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Photography, Des mondes en extension/ images-forêts BA0189, Léa Habourdin

Des mondes en extension/ images-forêts BA0189

Léa Habourdin

Photography - 27.6 x 39.4 inch

$4,743

Photography, Blue Bird, Dina Furrer

Blue Bird

Dina Furrer

Photography - 39.4 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch

$4,009

Photography, The Fun Archaeology #1 - “Bosom Oddities”, Thomas Mailaender

The Fun Archaeology #1 - “Bosom Oddities”

Thomas Mailaender

Photography - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch

$90

Photography, Golden Gate, Marion Barat

Golden Gate

Marion Barat

Photography - 9.8 x 7.9 x 0 inch

$226

Photography, Diagonales, DaSilva

Diagonales

DaSilva

Photography - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0 inch

$282

Photography, Corps en ligne, Dani Olivier

Corps en ligne

Dani Olivier

Photography - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

$2,033

Photography, Eléa, Nicolas Dubreuille

Eléa

Nicolas Dubreuille

Photography - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$2,428

Photography, Margo, Lesya Rozova

Margo

Lesya Rozova

Photography - 47.2 x 31.5 x 0 inch

$1,355

Photography, Temptation pop, Dominique Poilpré

Temptation pop

Dominique Poilpré

Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$3,377

Photography, Underwater Nude 40, Ed Freeman

Underwater Nude 40

Ed Freeman

Photography - 18.9 x 15 x 0 inch

$666

Photography, Busts, Jiri Kolár

Busts

Jiri Kolár

Photography - 10 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

$3,275

Photography, In the hood, Johann Fournier

In the hood

Johann Fournier

Photography - 19.7 x 29.5 x 0.8 inch

$1,468

Photography, Nos pas figés dans les salines, Johann Fournier

Nos pas figés dans les salines

Johann Fournier

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,073

Photography, Auf dem Wasser zu brennen, Johann Fournier

Auf dem Wasser zu brennen

Johann Fournier

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,468

Photography, 16.10.2016, 16h17, Prisca Lobjoy

16.10.2016, 16h17

Prisca Lobjoy

Photography - 7.1 x 10.6 inch

$1,016

Photography, 21.06. 2015, 4h25, Prisca Lobjoy

21.06. 2015, 4h25

Prisca Lobjoy

Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 inch

$1,694

Photography, 21.06. 2015, 4h24, Prisca Lobjoy

21.06. 2015, 4h24

Prisca Lobjoy

Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 inch

$1,694

Photography, Gren'Ouille, RicO

Gren'Ouille

RicO

Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.6 inch

$2,484

Photography, Betta Collage 44, Michael Filonow

Betta Collage 44

Michael Filonow

Photography - 24 x 30 x 0.1 inch

$460

Photography, Betta 99, Michael Filonow

Betta 99

Michael Filonow

Photography - 24 x 24 x 0.1 inch

$385

Photography, Betta 100, Michael Filonow

Betta 100

Michael Filonow

Photography - 24 x 30 x 0.1 inch

$460

Photography, The Four Kings, Michael Filonow

The Four Kings

Michael Filonow

Photography - 30 x 24 x 0.1 inch

$485

Photography, Yuma 30, Michael Filonow

Yuma 30

Michael Filonow

Photography - 20 x 30 x 0.1 inch

$435

Photography, Guardián de la llama de la conciencia, Rocio Villanueva

Guardián de la llama de la conciencia

Rocio Villanueva

Photography - 20 x 20 inch

$1,355

Photography, Primer viaje: Vértice de la proyección interior II, Rocio Villanueva

Primer viaje: Vértice de la proyección interior II

Rocio Villanueva

Photography - 20 x 20 inch

$1,355

Photography, Primer viaje: Vértice de la proyección interior I, Rocio Villanueva

Primer viaje: Vértice de la proyección interior I

Rocio Villanueva

Photography - 20 x 20 inch

$1,355

Photography, Segundo Viaje: El portal de los sueños, Rocio Villanueva

Segundo Viaje: El portal de los sueños

Rocio Villanueva

Photography - 20 x 20 inch

$1,920

Photography, F'Olk, RicO

F'Olk

RicO

Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.6 inch

$2,033

Photography, Andal'Ouse, RicO

Andal'Ouse

RicO

Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.6 inch

$2,033

Photography, Mi Yo Interior, Rocio Villanueva

Mi Yo Interior

Rocio Villanueva

Photography - 20 x 20 inch

$1,355

Photography, Es tiempo de decir adios, Rocio Villanueva

Es tiempo de decir adios

Rocio Villanueva

Photography - 20 x 20 inch

$1,355

Photography, Kaleidoscope 13, Michael Filonow

Kaleidoscope 13

Michael Filonow

Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.1 inch

$540

Photography, Harriman 15, Michael Filonow

Harriman 15

Michael Filonow

Photography - 32 x 40 x 0.1 inch

$665

Photography, Betta Blur 34, Michael Filonow

Betta Blur 34

Michael Filonow

Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.1 inch

$565

Photography, Etereo, Rocio Villanueva

Etereo

Rocio Villanueva

Photography - 24 x 24 x 1.2 inch

$1,863

Photography, Poolside Ladies, Slim Aarons

Poolside Ladies

Slim Aarons

Photography - 29.9 x 39.8 x 0 inch

$3,501

Photography, Cosmos 10, Evantias Chaudat

Cosmos 10

Evantias Chaudat

Photography - 23.6 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

$2,259

Photography, Cosmos 9, Evantias Chaudat

Cosmos 9

Evantias Chaudat

Photography - 23.6 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

$2,259

Photography, 2.12.2013, 16h31 / 16h45, Prisca Lobjoy

2.12.2013, 16h31 / 16h45

Prisca Lobjoy

Photography - 29.9 x 21.3 inch

$2,936

Photography, Vagabondages 14, Carlos Arriagada

Vagabondages 14

Carlos Arriagada

Photography - 19.7 x 29.5 x 0 inch

$1,637

Photography, Drift 34, Rowan Daly

Drift 34

Rowan Daly

Photography - 30 x 20 inch

$1,900

Photography, Clé'O, RicO

Clé'O

RicO

Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.6 inch

$2,033

Photography, Harriman 13, Michael Filonow

Harriman 13

Michael Filonow

Photography - 16 x 24 x 0.1 inch

$335

Photography, Gina Lollobrigida, Arnaud Baumann

Gina Lollobrigida

Arnaud Baumann

Photography - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$1,863

Photography, XI (Kohleria), Zornitsa Gramkova

XI (Kohleria)

Zornitsa Gramkova

Photography - 17.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$452

Photography, Nameless Mystery, Robert Jaso

Nameless Mystery

Robert Jaso

Photography - 22.4 x 16.1 x 0.4 inch

$3,106

Photography, No face, No Identity, Robert Jaso

No face, No Identity

Robert Jaso

Photography - 22.4 x 16.1 x 0.4 inch

$3,106

Photography, Untitled de Matilisguate Series 2022, Isabel Herrera

Untitled de Matilisguate Series 2022

Isabel Herrera

Photography - 14 x 14 x 0.4 inch

$1,073

Photography, Botanical 33, Michael Filonow

Botanical 33

Michael Filonow

Photography - 30 x 24 x 0.1 inch

$460

Photography, Kaleidoscope 2, Michael Filonow

Kaleidoscope 2

Michael Filonow

Photography - 30 x 24 x 0.1 inch

$485

Photography, Kaleidoscope 5, Michael Filonow

Kaleidoscope 5

Michael Filonow

Photography - 30 x 24 x 0.1 inch

$460

Photography, Harriman 43, Michael Filonow

Harriman 43

Michael Filonow

Photography - 16 x 24 x 0.1 inch

$340

Photography, Patagonia Sea 3, Michael Filonow

Patagonia Sea 3

Michael Filonow

Photography - 20 x 30 x 0.1 inch

$390

Photography, Harriman 13, Michael Filonow

Harriman 13

Michael Filonow

Photography - 16 x 24 x 0.1 inch

$335

Photography, Harriman 17, Michael Filonow

Harriman 17

Michael Filonow

Photography - 20 x 30 x 0.1 inch

$365

Photography, Betta Blur 22, Michael Filonow

Betta Blur 22

Michael Filonow

Photography - 24 x 30 x 0.1 inch

$465

Photography, Roy's Motel Sign, Amboy, California, Richard Heeps

Roy's Motel Sign, Amboy, California

Richard Heeps

Photography - 31.5 x 25 x 0 inch

$922

Photography, Pink Champagne Motel, Wildwood, New Jersey, Richard Heeps

Pink Champagne Motel, Wildwood, New Jersey

Richard Heeps

Photography - 31.5 x 25 x 0 inch

$922

Photography, Playing on the lake, Joost Wensveen

Playing on the lake

Joost Wensveen

Photography - 19.7 x 29.5 x 0.4 inch

$1,525

Photography, Make your Choice, Philippe Shangti

Make your Choice

Philippe Shangti

Photography - 22.4 x 53.1 x 0.2 inch

$15,810

Photography, Fuyons, Pierre Moreau

Fuyons

Pierre Moreau

Photography - 19.7 x 29.5 x 0 inch

$2,146

Photography, Batman V superman, Lenticular, Nick Veasey

Batman V superman, Lenticular

Nick Veasey

Photography - 33.1 x 33.1 x 0.4 inch

$19,198

Photography, Enter Sandman, dream no. 2 -  limited edition of 21, Valentin Zaharia

Enter Sandman, dream no. 2 - limited edition of 21

Valentin Zaharia

Photography - 35.4 x 23.2 x 0.4 inch

$761

Photography, Arles, Marco Barbon

Arles

Marco Barbon

Photography - 9.4 x 7.1 inch

$226

Photography, Gypsy 2, Alice Aladjem

Gypsy 2

Alice Aladjem

Photography - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$2,823

Photography, Gypsy 1, Alice Aladjem

Gypsy 1

Alice Aladjem

Photography - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$2,823

Photography, k'Or, RicO

k'Or

RicO

Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.6 inch

$2,484

Photography, Farniente, Pierre Moreau

Farniente

Pierre Moreau

Photography - 19.7 x 29.5 x 0 inch

$2,146

Photography, Jaune & bleu, Pierre Moreau

Jaune & bleu

Pierre Moreau

Photography - 19.7 x 29.5 x 0 inch

$2,146

Photography, Shooting, Pierre Moreau

Shooting

Pierre Moreau

Photography - 19.7 x 29.5 x 0 inch

$2,146

Photography, Betwixt Between, Brooke Shaden

Betwixt Between

Brooke Shaden

Photography - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch

$847

Photography, On est notre environnement, Aline Part

On est notre environnement

Aline Part

Photography - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

$678

Photography, Méduses bleues, Pierre Boillon

Méduses bleues

Pierre Boillon

Photography - 23.6 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

$452

Photography, Méduses et visage, Pierre Boillon

Méduses et visage

Pierre Boillon

Photography - 23.6 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

$452

Photography, Une ile, Pierre Boillon

Une ile

Pierre Boillon

Photography - 23.6 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

$452

Photography, Dauphin, Pierre Boillon

Dauphin

Pierre Boillon

Photography - 16.5 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

$429

Photography, Arcana 14, Monika Bravo

Arcana 14

Monika Bravo

Photography - 40 x 108 x 0.1 inch

$11,000

Photography, Arcana 13, Monika Bravo

Arcana 13

Monika Bravo

Photography - 40 x 108 x 0.1 inch

$11,000

Photography, Arcana 08, Monika Bravo

Arcana 08

Monika Bravo

Photography - 24 x 36 x 0.1 inch

$6,666

Photography, Équinoxe, Pierre Moreau

Équinoxe

Pierre Moreau

Photography - 19.7 x 29.5 x 0 inch

$2,146

Photography, The choice of freedom, RS Artist

The choice of freedom

RS Artist

Photography - 39.2 x 27.2 x 0.8 inch

$4,291

Photography, Tom Petty & Bob Dylan - Rich Stadium, NY, Buffalo, 1986, Richard Beland

Tom Petty & Bob Dylan - Rich Stadium, NY, Buffalo, 1986

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$3,100

Photography, The Beastie Boys - Intercontinental Hotel, Toronto, Richard Beland

The Beastie Boys - Intercontinental Hotel, Toronto

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$3,100

Photography, Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones - Rogers Centre, Richard Beland

Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones - Rogers Centre

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$3,100

Photography, Kiss - Copp's Coliseum, Richard Beland

Kiss - Copp's Coliseum

Richard Beland

Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$3,100

Photography, Bob Dylan - Rich Stadium, NY, Buffalo, 1986, Richard Beland

Bob Dylan - Rich Stadium, NY, Buffalo, 1986

Richard Beland

Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$3,100

Photography, Crowded at sea (2), Joost Wensveen

Crowded at sea (2)

Joost Wensveen

Photography - 19.7 x 29.5 x 0.4 inch

$1,525

Photography, Onlookers In Berlin, Thorsten Ritzmann

Onlookers In Berlin

Thorsten Ritzmann

Photography - 29.5 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

$1,920

Photography, Mont Saint Michel With Meadows And Audience, Thorsten Ritzmann

Mont Saint Michel With Meadows And Audience

Thorsten Ritzmann

Photography - 29.5 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

$1,920

Photography, Waves 2, Kseniia Redina

Waves 2

Kseniia Redina

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 inch

$565

Photography, Sleeping Vulcan, Kseniia Redina

Sleeping Vulcan

Kseniia Redina

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 inch

$565

Photography, Free Road, Kseniia Redina

Free Road

Kseniia Redina

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 inch

$565

Photography, Power, Kseniia Redina

Power

Kseniia Redina

Photography - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$565

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Over 200,000 pieces. That's the number of contemporary artworks and design objects currently available on Artsper. Every day, new artists and galleries from all over the world join us and trust us to showcase their work. On Artsper, all mediums have a place of choice: painting, drawing, photography, editions and sculpture.

The generic term "contemporary art" refers to all works produced in the recent period, that is to say between the end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st centuries. However, there is not only one type of contemporary art. It can cover as many forms as there are artists, if not more. Contemporary art, while taking into account the individualities and the cultural specificities, takes life at the world level, in a globalized society and constantly in movement. Thus, the materials used, the processes of creation and the subjects treated by the contemporary art works often reflect these interconnections. But one constant remains, artists perpetually question the established artistic order.

Even if they are often confused, there are many differences between modern and contemporary art, notably the idea that contemporary art works are more conceptual and privilege the creative idea to the support used.

Nevertheless, the distinction between these two movements can also be purely temporal. Any work realized after 1945 can be called "contemporary". At the beginning of the 20th century, the movements followed one another according to the revolutionary reflections of the great masters of Surrealism (Salvador Dalí, René Magritte), Cubism (Pablo Picasso, Fernand Léger) and Dadaism (Marcel Duchamp). From the 1950s and 1960s, artists pushed the reflection on abstraction even further. This is the birth of minimalist art as well as conceptual art. In opposition to the abstract expressionists such as Joan Mitchell, Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock, the leaders of these movements are notably Frank Stella and Sol Lewitt.

Pop art is one of the first artistic movements to emerge from contemporary art. It was the work of a whole generation caught up in the whirlwind of consumer society. Pop art uses new technologies and very bright colors to portray (sometimes ironically) this globalized world in transition. The precursors of this pictorial technique are Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol, whose modern paintings represent icons of the time such as Marilyn Monroe or Elizabeth Taylor.

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Today, contemporary art exists in many forms, more or less inspired by the movements that have shaped modern history. The beginning of the 21st century is marked by a multidisciplinary creation, an interest for creation coming from the four corners of the world, and the emergence of markets on different continents. Contemporary artworks also denote a meteoric growth in digital art, as evidenced by the recent boom in NFTs and AI (artificial intelligence)-generated art. As with all art forms, we see a globalized interest in innovative and disruptive contemporary artworks as much as in work that aims to revive the more traditional forms of fine art.

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