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Contemporary World Culture artworks encompass a range of styles and mediums, each with its unique approach to storytelling and expression. From paintings and sculptures to photography and mixed media, these works reflect the vast diversity of cultures and traditions across the world. Artists working with this type of art experiment with a variety of supports and materials, including canvas, paper, wood, metal, and clay, to create intricate and engaging pieces that speak to the human experience. What makes this type of original artwork so special is its ability to transcend language and cultural barriers, connecting people from different backgrounds through shared emotions and experiences. Through their unique perspectives and techniques, contemporary World Culture artists challenge us to see the world in new and exciting ways.

Painting,  15.8x15.8 in
A changing world Painting, 15.8x15.8 in
©2024 Click

Origins and History

The Neo-Expressionist movement was an important period in the history of contemporary art, emerging in the 1980s as a response to the cool detachment of Minimalism and Conceptual Art. Artists associated with this movement, such as Julian Schnabel and Anselm Kiefer, sought to convey a more emotional and visceral form of expression through their works, which often featured bold, gestural brushstrokes and intense, heavily layered compositions. The movement was characterized by its rejection of the detached, cerebral approach of previous art movements and its embrace of a more subjective, expressive approach. Today, the influence of the Neo-Expressionist movement can still be seen in the work of many Contemporary Artists, who continue to explore the power of emotion and personal experience in their art.

Painting,  24x18 in
Woman in the Green Market Painting, 24x18 in
©2023 Zulma Brooks

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary World Culture artworks have undergone significant evolution in recent years. These artworks are highly sought after in the contemporary art market due to their ability to convey diverse cultural experiences and perspectives. They are created by artists from different regions of the world and reflect their unique backgrounds, beliefs, and traditions.

Painting,  27.6x19.7 in
Gravures. Painting, 27.6x19.7 in
©2024 Myriam Van Calster

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary artists who have made a name for themselves through their original works on global culture include Ai Weiwei, Yinka Shonibare, and Kehinde Wiley.

Ai Weiwei is a Chinese artist and activist who has tackled issues of human rights and freedom of expression in his works. His pieces often incorporate traditional Chinese materials and techniques, while also commenting on contemporary Chinese society.

Nigerian-British artist Yinka Shonibare is known for his use of Dutch wax fabric, which he uses to create sculptures and installations that challenge cultural stereotypes and explore themes of globalization and identity.

Kehinde Wiley is an American painter who has gained international recognition for his portraits of people of color, often set against traditional European backdrops. His work seeks to challenge and subvert the historical narratives of Western art.

These artists and many others are using their art to explore and celebrate the diverse cultures of our world, creating thought-provoking and visually stunning works that push boundaries and challenge our perceptions.

Sculpture,  16.1x8.3 in
Masque joyeux Sculpture, 16.1x8.3 in
©2024 Armelle Colombier

Notable original contemporary World Culture artworks

One of the most iconic contemporary World Culture artworks is "The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali, created in 1931. This surrealistic painting features melting clocks, inspired by Einstein’s theory of relativity, and a barren landscape. It is a reflection on the fleeting nature of time and the human condition.

Another well-known artwork is "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Japanese artist Hokusai, from 1830-1833. This woodblock print depicts a massive wave towering over boats, with Mount Fuji in the background. It is a symbol of the power of nature and a representation of the Japanese cultural identity.

Ai Weiwei’s "Sunflower Seeds" installation from 2010 is also a celebrated work of art. It features over 100 million porcelain sunflower seeds scattered across the floor of the Tate Modern in London. This piece comments on the mass production and consumption of goods in China, as well as the individual’s identity within a collective society.

Lastly, Yayoi Kusama’s "Infinity Mirrors" from 2016 is a captivating experience. This installation features a series of mirrored rooms with endless reflections of colorful lights and polka dots. It is a celebration of life and an invitation to experience a sense of infinity and transcendence.

Each of these artworks represents a unique cultural perspective and provokes thought and emotion in the viewer.

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Painting titled "A changing world" by Click, Original Artwork, Stencil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
A changing world - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2024 by Click - Street Art, street-art-624, World Culture, polution, street, street art, pop art, stencil art, spray art, spray can art, urban culture, color, animal, bee, no future, eco anxiety, green, green washing, banksy, click street art, click, pochoir, multi layer

Click

"A changing world"

Stencil on Cardboard | 15.8x15.8 in

$240.15
Sculpture titled "Masque joyeux" by Armelle Colombier, Original Artwork, Ceramics
Masque joyeux - Sculpture, 16.1x8.3 in ©2024 by Armelle Colombier - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Africa, masque, raku, joie, grès, céramique

Armelle Colombier

"Masque joyeux"

Sculpture - Ceramics | 16.1x8.3 in

$386.24
Painting titled "NATIVE AMERICAN" by David Lopez, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Panel
NATIVE AMERICAN - Painting, 23.6x17.7 in ©1990 by David Lopez - Tribal

David Lopez

"NATIVE AMERICAN"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x17.7 in

$11,665.72
Painting titled "Lumière de Bouddha" by Sylvie Gallizio, Original Artwork, Oil
Lumière de Bouddha - Painting, 39.4x31.9 in ©2009 by Sylvie Gallizio - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Asia, mystique, Tibet, mèditation

Sylvie Gallizio

"Lumière de Bouddha"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 39.4x31.9 in

$2,235.53
Painting titled "mei" by Renée Estebanez, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
mei - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Renée Estebanez - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia

Renée Estebanez

"mei"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x11.8 in

$309.88
Painting titled "Personnage Rouge" by Fernand Nonkouni, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Personnage Rouge - Painting, 27.6x27.6 in ©2017 by Fernand Nonkouni - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa

Fernand Nonkouni

"Personnage Rouge"

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x27.6 in

$1,374.2
Sculpture titled "tribal" by Catali, Original Artwork, Clay
tribal - Sculpture, 8.5x2.2 in ©2024 by Catali - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Africa, catali, corse, ajaccio, masques, argile

Catali

"tribal"

Sculpture - Clay | 8.5x2.2 in

$235.73
Sculpture titled "Fiammifero" by Joshua Stazio, Original Artwork, Wood
Fiammifero - Sculpture, 27.6x11.8 in ©2023 by Joshua Stazio - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, Tribal

Joshua Stazio

"Fiammifero"

Sculpture - Wood | 27.6x11.8 in

$2,922.79
Painting titled "New-York street food" by Valérie Le Meur, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
New-York street food - Painting, 7.5x9.5 in ©2024 by Valérie Le Meur - Impressionism, impressionism-603, America, New-york, cuisine, rue, food truck, manhattan, street food, fast food

Valérie Le Meur

"New-York street food"

Acrylic on Canvas | 7.5x9.5 in

$538.96
Painting titled "Quebra de valores" by Eduardo Vueza Vueza, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Quebra de valores - Painting, 39.4x31.5 in ©2019 by Eduardo Vueza Vueza - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, Óleo s/veludo, Arte Angolana, Pintores angolanos

Eduardo Vueza Vueza

"Quebra de valores"

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x31.5 in

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Prints from $56.42
Painting titled "Whispers" by Igor Eliseev, Original Artwork, Oil
Whispers - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Igor Eliseev - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Asia

Igor Eliseev

"Whispers"

Oil on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$8,269
Photography titled "Jesus" by Alice Vizcaino, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Jesus - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2023 by Alice Vizcaino - Africa, coiffe

Alice Vizcaino

"Jesus"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$753.66
Painting titled "Woman in the Green…" by Zulma Brooks, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Woman in the Green Market - Painting, 24x18 in ©2023 by Zulma Brooks - Cubism, cubism-582, America, cubism, fruit, woman, green, tones

Zulma Brooks

"Woman in the Green Market"

Acrylic on Canvas | 24x18 in

$1,799
Prints available
Painting titled "Holi" by Isabell Deltell, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Holi - Painting, 23.6x35.4 in ©2024 by Isabell Deltell - Abstract, abstract-570, Asia, Holi, holi fest, color, textura, india, holi run

Isabell Deltell

"Holi"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x35.4 in

$3,396.46
Sculpture titled "PEPITE" by Christiane Guerry, Original Artwork, Clay
PEPITE - Sculpture, 14.6x39 in ©2024 by Christiane Guerry - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Africa, femme, africaine, beauté, liberté, couleurs, tissus, medias mixtes, nouveauté, contemporain, moderne, unique, originale

Christiane Guerry

"PEPITE"

Sculpture - Clay | 14.6x39 in

$1,636.81
Drawing titled "Wish to changet" by Smart Bantu Elie, Original Artwork, Pencil
Wish to changet - Drawing, 39.4x27.6 in ©2020 by Smart Bantu Elie - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Tribal

Smart Bantu Elie

"Wish to changet"

Pencil on Paper | 39.4x27.6 in

$5,772.55
Painting titled "Batsheba" by Janna Shulrufer, Original Artwork, Oil
Batsheba - Painting, 41.7x38.6 in ©2024 by Janna Shulrufer - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, oil painting, Tanakh, Bible, Batsheva, David, Israel, bathing

Janna Shulrufer

"Batsheba"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 41.7x38.6 in

On Request
Painting titled "Aissata" by Fabrice Bettrancourt, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Aissata - Painting, 25.6x31.9 in ©2022 by Fabrice Bettrancourt - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa

Fabrice Bettrancourt

"Aissata"

Oil on Canvas | 25.6x31.9 in

$1,788.43
Prints available
Photography titled "" Rail " , Colorado…" by Philippe Reynaud, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
" Rail " , Colorado , USA , 2012 - Photography, 23.6x31.5 in ©2012 by Philippe Reynaud - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, America, amerique, colorado, femme, desert, landscape

Philippe Reynaud

"" Rail " , Colorado , USA , 2012"

Photography | 23.6x31.5 in

$587.66
Sculpture titled "Démone" by Aurore Lanteri, Original Artwork, Plaster
Démone - Sculpture, 25.2x11.6 in ©2024 by Aurore Lanteri - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, World Culture, masque, sculpture, peinture, aquarelle, motif, démon, hybride, faune, mythe, collage, modelage, assemblage, résine, couleurs, jouets, upcycling, bijoux, textile, cornes, langue

Aurore Lanteri

"Démone"

Sculpture - Plaster | 25.2x11.6 in

$2,467.94
Painting titled "Blue desert" by Mathilde Howells, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Blue desert - Painting, 17.7x17.7 in ©2023 by Mathilde Howells - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa, Mélodie, Couleur, Energie, Mouvement, Serenité

Mathilde Howells

"Blue desert"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 17.7x17.7 in

$561.1
Sculpture titled "La Fin d'un Monde" by J.-Marc Laloux, Original Artwork, Wood
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La Fin d'un Monde - Sculpture, 47.2x39.4 in ©2022 by J.-Marc Laloux - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, censure, pompidou, robertis, tag, origine, femme, courbet, laloux, peinture, sexe, féminin, woman, féministe, metoo

J.-Marc Laloux

"La Fin d'un Monde"

Sculpture - Wood | 47.2x39.4 in

$56,833.47
Drawing titled "sketch 21" by Alina Konyk, Original Artwork, Pencil
sketch 21 - Drawing, 11.6x16.5 in ©2024 by Alina Konyk - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, ukraine, ukrainian art, ukrainian artist, ukrainian modern art, colourfull, line drawing, line art, figurative, figurative drawing, feminine, feminism

Alina Konyk

"sketch 21"

Pencil on Paper | 11.6x16.5 in

$329.8
Prints available
Painting titled "Luna in Prospettiva" by Roberto Mauri, Original Artwork, Oil
Luna in Prospettiva - Painting, 11.8x11.8 in ©2023 by Roberto Mauri - Land Art, land-art-957, World Culture, oil, canvas, printing, moon, mauri, Italy, Wall art, street art, colors, modern, moderno, landscape, canvaspainting, signed

Roberto Mauri

"Luna in Prospettiva"

Oil on Canvas | 11.8x11.8 in

$489.16
Prints available
Painting titled "Gravures." by Myriam Van Calster, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Gravures. - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Myriam Van Calster - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, femme, portrait, profil, africaine, cheveux tressés, boucle d'oreille en or, gravures, préhistoire

Myriam Van Calster

"Gravures."

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$1,551.46
Prints available
Textile Art titled "Maxi dress with rel…" by Nataliya Gross, Original Artwork, Fabric
Maxi dress with reliefs made of 100% silk - Textile Art, 58.3x59.1 in ©2022 by Nataliya Gross - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa

Nataliya Gross

"Maxi dress with reliefs made of 100% silk"

Textile Art on Fabric | 58.3x59.1 in

$1,657.84
Painting titled "The Great Indian Ph…" by Vinod Kunnathulli, Original Artwork, Acrylic
The Great Indian Phoenix - Painting, 37x29.1 in ©2012 by Vinod Kunnathulli - Abstract, abstract-570, Tribal, modern art, mural, acrylic painting, canvas decor wall art, music painting, abstract art, contemporary art, OOAK, One of a kind Artwork, original painting

Vinod Kunnathulli

"The Great Indian Phoenix"

Acrylic on Canvas | 37x29.1 in

$41,341.43
Painting titled "蓝牡丹 斗方(优惠)" by Yan Zi007, Original Artwork, Ink
蓝牡丹 斗方(优惠) - Painting, 15x15 in ©2023 by Yan Zi007 - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Asia, 花, 牡丹, 中国画, 水墨画

Yan Zi007

"蓝牡丹 斗方(优惠)"

Ink on Paper | 15x15 in

$640.78
$142.76
Prints available
Painting titled "Trying to brace up V" by Ganiyat Abdulazeez, Original Artwork, Oil
Trying to brace up V - Painting, 20x16 in ©2024 by Ganiyat Abdulazeez - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa, oil, art, abstract, clover, leaf, conceptual, available, blackart, blackskin, africanart, nigeria

Ganiyat Abdulazeez

"Trying to brace up V"

Oil on Canvas | 20x16 in

$589
Prints available
Painting titled "Self-portrait of th…" by Gilbert Borb, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Cardboard
Self-portrait of the painter with his family at the zoo. - Painting, 15.8x23.6 in ©2023 by Gilbert Borb - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, America, Zoo, Painter's self-portrait, ducks, swans, castle, flamingos, panda bear, parakeet, nature, lighthouse, flowers, music, dogs, people, children, lake

Gilbert Borb

"Self-portrait of the painter with his family at the zoo."

Oil on Paper | 15.8x23.6 in

$3,468.62
Prints available
Painting titled "Homeless forever." by Irvin Grassi, Original Artwork, Collages Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Homeless forever. - Painting, 11.8x11.8 in ©2019 by Irvin Grassi - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture

Irvin Grassi

"Homeless forever."

Collages on Linen Canvas | 11.8x11.8 in

$2,038.54
Prints available
Painting titled "Ени-Кале..." by Denis Konotop, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Panel
Ени-Кале... - Painting, 11.8x19.7 in ©2024 by Denis Konotop - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, турецкая крепость, керчь, морской пейзаж, Ени-Кале

Denis Konotop

"Ени-Кале..."

Oil on Linen Canvas | 11.8x19.7 in

$723.62
Painting titled "23T4" by Yang Youpeng, Original Artwork, Acrylic
23T4 - Painting, 19.7x23.6 in ©2023 by Yang Youpeng - Abstract, abstract-570, Asia, Abstract

Yang Youpeng

"23T4"

Acrylic on Canvas | 19.7x23.6 in

On Request Prints from $27.13
Drawing titled "Welcome to the jung…" by Benny Arte, Original Artwork, Spray paint
Welcome to the jungle - Drawing, 27.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Benny Arte - Street Art, street-art-624, World Culture, pop art, street art, banksy, europe, argent, monde, fin

Benny Arte

"Welcome to the jungle"

Spray paint on Paper | 27.6x19.7 in

$855.48
Drawing titled "The only perspectiv…" by Stephan B. Reisig, Original Artwork, Gouache
The only perspective that remained - Drawing, 16.5x23.2 in ©2020 by Stephan B. Reisig - Surrealism, surrealism-627, World Culture

Stephan B. Reisig

"The only perspective that remained"

Gouache on Paper | 16.5x23.2 in

$2,606
Painting titled "Heracleion (3)" by Pintor Nicolas, Original Artwork, Oil
Heracleion (3) - Painting, 35.4x27.6 in ©2023 by Pintor Nicolas - Impressionism, impressionism-603, World Culture, heracleion, underwater city, ancient city, greek culture, Egyptian culture, fish, fishing, history art, boho art, sea, ocean, water, sculpture, city under water, blue abstract, abstract, original painting

Pintor Nicolas

"Heracleion (3)"

Oil on Wood | 35.4x27.6 in

$616.43
Prints available

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