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Discover contemporary Photographs on Artmajeur

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.

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Pâturage au Lesotho Photography, 19,7x31,5 in
©2017 Marine Colombier

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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Abstract modern painting red and black floral art print 01 Photography
©2023 Viktoriia Epifanova (Flartina)

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,  27,6x19,7 in
Contre jour Photography, 27,6x19,7 in
©2023 Olivier Gros

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.

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Retrato byn Photography, 11,8x7,9 in
©2017 Jayro Montesinos

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 "Pâturage au Lesotho" by Marine Colombier, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Pâturage au Lesotho - Photography, 19,7x31,5 in ©2017 by Marine Colombier - Africa

Marine Colombier

"Pâturage au Lesotho"

Photography | 19,7x31,5 in

US$ 238,86
Photography titled "Retrato byn" by Jayro Montesinos, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Retrato byn - Photography, 11,8x7,9 in ©2017 by Jayro Montesinos - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Men portraits, retrato, fotografia blanco y negro

Jayro Montesinos

"Retrato byn"

Photography | 11,8x7,9 in

US$ 742,87
Photography titled "Blanche Neige" by Luz, Original Artwork, Analog photography
Blanche Neige - Photography, 19,7x29,5 in ©2006 by Luz - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Cartoon, Disney, contes, enfants, caricature, argentique

Luz

"Blanche Neige"

Photography | 19,7x29,5 in

US$ 2.934,24
Photography titled "La carga del agua" by Oriol Jolonch, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
La carga del agua - Photography, 23,6x31,5 in ©2023 by Oriol Jolonch - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Landscape, surrealism, black and white, storm, clouds, surreal photography, concept photography, surreal art, fine art photography, oneiric photography

Oriol Jolonch

"La carga del agua"

Photography | 23,6x31,5 in

US$ 1.280,85
Photography titled "KARPOUKHINE Serguei…" by Serguei Karpoukhine, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
KARPOUKHINE Serguei PH10 - Photography ©2023 by Serguei Karpoukhine -

Serguei Karpoukhine

"KARPOUKHINE Serguei PH10"

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Photography titled "Grand Canyon" by Amelie Metzger, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Grand Canyon - Photography ©2023 by Amelie Metzger - America

Amelie Metzger

"Grand Canyon"

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Not For Sale
Photography titled "L'île d' Apagui et…" by Jules Queguiner, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
L'île d' Apagui et ses Abatis - Photography ©2017 by Jules Queguiner -

Jules Queguiner

"L'île d' Apagui et ses Abatis"

Photography | Several sizes

Photography titled "Black Stripe" by Kirill Akishkin, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Black Stripe - Photography ©2022 by Kirill Akishkin - Female nudes, Nude, Art, bw, girl, woman, photoart

Kirill Akishkin

"Black Stripe"

Photography | Several sizes

Photography titled "PUNCH AND JUDY STAGE" by Andrew Lever, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
PUNCH AND JUDY STAGE - Photography, 40x60 in ©2023 by Andrew Lever - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Beach

Andrew Lever

"PUNCH AND JUDY STAGE"

Photography | 40x60 in

US$ 1.200,82
Photography titled "Spirale" by Sofia Neri, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Spirale - Photography, 16,5x16,1 in ©2023 by Sofia Neri - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric, sun, nature, light, vision

Sofia Neri

"Spirale"

Photography | 16,5x16,1 in

US$ 2.458,84
Photography titled "Au fil de l'eau 3" by Valery Trillaud, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Au fil de l'eau 3 - Photography, 11,8x17,7 in ©2024 by Valery Trillaud - Illustration, illustration-600, Nature, photographie, art, noir et blanc, fleuve, eau, reflection, nature, paysage, Valéry Trillaud

Valery Trillaud

"Au fil de l'eau 3"

Photography | 11,8x17,7 in

US$ 493,06
Photography titled "Jazz Room" by Grigore Roibu, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Jazz Room - Photography, 30,3x47,2 in ©2024 by Grigore Roibu - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Guitar, portrait, song, singer, guitar, blues, man, people, color, studio, conceptual, indoor, club, night, old, jazz

Grigore Roibu

"Jazz Room"

Photography | 30,3x47,2 in

US$ 2.958,35
Photography titled "Abstract modern pai…" by Viktoriia Epifanova (Flartina), Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Abstract modern painting red and black floral art print 01 - Photography ©2023 by Viktoriia Epifanova (Flartina) - Abstract, abstract-570, Nature, red black painting, red black abstraction, floral abstraction print

Viktoriia Epifanova (Flartina)

"Abstract modern painting red and black floral art print 01"

Photography | Several sizes

Photography titled "MAA 30" by Thomas Hartstang, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
MAA 30 - Photography, 16,1x22,8 in ©2021 by Thomas Hartstang - Land Art, land-art-957, Everyday Life, Boot, Fischer, Schlei, Ostsee, Maasholm, schwarz-weiß

Thomas Hartstang

"MAA 30"

Photography | 16,1x22,8 in

US$ 477,72
Photography titled "Ghost #44" by Pierre Duquoc, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Ghost #44 - Photography, 29,5x19,7 in ©2023 by Pierre Duquoc - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Musicians, blur, violon, musique, flou, portrait

Pierre Duquoc

"Ghost #44"

Photography | 29,5x19,7 in

US$ 216,95
Photography titled "Photo de la forme" by Jérome Chuilon, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Photo de la forme - Photography ©2023 by Jérome Chuilon -

Jérome Chuilon

"Photo de la forme"

Photography | Several sizes

Photography titled "Blue Dream Duffour…" by Vanessa Passeleu (KL CONRI !), Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Blue Dream Duffour Arcachon - Photography, 23,6x35,4 in ©2023 by Vanessa Passeleu (KL CONRI !) - Abstract, abstract-570, Colorful, ocean, bateau, sea, atlantique, atlantic, arcachon, plage, france, vacances, boat, rond, blue, bleue, jaune, yellow

Vanessa Passeleu (KL CONRI !)

"Blue Dream Duffour Arcachon"

Photography | 23,6x35,4 in

US$ 426,22
Photography titled "The mercy" by Daniel Ernesto Martinez, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The mercy - Photography, 39,4x31,5 in ©2024 by Daniel Ernesto Martinez - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, fineart

Daniel Ernesto Martinez

"The mercy"

Photography | 39,4x31,5 in

US$ 5.478,42
Photography titled "Thylakoïdes." by Nicolas-Monk.Gd, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Thylakoïdes. - Photography ©2024 by Nicolas-Monk.Gd - Abstract, abstract-570, Science

Nicolas-Monk.Gd

"Thylakoïdes."

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Photography titled "ARE YOU SWITCH?" by July Space, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
ARE YOU SWITCH? - Photography, 16,5x23,4 in ©2020 by July Space - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Dark Fantasy, shadow, devil, angel, bdsm, impactplay, whip, woman, red, insomnia

July Space

"ARE YOU SWITCH?"

Photography | 16,5x23,4 in

US$ 2.011,68
Photography titled "Mikrowelt, 1" by Aurore Millet, Original Artwork, Analog photography Mounted on Other rigid panel
Mikrowelt, 1 - Photography, 11,8x23,6 in ©2020 by Aurore Millet - Abstract, abstract-570

Aurore Millet

"Mikrowelt, 1"

Photography | 11,8x23,6 in

US$ 2.254,92
Photography titled "#12 - The wonder un…" by Eric Lespinasse, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography Mounted on Aluminium
#12 - The wonder under the hat - Photography, 27,6x19,7 in ©2023 by Eric Lespinasse - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Women Portraits

Eric Lespinasse

"#12 - The wonder under the hat"

Photography | 27,6x19,7 in

US$ 1.724,61
Photography titled "Spills Diptych #04" by Susan Bowen, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Spills Diptych #04 - Photography ©2023 by Susan Bowen - Abstract, abstract-570, Colorful, new york city, nyc, urban, ephemeral, ordinary, mundane, spill, drip, ground, found, street, street photography

Susan Bowen

"Spills Diptych #04"

Photography | Several sizes

Photography titled "Tracce di storia" by Michele Viscuso, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Tracce di storia - Photography ©2024 by Michele Viscuso -

Michele Viscuso

"Tracce di storia"

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Photography titled "Contre jour" by Olivier Gros, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Contre jour - Photography, 27,6x19,7 in ©2023 by Olivier Gros - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, contre jour, silhouette, nb, noir et blanc, modele, courbe, glamour

Olivier Gros

"Contre jour"

Photography | 27,6x19,7 in

US$ 820,67
Photography titled "Willem Dafoe" by Ann Ray, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Willem Dafoe - Photography, 14,2x21,3 in ©2013 by Ann Ray - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Portrait, art, photographie, cinema, theatre, tirage, argentique, noir et blanc, portrait, acteur, confidence, face à face, Ann Ray

Ann Ray

"Willem Dafoe"

Photography | 14,2x21,3 in

US$ 6.749,62
Photography titled "Ki" by Klara Stojanikova, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Ki - Photography, 27,6x19,7 in ©2019 by Klara Stojanikova - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, digital portrait photography, black and white photography, fineart photography portrait

Klara Stojanikova

"Ki"

Photography | 27,6x19,7 in

US$ 1.728,77
Photography titled "GRIMALDI" by Adrien Allouis, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
GRIMALDI - Photography, 11,8x7,9 in ©2023 by Adrien Allouis - voiture, mercedes, 300sl, noir et blanc, monaco, voiture de sport, voiture de collection

Adrien Allouis

"GRIMALDI"

Photography | 11,8x7,9 in

US$ 254,2
Photography titled "Portrait mural" by Diana Balandina, Original Artwork, Analog photography
Portrait mural - Photography, 63x39,4 in ©2023 by Diana Balandina - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Graffiti, portraite, photographie

Diana Balandina

"Portrait mural"

Photography | 63x39,4 in

US$ 963,11
Photography titled "The First wave" by Michel Perrin, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The First wave - Photography, 23,6x46,9 in ©2023 by Michel Perrin - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract

Michel Perrin

"The First wave"

Photography | 23,6x46,9 in

US$ 1.150
Photography titled "Nature morte (1)" by Catherine Péré, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Nature morte (1) - Photography ©2013 by Catherine Péré - Still life, nourriture, pain, fruits

Catherine Péré

"Nature morte (1)"

Photography | Several sizes

Photography titled "Banque" by Philippe Rol, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Banque - Photography ©2019 by Philippe Rol - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Colorful

Philippe Rol

"Banque"

Photography | Several sizes

Photography titled "Vaettir" by Helena Palazzi, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Vaettir - Photography, 36x45 in ©2022 by Helena Palazzi - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Mythology, landscape, nature, forest, horizontal format

Helena Palazzi

"Vaettir"

Photography | 36x45 in

US$ 1.800
Photography titled "Femme ailée" by Marc Cuxart, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Femme ailée - Photography, 27,6x19,7 in ©2023 by Marc Cuxart - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Portrait, Portrait, Art Concept, Woman, Beauty, Jewelry

Marc Cuxart

"Femme ailée"

Photography | 27,6x19,7 in

US$ 1.040,9
Photography titled "The Spots" by Andreea Rotariu, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The Spots - Photography ©2024 by Andreea Rotariu - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Everyday Life, photography, abstract, fineart, conceptual, women, back

Andreea Rotariu

"The Spots"

Photography | Several sizes

Photography titled "Kathy" by Folker Reinhold Peter Pritsch, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Kathy - Photography, 21,3x14,2 in ©2023 by Folker Reinhold Peter Pritsch - Figurative, figurative-594

Folker Reinhold Peter Pritsch

"Kathy"

Photography | 21,3x14,2 in

US$ 673,85

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