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Contemporary World Culture Drawings are a unique form of original artwork that capture the essence of diverse cultures from around the world. These drawings are created on a range of supports, including paper, canvas, and wood panels, using a variety of materials such as ink, charcoal, and pastels. What makes these drawings truly special is their ability to convey the beauty and complexity of different cultures through intricate details and vibrant colors. From portraits of people and animals to landscapes and abstract designs, each drawing tells a story that is as unique as the culture it represents. With their ability to transport viewers to different parts of the world, Contemporary World Culture Drawings are a must-see for anyone interested in exploring the rich diversity of our planet.

Drawing,  23.6x15.8 in
By the window Drawing, 23.6x15.8 in
©2023 Sergey Bakin Artist represented by Artex Awards Gallery

Origins and History

Contemporary World Culture Drawings are a reflection of the diverse and interconnected world we live in. Originated in the mid-20th century, the movement was a response to the changing social and political climate of the time. Artists sought to break free from traditional norms and explore new forms of expression. The 1960s and 70s were a period of great experimentation and innovation, with artists like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat revolutionizing the scene. The 1990s saw the emergence of street art and graffiti, which further expanded the boundaries of contemporary drawing. Today, World Culture Drawings continue to evolve and adapt to the ever-changing world around us, as artists explore themes of identity, diversity, and globalization. How can we use art to promote cultural understanding and celebrate our differences? These are just some of the important queries that contemporary World Culture Drawings seek to address.

Drawing,  24.4x23.6 in
Résistance Drawing, 24.4x23.6 in
©2018 Erdna Andre

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary World Culture Drawings have become increasingly diverse and dynamic, reflecting the complexities of our global society. These drawings offer a unique perspective on different cultures, identities, and experiences, challenging traditional artistic norms and opening up new avenues for expression and creativity. In today’s art market, there is a growing demand for these works, as collectors and museums seek out the unique stories and perspectives embodied in them. Whether exploring themes of migration, identity, or social justice, Contemporary World Culture Drawings continue to push boundaries and inspire audiences around the world.

Drawing,  41.3x31.5 in
La chute des damnés Drawing, 41.3x31.5 in
©2020 Anne Malvy

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary Artists have been using their work to explore and express the complexities of world culture through drawings. Among these artists is Kara Walker, whose explosive and provocative drawings have challenged notions of race and identity in America. Her use of silhouette figures and intricate patterns creates a haunting and unsettling effect that forces viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about our society.

Another artist known for her drawings about contemporary world culture is Julie Mehretu. Mehretu’s abstract works are layered and complex, incorporating elements of architecture, geography, and history to create a sense of chaos and confusion. Her use of color and line work together to create a feeling of movement and energy that is both exhilarating and disorienting.

Ai Weiwei is another artist whose work explores the complexities of world culture through drawings. His use of simple lines and bold shapes creates a sense of immediacy and urgency, calling attention to issues like censorship and human rights abuses. His drawings often incorporate political symbols and motifs, making powerful statements about the state of the world today.

Finally, Yinka Shonibare is an artist whose drawings explore themes of colonialism, globalization, and identity. His use of bright colors and vibrant patterns creates a sense of energy and playfulness that belies the serious themes he addresses. By juxtaposing traditional African fabrics with Western dress, Shonibare challenges viewers to rethink their assumptions about culture and identity.

Through their powerful and thought-provoking drawings, these contemporary artists are helping to shape our understanding of the complexities of world culture. Their work challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths and to see the world in a new and different way.

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invocation Drawing
©2014 Sylvain Puech

Notable contemporary World Culture Drawings

Contemporary world culture drawings are a reflection of the diverse and complex societies we live in. These Artworks capture the essence of different cultures, traditions, and beliefs that define our world. Let’s explore some well-known contemporary world culture drawings:

  1. "The Scream" by Edvard Munch (1893) This iconic artwork depicts a figure screaming in agony against a blood-red sky. The painting is a powerful expression of the artist’s inner turmoil, and it has become a symbol of the existential angst that pervades modern society.

  2. "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Johannes Vermeer (1665-1667) This painting is a masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age and is renowned for its subtle use of light and shadow. The girl’s enigmatic gaze and the luminous pearl earring she wears have made this artwork an enduring symbol of beauty and mystery.

  3. "The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt (1907-1908) This painting is a celebration of love and sensuality, with its ornate patterns and golden hues evoking the decadence of the Art Nouveau era. The couple depicted in the painting are locked in a passionate embrace, their bodies entwined in a swirling sea of gold.

  4. "Guernica" by Pablo Picasso (1937) This painting is a powerful condemnation of war and the atrocities committed by the Nazis during the Spanish Civil War. The distorted figures and screaming faces in the painting convey the horror and chaos of the bombing of Guernica, and it has become an enduring symbol of anti-war activism.

  5. "The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali (1931) This surrealist masterpiece is a meditation on the nature of time and memory. The melting watches and distorted landscape create a dreamlike atmosphere that challenges our perception of reality and the passing of time.

These contemporary world culture drawings are just a few examples of the rich and varied artistic traditions that exist in our world today. They remind us of the power of art to capture our emotions, challenge our perceptions, and connect us to the world around us.

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Drawing titled "By the window" by Sergey Bakin, Original Artwork, Pastel
By the window - Drawing, 23.6x15.8 in ©2023 by Sergey Bakin - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, sergey bakin, stella virtuoso

Sergey Bakin

"By the window"

Pastel on Paper | 23.6x15.8 in

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Drawing titled "invocation" by Sylvain Puech, Original Artwork, Other
invocation - Drawing ©2014 by Sylvain Puech - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa, afrique, religion, spiritualite, illsutration, transe, enfant, portrait, surréalisme

Sylvain Puech

"invocation"

Drawing on Paper

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Drawing titled "AFRICA" by Salvador  Moreno, Original Artwork, Marker
AFRICA - Drawing, 13.4x9.5 in ©1989 by Salvador Moreno - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa, expressionnisme abstrait

Salvador Moreno

"AFRICA"

Marker on Paper | 13.4x9.5 in

On Request
Drawing titled "Harmony and purity,…" by Snezhana Denis, Original Artwork, Ink
Harmony and purity, red ink on white. Meditative art N92 - Drawing, 16.5x22.1 in ©2022 by Snezhana Denis - Calligraphy, calligraphy-210, Asia, red and white color, red ink on paper, red ink text on paper, red white minimalistic, red minimalistic drawing, red ink splashes on paper, red stripes on paper, red ink symbols on paper, red text numbers ink on paper, crossed out text on paper, white paper red inscriptions, red japanese ink drawing, red chinese ink drawing, red korean ink inscriptions, red ancient symbols on paper, couleur rouge et blanche, encre rouge sur papier, texte à l'encre rouge, dessin minimaliste rouge, dessin minimaliste rouge

Snezhana Denis

"Harmony and purity, red ink on white. Meditative art N92"

Ink on Paper | 16.5x22.1 in

$590
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Drawing titled "L'Escale" by Gérard Valluet, Original Artwork, Pastel
L'Escale - Drawing, 15.8x23.6 in ©2021 by Gérard Valluet - Illustration, illustration-600, Asia, Pagan Myanmar, Escale fluviale, voyage

Gérard Valluet

"L'Escale"

Pastel on Paper | 15.8x23.6 in

$362.35
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Drawing titled "The Tribal Song" by Elizabeth Kuntz, Original Artwork, Pastel
The Tribal Song - Drawing, 16x16 in ©2018 by Elizabeth Kuntz - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Tribal, chanting, circle, dancing, tribe, universe, cosmic, connection, singing, sound waves, sun, light, mountains, sky, spirit, earth, ancestors, soul mates, expansion, healing, vibration

Elizabeth Kuntz

"The Tribal Song"

Pastel on Paper | 16x16 in

Not For Sale Prints from $30.97
Drawing titled "Drawing In Dark No.3" by Ayshia Muezzin, Original Artwork, Pencil
Drawing In Dark No.3 - Drawing, 11.8x8.3 in ©2022 by Ayshia Muezzin - Naive Art, naive-art-948, World Culture, cyprus, cypriot

Ayshia Muezzin

"Drawing In Dark No.3"

Pencil on Paper | 11.8x8.3 in

$802.22
Drawing titled "Les grandes découve…" by Christophe Gol, Original Artwork, Ink
Les grandes découvertes - Drawing, 19.7x25.6 in ©2021 by Christophe Gol - Expressionism, expressionism-591, World Culture, rivage, plage, personnages, enfant, chien, mer, océan, roches, rochers, arbre, dessin, encre de chine, pinceau, oeuvre, papier, christophe gol, artiste

Christophe Gol

"Les grandes découvertes"

Ink on Paper | 19.7x25.6 in

$519.07
Drawing titled "Echine" by Baptiste Vanweydeveldt, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Echine - Drawing, 8.3x11.7 in ©2016 by Baptiste Vanweydeveldt - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Asia, baptistevwart, baptiste vanweydeveldt, haiku, hokusai, escalier en colimaçon, colonne vertébrale, echine, aquarelles, dessin contemporain, artpaper, dessin abstrait, bleu, la grande vague

Baptiste Vanweydeveldt

"Echine"

Watercolor on Paper | 8.3x11.7 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "Wayang Kulit" by Emilie Chaplain, Original Artwork, Ink
Wayang Kulit - Drawing, 19.1x15.2 in ©2019 by Emilie Chaplain - Asia, wayang, marionnettes, indonésie, théâtre d'ombre, wayang kulit

Emilie Chaplain

"Wayang Kulit"

Ink on Paper | 19.1x15.2 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "" Apollon " - Série…" by Grégory Dreyfus, Original Artwork, Ballpoint pen Mounted on Other rigid panel
" Apollon " - SérieBICMAN2019 - Drawing, 20.5x14.2 in ©2018 by Grégory Dreyfus - Figurative, figurative-594, Tribal, SérieBICMAN, Apollon, Grégory Dreyfus, French Transversal Artist

Grégory Dreyfus

"" Apollon " - SérieBICMAN2019"

Ballpoint pen on Paper | 20.5x14.2 in

$516.84
Prints available
Drawing titled ""Venus Krasnoyarska…" by Anastasiya Dashevskaya, Original Artwork, Acrylic
"Venus Krasnoyarskaya" from the series "Far Eastern Venuses" - Drawing, 8.3x11.8 in ©2020 by Anastasiya Dashevskaya - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, Tribal, fantastic landscape, mountains painting, beautiful woman, Mountain landscape, surrealism painting, mountain artwork, winter landscape, woman portrait, female, folk art, national art, ornament, eastern woman, asian woman

Anastasiya Dashevskaya

""Venus Krasnoyarskaya" from the series "Far Eastern Venuses""

Acrylic on Paper | 8.3x11.8 in

Not For Sale Prints from $27.24
Drawing titled "Résistance" by Erdna Andre, Original Artwork, Pastel
Résistance - Drawing, 24.4x23.6 in ©2018 by Erdna Andre - Africa, afrique, africain, homme

Erdna Andre

"Résistance"

Pastel on Other substrate | 24.4x23.6 in

$594.65
Prints available
Drawing titled "Inca" by Anne Langérôme, Original Artwork
Inca - Drawing, 11.8x8.3 in ©2015 by Anne Langérôme - Tribal

Anne Langérôme

"Inca"

Drawing | 11.8x8.3 in

$275.65
Drawing titled "Verbund _ Compound" by Oleg Breininger, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Verbund _ Compound - Drawing, 11.8x7.9 in ©2014 by Oleg Breininger - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, World Culture, Kunst, Kultur, Malerei, Skulpturen, art, Culture, Skulptures, Painting, Oleg Breininger

Oleg Breininger

"Verbund _ Compound"

Watercolor on Paper | 11.8x7.9 in

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Drawing titled "ÀMÌ ÌDÁNIMÒ (MY IDE…" by Olumuyiwa Paul Somoye, Original Artwork, Pencil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
ÀMÌ ÌDÁNIMÒ (MY IDENTITY) - Drawing, 16x12 in ©2022 by Olumuyiwa Paul Somoye - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Africa, culture, cicatrices, tribal mark, nigeria culture, yoruba culture, facial mark, identity

Olumuyiwa Paul Somoye

"ÀMÌ ÌDÁNIMÒ (MY IDENTITY)"

Pencil on Paper | 16x12 in

$836.95
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Drawing titled "Pixel Dr.King" by A-Criticart, Original Artwork, Pencil Mounted on Other rigid panel
Pixel Dr.King - Drawing, 13.8x19.7 in ©2018 by A-Criticart - Pop Art, pop-art-615, World Culture, martin luther king, dr.king, civil rights, march, marcia per i diritti civili, selma 1965, blu, celeste, marroncino, marrone, brown, nero, black, blue, pixel art, pixel portraits, ritratto a pixel, cultura afroamericana, matite colorate, opera in cornice

A-Criticart

"Pixel Dr.King"

Pencil on Paper | 13.8x19.7 in

$544.63
Drawing titled "Witrażowe tematy" by Danuta Elzbieta Czyzyk, Original Artwork, Pencil
Witrażowe tematy - Drawing, 19.3x13.8 in ©2022 by Danuta Elzbieta Czyzyk - Geometric, geometric-572, World Culture

Danuta Elzbieta Czyzyk

"Witrażowe tematy"

Pencil on Paper | 19.3x13.8 in

$299.47
Prints available
Drawing titled "phefow \ Short stor…" by Leni Smoragdova, Original Artwork, Pencil
phefow \ Short stories: women and men are abstract people - - Drawing, 6.7x6.7 in ©2021 by Leni Smoragdova - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, transaction art, hidden face, women and men, abstract people, black and white color, israel, vegetable, female art, short stories

Leni Smoragdova

"phefow \ Short stories: women and men are abstract people -"

Pencil on Paper | 6.7x6.7 in

$526.85
Prints available
Drawing titled "BLUE TOTEM" by Do.M.Ju, Original Artwork, Marker
BLUE TOTEM - Drawing, 16.5x11.7 in ©2022 by Do.M.Ju - Abstract, abstract-570, Tribal

Do.M.Ju

"BLUE TOTEM"

Marker on Paper | 16.5x11.7 in

$134.49
Drawing titled "Dog Balloon 1" by Flox Lamil, Original Artwork, Marker
Dog Balloon 1 - Drawing, 25.6x21.3 in ©2021 by Flox Lamil - Street Art, street-art-624, Asia

Flox Lamil

"Dog Balloon 1"

Marker on Canvas | 25.6x21.3 in

$519.07
Drawing titled "Drawing IV" by Juan Del Balso, Original Artwork, Ink
Drawing IV - Drawing, 11.8x15.8 in ©2020 by Juan Del Balso - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, astronaut, drawing, ink, space, blackandwhite

Juan Del Balso

"Drawing IV"

Ink on Paper | 11.8x15.8 in

On Request
Drawing titled "My beautiful on fire" by Vladyslav Savchenko, Original Artwork, Oil
My beautiful on fire - Drawing, 11.8x7.9 in ©2023 by Vladyslav Savchenko - Expressionism, expressionism-591, World Culture, fire, women, universal, contemporary, art, ocean, life, world, space, rocket, wonderful

Vladyslav Savchenko

"My beautiful on fire"

Oil on Cardboard | 11.8x7.9 in

$1,735.04
Drawing titled "Bergère" by Yassine Ounis, Original Artwork, Pastel
Bergère - Drawing, 27.6x35.4 in ©2022 by Yassine Ounis - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, World Culture, bergere, nature, animaux

Yassine Ounis

"Bergère"

Pastel on Paper | 27.6x35.4 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "La chute des damnés" by Anne Malvy, Original Artwork, Pastel
La chute des damnés - Drawing, 41.3x31.5 in ©2020 by Anne Malvy - Expressionism, expressionism-591, World Culture, corona-virus, confinement, pastel, fusain, d'après nature, drame, Œuvre sur papier, homme, femme, nu

Anne Malvy

"La chute des damnés"

Pastel on Paper | 41.3x31.5 in

$2,905.45
Drawing titled "Queen Africa" by Aubin De Jongh, Original Artwork, Pencil
Queen Africa - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©2015 by Aubin De Jongh - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Africa, africa, queen, black, woman, face, brown, beauty

Aubin De Jongh

"Queen Africa"

Pencil on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$288.95
Drawing titled "Garçon du peuple Su…" by Hugo Bartoli, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Garçon du peuple Surma - Drawing, 16.5x11.8 in ©2023 by Hugo Bartoli - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, Garçon africain, Afrique, african boy, Africa

Hugo Bartoli

"Garçon du peuple Surma"

Charcoal on Paper | 16.5x11.8 in

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Drawing titled "Ballet samouraïs" by Patrick Deby, Original Artwork, Ink
Ballet samouraïs - Drawing, 19.7x25.6 in ©2024 by Patrick Deby - Calligraphy, calligraphy-210, Asia

Patrick Deby

"Ballet samouraïs"

Ink on Paper | 19.7x25.6 in

$567.97
Drawing titled "smoke - wood burnin…" by Van Ko Tokusha, Original Artwork, Encaustic
smoke - wood burning art - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2020 by Van Ko Tokusha - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, drawing with fire, mixed media, plywood, birch panel, wood burning, pyrography, pyro gravure, custom portrait, fireart, artwork, reproduction

Van Ko Tokusha

"smoke - wood burning art"

Encaustic on Wood | 15.8x11.8 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "Exotic treats" by Anastasiia Potelova, Original Artwork, Ink
Exotic treats - Drawing, 7x5.5 in ©2018 by Anastasiia Potelova - Illustration, illustration-600, Asia, black and white, illustration, insects, tropic, exotic, travel, asia, jungle, food, around the world, ink, line

Anastasiia Potelova

"Exotic treats"

Ink on Paper | 7x5.5 in

$295.66
Drawing titled "Roller coaster" by Nikita Rodin, Original Artwork, Gel pen
Roller coaster - Drawing, 11.4x8.3 in ©2021 by Nikita Rodin - Naive Art, naive-art-948, World Culture, American Poets, Hunter Thompson, Henry Miller, William Burroughs, Charles Bukowski

Nikita Rodin

"Roller coaster"

Gel pen on Paper | 11.4x8.3 in

$322.63
Prints available
Drawing titled "Young parents" by Alain Wankwini, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Young parents - Drawing, 25.6x39.4 in ©2021 by Alain Wankwini - Illustration, illustration-600, Africa

Alain Wankwini

"Young parents"

Watercolor on Paper | 25.6x39.4 in

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Prints from $29.42
Drawing titled "beauty of africa" by Mikiart, Original Artwork, Pastel
beauty of africa - Drawing, 27.6x23.6 in ©2017 by Mikiart - Illustration, illustration-600, Africa, beauty of africa

Mikiart

"beauty of africa"

Pastel on Paper | 27.6x23.6 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "Japon" by Eric Leroy (Rico), Original Artwork, Graphite
Japon - Drawing, 11.8x16.5 in ©2021 by Eric Leroy (Rico) - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, japan, asia, asie, monument, paysage, drawing, acrylique, dessin, graphite, voyage, travel, instagramart, rico_leroy44, art hyperrealisme, art figuratif, artist, exposure, gallery, artwork, artmajeur

Eric Leroy (Rico)

"Japon"

Graphite on Paper | 11.8x16.5 in

Not For Sale Prints from $27.24
Drawing titled "HERON" by Gaelle Souchez, Original Artwork, Ink
HERON - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2020 by Gaelle Souchez - Geometric, geometric-572, Asia, heron, moderne, coloré, asie, japon

Gaelle Souchez

"HERON"

Ink on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

Not For Sale Prints from $27.24
Drawing titled "Le vieux chef" by Laurence Keriguy, Original Artwork, Pencil
Le vieux chef - Drawing, 9.5x7.9 in ©2023 by Laurence Keriguy - Figurative, figurative-594, Tribal, Amérindien, Chef indien

Laurence Keriguy

"Le vieux chef"

Pencil on Paper | 9.5x7.9 in

$306.77
Prints available

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