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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.

Painting,  31.5x35.4 in
Resignation Painting, 31.5x35.4 in
©2022 Maria Petroff

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.

Painting,  78.7x110.2 in
Houli Painting, 78.7x110.2 in
©2023 Awe Haiwe

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.

Painting,  39.4x31.9 in
Warrior Painting, 39.4x31.9 in
©1987 Ahmed Shahabuddin Artist represented by Galerie IZART

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.

Sculpture,  22.4x14.2 in
KANDYDAT DO OJRO Sculpture, 22.4x14.2 in
©2024 Alex Johanson

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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Painting titled "Resignation" by Maria Petroff, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Resignation - Painting, 31.5x35.4 in ©2022 by Maria Petroff - Figurative, figurative-594, Politics, prime minister, Boris Johnson, Mario Draghi, Angela Merkel, theater, muppets

Maria Petroff

"Resignation"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 31.5x35.4 in

$4,623
Sculpture titled "KANDYDAT DO OJRO" by Alex Johanson, Original Artwork, Clay
KANDYDAT DO OJRO - Sculpture, 22.4x14.2 in ©2024 by Alex Johanson - Figurative, figurative-594, Politics, wybory w polsce, andrychów, alex johanson, zbyszek bury, ceramika artystyczna, rzeźba ceramiczna, ceramika polska, wspólczesna rzeźba polska, artyści polscy

Alex Johanson

"KANDYDAT DO OJRO"

Sculpture - Clay | 22.4x14.2 in

$1,640.83
Sculpture titled ""Vessel #97—Hitch"" by Jeff Key, Original Artwork, Wood
"Vessel #97—Hitch" - Sculpture, 50x35 in ©2024 by Jeff Key - Abstract, abstract-570, War, sculpture, wood, wood sculpture, organic sculpture, abstraction, contemporary art, social commentary

Jeff Key

""Vessel #97—Hitch""

Sculpture - Wood | 50x35 in

$4,715
Painting titled "Disappointment" by Mikhail Sol, Original Artwork, Oil
Disappointment - Painting, 27.4x39.4 in ©2022 by Mikhail Sol - Classicism, classicism-933, Politics, war, Disappointment, nude, depressive, cry, suicide, forest, architype

Mikhail Sol

"Disappointment"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 27.4x39.4 in

$6,283.59
Prints available
Painting titled "C'est la Guerre" by Anne Malvy, Original Artwork, Pastel
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C'est la Guerre - Painting, 41.3x31.5 in ©2023 by Anne Malvy - Expressionism, expressionism-591, War, guerre, pastel, fusain, homme, nu, masque à gaz, révolver, dessin, peinture au pastel, pastel sec

Anne Malvy

"C'est la Guerre"

Pastel on Paper | 41.3x31.5 in

$2,853.72
Sculpture titled "Statue Napoléon Bon…" by Djamel Eddine Hafis, Original Artwork, Resin
Statue Napoléon Bonaparte à Cheval - Sculpture, 11x8.3 in ©2023 by Djamel Eddine Hafis - Classicism, classicism-933, War, Napoléon, Cheval, Résine, bronzée, classicisme, Sculpture, métal

Djamel Eddine Hafis

"Statue Napoléon Bonaparte à Cheval"

Sculpture - Resin | 11x8.3 in

$2,500
Painting titled "The Best in Life" by Alessandro Siviglia, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
The Best in Life - Painting, 44.5x41.7 in ©2024 by Alessandro Siviglia - Figurative, figurative-594, War, cavalieri, soldato, re, spada, alleati, difendere, armatura, scena medievale, stile contemporaneo, colorato, quadro per avvocato

Alessandro Siviglia

"The Best in Life"

Acrylic on Canvas | 44.5x41.7 in

$1,528.39
Drawing titled "Vendanges  dans l'A…" by Pedrola Alban, Original Artwork, Pencil Mounted on Other rigid panel
Vendanges dans l'Aude des Années 1950 - Drawing, 12.2x19.1 in ©2024 by Pedrola Alban - Figurative, figurative-594, History, vendanges Aude, histoire

Pedrola Alban

"Vendanges dans l'Aude des Années 1950"

Pencil on Paper | 12.2x19.1 in

$536.03
Sculpture titled "Aphrodite" by Lucas Cann, Original Artwork, Resin
Aphrodite - Sculpture, 18.5x13.4 in ©2022 by Lucas Cann - Abstract, abstract-570, History, Aphrodite, cultuur, klassiek, naakt, binnen, buiten, massief, levensduur

Lucas Cann

"Aphrodite"

Sculpture - Resin | 18.5x13.4 in

$6,017.77
Painting titled "Martins assasination" by Cyril Harris, Original Artwork, Oil
Martins assasination - Painting, 24x30 in ©2024 by Cyril Harris - Illustration, illustration-600, Politics, mlk jr, Martin Luther King Jr, civil rights, black art, African American art, black history, black artist

Cyril Harris

"Martins assasination"

Oil on Canvas | 24x30 in

$6,345
Prints available
Painting titled "GLADIATOR POSING WI…" by D-Marko-O, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
GLADIATOR POSING WITH NEW ARMOR - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2019 by D-Marko-O - Classicism, classicism-933, War, GLADIATOR, ROME, ITALY, GREECE, ANCIENT

D-Marko-O

"GLADIATOR POSING WITH NEW ARMOR"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$9,204.17
Prints available
Painting titled "Decline" by Uko Post, Original Artwork, Oil
Decline - Painting, 19.7x24 in ©2024 by Uko Post - Figurative, figurative-594, History

Uko Post

"Decline"

Oil on Wood | 19.7x24 in

$3,431.23
Prints available
Painting titled "Houli" by Awe Haiwe, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Other rigid panel
Houli - Painting, 78.7x110.2 in ©2023 by Awe Haiwe - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, War

Awe Haiwe

"Houli"

Acrylic on Canvas | 78.7x110.2 in

$11,393.5
Painting titled "White Shirt, Black…" by Bogdan Pilatowicz, Original Artwork, Oil
White Shirt, Black Heart - Painting, 35.4x27.6 in ©2022 by Bogdan Pilatowicz - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Politics, politik, wirtschaft, geselschaft, blau, architektur

Bogdan Pilatowicz

"White Shirt, Black Heart"

Oil on Canvas | 35.4x27.6 in

$2,958.23
Painting titled "HAPPY OBEDIENT SOCI…" by Dags, Original Artwork, Oil
HAPPY OBEDIENT SOCIETY - Painting, 43.3x59.1 in ©2024 by Dags - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, War

Dags

"HAPPY OBEDIENT SOCIETY"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 43.3x59.1 in

$4,010.93
Prints available
Painting titled "Sketching of Parent…" by Paul Cheng, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Sketching of Parents Memories - Painting, 20x24 in ©2024 by Paul Cheng - Impressionism, impressionism-603, History, oil, old picture, childhood memories, artwork

Paul Cheng

"Sketching of Parents Memories"

Oil on Canvas | 20x24 in

$1,610
Drawing titled "Suzanna and the Eld…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Suzanna and the Elders 5 - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2024 by Edwin Loftus - Surrealism, surrealism-627, History, justice, Suzanna, Eders, Stephen, antiquity

Edwin Loftus

"Suzanna and the Elders 5"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x14 in

$1,058
Prints available
Painting titled "Face FS145 Dark Wat…" by Christophe Avella Bagur, Original Artwork, Oil
Face FS145 Dark Water - Painting, 78.7x118.1 in ©2014 by Christophe Avella Bagur - Figurative, figurative-594, History

Christophe Avella Bagur

"Face FS145 Dark Water"

Oil on Canvas | 78.7x118.1 in

$28,121.25
Prints available
Painting titled "Ангол Захисник" by Kostiantyn Hudaiev, Original Artwork, Oil
Ангол Захисник - Painting, 43.1x27.3 in ©2023 by Kostiantyn Hudaiev - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, War, война, україна, патріот, ангол, захисник, релігія, світло, перемога, дівчина, символизм, історичний, темні, класичний, зброя, ампір, класіцизм

Kostiantyn Hudaiev

"Ангол Захисник"

Oil on Canvas | 43.1x27.3 in

$2,679.05
Painting titled "Reforma aprobada" by Osvaldo Cantillo, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Reforma aprobada - Painting, 47.2x47.2 in ©2024 by Osvaldo Cantillo - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Politics, expresionismo, arte contemporáneo

Osvaldo Cantillo

"Reforma aprobada"

Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x47.2 in

$3,947.61
Painting titled "Unruly" by Hameed Kasumu, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Unruly - Painting, 28x20 in ©2024 by Hameed Kasumu - Expressionism, expressionism-591, War, wallart, painting, canvas painting, unruly, art gallery

Hameed Kasumu

"Unruly"

Acrylic on Canvas | 28x20 in

$2,472.71
Prints available
Painting titled "Вой На." by Igor Ryazantsev, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Вой На. - Painting, 35.4x33.5 in ©2023 by Igor Ryazantsev - Figurative, figurative-594, War, мужская фигура, военный, вой, на

Igor Ryazantsev

"Вой На."

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 35.4x33.5 in

$14,671.48
Painting titled "Armistice" by Andrew Walaszek, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Armistice - Painting, 40x30 in ©2024 by Andrew Walaszek - Abstract, abstract-570, War, war, truce, Ukraine, Russia, Peace

Andrew Walaszek

"Armistice"

Acrylic on Canvas | 40x30 in

$2,643
$2,543
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Collages titled "Popular Genocides" by Brett Nickell, Original Artwork, Graphite
Popular Genocides - Collages, 19x24 in ©2021 by Brett Nickell - Abstract, abstract-570, War, modern, contemporary, history, war, black and white, abstract, surreal, death, violence, expressionism

Brett Nickell

"Popular Genocides"

Collages on Paper | 19x24 in

$1,791
Painting titled "Warrior" by Ahmed Shahabuddin, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Warrior - Painting, 39.4x31.9 in ©1987 by Ahmed Shahabuddin - Expressionism, expressionism-591, War

Ahmed Shahabuddin

"Warrior"

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x31.9 in

$18,046.99
Painting titled "Le trou sans fin (…" by Daniel Schaub, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Le trou sans fin ( tableau primé 3x internationalement ) - Painting, 45.5x31.7 in ©2021 by Daniel Schaub - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Politics, surrealism, oilpainting, bird, house, locomotive, train, painter, france, paris, fyp, schaub, danielschaub, danschaub, prize, prized, pencil, forêt, maison, arbres, oiseau

Daniel Schaub

"Le trou sans fin ( tableau primé 3x internationalement )"

Oil on Canvas | 45.5x31.7 in

$7,857.01
Digital Arts titled "le mensonge "swarth…" by Masa Zodros, Original Artwork, Digital Painting
le mensonge "swarthy" - Digital Arts, 51.2x39.4 in ©2024 by Masa Zodros - Figurative, figurative-594, History

Masa Zodros

"le mensonge "swarthy""

Digital Arts | 51.2x39.4 in

$4,234.73
Painting titled "Iwo Jima" by Arnaud Feuga, Original Artwork, Oil
Iwo Jima - Painting, 19.7x25.6 in ©2024 by Arnaud Feuga - Figurative, figurative-594, War, Iwo-Jima, guerre, Pacifique, Japon, USA, Couleurs, hissage

Arnaud Feuga

"Iwo Jima"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 19.7x25.6 in

$3,271.84
Painting titled "Babel Revisited or…" by Andy Kane, Original Artwork, Wax
Babel Revisited or What the Hell are they talking about - Painting, 48x24 in ©2024 by Andy Kane - Abstract, abstract-570, Politics

Andy Kane

"Babel Revisited or What the Hell are they talking about"

Wax on MDF Board | 48x24 in

$3,284
Painting titled "El Retorno 2" by Jesus Tejedor, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
El Retorno 2 - Painting, 76.8x115.8 in ©2023 by Jesus Tejedor - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, War, Bandera de refugiado, Conflictos, Sudan, colores primarios, conciencia, Rashid Diab

Jesus Tejedor

"El Retorno 2"

Oil on Canvas | 76.8x115.8 in

On Request
Digital Arts titled "La nuit après le bo…" by Richard Raveen Chester, Original Artwork, 2D Digital Work
La nuit après le bombardement - Digital Arts, 19x13 in ©2024 by Richard Raveen Chester - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, War, frisson, incendies, destruction, colère, bombardement, bombes, enfer

Richard Raveen Chester

"La nuit après le bombardement"

Digital Arts | 19x13 in

$433.41
Painting titled "Lady calm" by Oksana Alekhina, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Lady calm - Painting, 27.6x27.6 in ©2024 by Oksana Alekhina - Pop Art, pop-art-615, History, оружие, свобода, мир, тишина, лес, природа, планета, воин, женщина, удача

Oksana Alekhina

"Lady calm"

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x27.6 in

$2,929.05
Painting titled "last breath. first…" by Sergei Krupkin, Original Artwork, Oil
last breath. first breath - Painting, 11.8x15.8 in ©2024 by Sergei Krupkin - Figurative, figurative-594, History, dinosaurs

Sergei Krupkin

"last breath. first breath"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 11.8x15.8 in

$1,239.55
Prints available
Painting titled "Château de la Perri…" by Michael Hebert, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Château de la Perrière - Painting, 38.2x51.2 in ©2019 by Michael Hebert - Figurative, figurative-594, History, château, versailles, architecture

Michael Hebert

"Château de la Perrière"

Acrylic on Cardboard | 38.2x51.2 in

$1,993.01
Painting titled "Willy Brandt, nach…" by Mona Dia, Original Artwork, Oil
Willy Brandt, nach Chargesheimer - Painting, 19.7x15.8 in ©2024 by Mona Dia - Figurative, figurative-594, Politics, Willy Brandt, Portrait

Mona Dia

"Willy Brandt, nach Chargesheimer"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x15.8 in

$1,587.34
Painting titled "Combat de samourais…" by Frob, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Combat de samourais au sabre - Painting, 23.6x31.5 in ©2023 by Frob - Pop Art, pop-art-615, War, samourai, combat, guerre, japon, cheval, honneur, sabre, épée, couleurs, 日本, 武士, セイバー, 名誉, 馬, animal, лошадь, честь

Frob

"Combat de samourais au sabre"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x31.5 in

$2,374.46
Prints available

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