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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,  48x59.1 in
Les Bois Painting, 48x59.1 in
©1997 Chica Boyriven

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,  30.3x24 in
“Danseuses de charme” Painting, 30.3x24 in
©2016 Kamba Mukeke Artist represented by Sunjata Créations

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,  24x19.7 in
Jeune femme Xingù Painting, 24x19.7 in
©2023 Palmo

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,  23.6x19.7 in
FROM PAIN TO POWER Painting, 23.6x19.7 in
©2024 Sapna Corbisiero

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 "Les Bois" by Chica Boyriven, Original Artwork, Xylography Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Les Bois - Painting, 48x59.1 in ©1997 by Chica Boyriven - Figurative, figurative-594, Tribal, Gravure sur bois, Matrice de gravure sur bois, Tryptique, Estampe sur bois

Chica Boyriven

"Les Bois"

Xylography on Wood | 48x59.1 in

$5,703.76
Painting titled "FROM PAIN TO POWER" by Sapna Corbisiero, Original Artwork, Acrylic
FROM PAIN TO POWER - Painting, 23.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Sapna Corbisiero - Illustration, illustration-600, Africa, femme, pouvoir, force, mere nature, afrique, africain, tribal, details, nature, mandala, doodle, feministe, iles, tropical

Sapna Corbisiero

"FROM PAIN TO POWER"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x19.7 in

$466.58
Design titled "QUANTORIUM" by Alina Veinkrot, Original Artwork, Furniture
QUANTORIUM - Design ©2023 by Alina Veinkrot - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, Academy of contemporary arts

Alina Veinkrot

"QUANTORIUM"

Design

Not For Sale
Painting titled "Un morceau de France" by Vahan Shahbazyan, Original Artwork, Oil
Un morceau de France - Painting, 39.4x31.5 in ©2023 by Vahan Shahbazyan - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture, france, art, artwork, oil, paris, eiffel, artists, forsake, drawng, artpainting, abstractart, gallery

Vahan Shahbazyan

"Un morceau de France"

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x31.5 in

$5,654.12
Prints available
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

$1,369.64
Painting titled "Une femme noire" by Hana Zheni, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Une femme noire - Painting, 23.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Hana Zheni - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, afrique

Hana Zheni

"Une femme noire"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x19.7 in

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Sculpture titled "ENVOL 2" by Nicole Besnainou, Original Artwork, Bronze
ENVOL 2 - Sculpture, 8.7x5.9 in ©2019 by Nicole Besnainou - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, bronze, sculpture, art, artcontemporain, danse, symboloflive, preciousgift, artistofprovence

Nicole Besnainou

"ENVOL 2"

Sculpture - Bronze | 8.7x5.9 in

$3,234.08
Painting titled ""Marché central de…" by Dimitri Vincent, Original Artwork, Oil
"Marché central de Phnom Penh" - Painting, 13x18.1 in ©2024 by Dimitri Vincent - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Asia

Dimitri Vincent

""Marché central de Phnom Penh""

Oil on Linen Canvas | 13x18.1 in

$303.33
Painting titled "Danza con cintas" by Delabarra, Original Artwork, Oil
Danza con cintas - Painting, 33.5x41.5 in ©2024 by Delabarra - Figurative, figurative-594, America, oleo, bailarines, cintas de color rojo, bile, musica, aves, pintura al oleo

Delabarra

"Danza con cintas"

Oil on Canvas | 33.5x41.5 in

$3,000
Prints available
Painting titled "Red veil" by Maria Kuznetsova, Original Artwork, Oil
Red veil - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2023 by Maria Kuznetsova - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, Academy of contemporary arts

Maria Kuznetsova

"Red veil"

Oil on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

Not For Sale
Sculpture titled "La mano flamenca" by Alejandra Valeiro, Original Artwork, Clay
La mano flamenca - Sculpture, 9.5x4.7 in ©2023 by Alejandra Valeiro - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, music, Spain, flamenco, dance, expression, hand

Alejandra Valeiro

"La mano flamenca"

Sculpture - Clay | 9.5x4.7 in

$2,372
Painting titled "Mystère précieux" by Marcelo Bottaro, Original Artwork, Pigments
Mystère précieux - Painting, 39.4x39.4 in ©2023 by Marcelo Bottaro - Tribal, culture

Marcelo Bottaro

"Mystère précieux"

Pigments on Paper | 39.4x39.4 in

$4,810.31
Prints available
Painting titled "“Danseuses de charm…" by Kamba Mukeke, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
“Danseuses de charme” - Painting, 30.3x24 in ©2016 by Kamba Mukeke - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa

Kamba Mukeke

"“Danseuses de charme”"

Acrylic on Canvas | 30.3x24 in

$2,909.79
Prints available
Painting titled "Les trucs de la gra…" by Remy Tuybens, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Les trucs de la grande vallée - Painting, 31.5x15.8 in ©2024 by Remy Tuybens - Naive Art, naive-art-948, America, remy tuybens, les trucs, art, art contemporain, Arizona, monument Valley

Remy Tuybens

"Les trucs de la grande vallée"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x15.8 in

On Request
Digital Arts titled "GEISHA 19" by Khélène, Original Artwork, Digital Painting Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
GEISHA 19 - Digital Arts, 23.6x23.6 in ©2023 by Khélène - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Asia, GEISHA, JAPON, PORTRAIT, FEMME, TRADITION, FLEURS, ASIE, ASIATIQUE, CULTURE, KIMINO, MONOCHROME, BLEU, ROSE, BEIGE, DORÉ

Khélène

"GEISHA 19"

Digital Arts | 23.6x23.6 in

$389.37
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 "Apacz" by Sylwia Młodziejewska, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Apacz - Painting, 11.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Sylwia Młodziejewska - Figurative, figurative-594, Tribal, apacz, apache, pióropusz, symbol, kultura, plemię, wódz, siła, determinacja, wiara, odwaga, mężczyzna, wąż, symbolizm, religijny

Sylwia Młodziejewska

"Apacz"

Acrylic on Canvas | 11.8x11.8 in

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Prints from $27.54
Painting titled "Threads" by Elinor Brodsky, Original Artwork, Oil
Threads - Painting, 27.6x27.6 in ©2021 by Elinor Brodsky - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, картина, живопись, женщины, поколения, жизнь, цвет, краска, вдохновение, нить, связь, холст

Elinor Brodsky

"Threads"

Oil on Canvas | 27.6x27.6 in

$2,162
Painting titled "2020 Dans quel mond…" by Christophe Durand, Original Artwork, Acrylic
2020 Dans quel monde on Naît ! Dans quel monde on est ? - Painting, 63x63 in ©2020 by Christophe Durand - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, World Culture, Humanité, polution, nature, naissance, covid, argent, concience

Christophe Durand

"2020 Dans quel monde on Naît ! Dans quel monde on est ?"

Acrylic on Wood | 63x63 in

On Request
Photography titled "Las Vegas" by Amelie Metzger, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Las Vegas - Photography ©2023 by Amelie Metzger - America

Amelie Metzger

"Las Vegas"

Photography

Not For Sale
Painting titled "AIKO" by Brigitte Jorda Juan, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
AIKO - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2023 by Brigitte Jorda Juan - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, japon, geisha, douceur, tendresse, beauté, femme, costume, accessoires

Brigitte Jorda Juan

"AIKO"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

$1,967.8
Photography titled "Les amis de Barbie" by Nelson Morales, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Les amis de Barbie - Photography, 11.8x15.8 in ©2016 by Nelson Morales - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, America, genre, identité, mexique, amérique, oaxaca, muxe, muxes, documental

Nelson Morales

"Les amis de Barbie"

Photography | 11.8x15.8 in

$690.5
Painting titled "Shooting Kiss" by Ilya Nimo, Original Artwork, Oil
Shooting Kiss - Painting, 45.7x35.4 in ©2024 by Ilya Nimo - Figurative, figurative-594, America, western wall art, cowgirl painting, yellow oil painting, rancho wall decor, rancho painting, country house art, girl portrait wall art, hat original art

Ilya Nimo

"Shooting Kiss"

Oil on Canvas | 45.7x35.4 in

$1,747.2
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 "Jeune femme Xingù" by Palmo, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
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Jeune femme Xingù - Painting, 24x19.7 in ©2023 by Palmo - Figurative, figurative-594, Tribal, Brésil, Indigène, Xingu, Portrait étnic, peuples étniques, seins nus

Palmo

"Jeune femme Xingù"

Acrylic on Canvas | 24x19.7 in

$1,293.85
Painting titled "LAVAFLOW" by Evrard Chaussoy, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
LAVAFLOW - Painting, 48x31.9 in ©2024 by Evrard Chaussoy - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Tribal

Evrard Chaussoy

"LAVAFLOW"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 48x31.9 in

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Drawing titled "Ballet samouraïs" by Patrick Deby, Original Artwork, Ink
Ballet samouraïs - Drawing, 19.7x25.6 in ©2024 by Patrick Deby - Calligraphy, calligraphy-210, Asia

Patrick Deby

"Ballet samouraïs"

Ink on Paper | 19.7x25.6 in

$563.65
Painting titled "Lunar Madonna" by Hayk Hovhannisyan, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Lunar Madonna - Painting, 31.5x39.4 in ©2023 by Hayk Hovhannisyan - Illustration, illustration-600, World Culture, Акрил на Холст

Hayk Hovhannisyan

"Lunar Madonna"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x39.4 in

$2,232
Painting titled "Empress" by Małgorzata Siepiela, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Empress - Painting, 39.4x31.5 in ©2023 by Małgorzata Siepiela - Cubism, cubism-582, World Culture, kubizm, abstrakcja, orient, cesarzowa, kobiera, kobiecość, orientalny, makrama, zdobienia, siła, tajemniczość

Małgorzata Siepiela

"Empress"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x31.5 in

$2,554.39
Drawing titled "Flamenco 5" by Laudu, Original Artwork, Pastel
Flamenco 5 - Drawing, 11.7x16.5 in ©2024 by Laudu - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture

Laudu

"Flamenco 5"

Pastel on Paper | 11.7x16.5 in

$330.91
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

$614.39
Prints available
Painting titled "Kyrgyz Beauty Oil p…" by Varvara Maximova, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Kyrgyz Beauty Oil painting by Varvara Maximova - Painting, 11.8x11.8 in ©2023 by Varvara Maximova - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Asia, woman, portrait, asia, kyrgyzstan, national, traditional, oil, oil on canvas, girl, oriental, eastern

Varvara Maximova

"Kyrgyz Beauty Oil painting by Varvara Maximova"

Oil on Canvas | 11.8x11.8 in

$217.56
Sculpture titled "Cap2" by Manuel Solà, Original Artwork, Metals
Cap2 - Sculpture, 12.6x7.1 in ©2023 by Manuel Solà - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Africa

Manuel Solà

"Cap2"

Sculpture - Metals | 12.6x7.1 in

$3,758.02
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

$308.85
Painting titled "Route 66" by Alain Bertrand, Original Artwork, Oil
Route 66 - Painting, 31.9x39.4 in ©1922 by Alain Bertrand - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, America

Alain Bertrand

"Route 66"

Oil on Canvas | 31.9x39.4 in

$5,999.37
Drawing titled "Dawn of the New Day…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Dawn of the New Day Coming - Drawing, 11x17 in ©2024 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, World Culture, dawn, new order, future

Edwin Loftus

"Dawn of the New Day Coming"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x17 in

$1,476
Prints available

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