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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,  19.7x24 in
"Vietnam" (Collection privée) Painting, 19.7x24 in
©1993 Corine Sylvia Congiu

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,  76.8x55.1 in
Quiet Riots 1 Painting, 76.8x55.1 in
©2017 Anton Terziev

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
Fatal séduction Photography
©2021 Lionel Same

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.

Photography,  59.1x47.2 in
Berlin Holocaust Memorial Photography, 59.1x47.2 in
©2023 Jonathan Musai

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 ""Vietnam" (Collecti…" by Corine Sylvia Congiu, Original Artwork, Acrylic
"Vietnam" (Collection privée) - Painting, 19.7x24 in ©1993 by Corine Sylvia Congiu - Abstract, abstract-570, War, Guerre, Vietnam

Corine Sylvia Congiu

""Vietnam" (Collection privée)"

Acrylic on Canvas | 19.7x24 in

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Photography titled "Berlin Holocaust Me…" by Jonathan Musai, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Berlin Holocaust Memorial - Photography, 59.1x47.2 in ©2023 by Jonathan Musai - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Politics, berlin, holocaust

Jonathan Musai

"Berlin Holocaust Memorial"

Photography | 59.1x47.2 in

$9,414.06
Painting titled "Cellini's Perseo" by Básant, Original Artwork, Oil
Cellini's Perseo - Painting, 7.9x11.8 in ©2019 by Básant - Figurative, figurative-594, War, perseo, mitología

Básant

"Cellini's Perseo"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 7.9x11.8 in

$920.32
Painting titled "Boom II" by Annette Wyrick-Solari, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Boom II - Painting, 24x20 in ©2005 by Annette Wyrick-Solari - Abstract, abstract-570, War

Annette Wyrick-Solari

"Boom II"

Acrylic on Canvas | 24x20 in

$3,269
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Painting titled ""The Tale of Igor's…" by Miraga Shahbazov, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Panel
"The Tale of Igor's Campaign", "Relief battle" - Painting, 10.6x19.7 in ©2018 by Miraga Shahbazov - Cubism, cubism-582, History, painting, oilpainting, relief, reliefpainting, reliefwar, reliefbattle, reliefsculpture, paintingmosaic, mosaic

Miraga Shahbazov

""The Tale of Igor's Campaign", "Relief battle""

Oil on Glass | 10.6x19.7 in

$5,865.67
Painting titled "Les sages parmi les…" by Eric Mazurie, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on artwork_cat.
Les sages parmi les singes - Painting, 34.3x29.9 in ©2024 by Eric Mazurie - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, History, France, Cartographie, musique, tambour, drapé

Eric Mazurie

"Les sages parmi les singes"

Oil on Wood | 34.3x29.9 in

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Painting titled "La Bataille de Koul…" by Adolphe Yvon, Original Artwork, Oil
La Bataille de Koulikovo - Painting ©1849 by Adolphe Yvon - Classicism, classicism-933, War, Bataille Koulikovo, Dmitry Donskoy, guerre, cheval, sabre, nuit, mort

Adolphe Yvon

"La Bataille de Koulikovo"

Oil

Prints Museum Quality from $26.92
Painting titled "Battle of San Romano" by Paolo Uccello, Original Artwork, Tempera
Battle of San Romano - Painting, 74x128.7 in ©2024 by Paolo Uccello - Classicism, classicism-933, War, Bataille, San Romano, Florence, Sienne, chevaux, lance

Paolo Uccello

"Battle of San Romano"

Tempera | 74x128.7 in

Prints Museum Quality from $26.92
Painting titled "Mao Mao" by Jon Parlangeli, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Mao Mao - Painting, 24x20 in ©2020 by Jon Parlangeli - Figurative, figurative-594, History, modern, contemporary, surrealism, expressionism, china, politics, flowers, floral, landscape

Jon Parlangeli

"Mao Mao"

Oil on Canvas | 24x20 in

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Painting titled "Roma" by Daniela Prezioso Einwaller, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Roma - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2023 by Daniela Prezioso Einwaller - Figurative, figurative-594, History, Roma, stella, venere, città, ragazza, luna

Daniela Prezioso Einwaller

"Roma"

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$2,003.18
Prints available
Collages titled "Monoliths" by Ann Tsarykovska, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Monoliths - Collages, 27.6x39.4 in ©2023 by Ann Tsarykovska - Figurative, figurative-594, War, people, ukraine, trees, sky, war, surrealism, fineart, figurative, collage, human, monoliths, aquarelle, landscape, modern, blue

Ann Tsarykovska

"Monoliths"

Collages on Cardboard | 27.6x39.4 in

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Painting titled "Cleopatra VII Thea…" by D-Marko-O, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2019 by D-Marko-O - Classicism, classicism-933, History, EGYPT, ALEXANDRIA, PLOLEMY, ALEXANDER THE GREAT, GREECE, GREEK

D-Marko-O

"Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator"

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

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Painting titled "Quiet Riots 1" by Anton Terziev, Original Artwork, Oil
Quiet Riots 1 - Painting, 76.8x55.1 in ©2017 by Anton Terziev - Figurative, figurative-594, Politics, city, kid, political, provocative, contemporary, avangarde, neoexpressionism, figurative, portrait, bulgarian artist, best art, live, love, anton terziev, impasto, oils, child, school, statement, scandal

Anton Terziev

"Quiet Riots 1"

Oil on Canvas | 76.8x55.1 in

$7,648.2
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Painting titled "Blessures Narcissiq…" by Nathalie Morin, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Blessures Narcissiques II - Painting, 37x27 in ©2024 by Nathalie Morin - Abstract, abstract-570, War, injuries, soul, bledding, blessures, hémoragie, âme

Nathalie Morin

"Blessures Narcissiques II"

Acrylic on Paper | 37x27 in

$502.4
Prints available
Painting titled "DERELICTION ou l'en…" by Christian Cacaly, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
DERELICTION ou l'enfance perdue - Painting, 25.6x21.3 in ©2024 by Christian Cacaly - Expressionism, expressionism-591, War

Christian Cacaly

"DERELICTION ou l'enfance perdue"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 25.6x21.3 in

$1,748.39
Painting titled "Barak Obama" by Christian Charrière, Original Artwork, Oil
Barak Obama - Painting, 57.5x44.9 in ©2023 by Christian Charrière - Figurative, figurative-594, Politics, president, unitedstates, obama, icon, usa

Christian Charrière

"Barak Obama"

Oil on Canvas | 57.5x44.9 in

$14,842.63
Photography titled "méditerranée imagin…" by Gaspard De Gouges, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
méditerranée imaginaire 17 - Photography, 15.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Gaspard De Gouges - Figurative, figurative-594, History, visage, vénus de milo, fragment, statue, sculpture, antqiue, jardin, classique, grec, méditerranée, équilibre, ombres, hellenistique, profondeur, histoire, ancien, antics, greek, marseille

Gaspard De Gouges

"méditerranée imaginaire 17"

Photography | 15.8x15.8 in

$496.4
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

$2,117.4
Painting titled "Gaz" by John Des Îles, Original Artwork, Oil
Gaz - Painting, 5.9x8.7 in ©2024 by John Des Îles - Abstract, abstract-570, War, association, gaz, chimique, bactériologique, secours, attaque, survie

John Des Îles

"Gaz"

Oil on Wood | 5.9x8.7 in

$946.68
Prints available
Sculpture titled "The King's Fate" by Mahesh Chathuranga Ekanayake, Original Artwork, Metals
The King's Fate - Sculpture, 36x20 in ©2022 by Mahesh Chathuranga Ekanayake - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, History, Copper Sculpture, Ornaments in Metal, Metal Sculpture, Home Decor, Home Design, Interior Design, Interior Design Ideas, Sculpture, Bedroom Design

Mahesh Chathuranga Ekanayake

"The King's Fate"

Sculpture - Metals | 36x20 in

$2,180
Digital Arts titled "Lueur d'Espoir" by Frédéric Font (Chroma), Original Artwork, Digital Painting Mounted on Wood Stretcher…
Lueur d'Espoir - Digital Arts, 31.5x31.5 in ©2023 by Frédéric Font (Chroma) - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, War, fille, desastre, guerre, paix, ruine, paysage, lumière, soleil, espoir, tristesse, symbole, poésie

Frédéric Font (Chroma)

"Lueur d'Espoir"

Digital Arts | 31.5x31.5 in

$1,717.64
Collages titled "Déchirures" by O.M.A., Original Artwork, Collages
Déchirures - Collages ©2024 by O.M.A. - Figurative, figurative-594, History, oma, O.M.A., Organisme Maternel Anonyme, mail art, lettre, courrier, oeil, yeux, regard, solidarité, appel à l'aide

O.M.A.

"Déchirures"

Collages on MDF Board

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Textile Art titled "Au bois dormant 2" by Fabienne Rubin, Original Artwork, Thread Mounted on Cardboard
Au bois dormant 2 - Textile Art ©2024 by Fabienne Rubin - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Politics

Fabienne Rubin

"Au bois dormant 2"

Textile Art on Paper

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Painting titled "in folio II" by Ilgvars Zalans, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
in folio II - Painting, 19.7x15.8 in ©2024 by Ilgvars Zalans - Abstract, abstract-570, History, folio, history, old, files

Ilgvars Zalans

"in folio II"

Acrylic on Canvas | 19.7x15.8 in

$1,283.84
Prints available
Photography titled "Fatal séduction" by Lionel Same, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Fatal séduction - Photography ©2021 by Lionel Same - Figurative, figurative-594, History, scène, film, pistolet, gun, femme

Lionel Same

"Fatal séduction"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $55.99
Painting titled "Censure" by Ytka Tiéllof, Original Artwork, Oil
Censure - Painting, 22.1x19.7 in ©2017 by Ytka Tiéllof - Figurative, figurative-594, Politics, censure9

Ytka Tiéllof

"Censure"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 22.1x19.7 in

$834.66
Drawing titled "marching again" by Friedrich Zettl, Original Artwork, Marker
marching again - Drawing, 11.6x8.3 in ©2024 by Friedrich Zettl - Expressionism, expressionism-591, War, war, minimal, bold, black, expressive, gestural

Friedrich Zettl

"marching again"

Marker on Paper | 11.6x8.3 in

$364.61
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

$6,021.64
Painting titled "how many more" by Manoo Tedin, Original Artwork, Oil
how many more - Painting, 11.8x7.9 in ©2024 by Manoo Tedin - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, War

Manoo Tedin

"how many more"

Oil on Canvas | 11.8x7.9 in

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Painting titled "Ville de rats" by Gauthier Joyeux, Original Artwork, Ink
Ville de rats - Painting, 23.6x19.7 in ©2023 by Gauthier Joyeux - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Politics

Gauthier Joyeux

"Ville de rats"

Ink on Paper | 23.6x19.7 in

$248.2
Design titled ""Ну,что?  Споем?"" by Sergei Bogoliubov, Original Artwork, Accessories
"Ну,что? Споем?" - Design, 21.3x19.3 in ©2024 by Sergei Bogoliubov - Figurative, figurative-594, Politics, политика, волк, ленин, сталин, боголюбов

Sergei Bogoliubov

""Ну,что? Споем?""

Design | 21.3x19.3 in

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Painting titled "To Those in War and…" by Nicholaas Chiao, Original Artwork, Oil
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To Those in War and Peace - Painting, 15x38 in ©2024 by Nicholaas Chiao - Expressionism, expressionism-591, War, art, contemporary art, war art, war artist, anti-war

Nicholaas Chiao

"To Those in War and Peace"

Oil on Canvas | 15x38 in

$6,672
Painting titled "I'm home" by Alexandr Gera, Original Artwork, Oil
I'm home - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Alexandr Gera - Surrealism, surrealism-627, War, surrealism, mask, gas mask, respirator, Apocalypse, post-apocalypse, portrait in a gas mask, science, scientific painting, sight, dystopia, evolution, steampunk, dieselpunk, eyes, scientific art, dystopian art, art dystopique, vue, masque

Alexandr Gera

"I'm home"

Oil on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$8,906.68
Prints available
Painting titled "STAREDOWN" by Andrei Terehov, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Other rigid panel
STAREDOWN - Painting, 59.1x42.9 in ©2023 by Andrei Terehov - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, War, woodart, wallart, mosaic art, david, contemporary art, acrylic paint

Andrei Terehov

"STAREDOWN"

Acrylic on Wood | 59.1x42.9 in

$12,483.63
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

$6,347
Prints available
Photography titled "who polices the pol…" by Miles Astray, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
who polices the police - Photography, 11.8x11.8 in ©2020 by Miles Astray - Politics, montreal, quebec, canada, north america, urban, street, street photography, activism, politics, protest, demonstration, BLM, black lives matter, candid, square, police, man, people, city, asphalt

Miles Astray

"who polices the police"

Photography | 11.8x11.8 in

$282.25

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