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Vintage Boho Life Size Wooden Character Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
exudes a playful, folk-art charm that serves as a fantastic conversation starter. It is a quintessential
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Straw, Wood

Abstract 2454
Located in Zofingen, AG
playful edge of pop art. In this painting, I layered acrylics to evoke a cascade of contrasting energies
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Swimmer with Orange Armbands - Bright, textured painting with girl and circles
Located in Dallas, TX
collectors seeking playful yet sophisticated modern art, Swimmer with Orange Armbands brings together
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

Love All by Devan Sweeney, Oil on Canvas Tennis Themed Contemporary Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Love All" by Devan Sweeney – Playful Tennis-Inspired Art, 24" x 18", Acrylic on Canvas Game. Set
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

High Five - contemporary, abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Fiona Ackerman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
abstract expressionism it often includes elements of realism and the playfulness of pop art. This is one of
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French 20th Century Shapes in Motion Abstract Geometric Forms Pastel Colours
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
collectors who appreciate abstract art with a playful, organic aesthetic, this piece brings an uplifting
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Max, Summer of Love Peace, Hand Signed, Official Edition, Peter Max (after)
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
from the Peter Max Archives, Peter Max's 'Summer of Love & Peace' poster features his playful and fluid
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Mr Doodle - Jellyfish Passion (pink)
By Mr Doodle
Located in London, GB
playful and intricate doodle art. Born in 1994, Mr. Doodle discovered his passion for doodling at a young
Category

2010s Street Art Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

French 20th Century Oil Pink Bright Bubble of Colors Abstract Organic Forms
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
appreciate abstract art with a playful, organic aesthetic, this piece brings an uplifting energy to any space
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lodge Pole Fire Cone 23-022 - weathering steel outdoor fire pit sculpture
By Floyd Elzinga
Located in Bloomfield, ON
branch using industrial materials. His pieces are both playful—pop art and inspiring. The pine cone sits
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"Third Wheel" City scene/ figurative illustration, acrylic gouache on rag paper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cities in his playful and vibrant art. In particular, he traveled between New York and Japan for years as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Rag Paper

"Fuzzy Slippers" Cityscape, Nostalgia, Urban scene, Acrylic on Panel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
culture, and his experiences in major cities in his playful and vibrant art. In particular, he traveled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel

"Finger Wave" Nightlife, Cityscape, acrylic gouache on Stonehenge rag paper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
based in Philadelphia. Originally from Yonkers, New York, Branche works in an expressive and playful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Rag Paper

"Iridescent Fluorescent" Nightlife, cityscape, acrylic gouache on rag paper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
combining cartoons, pop culture, and his experiences in major cities in his playful and vibrant art. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Rag Paper

"Peek A Boo" Cityscape, acrylic gouache on Stonehenge rag paper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
combining cartoons, pop culture, and his experiences in major cities in his playful and vibrant art. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Rag Paper

"Street Bike" Street scene, acrylic gouache on wood panel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
combining cartoons, pop culture, and his experiences in major cities in his playful and vibrant art. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel

"Double Hooded" City scene, brightly colored, acrylic gouache on panel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in major cities in his playful and vibrant art. In particular, he traveled between New York and Japan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel

Cloud Window - geometric abstract, painted stainless steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This playful pop art-inspired large indoor sculpture is by Calgary’s Alexander Caldwell. Stainless
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Life s A Beach Patinated Bronze Sculpture
By Randi Grantham
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
extremely well created and finished. It is this combination of serious fine art, and playful whimsy, within
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Marilyn s Door
By Peter Blake
Located in London, GB
books, and music. His playful yet profound approach to art has earned him international acclaim, making
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Interior Prints

Materials

Screen

Love Box In Pink With Rock Crystal
By Randi Grantham
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
extremely well created and finished. It is this combination of serious fine art, and playful whimsy, within
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

The Clown (geometric, bright colors, acrylic on paper painting)
By Carole Eisner
Located in New York, NY
the playfulness of Pop Art. Look carefully and you will see subtle signs of the clown in the hat and
Category

1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

XOXO, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scott, animal, realism, text, pet, friends, love, playful, eyes, street art, animals, realism, street
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Posey Dance Blue Mixed Media Abstract Painting
By Randi Grantham
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
serious fine art, and playful whimsy, within the artworks, that have won over collectors across the
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Automotive Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Modern British mid century gouache painting by Neo Romantic artist Latimer Sayer
By Derrick Latimer Sayer
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
the spiritualism of postwar English landscapes, to the bright, optical playfulness of 1960s Pop art
Category

20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Party Queen - Maximalist surrealist wall sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
multimedia artist exploring the boundaries between fragmentation and integration. Her art represents a
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper, Glitter, Acrylic

Gutsy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
artist exploring the boundaries between fragmentation and integration. Her art represents a playful yet
Category

2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Glitter, Acrylic

Drool
Located in West Hollywood, CA
boundaries between fragmentation and integration. Her art represents a playful yet determined experimentation
Category

2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Foil

Sunny Beach Days - Large Textural Three-Dimensional Ocean Landscape Painting
By Elizabeth Langreiter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Langreiter’s unique mixed media aerial paintings are a delightful escape from reality into a playful and joyful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Wiled Flowers In Sedona
By Randi Grantham
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
extremely well created and finished. It is this combination of serious fine art, and playful whimsy, within
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Superbloom
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and integration. Her art represents a playful yet determined experimentation intended to convey flows
Category

2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Clay, Canvas, Thread, Paper, Oil Pastel, Glitter, Acrylic

Analogue Digital Analogue Painting
By Doug Groupp
Located in New York, NY
SUNY Purchase in 1993. Working in many mediums he is best known for his provocative and playful street
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

A Rose is a Rose
By Doug Groupp
Located in New York, NY
many mediums he is best known for his provocative and playful street art where he has been working
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

CCCP
By Doug Groupp
Located in New York, NY
best known for his provocative and playful street art where he has been working under the adopted name
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

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Surely you’ll find the exact piece of playful art you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Abstract version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of playful art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of playful art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, beige, gold and more. Creating an object in our assortment of playful art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Philomena Marano, Mark Shaw, Nancy Berlin, Benny Katz and Mark Birksted are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.

How Much is a Playful Art?

The price for a piece of playful art in our collection starts at $68 and tops out at $37,500 with the average selling for $1,478.