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Modern Contemporary Art

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Donald Sultan Black on Orange, 2018
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautiful large Donald Sultan print expertly and tastefully framed. Signed, titled and dated and numbered to recto ‘Black and Orange 2018 DS 11/12’. This work is number 11 from ...
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2010s North American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Contemporary Abstract Painting Titled "Yellow" by Rebecca Ruoff, 2018
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Vibrant abstract painting titled "Yellow" by American artist Rebecca Ruoff, 2018.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

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Acrylic

Handmade Artistic Marble Mosaic Rug Dimension and Colors Customizable
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Contemporary Art

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Marble

Milano Brick Terracotta Handmade Decorative Tile Outdoor Panel
Located in Lisbon, PT
This handmade decorative tile panel combines the traditional Portuguese faience tile making techniques with a modern approach of shapes and color, resulting in a very visually impact...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

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Faience, Wood

Beautiful Portrait Artistic Mosaic on White Metal Support Holes on Back to Hang
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Contemporary Art

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Art Glass, Wood, Glass

Contemporary Modern Black Abstract Painting on Canvas in a Old Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
This black painting has heavily textured acrylics on canvas. The artist created the piece using multiple techniques like palet knife, brush and chalk. It is in an old 19th century pi...
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2010s German Modern Contemporary Art

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Acrylic

JOAN-PERE VILADECANS, mixed media with embossing
Located in Long Island City, NY
JOAN-PERE VILADECANS ( Spain , born 1948) mixed media with embossing on paper. Numbered 4/74 and signed by artist. Framed, no glass on frame.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Jephan de Villiers Sculpture
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Jephan de Villiers sculpture **The artist recognized all-over the world, and recently celebrated by the show "The child who ..." at the Festival d'Avignon, Jephan de Villiers since t...
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20th Century Belgian Modern Contemporary Art

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Wood

Yrjo Edelmann Signed/ Numbered Litho 116/ 175
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yrjo Edelmann Signed and numbered Litho from the Mid 1980's. Known for his hyperrealistic art subjects of wrapped and folded paper pieces. Framed in what appears to be it's origina...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

On the Pulse No. 16 by Jennifer Gibbs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jennifer Gibbs draws artistic inspiration primarily from meditation and nature. Her extensive body of work ranges from abstract expressionism to delicate botanicals to her charcoal l...
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Canvas, Acrylic, Paint

"Green in the Corners" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Marble

System Of Iconography - Plug, Mouse, Good Humor, Lipstick, Switches, 1970-1971
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Claes Oldenburg System Of Iconography - Plug, Mouse, Good Humor, Lipstick, Switches, 1970-1971 Signed Lower Right Corner Numbered # 138/250, lower left c...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

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Aluminum

Robert Rauschenberg 1975 Screenprint "Deposit, from America: The Third Century"
Located in St. Louis, MO
Robert Rauschenberg American, (1925-2008) Deposit, from America: The Third Century, 1975 Screenprint in colours with hand-colouring, on wove paper, ed. 45/200, co-published by APC Ed...
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1970s Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Grant Newman "Stacked Fields" 2014
Located in Chicago, IL
"Stacked Fields" SidebySide 2014 The works from the SidebySide series consist of sewn fabric arrangements exhibiting subtle, intimate material displays. The fabrics used in these ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric

Grant Newman "Stacked Fields" 2014
Grant Newman "Stacked Fields" 2014
$3,600 Sale Price
62% Off
Alejo Palacios "Amontonamiento 06" 2022 Acrylic on Handmade Paper Sycamore Frame
Located in IT
"Amontonamiento 06" by Alejo Palacios (Argentina, 1989) is a striking contemporary artwork created in 2022 using acrylic on handmade paper. This original piece showcases Palacios' un...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Sycamore, Paper

Framed Photograph by John Patrick Dugdale
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist: John Patrick Dugdale (New York, b. 1960) Title: The Spirit Eye Medium: Cyanotype Year: 1998 Edition: number 3/12 Measurement: H 14", W 11"...
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1990s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Contemporary Abstract Painting on Canvas in Black and White Felix Bachmann, 2025
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary abstract painting by Felix Bachmann, created in 2025, explores the tension between form and void through a striking black-and-white palette. Executed on canvas usin...
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2010s German Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

Jesús Chucho Reyes Ferreira, Theater Curtain, Anilines on China Paper
Located in Mexico City, MX
Jesús Reyes Ferreira is a fundamental character for Mexican art. Prolific artist reluctant to conventional forms and media, Chucho Reyes developed...
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20th Century Mexican Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Ron Schmidt Wall Sculpture Iron, Nail Brass Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern iron, brass and nail Brutalist wall sculpture by Ron Schmidt circa 1960's. Fan pinwheel pattern. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 3.5" d...
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1960s Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

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Iron

Framed Lucite Collage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collage made up of different papers and fabrics, stamps and a few other odd materials. Signed and dated to backside. In very nice Lucite Box.
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1990s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Artistic Mosaic Handmade on Aluminum Panel Dimension and Colors Customizable
Located in London, GB
Making artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass Mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Very Large Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kathleen Petyarre
Located in Atlanta, GA
A significant contemporary aboriginal painting by Kathleen Petyarre (1940-2018) in 2010. The painting was a rare oversize piece, exceptionally executed in earthy colors, showcasing m...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Modern Abstract Painting Acrylic on Carton in a Grey Wood Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
This painting has heavily textured acrylics in shades of greys and white on carton. The artist created the piece using multiple techniques like palet knife, brush and chalk. The blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition Hardcover Art Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition. First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 233pp 393 illustrations. Blue boards in dust jacket. Translat...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

"Hidden Movements" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii
Located in Chicago, IL
Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Marble

Andrianna Shamaris Framed Courrèges Bonjour Scarf from Paris France
Located in New York, NY
Courrèges silk scarf in excellent condition found in Paris, France. Features bold pop-art style colors and shapes with the Courrèges logo. Set in ...
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2010s French Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Unfolding Radiance Wall Light Sculpture by Lyora Pissarro x David Rodriguez
Located in New York, NY
Unfolding Radiance by Lyora Pissarro x David Rodriguez Oil paint on wood, micro-cement, gold leaf, integrated LED lighting, chrome-steel frame. Dia 36" x Depth 5" In this new seri...
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2010s Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Cement, Steel, Gold Leaf

Marcia Myers (1949 - 2008), "Scavi LXXI" Triptych, dtd. 1998
Located in Dallas, TX
Media consists of fiber, paint, shellac on a linen canvas. Quality stretcher. Marcia Myers was an American painter best known for her large-scale Color Field abstractions. Emulating...
Category

20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Grant Newman "Veil Between" 2014
Located in Chicago, IL
"Veil Between" SidebySide 2014 The works from the SidebySide series consist of sewn fabric arrangements exhibiting subtle, intimate material displays. The fabrics used in these wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric

Grant Newman "Veil Between" 2014
Grant Newman "Veil Between" 2014
$3,360 Sale Price
60% Off
Modernist Geometric Painting, 1971
Located in Denton, TX
Oil on canvas painting of geometric shapes signed Brink.
Category

20th Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Large Abstract Diptych, Mixed Media on Canvas by Alyse Stone RCA
Located in Surbiton, GB
A large scale diptych, mixed media on canvas by Alyse Stone. The work is part of her Dark Matter series in which she reimagines materiality in her cosmic universe. When making the wo...
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2010s British Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Romero Britto Original Painting on Canvas in Pink, Red and Black dated 1991
Located in Chicago, IL
Original work by Brazilian artist, Romero Britto, signed and dated 1991. This work does not appear to be titled. The field of the canvas is painted in red and hot pink, the imagery...
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Early 1900s American Antique Modern Contemporary Art

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Original Abstract Acrylic on Board by Rick Orr
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Original large abstract painting by American listed artist Rick Orr. This is an acrylic on board, with a gold leaf wood frame. Measurements: 53.25” Wide, 29.25” High. 1.25” Deep.
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Gold Leaf

Mustang Wall Art, Swarovski Crystals, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mustang Wall Art, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Wall art with exclusive Greenapple design printed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Caterpillar Dreaming Australian Aboriginal Artist Lorna Fencer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Description: "Caterpillar Dreaming" painting by Lorna Fencer Napurrula Lorna is a Senior Warlpiri Custodian and she is among a small group of women who collectively produced the fir...
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20th Century Australian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Joan Miró - Grand Palais
Located in Vigevano, PV
Modern abstract colored lithograph on Guarro paper by famous surrealist artist Joan Miró. The work was created in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Grand Palais in Paris, Fr...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Original Marcel Vertes Large-Scale Gouache of Lily Pons
Located in New York, NY
An original artwork by Marcel Vertes for a poster of Lily Pons (1898-1976) the famous coloratura soprano for a concert at Carnegie hall. The medium is gouach...
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1950s North American Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Bruce Dorfman Arezzo Mixed-Media Collage Painting
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Bruce Dorfman Arezzo mixed-media collage painting *Bruce Dorfman has had fifty-six solo exhibitions in New York, the United States and abroad. His most recent exhibitions include: ...
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1990s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Large Framed Drawing of a Baby Rhino Head
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Captivating large drawing of a baby rhino's bust or head framed in a thick giltwood frame. Appears to be charcoal with pastel signed by artist on right bottom and labeled "For David ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Plexiglass, Giltwood, Paper

Lyle Braden Abstract Painting, 1980s
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible original oil on canvas. This piece realized in the early 80s and shows wonderful contrast and movement. A study of light and color with a unique composition. Piece is m...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Lithograph Signed by Robert Natkin
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Abstract lithograph signed by Robert Natkin in quilt motif.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Summation by William Havlicek
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful soft paint palate of lines and columns on canvas by William Havlicek. Dr. William J. Havlicek has over 40 years of experience in fine art/studio production and exhibition,...
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20th Century North American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Original Enamel on Masonite Abstract Painting by Rick Orr
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An original abstract painting by Listed American artist Rick Orr. This's from "Edge of Town" series.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Enamel

1970s Abstract Expressionist Painting on Canvas by Shelley Herman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vivid color and movement to this original acrylic on canvas. Signed and dated on the verso. Shelley Herman 1970 "June Breath".
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1970s North American Vintage Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Edmond Kohn "Christmas Bouquet"
Located in Denton, TX
This abstract painting on board was a gift to friends Ed and Diane in 1985 Born in Philadelphia, PA on April 27, 1907. By the 1930s Kohn had settled in Los Angeles. For several years he taught art in the San Fernando Valley...
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20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Masonite, Paint

Edmond Kohn  "Christmas Bouquet"
Edmond Kohn  "Christmas Bouquet"
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Landscape Painting by Jeffrey Sanderson
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary abstract landscape painting by Jeffrey Sanderson. Framed and signed.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Damien Hirst Skull Spin Painting (Created at Damien Hirst Spin Workshop), 2009
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic Damien Hirst Spin painting with explosions of vivid color amidst the timeless, mysterious form of a standout Hirst skull, encased in double paned museum quality glass and natural oak frame. This Damien Hirst Spin painting originates from Hirst’s ‘Spin Workshop’ - a public event hosted by the artist to celebrate the opening of his heralded 2009 exhibition: ‘Requiem’ at the PinchukArtCentre, Ukraine. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM. Spin art is a technique in which the paint is first applied and then the canvas is quickly rotated. Depending on the duration and speed of rotation, the color distribution and a random result is achieved. Year: 2009 Format: 50 x 71 cm / 19.7 x 28 inch Material: Die-cut wove paper Method: Acrylic...
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Early 2000s British Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Algonquin Limited Edition Art Photograph Medium - 32" x 40"
Located in New York, NY
Algonquin captures the profound quiet of Canada’s oldest provincial park—a mist-laden landscape where shadow and form dissolve into pure atmosphere. This limited edition fine art pri...
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Giovannozzi Home, Partition Wall in Green Marble and Metal Brass Finish, Italy
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
Partition wall composed in green marble and metal brass finishing, created by Michele Arcarese Architect together with Giovannozzi. - Slabs in marble ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Contemporary Art

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Marble, Brass

Wall Object by Artist Willi Siber
Located in New York, NY
Wall mounted artwork made of wood and Interference lacquer by German Artist Willi Siber. The surface shows raised organic shapes and the special paint creates impressive changes in ...
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2010s German Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mondego Handmade Decorative Tile Panel
Located in Lisbon, PT
This handmade decorative tile panel combines the traditional Portuguese faience tile making techniques with a modern approach of shapes and color, res...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Faience, Wood

Contemporary Artwork - Astronaut - Cosmonaut black and white
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary Artwork - Astronaut - Cosmonaut By Ricardo Rodriguez Black and white original painting (not a print), depicting a cosmonaut in his space suit and helmet. It is the work...
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2010s Spanish Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

Tile Panel Prisma Handmade Decorative
Located in Lisbon, PT
This handmade decorative tile panel combines the traditional Portuguese faience tile making techniques with a modern approach of shapes and color, resulting...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Faience, Wood

Tile Panel Floral Handmade Decorative
Located in Lisbon, PT
This handmade decorative tile panel combines the traditional Portuguese faience tile making techniques with a modern approach of shapes and color, resultin...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Faience, Wood

Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade Gold Leaf Customizable
Located in London, GB
Making artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass Mosaic collections, all this...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Confused Man Walking His Dogs by John Alexander
Located in Dallas, TX
Lithograph "Confused Man Walking His Dogs" by John Alexander, 1995 edition of 60. 59/60 Framed and signed lower right. John Alexander (1945-) is an American artist form...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Sound of Silence by Jennifer Gibbs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jennifer Gibbs draws artistic inspiration primarily from meditation and nature. Her extensive body of work ranges from abstract expressionism to delicate botanicals to her charcoal l...
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Artistic Mosaic Handmade Dimension and Colors Customizable
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing 'tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Aluminum

"Follow The Leader, " Large Blue Oil and Acrylic Painting by Renée Rey
Located in New York, NY
"Follow The Leader," a large framed blue oil and acrylic painting by Renée Rey, shows that the connection between nature, technology and people are paramount...
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Roseline Koener Mixed-Media Art, 2002
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Roseline Koener mixed-media 2002 About the artist: My adventurous journey as an artist has been focused on accessing the magic pool of vibrant colors and life forces deep within me. I marvel at the infinite richness and divine beauty of colors, sounds, patterns, textures, and fragrances of Mother Nature. I am inspired and amazed by the powerful and dynamic cycles of life, which generate newness and oneness. The circular movements of planets and every cell, the miraculous growth of plants and mountains, the morning’s eclosion of roses, and the buoyancy of ocean waves fascinate me. Artists and musicians like Klee, Matisse, Tombly, Motherwell, Frankenthaler, Anatsui, Bach, Hafiz, Rumi, Hildegard von...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

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