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Original contemporary History artworks are unique pieces that capture historical moments in a contemporary style. These artworks can be created on various supports such as canvas, paper, wood, metal, or even digital media. The materials used to create these pieces range from traditional paints such as oil, acrylic, and watercolor, to mixed media including found objects, collage, and photography. What sets original contemporary History artworks apart is their ability to convey a story or message through a modern lens, bringing new life and relevance to historical events. These artworks can evoke a range of emotions and provoke thought, serving as a bridge between the past and present.

Sculpture,  17.7x7.5 in
One Dollar Pink Shining (seulement 33 exemplaires) Sculpture, 17.7x7.5 in
©2023 Karl Lagasse Artist represented by PODS GALLERY

Origins and History

Contemporary History artworks emerged as a new form of artistic expression in the 20th century, reflecting the cultural, social and political changes of the time. With movements such as pop art, conceptual art and postmodernism, artists began to challenge traditional forms and narratives, creating works that questioned established ideas and values. Key figures in this movement include Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko, who used a variety of techniques and mediums to create their works. The history of Contemporary History artworks is marked by experimentation, innovation, and a rejection of the past. It continues to evolve and inspire new generations of artists to push the boundaries of what is possible in art. How have artists responded to political events and social change? How has technology influenced the creation and distribution of art? These are some of the questions that continue to shape the landscape of Contemporary History artworks.

Collages,  31.5x23.6 in
JUST THE CHE Collages, 31.5x23.6 in
©2024 Isabelle Blondel

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

The evolution of original contemporary History artworks has been a significant development in the art world. These works are unique in their ability to capture the essence of a particular moment in time, conveying history in a visually stunning and emotionally impactful way. The importance of these artworks in the contemporary art market cannot be overstated.

Photography,  39.4x59.1 in
La Scène Photography, 39.4x59.1 in
©2005 Luz Artist represented by Galerie Art & Style

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary Artists who are well-known for their work about original contemporary history artworks are an essential part of the modern art world. These artists use their creative talent to explore and depict significant historical events, political and social issues, and cultural changes. Some of the most notable artists in this category include:

  1. Ai Weiwei - Ai is a Chinese contemporary artist who is known for his political activism and art that critiques Chinese government policies. His work often focuses on social and cultural issues such as human rights, democracy, and freedom of speech.

  2. Kara Walker - Walker is an American artist who is best known for her large-scale installations, drawings, and paintings that explore themes of race, gender, and power. Her work often challenges traditional historical narratives and representations of Black people in art.

  3. Jenny Holzer - Holzer is an American conceptual artist who is known for her use of text and light in her work. Her art often addresses political and social issues, including war, power, and gender inequality.

  4. Kehinde Wiley - Wiley is an American artist who is known for his portraits of Black people, often reimagining historical paintings with contemporary subjects. His work explores themes of identity, race, and power.

  5. Shirin Neshat - Neshat is an Iranian artist who is known for her photography, video, and film work that explores themes of identity, gender, and politics in the Middle East. Her work often challenges traditional cultural and religious norms.

These artists use their artistic skills to create thought-provoking and emotionally charged artworks that challenge our understanding of history and contemporary society. Their work is a testament to the power of art to inspire change and spark important conversations about the world we live in.

Painting,  19.7x19.7 in
The dying gladiator Painting, 19.7x19.7 in
©2024 Nadine Höhenwarter

Notable original contemporary History artworks

"Guernica" by Pablo Picasso, created in 1937, depicts the horrors of the Spanish Civil War. The painting is a powerful anti-war statement, with distorted figures and screaming faces conveying the chaos and destruction caused by the bombing of the town of Guernica.

"Campbell’s Soup Cans" by Andy Warhol, created in 1962, is a series of 32 paintings of Campbell’s Soup cans. This artwork is a commentary on consumerism and mass production, as Warhol transformed the mundane soup cans into works of art.

"The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali, created in 1931, is a surrealist masterpiece featuring melting clocks draped over a barren landscape. The painting represents the fluidity of time and the concept that time is subjective.

"Marilyn Diptych" by Andy Warhol, created in 1962, is a portrait of Marilyn Monroe consisting of 50 images repeated multiple times. This artwork is a commentary on the fleeting nature of celebrity and the commodification of pop culture.

"The Scream" by Edvard Munch, created in 1893, is an expressionist painting featuring a figure screaming in agony against a blood-red sky. The painting is a representation of the anxiety and despair felt by Munch during a particularly turbulent time in his life.

"American Gothic" by Grant Wood, created in 1930, features a stern-looking farmer and his daughter standing in front of their house. The painting is a celebration of rural American life and a symbol of hard work and perseverance.

"Whaam!" by Roy Lichtenstein, created in 1963, is a pop art masterpiece featuring a dramatic comic book-style depiction of an air force plane being shot down. The painting is a commentary on the glorification of war and the violence inherent in American culture.

"Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1889, is a post-impressionist painting featuring a swirling, dreamlike landscape. The painting is a representation of van Gogh’s inner turmoil, with the cypress tree symbolizing death and the bright stars representing hope.

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Sculpture titled "One Dollar Pink Shi…" by Karl Lagasse, Original Artwork, Aluminium
One Dollar Pink Shining (seulement 33 exemplaires) - Sculpture, 17.7x7.5 in ©2023 by Karl Lagasse - Pop Art, pop-art-615, History, Dollar, One, Karl, Legasse, Karl Legasse, New York, USA, Paris, Barcelona, Germany, Berlin, Dubai, Edinburgh, Mitoraj, London, Beksinski, Tokyo, Japan, Hong Kong

Karl Lagasse

"One Dollar Pink Shining (seulement 33 exemplaires)"

Sculpture - Aluminium | 17.7x7.5 in

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Painting titled "The dying gladiator" by Nadine Höhenwarter, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
The dying gladiator - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2024 by Nadine Höhenwarter - Figurative, figurative-594, History

Nadine Höhenwarter

"The dying gladiator"

Acrylic on Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

$967.7
Painting titled "Les maux bleus" by Cyril Duclot, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Les maux bleus - Painting, 23.6x35.4 in ©2024 by Cyril Duclot - Illustration, illustration-600, Politics

Cyril Duclot

"Les maux bleus"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x35.4 in

$1,095.03
Sculpture titled "Casque bleu" by Laurence Lehel, Original Artwork, Paper maché
Casque bleu - Sculpture, 24x7.5 in ©2021 by Laurence Lehel - Figurative, figurative-594, History

Laurence Lehel

"Casque bleu"

Sculpture - Paper maché | 24x7.5 in

$1,470.37
Textile Art titled "Sang versé 1" by Fabienne Rubin, Original Artwork, Embroidery Mounted on Cardboard
Sang versé 1 - Textile Art, 15.2x10 in ©2024 by Fabienne Rubin - Figurative, figurative-594, War, drameguerre, visagerusse, travaildufil, filartcontemporain

Fabienne Rubin

"Sang versé 1"

Textile Art on Paper | 15.2x10 in

$948.88
Painting titled "Travellers" by Salvador Torres, Original Artwork, Oil
Travellers - Painting, 29.9x44.1 in ©2015 by Salvador Torres - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, History

Salvador Torres

"Travellers"

Oil on Paper | 29.9x44.1 in

$3,549.72
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Painting titled "October" by Janna Shulrufer, Original Artwork, Oil
October - Painting, 47.2x37.4 in ©2024 by Janna Shulrufer - Expressionism, expressionism-591, War, oil painting, Linen, kids, woman, Israel, war

Janna Shulrufer

"October"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 47.2x37.4 in

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Sculpture titled "La morte della Lira" by Salvatore Petrucino, Original Artwork, Metals
La morte della Lira - Sculpture, 5.1x5.9 in ©2015 by Salvatore Petrucino - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, History, morte, lira, techio, scultura, monete, oro, storia, italia, politica, conio

Salvatore Petrucino

"La morte della Lira"

Sculpture - Metals | 5.1x5.9 in

$5,815.07
Digital Arts titled "L’arrivée de la « B…" by Isabelle Cussat (Artassuc), Original Artwork, Digital Photography
L’arrivée de la « Bête » - Digital Arts, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Isabelle Cussat (Artassuc) - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Politics

Isabelle Cussat (Artassuc)

"L’arrivée de la « Bête »"

Digital Arts | 31.5x23.6 in

$1,325.33
Painting titled "Make you wanna holl…" by Helene, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Make you wanna holler! - Painting, 12x12 in ©2024 by Helene - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Politics, womens rights, politics

Helene

"Make you wanna holler!"

Acrylic on Canvas | 12x12 in

$962
Prints available
Painting titled "Monsieur avec sa ca…" by Hénohut De Zhéry, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Monsieur avec sa canne quittant le salon de la Villa Renoir - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2023 by Hénohut De Zhéry - Impressionism, impressionism-603, History, Auguste Renoir, villa Renoir, Villa Les Colettes, Henohut, salon de la villa Renoir, saint-paul de vence, intérieurs, fenêtres et mer, windows on the mediterranean, windows on the sea, de zhery

Hénohut De Zhéry

"Monsieur avec sa canne quittant le salon de la Villa Renoir"

Acrylic on Cardboard | 31.5x23.6 in

$505.85
Prints available
Painting titled "Картина маслом на с…" by Evgenia Duvakina, Original Artwork, Oil
Картина маслом на стену "Несокрушимая сила" - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2024 by Evgenia Duvakina - Abstract, abstract-570, War, картина маслом, картина на стену, картина в подарок, картина маслом на холсте, современная картина маслом, стильная картина маслом, красивая картина маслом, современное искусство картины, картина на подрамнике, картина в гостиную, картина в офис

Evgenia Duvakina

"Картина маслом на стену "Несокрушимая сила""

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

$1,639.79
Collages titled "JUST THE CHE" by Isabelle Blondel, Original Artwork, Collages
JUST THE CHE - Collages, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Isabelle Blondel - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Politics

Isabelle Blondel

"JUST THE CHE"

Collages on Wood | 31.5x23.6 in

$2,803.46
Painting titled "Verwirbelt 20" by Nema Seidel, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Verwirbelt 20 - Painting, 78.7x39.4 in ©2011 by Nema Seidel - Abstract, abstract-570, War, Abstrakte Malerei, schwarz, Feuer, Malerei Mischtechnik, Collage, chaos, unordnung

Nema Seidel

"Verwirbelt 20"

Acrylic on Canvas | 78.7x39.4 in

$3,041.51
Painting titled "Captivity" by Oksana Radkevic, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Captivity - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2022 by Oksana Radkevic - Abstract, abstract-570, War, війна, полон, кров, надія, абстракція, філософія, картина, червоний, псалми, текст

Oksana Radkevic

"Captivity"

Watercolor on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$2,264.24
Photography titled "Girl Power" by Pauline Foucart Escarcega, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Girl Power - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2024 by Pauline Foucart Escarcega - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Politics, girl power, feminisme, menagere, aspirateur, revolution, caricature, femme moderne

Pauline Foucart Escarcega

"Girl Power"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$590.14
Painting titled "Sophia" by Ioannis Filippopoulos, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Sophia - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2022 by Ioannis Filippopoulos - Figurative, figurative-594, History, Acrylic_on_Paper, History, Ancient_Greece, Sculpure, Ancient_Greek_Sculpture, Antinoos, Lover, Gay

Ioannis Filippopoulos

"Sophia"

Acrylic on Paper | 27.6x19.7 in

$2,418.15
Painting titled "Don't kill" by Ivanova Amina, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
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Don't kill - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Ivanova Amina - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, History, blood, sang

Ivanova Amina

"Don't kill"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$9,345.96
Painting titled "CARO MESSICO" by Sonia Maffioli, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
CARO MESSICO - Painting, 39.4x59.1 in ©2008 by Sonia Maffioli - Abstract, abstract-570, Politics

Sonia Maffioli

"CARO MESSICO"

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x59.1 in

$5,363.33
Prints available
Painting titled "24.02.22" by Nazar Bochkor, Original Artwork, Oil
24.02.22 - Painting, 57.1x68.9 in ©2022 by Nazar Bochkor - Expressionism, expressionism-591, War, Ukraine, Нездатність, Воля, Свобода

Nazar Bochkor

"24.02.22"

Oil on Canvas | 57.1x68.9 in

$7,432
Painting titled "Memories" by Anastasiia Novitskaya, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Memories - Painting, 28.7x23.6 in ©2023 by Anastasiia Novitskaya - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Politics, space, astronaut, dune, desert, safe the earths, nasa

Anastasiia Novitskaya

"Memories"

Oil on Canvas | 28.7x23.6 in

$6,980.96
Prints available
Drawing titled "Alerte embarquons!" by Franck Jamart, Original Artwork, Ink
Alerte embarquons! - Drawing, 8.3x11.7 in ©2023 by Franck Jamart - Figurative, figurative-594, War, porte avions, aviation, pilotes, action

Franck Jamart

"Alerte embarquons!"

Ink on Paper | 8.3x11.7 in

$385.31
Painting titled "French Revolution (…" by Gina Son, Original Artwork, Oil
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French Revolution (A study of Delacroix's work) - Painting, 16x20 in ©2023 by Gina Son - Impressionism, impressionism-603, War, Delacrox, French, Revolution, People rising, Just, Lady Liberty, Liverty, Freedom, Life and Death

Gina Son

"French Revolution (A study of Delacroix's work)"

Oil on Canvas | 16x20 in

$2,701
Prints available
Painting titled "<< The face of sadn…" by Stella Giagkouli, Original Artwork, Acrylic
<< The face of sadness. The face of war.>> - Painting, 17.7x21.7 in ©2022 by Stella Giagkouli - Surrealism, surrealism-627, War, soldier, war

Stella Giagkouli

"<< The face of sadness. The face of war.>>"

Acrylic on Canvas | 17.7x21.7 in

$971.99
Photography titled "La Scène" by Luz, Original Artwork, Analog photography
La Scène - Photography, 39.4x59.1 in ©2005 by Luz - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, History, Léonard de Vinci, mise en scène, caricature, scène mythique, religion

Luz

"La Scène"

Photography | 39.4x59.1 in

$3,204.27
Sculpture titled "Le Songeur" by Dedalus_ad, Original Artwork, Stone
Le Songeur - Sculpture, 15.8x15.8 in ©2020 by Dedalus_ad - Figurative, figurative-594, History, songeur, rêveur, moyen-âge, médiéval, penseur

Dedalus_ad

"Le Songeur"

Sculpture - Stone | 15.8x15.8 in

$883.55
Painting titled "THE MESSIAH" by Ifetaofic, Original Artwork, Ink
THE MESSIAH - Painting, 35.4x23.6 in ©2023 by Ifetaofic - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Politics, art, christ, artpal, artmejeur, ifetaofic, osogboart, africanart, kunst, contemporaryart, contemporaryartist, blackandwhiteart, jesus

Ifetaofic

"THE MESSIAH"

Ink on Canvas | 35.4x23.6 in

$985.42
Painting titled "Evening silence" by Kateryna Solodka (Katia Solodka), Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher f…
Evening silence - Painting, 27.6x31.5 in ©2022 by Kateryna Solodka (Katia Solodka) - Abstract, abstract-570, War, war, migration, ukraine, ukrainian artist, green, water, landscape, calmness, abstract, blue, floral, garden, flowers, forest, nature, expressive, drippings, loose brushstrokes

Kateryna Solodka (Katia Solodka)

"Evening silence"

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x31.5 in

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Painting titled "dirty cherry" by Viktoriia Shishlova, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Panel
dirty cherry - Painting, 23.6x27.6 in ©2024 by Viktoriia Shishlova - Abstract, abstract-570, War

Viktoriia Shishlova

"dirty cherry"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x27.6 in

$1,570.3
Sculpture titled "Galet d'Histoire" by Quem Dav, Original Artwork, Cardboard
Galet d'Histoire - Sculpture, 6.3x13.4 in ©2024 by Quem Dav - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, History, Sculpture, ArtAbstrait, ArtModerne, ArtContemporain, Exposition

Quem Dav

"Galet d'Histoire"

Sculpture - Cardboard | 6.3x13.4 in

$1,666.35
Painting titled "Leonardo Da Vinci" by Alessandro Rizzo, Original Artwork, Oil
Leonardo Da Vinci - Painting, 35.4x23.6 in ©2023 by Alessandro Rizzo - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, History, Leonardo, Da Vinci, Rinascimento

Alessandro Rizzo

"Leonardo Da Vinci"

Oil on Canvas | 35.4x23.6 in

$2,511.15
Painting titled "Комедианты. Лоскут…" by Leonid Feodor, Original Artwork, Oil
Комедианты. Лоскут её души - Painting, 24.8x16.9 in ©1998 by Leonid Feodor - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, History

Leonid Feodor

"Комедианты. Лоскут её души"

Oil on Wood | 24.8x16.9 in

$2,311.55
Sculpture titled "Les soulèvements de…" by Jean Paul Constant, Original Artwork, Clay
Les soulèvements de la terre - Sculpture, 19.7x15.8 in ©2023 by Jean Paul Constant - Figurative, figurative-594, Politics, penvironement, polution, terreur, peur, cri, fin du monde, avenir sombre

Jean Paul Constant

"Les soulèvements de la terre"

Sculpture - Clay | 19.7x15.8 in

$2,134.7
Painting titled "Route FRANCE avec g…" by Applestrophe, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Other rigid panel
Route FRANCE avec grandes Pommes de Saint-Clair-sur-Epte - Painting, 36.1x47.2 in ©2023 by Applestrophe - Expressionism, expressionism-591, History, Saint-Clair-sur-Epte, Viking de l'année 911, route D14, pommes, VERGER CONSERVATOIRE, le maire de St Clair, bateau Viking, réduit pour le maire

Applestrophe

"Route FRANCE avec grandes Pommes de Saint-Clair-sur-Epte"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 36.1x47.2 in

$2,539.94
$1,432.73
Prints available
Drawing titled "We shall never surr…" by Gc, Original Artwork, Pencil
We shall never surrender - Drawing, 11x7.8 in ©2023 by Gc - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Politics, Winston Churchill, War, History, Leader

Gc

"We shall never surrender"

Pencil on Paper | 11x7.8 in

$638.86
Prints available
Sculpture titled "Пряный ХУХ" by Aleksandr Stepanov, Original Artwork, Wood
Пряный ХУХ - Sculpture, 15.4x8.3 in ©2024 by Aleksandr Stepanov - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, History, spice, xyx, symbolism, history, rollback

Aleksandr Stepanov

"Пряный ХУХ"

Sculpture - Wood | 15.4x8.3 in

$2,491.22

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