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Contemporary photographs are a type of original artwork that have gained popularity in recent years. They are created using a variety of supports, such as paper, canvas, metal, and even acrylic. These supports are then combined with materials such as ink, pigment, and dye to create stunning images that capture the essence of the subject matter. What makes contemporary photographs unique is their ability to convey a range of emotions and ideas, from joy and wonder to sadness and despair. They can be abstract, realistic, or somewhere in between, and are often used to tell a story or make a statement about the world around us. As such, contemporary photographs are an important part of modern art and continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the globe.

Photography,  19.7x35.4 in
Land Raiders (hybrid) Photography, 19.7x35.4 in
©2023 Ludwig Zeininger

Origins and History

The invention of the daguerreotype process by Louis Daguerre in 1839 revolutionized the art form, making it more accessible to the masses. The advent of color photography in the 1930s and the introduction of the first digital camera in 1975 marked significant milestones in the evolution of photography.

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cocoon Photography
©2022 Masi̇Va Art gallery

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary photographs have evolved greatly in recent years, with advancements in technology and a shift in artistic perspective. The use of digital cameras and editing software has allowed for more experimentation and manipulation of images, leading to a wide variety of styles and techniques. The importance of contemporary photographs in the art market cannot be overstated, as they have become increasingly popular among collectors and institutions.

Photography,  19.7x29.5 in
Rosa Photography, 19.7x29.5 in
©2024 Elena Gurinenko

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary photography has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, as artists experiment with new techniques and styles to capture the world around them. Here are a few well-known artists whose work has made a significant impact in the field of contemporary photography.

  1. Cindy Sherman - Known for her self-portraits, Sherman’s work explores themes of identity, gender, and the construction of the self. Her photographs often feature herself in various costumes and poses, challenging the viewer to question their own assumptions about gender and identity.

  2. Nan Goldin - Goldin’s work is known for its raw and intimate portrayal of her personal life and relationships. Her photographs often depict her friends and lovers in candid moments, capturing the beauty and pain of human connection.

  3. Andres Serrano - Serrano’s controversial work often explores themes of religion, sexuality, and violence. His most famous photograph, "Piss Christ," features a crucifix submerged in the artist’s own urine, sparking controversy and debate about the role of art in society.

  4. Wolfgang Tillmans - Tillmans’ work is characterized by its experimentation with form and technique. His abstract photographs often explore the relationship between light and color, creating beautiful and otherworldly images that challenge the viewer’s perception of reality.

  5. Vik Muniz - Muniz’s work often involves the use of unconventional materials, such as chocolate or garbage, to create intricate and detailed images. His photographs often blur the line between photography and sculpture, challenging the viewer to question their own assumptions about the nature of art.

These photographers have all made significant contributions to the field of contemporary photography, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and challenging us to see the world in new and unexpected ways.

Photography,  19.7x26.4 in
Corbridge (1) Photography, 19.7x26.4 in
©2022 Quin De La Mer Artist represented by ArtRewards

Notable contemporary Photographs

One of the most iconic contemporary photographs is "Migrant Mother" by Dorothea Lange, taken in 1936 during the Great Depression. The photograph depicts a woman and her children sitting in a tent, their weary and desperate expressions telling the story of poverty and hardship. It has become a symbol of the struggles faced by the working class during that time.

Another well-known photograph is "Afghan Girl" by Steve McCurry, taken in 1984. The photograph features a young girl with piercing green eyes, who became an emblem of the plight of Afghan refugees during the Soviet-Afghan War. The intensity of her gaze has made her one of the most recognizable faces in the world.

In 1991, Andres Serrano created controversy with his photograph "Piss Christ". The artwork features a small plastic crucifix submerged in a glass of the artist’s urine. It sparked debates about religious iconography and freedom of expression, and remains a polarizing piece to this day.

Annie Leibovitz’s 1991 photograph of a nude, pregnant Demi Moore on the cover of Vanity Fair also caused a stir. The photograph challenged traditional notions of beauty and femininity, and sparked discussions about the sexualization and objectification of women’s bodies.

Finally, in 2015, the photograph "Earthrise" taken by William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968, was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential photographs of all time. The photograph shows the Earth rising over the moon’s horizon, and has become a symbol of environmentalism and the fragility of the planet.

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Photography titled "Land Raiders (hybri…" by Ludwig Zeininger, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Land Raiders (hybrid) - Photography, 19.7x35.4 in ©2023 by Ludwig Zeininger - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cinema, skew, movie, western, nude, arlene dahl, contrast, still

Ludwig Zeininger

"Land Raiders (hybrid)"

Photography | 19.7x35.4 in

$1,083.71
Photography titled "Corbridge (1)" by Quin De La Mer, Original Artwork, Analog photography
Corbridge (1) - Photography, 19.7x26.4 in ©2022 by Quin De La Mer - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract

Quin De La Mer

"Corbridge (1)"

Photography | 19.7x26.4 in

$1,500
Photography titled "La Vague" by Gael Poezevara, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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La Vague - Photography, 11.8x17.7 in ©2015 by Gael Poezevara - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, portrait, femme, océan, vague, noir et blanc, photographie, tirage d'art

Gael Poezevara

"La Vague"

Photography | 11.8x17.7 in

$333.45
Photography titled "Fade 1 (caisse amér…" by Laurent Spadotto, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Fade 1 (caisse américaine, floating frame) - Photography, 19.7x19.7 in ©2022 by Laurent Spadotto - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, City, Bordeaux, brouillard, ville, matin, froid, solitude, hiver, brume, fog, noir et blanc, streetphoto, photo de rue, marcher dans la ville, black and white, confiance en soi, chercher la paix, sérénité

Laurent Spadotto

"Fade 1 (caisse américaine, floating frame)"

Photography | 19.7x19.7 in

$1,581.66
Photography titled "Au belvédère" by Bernard Dumas, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Au belvédère - Photography, 19.7x15.8 in ©2021 by Bernard Dumas - Abstract, abstract-570, Beach, vacances, bord de mer, pastel, nature

Bernard Dumas

"Au belvédère"

Photography | 19.7x15.8 in

$479.05
Photography titled "New York Pop N°9" by Thomas Lemaire (T.L.Photography), Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on…
New York Pop N°9 - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2023 by Thomas Lemaire (T.L.Photography) -

Thomas Lemaire (T.L.Photography)

"New York Pop N°9"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$1,711.7
Photography titled "Lecture" by Olivier Gros, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Lecture - Photography, 29.5x19.7 in ©2023 by Olivier Gros - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Female nudes, modele, glamour, nb, noir, blanc, erotisme, livre

Olivier Gros

"Lecture"

Photography | 29.5x19.7 in

$567.97
Photography titled "Majestic Highland c…" by Patrik Lovrin, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Majestic Highland cow portrait - Photography ©2024 by Patrik Lovrin - Animal, portrait, cow, hairy, scotland, animal, scottish, cattle, highland, horned, hair, brown, highland cattle, highland cow, scottish cow, moody photography, majestic cow, foggy, foggy day

Patrik Lovrin

"Majestic Highland cow portrait"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $51.22
Photography titled "Fonte Brando, tript…" by Xavier Debeerst, Original Artwork, Monotype
Fonte Brando, triptych - Photography, 22.1x84.3 in ©1988 by Xavier Debeerst - Figurative, figurative-594, Architecture, italy, alternativephotography, handmadephoto, Gum bichromate print

Xavier Debeerst

"Fonte Brando, triptych"

Photography | 22.1x84.3 in

$2,247.44
Photography titled "Surf" by Anna Sowinska, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Surf - Photography, 23.6x31.5 in ©2024 by Anna Sowinska - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Beach, spiaggia, surf, mare, acqua, brasile, sport, donna, giovane adulto, onda, oceano

Anna Sowinska

"Surf"

Photography | 23.6x31.5 in

$613.54
Photography titled "Sguardo in ValSabbia" by Graziano Alghisi, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Sguardo in ValSabbia - Photography, 19.7x19.7 in ©2024 by Graziano Alghisi - Landscape

Graziano Alghisi

"Sguardo in ValSabbia"

Photography | 19.7x19.7 in

$773.6
Photography titled "Dublin Museum, Stat…" by Richard Silver, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Dublin Museum, Statue and Paintings - Photography, 40x60 in ©2023 by Richard Silver - Classicism, classicism-933, Architecture, Architecture, City, Dublin, Europe, Ireland, Musuem, Photography, Richard Silver, Richard Silver Photo, Travel Photography, travel, Red, Gallery, National Gallery

Richard Silver

"Dublin Museum, Statue and Paintings"

Photography | 40x60 in

$1,390
Photography titled "cocoon" by Masi̇Va Art Gallery, Original Artwork, Analog photography
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cocoon - Photography ©2022 by Masi̇Va Art Gallery - Figurative, figurative-594

Masi̇Va Art Gallery

"cocoon"

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Photography titled "New York XI" by Stephanie Jung, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
New York XI - Photography, 19.7x29.5 in ©2014 by Stephanie Jung - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract, newyork, newyorkcity, city, street, traffic, urban, cabs, yellow, yellowcabs, abstract, multipleexposure

Stephanie Jung

"New York XI"

Photography | 19.7x29.5 in

$551.3
Photography titled "CADD05. 1/20" by Marc Langevin, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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CADD05. 1/20 - Photography ©2023 by Marc Langevin - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, nu, nue

Marc Langevin

"CADD05. 1/20"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $133.71
Photography titled "Saint-Malo 21 - Bri…" by Pierre Piton, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Saint-Malo 21 - Brise-lames - Photography, 23.6x31.5 in ©2024 by Pierre Piton - Figurative, figurative-594, Beach, vert, Saint-Malo, mer, brise-lames

Pierre Piton

"Saint-Malo 21 - Brise-lames"

Photography | 23.6x31.5 in

$656.36
Photography titled "SAMARINE Valera Sér…" by Valera Samarine, Original Artwork, Analog photography
SAMARINE Valera Série OMBRES photographie FN13F - Photography, 11.8x15.8 in ©1998 by Valera Samarine - Figurative, figurative-594, Still life, USTENSILE, CUISINE, OMBRE, FOURCHETTE

Valera Samarine

"SAMARINE Valera Série OMBRES photographie FN13F"

Photography | 11.8x15.8 in

$3,019.93
Photography titled "THINKING ABOUT 21" by Mariia Kulchytska, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
THINKING ABOUT 21 - Photography ©2024 by Mariia Kulchytska - Land Art, land-art-957, Horse, bnw, nature, shadows, horses, riding, anumal, freedom, power

Mariia Kulchytska

"THINKING ABOUT 21"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $208.11
Photography titled "TERRE ET MER" by Florence Autelin, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
TERRE ET MER - Photography, 47.2x47.2 in ©2024 by Florence Autelin - Figurative, figurative-594, Landscape, mer, plage, nature, figuratif, semi abstrait, paysage, voyage, couleur, land art

Florence Autelin

"TERRE ET MER"

Photography | 47.2x47.2 in

$3,262.23
Photography titled "Andrei TKACHENKO PH…" by Andrei Tkachenko, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Andrei TKACHENKO PH11 - Photography ©2023 by Andrei Tkachenko -

Andrei Tkachenko

"Andrei TKACHENKO PH11"

Photography

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Photography titled "Fragment #12" by Franck Gérard, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Fragment #12 - Photography, 23.6x23.6 in ©2020 by Franck Gérard - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract

Franck Gérard

"Fragment #12"

Photography | 23.6x23.6 in

$1,180.04
Photography titled "Collage de Vercmagn…" by Vercmagnus, Original Artwork, Collages
Collage de Vercmagnus 8 - Photography ©2024 by Vercmagnus - Cubism, cubism-582, Geometric, Collage, Geometric, Vercmagnus

Vercmagnus

"Collage de Vercmagnus 8"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $36.97
Photography titled "KARPOUKHINE Serguei…" by Serguei Karpoukhine, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
KARPOUKHINE Serguei PH11 - Photography ©2023 by Serguei Karpoukhine -

Serguei Karpoukhine

"KARPOUKHINE Serguei PH11"

Photography

Not For Sale
Photography titled "Océanite" by Olive, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Océanite - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2022 by Olive -

Olive

"Océanite"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$263.42
Photography titled "Rosa" by Elena Gurinenko, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Rosa - Photography, 19.7x29.5 in ©2024 by Elena Gurinenko - Abstract, abstract-570, Colorful, flores, rosa, prisma, desenfoque

Elena Gurinenko

"Rosa"

Photography | 19.7x29.5 in

$411.25
Photography titled "au fil du temps" by Marie Marlène Mahalatchimy, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
au fil du temps - Photography, 11.8x15.8 in ©2017 by Marie Marlène Mahalatchimy - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract, ABSTRAIT, TEMPS, FIL, VILLE, LUMIERES

Marie Marlène Mahalatchimy

"au fil du temps"

Photography | 11.8x15.8 in

$258.98
Photography titled "There was a man" by José Miguel Oliveira, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
There was a man - Photography, 29.5x19.7 in ©2020 by José Miguel Oliveira - Street Art, street-art-624

José Miguel Oliveira

"There was a man"

Photography | 29.5x19.7 in

$587.98
Photography titled "L'Ange" by Luz, Original Artwork, Analog photography
L'Ange - Photography, 39.4x59.1 in ©2001 by Luz - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Fantasy, ange, lieux insolites, mythes, contes, fantastique, légende

Luz

"L'Ange"

Photography | 39.4x59.1 in

$16,974.74
Photography titled "BRIGHTEN IV" by Jaqueline Vanek, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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BRIGHTEN IV - Photography, 19.7x19.7 in ©2022 by Jaqueline Vanek - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, fetish, latex, rubber, portrait, self-portrait, female, body, sensual, tattoo, tattoos, erotic, modern, architecture

Jaqueline Vanek

"BRIGHTEN IV"

Photography | 19.7x19.7 in

$1,000.34
Photography titled "In the way of the o…" by Elena Raceala, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
In the way of the one who is looking - Photography, 30x20 in ©2022 by Elena Raceala - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Nature, fine art photography, creative photography, nature, minimalism, surreal, beach, romanian, sea, black and white, vertical, life

Elena Raceala

"In the way of the one who is looking"

Photography | 30x20 in

$808.78
Photography titled "RED & WET" by Kirill Akishkin, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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RED & WET - Photography ©2024 by Kirill Akishkin - Female nudes, nu, girl, art, red, portrait, boudoir, magazine

Kirill Akishkin

"RED & WET"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $26.97
Photography titled "Les Cinq Arbres" by André Martin, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Les Cinq Arbres - Photography, 27.6x19.7 in ©2018 by André Martin - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Tree, alsace, leried, hiver, arbres, décoration, tirage

André Martin

"Les Cinq Arbres"

Photography | 27.6x19.7 in

$312.33
Photography titled "Ton grillage" by Pierre-Marie Berberian, Original Artwork, Analog photography Mounted on Aluminium
Ton grillage - Photography, 27.6x20.6 in ©2020 by Pierre-Marie Berberian -

Pierre-Marie Berberian

"Ton grillage"

Photography | 27.6x20.6 in

$1,988.46
Photography titled "Faking............." by Philippe Berthier, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Faking............. - Photography ©2024 by Philippe Berthier - Street Art, street-art-624, Female nudes, corps, peinture

Philippe Berthier

"Faking............."

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $67.56
Photography titled "Symbiosis" by Michel Tavella (INDIGO), Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Symbiosis - Photography, 19.7x19.7 in ©2023 by Michel Tavella (INDIGO) - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Dark Fantasy, noir, blanc, black, white, fineart, photographie, photography, minimalisme, dark, fantaisy, bird, tree, arbre, oiseau, nuage, sky, cloud

Michel Tavella (INDIGO)

"Symbiosis"

Photography | 19.7x19.7 in

$1,431.6
Photography titled "Ocean Sunset - Phot…" by Maxime Guengant, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Ocean Sunset - Photography - Photography, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Maxime Guengant - Landscape, sunset, sunset photo, sunset poster, sunset wall art, sunset art wall, sunset photography, photo d'un coucher de soleil, coucher de soleil, poster d'un coucher de soleil, photographie

Maxime Guengant

"Ocean Sunset - Photography"

Photography | 31.5x23.6 in

$491.28

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