Contemporary Paintings
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
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.
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Style: Contemporary
Airplane in landscape - landscape painting
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he did in his home country the Netherlands.
'A farm stands before you on the horizon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
House-Cat-Mouse /// Contemporary Landscape Spooky Girl Countryside Moon Farm Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-)
Title: "House-Cat-Mouse"
Series: Americana
*Signed by Graves lower left. It is also signed, titled, and dated on verso
Year: 2021
Medium: O...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
Spring Horse - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Overlook - Lake Sunset Landscape Figure Yellow Vintage Car Mountains, 2020
By KK Kozik
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary landscape painting in oil on linen, a solitary male figure wearing a short-sleeved plaid shirt, khaki shorts and tennis shoes stands with his back beside a yello...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Untitled VII - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Ripple and Grain, Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting uses an interplay of dark green, black, and negative space, forming abstract, gestural shapes that evoke a sense of rhythm and movement. The composition balances dense,...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic, Vinyl
The Door, Original Painting
By Ruth LaGue
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A solitary house with deep blue doors anchors this peaceful, simplified landscape. The soft green field and crisp sky invite a moment of quiet reflection. The s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
I remember the sweetness of life - Dreamy soft atmospheric waterfall painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
A moment in time and nature, "I remember the sweetness of life" is the latest in my water series, and exploration of dawn in the wild, the sweetness of the light and foamy water as i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Autumn Melody
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting captures a warm and peaceful autumn day. A man sits alone with his guitar, playing music under the golden canopy of a tree. The bright yellow leaves, soft shadows, and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Autumn Stroll, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A couple walks hand-in-hand through a vibrant autumn forest. Their cheerful, colorful attire contrasts with the gentle rain. The wet leaves on the trees shimmer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Oak at Dusk - Contemporary Landscape Gray Clouds Blue Sky Brown Tree, 2025
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary landscape painting in oil on panel, gray cumulus clouds float in an idyllic blue sky behind a dark beige brown oak tree in the center. Signed, dated and titled o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
What the water gave me - Abstract green waterfall landscape painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
An emerald green abstract landscape, inspired by mountains and cascading waterfalls. A dreamy imaginary landscape of my imagination, a place of magic.
A painting in lush greens, tur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sister Bloom - Abstract Contemporary Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Sister Bloom" is an enchanting example of contemporary botanical art that marries organic abstraction with symbolic folk influences. This unique painting was creat...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache
Oil Painting On Canvas "The Luminous Moment #3 Green And Purple"
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
"The Luminous Moment #3 Green and Purple" is a painting from a new series exploring the relationships between human and animal forms and two predominant complementary colors: Green a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Cup of Tea - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Black Woman Hair
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Dripping Dots - Mallorca" Blue & Gold Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses gold leaf with thick textured oils and glass t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Silver
Seeing Bloom - Abstract Contemporary Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Seeing Bloom" is a striking original painting that fuses abstract botanical symbolism with a rich, earthen palette, capturing the viewer's attention through its el...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache
The Days That Didn't End - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world, where imagination knows no bounds and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Brutalist Architecture Painting of Industrial Building, Flamingo Pink Sky, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
This beautiful painting by Nacho Reina is a formidable example of the interplay between form and color forms as the central axis of his work, where he starts from architectural shape...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil
I'm Sorry, Forgive Me - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Couple, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Please… before we lose everything we still have a chance to be, let’s not let yesterday’s pain bury what’s left of us. I’m not asking you to forget, but to believe that tomorrow cou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Coastal Lightscape
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Path to the Light.
This series is a distinctive branch of my artistic journey. Here, light and color meet in a delicate dance, where every stroke conveys a sense of stillness...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Bluelandscape" Original Abstract Drawing by Marilina Marchica, Pure Pigment
Located in Agrigento, AG
Description:
Bluelandscape is an original work on paper by contemporary artist Marilina Marchica. Created using pure blue pigment on Canson Aquarelle 300 gsm paper, this large-format...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Carbon Pencil
Music in my Soul - B.Schaumann - Contemporary Dancers Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Sea Within — Moonlit Journey
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Sea Within — Journey Between Light and Silence.
This painting is part of my series “Sea Within — Journey Between Light and Silence,” which explores the emotional depth and t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Field Painting September 6 - Contemporary Landscape Painting Flowers Trees, 2023
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary landscape painting in oil on panel, a peaceful September scene beautifully captures the idyllic feel of a field with wildflowers and a tree line shrouded in fog....
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Conversation
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this serene and contemplative composition, two figures sit in quiet conversation outside a country house, enveloped by nature and silence. The muted palette of sage greens, soft g...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Lush - Contemporary abstract Painting
Located in DE
Chris Kamprad was born 1969 in the Spreewald region and lives as a freelance, self-taught painter in Berlin. Since May 2020, she has been working in her studio in Prenzlauer Berg. Fr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Unchartered Waters of Love - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world, where imagination knows no bounds and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tranquility" Contemporary Landscape Waterscape Framed Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Tranquility" is a framed oil painting on canvas by John Brandon Sills, depicting a hazy coastal landscape with the cloudy sky echoing in its reflection on the water. The blended bru...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Elvis’s JetStar
Located in Zofingen, AG
In 1962, Elvis Presley purchased one of the world’s first four-engine business jets — the iconic Lockheed JetStar. Luxuriously equipped with leather seats, a bar, a bedroom, and even...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Lacquer, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Farblichtung grün gelb orange - abstract contemporary modern sculptural painting
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Farblichtung grün gelb orange is a unique one-of-a-kind contemporary modern sculptural painting by German artist Sybille Pattscheck. Her sculptural paintings are made by applying num...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Wax, Pigment
d0110-1 by Ahn Hyun-Ju - colorful abstract painting on metal, stripes, triangle
By Ahn Hyun-Ju
Located in Paris, FR
d0110-1 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Ahn Hyun-Ju. The painting is made with mixed media on aluminium, dimensions are 200 × 123 cm (78.7 × 48.4 in).
The artwork is sig...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Torso 03 - Contemporary Figurative Ink Painting, New Expressionism
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artwork on paper will be sent unframed to you.
Maciej Olekszy was born in 1982, Poland. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, Poland in 2007. Faculty of Painting i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Strawberry (White Collection) Pocket Painting, original painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Strawberry (White Collection) (canvas size 5x5cm) is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil pai...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cherry Betty Boop - Colorful Abstract Figurative Cartoon Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
"Pigeons" Group of Birds in Layered Hand Cut Paper and Watercolor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Pigeons" is an original piece by Nayan and Vaishali made from watercolor on layered hand-cut paper. This piece measuures 11.75”h x 9.5”w x 1"d framed, and is shipped in the featured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Rainy Day Series - Original Colorful Contemporary Figurative Fashion Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Born in 1982 in Manzanillo, Cuba, artist Darwin Estacio Martinez honed his artistic skills at the Professional Academy of Fine Arts "El Alba" in Holguin, and furthered his education ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Come Fly with Me
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery setting.
Ivana Mlinar has loved art and the process of creating art since she was a child. Inspired by ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Make a wish, "Moments" series
Located in Zofingen, AG
The "Moments" series tells a visual story of life’s events—both big and small—that stay with us and warm the soul
Each painting is available individually, yet all the works in this ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Wild West Dream - Colorful Playful Figurative Cowgirl Horse Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil Pastel
Dancing in Harmony - Barbara Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Dancers Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Under the Olive Sky
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence
Twisting olive trees stretch toward the setting sun, casting long shadows on golden soil. Their crystalline leaves shimmer in the warm light, whispe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Beneath the Tuscan Light
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence
Bathed in the golden stillness of a Tuscan afternoon, this landscape offers a vision of warmth, rhythm, and quiet longing. Rolling hills and gracefu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Branches of Fate
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence
A quiet forest path winds through interlaced trees, their branches reaching like threads of destiny. This opening piece invites the viewer into a wo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"American Cheese", Sewn Collage of Cheesesteak Shop in Textile Cityscape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"American Cheese" is an original artwork by Eustace Mamba and measures 24"h x 24"w x 1.5"d. The artists cuts, arranges, sews, and collages fabric and paints to create layers of textu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Textile, Paint, Mixed Media
PINES (Sosny) - Contemporary Atmospheric Landscape, Modern Forest Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
A few words of the artist about his art:
When i painting landscapes, I usually choose simple geometric arrangements, contrasts of verticals and levels. I juxtapose the smooth surfac...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Cotton Canvas
"Kind of Blue" Contemporary Abstract Oil and Wax on Panel Framed Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Kind of Blue" is a framed oil and wax work on panel by Jeff Erickson, with an abstract composition of cerulean and electric blues interrupted by expressive strokes of violet, indigo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wax, Oil, Panel
Egg Blackbird's (White Collection) Pocket, original painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Blackbird's Egg (White Collection) (canvas size 5x5cm) is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beach of San Salvador El Vendrell Spain spanish seascape oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Beach of San Salvador, El Vendrell, Spain
Artist: Francesc d'Assís Casademont i Pou (signed as CASADEMONT _)
Date: November 1976
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 54 x 65 cm (...
Category
1970s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dreams of a Forgotten Goddess
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series: Between light and silence
In a secluded garden, a figure stands immersed in water, framed by lush color and soft twilight. Like a relic of myth, she radiates silence and time...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
ZT 210307 - contemporary modern red & black abstract geometric painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
ZT 210307 is a unique one-of-a-kind contemporary modern painting relief by Dutch artist Hewrman Coppus. The relief is made from meticulously hand cut, bend and glued cardboard paper ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Cardboard
"Death to Perfection" by Celi Jr - Symbolic Contemporary Figurative in Cool Tone
Located in Carmel, CA
Rizaldy Celi Jr. (Filipino-Vietnamese, American, born 1983)
"Death to Perfection" 2022
Oil Paint, Varnish, Wood Panel, Wood
The artist signed the back of the painting.
In "Death to ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Wood, Varnish, Oil, Wood Panel
"Abstract Landscape" - Original Oil and Pastel Painting on Canvas, Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Title: Abstract Landscape
Artist: Marilina Marchica
Made In Itlay
Year: 2025
Technique: Oil and pastel on canvas
Dimensions: 80x100x3.8 cm
Original, one-of-a-kind artwork, accompani...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pastel, Oil
New Day
Located in Zofingen, AG
Every new morning can be like a new life, like another wonderful moment together with family, or it can turn into a fast routine before work, disappearing and passing by us.
Only by ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spanish Still Life , 60x50 cm, acrylic on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Spanish Still Life , 60x50 cm, acrylic on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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Evening city street
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting captures a tranquil moment on an evening city street, where elegant figures stroll and gather near a cozy outdoor café. The warm, golden tones of the architecture contr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bald is Beautiful -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
A Gathering of Tastes
Located in Zofingen, AG
A Gathering of Tastes — a reflection of personality in objects: in their combinations, imperfections, and charm.
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Be Yourself - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil
A Quiet Place
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Contemporary paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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