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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.

Sculpture,  12x12 in
l'Eclat de DUAFE Sculpture, 12x12 in
©2023 Stéphane Jocardes (Léla (1991))

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.

Photography,  13.7x20.6 in
VARANASI Photography, 13.7x20.6 in
©2007 Sergei Reoutov

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,  5.9x8.3 in
humpty portrait Painting, 5.9x8.3 in
©2018 Sergii Shkoliar

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.

Painting,  12.2x9.1 in
Magnolia #1 Painting, 12.2x9.1 in
©2024 Elena Kazachkina

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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Sculpture titled "l'Eclat de DUAFE" by Stéphane Jocardes (Léla (1991)), Original Artwork, Engraving
l'Eclat de DUAFE - Sculpture, 12x12 in ©2023 by Stéphane Jocardes (Léla (1991)) - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Africa, DUAFE, adinkra, marble

Stéphane Jocardes (Léla (1991))

"l'Eclat de DUAFE"

Sculpture - Engraving | 12x12 in

$1,022.51
Painting titled "Magnolia #1" by Elena Kazachkina, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Magnolia #1 - Painting, 12.2x9.1 in ©2024 by Elena Kazachkina - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Asia, magnolia, flores, pintura china, watercolor, watercolor painting, flowers, Chinese style, botanical, watercolour

Elena Kazachkina

"Magnolia #1"

Watercolor on Paper | 12.2x9.1 in

$402.61
Painting titled "Caserio" by Vinicio Jarquin, Original Artwork, Pigments
Caserio - Painting, 10.2x21.3 in ©2024 by Vinicio Jarquin - Street Art, street-art-624, America, Acuarela, caserío, colores

Vinicio Jarquin

"Caserio"

Pigments on Synthetic board | 10.2x21.3 in

$478.71
Painting titled "Oriental con Kimono…" by Jose Gil, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Oriental con Kimono rojo - Painting, 55.1x55.1 in ©2022 by Jose Gil - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Asia, Oilpaint, red kimono geisha, geisha oil painting, Japanese oil paint

Jose Gil

"Oriental con Kimono rojo"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 55.1x55.1 in

$25,624.44
Prints available
Painting titled "23J4" by Yang Youpeng, Original Artwork, Acrylic
23J4 - Painting, 19.7x23.6 in ©2023 by Yang Youpeng - Abstract, abstract-570, Asia, Abstract

Yang Youpeng

"23J4"

Acrylic on Canvas | 19.7x23.6 in

On Request Prints from $27.04
Painting titled "Fuji kakemono" by Jean-Marc Moschetti (encre-zen), Original Artwork, Ink
Fuji kakemono - Painting, 31.5x15.8 in ©2022 by Jean-Marc Moschetti (encre-zen) - Asia, Japon, Fuji, kakemono

Jean-Marc Moschetti (encre-zen)

"Fuji kakemono"

Ink on Canvas | 31.5x15.8 in

$683.88
Prints available
Painting titled "Driver's Edge" by Annette Wyrick-Solari, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Driver's Edge - Painting, 90x40 in ©2024 by Annette Wyrick-Solari - Expressionism, expressionism-591, America

Annette Wyrick-Solari

"Driver's Edge"

Oil on Canvas | 90x40 in

$14,232
Prints available
Sculpture titled "Boomrerang" by Felipe Cesar D'Oliveira, Original Artwork, Stone
Boomrerang - Sculpture, 18.9x8.7 in ©2023 by Felipe Cesar D'Oliveira - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, boomerang, arte, art, escultura, piedra, dolomita

Felipe Cesar D'Oliveira

"Boomrerang"

Sculpture - Stone | 18.9x8.7 in

$1,614
Sculpture titled "Phoenix" by Albert Dura, Original Artwork, Metals
Phoenix - Sculpture, 28.7x26.4 in ©2024 by Albert Dura - Expressionism, expressionism-591, World Culture, phoenix, bird, ash, fire, eternal, AlbertDura, revival, myth, steel sculpture, expressionism

Albert Dura

"Phoenix"

Sculpture - Metals | 28.7x26.4 in

$5,457.78
Sculpture titled "AMAZON GUERRIERE" by Gerard Lami, Original Artwork, Metals
AMAZON GUERRIERE - Sculpture, 26x4.7 in ©2024 by Gerard Lami - Impressionism, impressionism-603, World Culture

Gerard Lami

"AMAZON GUERRIERE"

Sculpture - Metals | 26x4.7 in

$2,165.24
Painting titled "Danza Zulú" by Yolanda Luna, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Danza Zulú - Painting, 39.4x39.4 in ©2022 by Yolanda Luna - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa, Zulú, danza, expresionismo abstracto, África, Yolanda Luna, arte contemporáneo, acrílico

Yolanda Luna

"Danza Zulú"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in

$4,602.94
Painting titled "Un jour de printemp…" by Philippe Robert, Original Artwork, Oil
Un jour de printemps pour Eve - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2023 by Philippe Robert - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, PRINTEMPS, FLEURS, PORTRAIT, AMOUR

Philippe Robert

"Un jour de printemps pour Eve"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

Not For Sale
Photography titled "VARANASI" by Sergei Reoutov, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
VARANASI - Photography, 13.7x20.6 in ©2007 by Sergei Reoutov - Classicism, classicism-933, Asia, Varanasi, Fine art, India, River, Temple, Shiva, Victorian, Antique, Ditch frame, Vintage

Sergei Reoutov

"VARANASI"

Photography | 13.7x20.6 in

$2,172.38
Painting titled "Mujer africana orde…" by Gustavo Mañá, Original Artwork, Pastel
Mujer africana ordeñando - Painting, 19.7x27.6 in ©2023 by Gustavo Mañá - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, Pintura, África, Colorido, Cabras, Mujer

Gustavo Mañá

"Mujer africana ordeñando"

Pastel on Cardboard | 19.7x27.6 in

$1,968.9
Sculpture titled "Geisha Jaune" by Mozart Guerra, Original Artwork, Stainless Steel
Geisha Jaune - Sculpture, 15.8x13.8 in ©2021 by Mozart Guerra - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, Geisha, Brazilian artist, japan

Mozart Guerra

"Geisha Jaune"

Sculpture - Stainless Steel | 15.8x13.8 in

$13,800.41
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

$2,031.78
Prints available
Painting titled "FRÈRE DE SANS" by Hontongnon, Original Artwork, Acrylic
FRÈRE DE SANS - Painting, 31.5x39.4 in ©2021 by Hontongnon - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture

Hontongnon

"FRÈRE DE SANS"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x39.4 in

$1,858.6
Painting titled "Learnings" by Sameera Kalupahana, Original Artwork, Watercolor Mounted on Glass
Learnings - Painting, 16x11 in ©2023 by Sameera Kalupahana - Expressionism, expressionism-591, World Culture, Home Decor, Home Design, Interior Design, Paintings on Paper for Sale, Watercolor on Paper, Watercolor Paintings

Sameera Kalupahana

"Learnings"

Watercolor on Paper | 16x11 in

$1,140
Prints available
Sculpture titled "La légende de malis…" by Abou Sidibé, Original Artwork, Bronze
La légende de malisadjo - Sculpture, 33.5x10.6 in ©2019 by Abou Sidibé - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Africa, bronze, assemblage, bois, récupération, afrique

Abou Sidibé

"La légende de malisadjo"

Sculpture - Bronze | 33.5x10.6 in

$2,057.15
Painting titled "Colorful colors" by Vladislav Masurenkov, Original Artwork, Oil
Colorful colors - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2022 by Vladislav Masurenkov - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, Academy of contemporary arts

Vladislav Masurenkov

"Colorful colors"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

Not For Sale
Sculpture titled "Morning light" by Shi Jun Liu, Original Artwork, Stainless Steel
Morning light - Sculpture, 25.6x13.8 in ©2010 by Shi Jun Liu - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Asia

Shi Jun Liu

"Morning light"

Sculpture - Stainless Steel | 25.6x13.8 in

$11,410.39
Painting titled "Riflessi sul fiume" by Patrizia Salcini, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Riflessi sul fiume - Painting, 11.8x15.8 in ©2024 by Patrizia Salcini - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Asia, Cina, viaggio, ponte, riflessi, natura, atmosfera

Patrizia Salcini

"Riflessi sul fiume"

Watercolor on Paper | 11.8x15.8 in

Not For Sale Prints from $27.04
Painting titled "La carovane" by Guido Mannini, Original Artwork, Oil
La carovane - Painting, 39.4x47.2 in ©2022 by Guido Mannini - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa

Guido Mannini

"La carovane"

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x47.2 in

$5,532.79
Painting titled "GEISHA II" by Tamara Andjus, Original Artwork, Acrylic
GEISHA II - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Tamara Andjus - Abstract, abstract-570, Asia, abstract art, geisha, portrait, acrylic painting

Tamara Andjus

"GEISHA II"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$1,606.9
Painting titled "humpty portrait" by Sergii Shkoliar, Original Artwork, Oil
humpty portrait - Painting, 5.9x8.3 in ©2018 by Sergii Shkoliar - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, World Culture, humpty-dumpty, humpty, portrait, carroll, truth the glass, personage, monotype, small format, joke, humor, shkoliarsart, shkoliar sergii

Sergii Shkoliar

"humpty portrait"

Oil on Paper | 5.9x8.3 in

$425.77
Painting titled "Scottish Drinking S…" by Victor Molev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Scottish Drinking Song - Painting, 11.8x9.1 in ©2023 by Victor Molev - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, Beethoven, Drinking Song, Парейдолия., метаморфоза, двойное изображение, гротеск, юмор

Victor Molev

"Scottish Drinking Song"

Oil on Canvas | 11.8x9.1 in

$789.46
Painting titled "Sans titre" by Youssef Douieb, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Panel
Sans titre - Painting, 30.3x30.3 in ©2024 by Youssef Douieb - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa

Youssef Douieb

"Sans titre"

Acrylic on Cardboard | 30.3x30.3 in

$2,747.64
Prints available
Painting titled "COLLECTION GARDIENN…" by Hugues Matumona, Original Artwork, Acrylic
COLLECTION GARDIENNES ANCESTRALES - Muhumusa - Painting, 35.4x25.6 in ©2023 by Hugues Matumona - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa

Hugues Matumona

"COLLECTION GARDIENNES ANCESTRALES - Muhumusa"

Acrylic on Canvas | 35.4x25.6 in

$1,170.31
Sculpture titled "Combat" by Jean-Bernard Legendre, Original Artwork, Metals
Combat - Sculpture, 9.1x17.7 in ©2024 by Jean-Bernard Legendre - Abstract, abstract-570, Tribal, combat, confrontation, mouvement

Jean-Bernard Legendre

"Combat"

Sculpture - Metals | 9.1x17.7 in

$485.33
Painting titled "Ушедшие цивилизации" by Igor Kon, Original Artwork, Oil
Ушедшие цивилизации - Painting, 48.8x74.8 in ©2024 by Igor Kon - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture

Igor Kon

"Ушедшие цивилизации"

Oil on Canvas | 48.8x74.8 in

$11,554.22
Painting titled "瀑布与小屋" by Zhang Bi Zi Song Shu, Original Artwork, Ink
瀑布与小屋 - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2024 by Zhang Bi Zi Song Shu - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Asia, 水墨画, 山水画, 中国画, 瀑布, 深山

Zhang Bi Zi Song Shu

"瀑布与小屋"

Ink on Paper | 19.7x19.7 in

$649.68
$164.35
Painting titled "Chogan" by Giti Tayebi, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Panel
Chogan - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Giti Tayebi - Abstract, abstract-570, Asia, miniature, chogan, shahname, pink, abstract, colorful

Giti Tayebi

"Chogan"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x15.8 in

$505.19
Prints available
Painting titled "Guantes para tocar." by Salvador Torres, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Guantes para tocar. - Painting, 39.4x27.6 in ©2008 by Salvador Torres - Surrealism, surrealism-627, World Culture

Salvador Torres

"Guantes para tocar."

Acrylic on Paper | 39.4x27.6 in

Not For Sale Prints from $67.05
Painting titled "Już za chwilę zaczn…" by Ana Smarz, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Już za chwilę zacznie się magia w Luwrze - Painting, 11.8x15.8 in ©2024 by Ana Smarz - Expressionism, expressionism-591, World Culture, luwr, magia, podróże, paryż

Ana Smarz

"Już za chwilę zacznie się magia w Luwrze"

Acrylic on Canvas | 11.8x15.8 in

$678.42
Prints available
Painting titled "Symphony" by Natalya Sycheva, Original Artwork, Oil
Symphony - Painting ©2023 by Natalya Sycheva - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, Academy of contemporary arts

Natalya Sycheva

"Symphony"

Oil on Canvas

Not For Sale
Painting titled "The Royal Horseguard" by Gregory L Wilhelmi, Original Artwork, Oil
The Royal Horseguard - Painting, 24x36 in ©2013 by Gregory L Wilhelmi - Impressionism, impressionism-603, World Culture, London, Horseguard, England, Queen, royal, queen's horses, Buckingham Palace, parade

Gregory L Wilhelmi

"The Royal Horseguard"

Oil on Canvas | 24x36 in

$3,630

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