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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,  19.7x19.7 in
Mélange des arts Painting, 19.7x19.7 in
©2023 Jluc Loustalot

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,  36x30 in
You are under watch Painting, 36x30 in
©2022 Kaiser Kamal

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.

Photography,  19.7x31.5 in
Pâturage au Lesotho Photography, 19.7x31.5 in
©2017 Marine Colombier

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.

Photography,  47.2x31.5 in
Dans l Intimite du Toreo " DANS L OEIL DU TAUREAU " Photography, 47.2x31.5 in
©2023 Philippe Reynaud

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 "Mélange des arts" by Jluc Loustalot, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Mélange des arts - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2023 by Jluc Loustalot - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture

Jluc Loustalot

"Mélange des arts"

Acrylic on Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

$876.91
Photography titled "Dans l Intimite du…" by Philippe Reynaud, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Dans l Intimite du Toreo " DANS L OEIL DU TAUREAU " - Photography, 47.2x31.5 in ©2023 by Philippe Reynaud - Classicism, classicism-933, World Culture, TRADITION, HISPANNIQUE, TAUROMACHIE, TORRERO, NOIRETBLANC

Philippe Reynaud

"Dans l Intimite du Toreo " DANS L OEIL DU TAUREAU ""

Photography | 47.2x31.5 in

$1,432.83
Photography titled "Le rêve est permis" by Jean-Claude Mathier, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Le rêve est permis - Photography ©2023 by Jean-Claude Mathier - World Culture

Jean-Claude Mathier

"Le rêve est permis"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $46.11
Painting titled "" PAST PRESENT FUTU…" by Giò Pasta, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
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" PAST PRESENT FUTURE " - Painting, 39.4x27.6 in ©2024 by Giò Pasta - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, visioni medianiche, arte per collezionisti, arte contemporanea, poesia della vita, storia di tutti gli uomini, storia del mondo

Giò Pasta

"" PAST PRESENT FUTURE ""

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x27.6 in

$6,185.78
Sculpture titled "Guerrier" by Jean Paul Constant, Original Artwork, Terra cotta
Guerrier - Sculpture, 17.7x17.7 in ©2023 by Jean Paul Constant - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, guerrier, armure, tribut, ethnique, imaginaire

Jean Paul Constant

"Guerrier"

Sculpture - Terra cotta | 17.7x17.7 in

$1,835.44
Painting titled "Happy fishery harve…" by Qiuzi Zhang, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Happy fishery harvesting - Painting, 47.2x59.1 in ©2023 by Qiuzi Zhang - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, Shandong, Weihai

Qiuzi Zhang

"Happy fishery harvesting"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 47.2x59.1 in

$15,232.57
Digital Arts titled "PECHEUR DU MONDE # 3" by Art Digital Visuel, Original Artwork, AI generated image
PECHEUR DU MONDE # 3 - Digital Arts, 23.6x23.6 in ©2024 by Art Digital Visuel - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture

Art Digital Visuel

"PECHEUR DU MONDE # 3"

Digital Arts | 23.6x23.6 in

$1,213.33
Painting titled "Castro" by Andre Volchinski, Original Artwork, Oil
Castro - Painting, 27x41 in ©2023 by Andre Volchinski - Expressionism, expressionism-591, America, LGBT, postimprrssionism, postmodernism

Andre Volchinski

"Castro"

Oil on Canvas | 27x41 in

$2,945
Prints available
Painting titled "At the Riverbank No…" by Christian Evers, Original Artwork, Ink Mounted on Wood Panel
At the Riverbank No. 2 - Painting, 23.6x31.5 in ©2022 by Christian Evers - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, Zen, Riverside, River, Sunrise, Japan, Eatercolor, Ink, Samurai, Fishermen

Christian Evers

"At the Riverbank No. 2"

Ink on Paper | 23.6x31.5 in

$1,266.28
Painting titled "Angkor Wat: Whisper…" by Olga Serebryanskaya, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Angkor Wat: Whisper of the Holy Stone - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2023 by Olga Serebryanskaya - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Asia, angkor wat, cambodia, temple, east, religion, buddhism, vishnu, travel, asia, stone, hinduism

Olga Serebryanskaya

"Angkor Wat: Whisper of the Holy Stone"

Acrylic on Canvas | 15.8x11.8 in

$797.27
Painting titled "SERENADE OF ROSES" by Tatyana Divakova, Original Artwork, Watercolor
SERENADE OF ROSES - Painting, 15x22.1 in ©2024 by Tatyana Divakova - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, Academy of contemporary arts

Tatyana Divakova

"SERENADE OF ROSES"

Watercolor on Paper | 15x22.1 in

Not For Sale
Sculpture titled "SIGNES" by Jeanbaptiste Van Den Heede, Original Artwork, Metals
SIGNES - Sculpture, 55.1x5.9 in ©2024 by Jeanbaptiste Van Den Heede - Minimalism, minimalism-606, World Culture, escultura mural, esculñtura de pared, escultura de metal, escultura de acero

Jeanbaptiste Van Den Heede

"SIGNES"

Sculpture - Metals | 55.1x5.9 in

$2,270.24
Painting titled "You are under watch" by Kaiser Kamal, Original Artwork, Acrylic
You are under watch - Painting, 36x30 in ©2022 by Kaiser Kamal - Expressionism, expressionism-591, America

Kaiser Kamal

"You are under watch"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x30 in

$5,472
Painting titled "Pool party" by Halidou, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Pool party - Painting, 59.1x59.1 in ©2023 by Halidou - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa

Halidou

"Pool party"

Acrylic on Canvas | 59.1x59.1 in

$2,894.35
Painting titled ""Ensô NoirBleu"" by Sophie Duplain, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
"Ensô NoirBleu" - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Sophie Duplain - Calligraphy, calligraphy-210, Asia, cercle, zen, infini, spriritualité, noir, bleu, turquoise, cyan, peinture texturée, minimaliste

Sophie Duplain

""Ensô NoirBleu""

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$1,182.45
Painting titled "Magic of nature" by Alexey Glumov, Original Artwork, Oil
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Magic of nature - Painting ©2023 by Alexey Glumov - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, Academy of contemporary arts

Alexey Glumov

"Magic of nature"

Oil on Canvas

Not For Sale
Photography titled "Le sage" by Alice Vizcaino, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Le sage - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2023 by Alice Vizcaino - World Culture, coiffe, Afrique

Alice Vizcaino

"Le sage"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$751.16
Painting titled "Serie: Lost Code. M…" by Artem Usá, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Panel
Serie: Lost Code. Maasai. No. R106. - Painting, 11.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Artem Usá - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, World Culture, maasai, africa, tribal, etnho, traditional, exotic, design, home, decor, drawind, painting, gift

Artem Usá

"Serie: Lost Code. Maasai. No. R106."

Acrylic on Canvas | 11.8x11.8 in

$679.47
Painting titled "Mousso 68" by Viané, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Mousso 68 - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2023 by Viané - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, woman, africa, afrique, femme

Viané

"Mousso 68"

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$771.02
Prints available
Painting titled "What is you'r name ?" by Paul Onobiono, Original Artwork, Oil
What is you'r name ? - Painting, 59.1x55.1 in ©2023 by Paul Onobiono - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa

Paul Onobiono

"What is you'r name ?"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 59.1x55.1 in

$4,302.91
Painting titled "Africanamete" by Jl Pro Moda, Arte & Cultura, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Africanamete - Painting, 39.4x23.6 in ©2022 by Jl Pro Moda, Arte & Cultura - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture

Jl Pro Moda, Arte & Cultura

"Africanamete"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x23.6 in

$2,511.59
Sculpture titled "ORIGINE 7" by Alain Cousin, Original Artwork, Resin
ORIGINE 7 - Sculpture, 62.2x15 in ©2019 by Alain Cousin - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa

Alain Cousin

"ORIGINE 7"

Sculpture - Resin | 62.2x15 in

Not For Sale
Painting titled "CARNEVAL" by Dags, Original Artwork, Oil
CARNEVAL - Painting, 43.3x55.1 in ©2023 by Dags - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Asia

Dags

"CARNEVAL"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 43.3x55.1 in

$3,707.28
Prints available
Painting titled "Chinese Drama" by May Ho, Original Artwork, 2D Digital Work
Chinese Drama - Painting, 39.4x31.5 in ©2023 by May Ho - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Asia

May Ho

"Chinese Drama"

2D Digital Work on Canvas | 39.4x31.5 in

$2,813.02
Prints available
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

$240.46
Painting titled "Nativo brasileiro" by Juvenal Barbosa, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Nativo brasileiro - Painting, 38.6x38.6 in ©2024 by Juvenal Barbosa - Expressionism, expressionism-591, World Culture, nativo brasileiro, Índio

Juvenal Barbosa

"Nativo brasileiro"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 38.6x38.6 in

$1,686.58
Digital Arts titled "Portrait déco Table…" by Francois Rey, Original Artwork, 2D Digital Work
Portrait déco Tableau portrait femme africaine - Digital Arts, 39.4x27.6 in ©2020 by Francois Rey - Illustration, illustration-600, Africa, AFRIQUE, femme africaine

Francois Rey

"Portrait déco Tableau portrait femme africaine"

Digital Arts | 39.4x27.6 in

$110.3
Painting titled "3 zebres" by Béatrice Farge, Original Artwork, Oil
3 zebres - Painting, 45.7x35 in ©2005 by Béatrice Farge - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa

Béatrice Farge

"3 zebres"

Oil on Canvas | 45.7x35 in

$3,523.07
Painting titled "Ты моешь посуду и д…" by Ksenia Helmut, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Ты моешь посуду и думаешь о лете - Painting, 39.4x31.5 in ©2023 by Ksenia Helmut - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, Academy of contemporary arts

Ksenia Helmut

"Ты моешь посуду и думаешь о лете"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x31.5 in

Not For Sale
Painting titled "INDONESIE" by Mea N. Ambrozo, Original Artwork, Acrylic
INDONESIE - Painting, 9.8x9.8 in ©2023 by Mea N. Ambrozo - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Asia, lux, volupté, voyage, travel, bleu, océan, palmiers, secret

Mea N. Ambrozo

"INDONESIE"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 9.8x9.8 in

$759.99
Painting titled "Safari en Afrique" by Marie France Saunard (Rêves et couleurs), Original Artwork, Oil
Safari en Afrique - Painting, 23.6x31.5 in ©2022 by Marie France Saunard (Rêves et couleurs) - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa

Marie France Saunard (Rêves et couleurs)

"Safari en Afrique"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x31.5 in

$1,333.56
Painting titled "Африканка" by Olga Bronskikh, Original Artwork, Oil
Африканка - Painting, 23.6x11.8 in ©2024 by Olga Bronskikh - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Africa, африка, африканка

Olga Bronskikh

"Африканка"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x11.8 in

$171.8
Painting titled "Still Life with a J…" by Oksana Pidgurs Ka, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Cardboard
Still Life with a Jug and Garlic (In the Ukrainian style) - Painting, 15.8x7.9 in ©2022 by Oksana Pidgurs Ka - Figurative, figurative-594, Tribal

Oksana Pidgurs Ka

"Still Life with a Jug and Garlic (In the Ukrainian style)"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x7.9 in

$267
Digital Arts titled "Girl in Kimono Seri…" by Tina Liao, Original Artwork, AI generated image
Girl in Kimono Series 2 - Digital Arts ©2023 by Tina Liao - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, World Culture

Tina Liao

"Girl in Kimono Series 2"

Digital Arts | Several sizes

Available from $27.04
Sculpture titled "Moonhead" by Henry Munyaradzi, Original Artwork, Stone
Moonhead - Sculpture, 13.4x6.7 in ©1972 by Henry Munyaradzi - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa, africa, stone, serpentine, moonhead, sculpture

Henry Munyaradzi

"Moonhead"

Sculpture - Stone | 13.4x6.7 in

$7,117.84
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

Sold
Prints from $56.23

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