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Red is a striking and captivating original artwork that utilizes a range of supports and materials to create a unique and powerful impression.

Painting,  30x40 in
Cameryn and Alex No. 1 Painting, 30x40 in
©2024 Randall Steinke

Origins and History

Red is a vibrant and powerful color that has been admired and revered throughout history.

Painting,  47.2x94.5 in
Trio Painting, 47.2x94.5 in
©2024 Svetlana Loskurinskaia

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Red has undergone a fascinating evolution in recent years. This color has long been associated with passion, power, and energy, and Contemporary Artists have found new ways to explore these themes. Some have used red as a symbol of political resistance, while others have used it to convey intense emotions and inner turmoil. As a result, red has become an important element in the contemporary art market. Buyers and collectors are drawn to works that incorporate this bold and expressive color, and they are willing to pay top dollar for pieces that capture its intensity and vibrancy. Whether used subtly or boldly, red has the power to captivate and inspire, making it an essential component of contemporary art.

Painting,  29.3x33.3 in
Snoopy a Hug for You – Original Painting on canvas Painting, 29.3x33.3 in
©2024 Gardani

Related Famous Artists

Red has been a recurring theme in contemporary art, and several artists have explored this color in their work. Some of the well-known artists who have worked extensively with red include Mark Rothko, Anish Kapoor, Yayoi Kusama, and Gerhard Richter.

Mark Rothko was a painter known for his abstract expressionist works that often featured large, color field paintings. His signature style involved layering thin washes of paint to create a luminous and ethereal effect. Red was a predominant color in many of his paintings, and he often used it to convey emotions like passion and intensity.

Anish Kapoor is an artist known for his large-scale sculptures that explore the relationship between form, color, and space. He often works with materials like stainless steel and pigmented resin to create works that are both reflective and opaque. Red is a color that features prominently in many of his sculptures, and he uses it to create a sense of depth and dimensionality.

Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist known for her colorful and whimsical sculptures and installations. Her work often features bold patterns and colors, and she has been known to use red in many of her pieces. For Kusama, red represents vitality and energy, and she often uses it to create a sense of movement and dynamism in her work.

Gerhard Richter is a German artist known for his diverse range of works that include abstract paintings, photographs, and installations. He often uses red in his paintings to create a sense of tension and drama. His signature style involves layering multiple colors and textures to create complex and nuanced compositions that are both visually striking and emotionally resonant.

Painting,  21x21 in
Uplift Painting, 21x21 in
©2023 Abol Bahadori Artist represented by ArtRewards

Notable Red

Red has been a powerful color in art history, symbolizing love, passion, anger, and violence. Some of the most well-known red Artworks include:

  • "The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali, created in 1931. This surrealist painting features melting clocks draped over a barren landscape, with a single red ant crawling over one of the clocks. The use of red adds a sense of urgency and danger to the dreamlike scene.
  • "Red Room (Harmony in Red)" by Henri Matisse, created in 1908. This Fauvist painting depicts a room with red walls, furniture, and curtains, all blending together in a riot of color. The use of red creates a warm, inviting atmosphere, but also gives the impression of a claustrophobic space.
  • "Red Canna" by Georgia O’Keeffe, created in 1924. This abstract painting features a close-up of a red canna flower, with its petals and stamen enlarged to fill the canvas. The use of red emphasizes the sensuality and vitality of the flower, while the abstracted forms suggest a deeper emotional connection to nature.
  • "Composition VIII" by Wassily Kandinsky, created in 1923. This abstract painting features a complex arrangement of geometric shapes, lines, and colors, with red playing a prominent role in the composition. The use of red represents the dynamic energy and movement of the painting, as well as the artist’s belief in the spiritual power of color.
  • "Campbell’s Soup Cans" by Andy Warhol, created in 1962. This pop art series features 32 paintings of Campbell’s soup cans, each one labeled with a different flavor. The use of red on the labels adds a sense of boldness and commercial appeal, while also highlighting the ubiquity of the brand in American culture.

Whether used for emotional impact, as a symbol of power, or as a commercial gimmick, red continues to be one of the most evocative colors in art.

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Painting titled "Cameryn and Alex No…" by Randall Steinke, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Cameryn and Alex No. 1 - Painting, 30x40 in ©2024 by Randall Steinke - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits

Randall Steinke

"Cameryn and Alex No. 1"

Oil on Canvas | 30x40 in

$2,663
Painting titled "Uplift" by Abol Bahadori, Original Artwork, Digital Painting
Uplift - Painting, 21x21 in ©2023 by Abol Bahadori - Figurative, figurative-594, Abstract

Abol Bahadori

"Uplift"

Digital Painting on Canvas | 21x21 in

$1,100
Painting titled "Glistening Lake" by Eva Volf, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Glistening Lake - Painting, 48x30 in ©2024 by Eva Volf - Abstract, abstract-570, Beach, calm waterscape, soothing painting, realistic water painting, large blue painting, contemporary coastal style

Eva Volf

"Glistening Lake"

Oil on Canvas | 48x30 in

$3,943
Painting titled "Energy of the Night" by Matthias Lupri, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Energy of the Night - Painting, 60x48 in ©2024 by Matthias Lupri - Abstract, abstract-570, Graffiti, dark, black, brown, texture, thick, energy, movement

Matthias Lupri

"Energy of the Night"

Oil on Canvas | 60x48 in

$7,976
Prints available
Painting titled "Elvis Presley Rock…" by Thomas Barretta, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Elvis Presley Rock Legends Series - Painting, 60x48 in ©2024 by Thomas Barretta - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Celebrity Portraits, Elvis Presley, Rock Legends, oversize wall portraits, Photorealism, Acrylic on Canvas

Thomas Barretta

"Elvis Presley Rock Legends Series"

Acrylic on Canvas | 60x48 in

$39,411
Prints available
Sculpture titled "PERSEUS by Igor Mit…" by Igor Mitoraj, Original Artwork, Bronze
PERSEUS by Igor Mitoraj. A great opportunity. - Sculpture, 22.8x10.2 in ©1986 by Igor Mitoraj - Figurative, figurative-594, Male Nudes, Mitoraj, Perseusz, Igor, Paris, Italy, New York, Los Angeles, Sculpture, Bronze

Igor Mitoraj

"PERSEUS by Igor Mitoraj. A great opportunity."

Sculpture - Bronze | 22.8x10.2 in

$12,703.1
Painting titled "Untitled" by Stephen Aifegha, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Untitled - Painting, 18.9x11.8 in ©2020 by Stephen Aifegha - Figurative, figurative-594, Portrait

Stephen Aifegha

"Untitled"

Acrylic on Canvas | 18.9x11.8 in

$2,500
Painting titled "PORTRAIT. R" by Aleksandr Ilichev, Original Artwork, Acrylic
PORTRAIT. R - Painting, 39.4x47.2 in ©2024 by Aleksandr Ilichev - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits

Aleksandr Ilichev

"PORTRAIT. R"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x47.2 in

$4,993.68
Digital Arts titled "Rébellion Silencieu…" by Frédéric Font (Chroma), Original Artwork, Digital Painting Mounted on Wood Str…
Rébellion Silencieuse : L'Art de la Dissidence - Digital Arts, 47.2x31.5 in ©2024 by Frédéric Font (Chroma) - Street Art, street-art-624, Women Portraits, vandal, femme, portrait, street art, politique, gang, bleu, lumière, regard, fille, masque, graffiti

Frédéric Font (Chroma)

"Rébellion Silencieuse : L'Art de la Dissidence"

Digital Arts | 47.2x31.5 in

$3,566.91
Painting titled "Chorégraphie floral…" by Mariclair Plante, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Chorégraphie florale sur toile d’Azur - Painting, 48x48 in ©2024 by Mariclair Plante - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract, bleu, azur, outremer, abstrait floral, fleur, grand tableau, artiste canada, couleurs vibrantes

Mariclair Plante

"Chorégraphie florale sur toile d’Azur"

Acrylic on Canvas | 48x48 in

$2,409.38
Photography titled "As if I Was in Rio…" by Cristiana Bezerra, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
As if I Was in Rio de Janeiro - Photography, 8.5x5.7 in ©2021 by Cristiana Bezerra - Figurative, figurative-594, Abstract

Cristiana Bezerra

"As if I Was in Rio de Janeiro"

Photography | 8.5x5.7 in

$2,500
Painting titled "Еxhortation" by Pavel Guliaev, Original Artwork, Oil
Еxhortation - Painting, 27.6x31.5 in ©2024 by Pavel Guliaev - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Fantasy, Delightful, excellent, magic, fantastic, originalart, amazing, fineart, flowers, women, impasto

Pavel Guliaev

"Еxhortation"

Oil on Canvas | 27.6x31.5 in

$3,809.15
Painting titled "Trio" by Svetlana Loskurinskaia, Original Artwork, Fabric
Trio - Painting, 47.2x94.5 in ©2024 by Svetlana Loskurinskaia - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric, abstraction, minimalism, artdecor, interior art, trio, triptich, trio art

Svetlana Loskurinskaia

"Trio"

Fabric on MDF Board | 47.2x94.5 in

$10,736
Painting titled "Which Side Are You…" by Preston M. Smith (PMS), Original Artwork, Acrylic
Which Side Are You On? - Painting, 24x36 in ©2023 by Preston M. Smith (PMS) - Abstract, abstract-570, Colorful, texture, textured paintings, textured acrylics, abstract acrylic paintings, fluorescent green, neon green, green and pink, hot pink, pink and black, shapes, modern, modern abstract paintings, exciting art, bold colors, dark colors, orange and black, layers of paint, bright colors, yellow and black, vibrant colored paintings

Preston M. Smith (PMS)

"Which Side Are You On?"

Acrylic on Canvas | 24x36 in

$1,658
Prints available
Painting titled "Fan monster" by Tata Toucan, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Fan monster - Painting, 36x36 in ©2024 by Tata Toucan - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Esotericism, fear, scary, fan, light, darkness, text, monster

Tata Toucan

"Fan monster"

Oil on Canvas | 36x36 in

$1,504
Sculpture titled "Supercharged" by Lorenzo Ghiglieri, Original Artwork, Bronze
Supercharged - Sculpture, 13x22 in ©2012 by Lorenzo Ghiglieri - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, Horse, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Luxury, Mirror, Polished, Ferrari Horse, Sculpture

Lorenzo Ghiglieri

"Supercharged"

Sculpture - Bronze | 13x22 in

$15,034
Painting titled "Keep it unreal" by Mr. Brainwash, Original Artwork, Paper
Keep it unreal - Painting, 22.1x22.1 in ©2024 by Mr. Brainwash -

Mr. Brainwash

"Keep it unreal"

Paper | 22.1x22.1 in

$6,944.93
Painting titled "Threads" by Naoko Paluszak, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Threads - Painting, 30x24 in ©2024 by Naoko Paluszak - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Abstract, abstract expressionism, Joan Mitchell, conceptual, wabi sabi, navy blue, yellow, white, texture, turquoise

Naoko Paluszak

"Threads"

Acrylic on Canvas | 30x24 in

$2,407
Painting titled "Vacation" by Yass, Original Artwork, Oil
Vacation - Painting, 36x36 in ©2024 by Yass - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Nature, nude art, nude art on sale, naked female painting, erotic painting, portrait oil painting

Yass

"Vacation"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 36x36 in

$2,438
Painting titled "Mom, Pop and two ba…" by Ta Byrne, Original Artwork, Oil
Mom, Pop and two baby elenpnahts - Painting, 51.2x70.9 in ©2024 by Ta Byrne - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Animal, elephants, red, oil painting, texture, style, surreal, oil on canvas

Ta Byrne

"Mom, Pop and two baby elenpnahts"

Oil on Canvas | 51.2x70.9 in

$6,683.8
Prints available
Painting titled "Ajami Beach 2" by Galya Didur, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Ajami Beach 2 - Painting, 47.2x35.4 in ©2024 by Galya Didur - Figurative, figurative-594

Galya Didur

"Ajami Beach 2"

Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x35.4 in

$8,513.9
Painting titled "NULLA TENACI INVIA…" by Marco Battaglini, Original Artwork, Acrylic
NULLA TENACI INVIA EST VIA - Painting, 44.1x57.9 in ©2024 by Marco Battaglini - Figurative, figurative-594, Portrait

Marco Battaglini

"NULLA TENACI INVIA EST VIA"

Acrylic on Canvas | 44.1x57.9 in

$37,016.82
Painting titled "Contemporary portra…" by Nataliya Bagatskaya, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Contemporary portrait "Once by the Sea" - Painting, 39.4x27.6 in ©2024 by Nataliya Bagatskaya - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, black cats, Beautiful place, Contemporary realism, Emotional painting, Inspirational artwork, Joyful moments, Lifestyle art, Modern clothes, Mona Lisa face, Pleasant moments, seascape, Nostalgic feeling

Nataliya Bagatskaya

"Contemporary portrait "Once by the Sea""

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x27.6 in

$2,871.31
Photography titled "No36 SPIRIT Series_" by Yevgeniy Repiashenko, Original Artwork, Digital Print
No36 SPIRIT Series_ - Photography, 59.1x59.1 in ©2017 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko - Classicism, classicism-933, Dance, ballet, ballerina, elegant, veil, fine art, split, bw, gray, dance, dancer, wind, aesthetic, grace, harmony, transparent, motion, dynamic, choreography, modern, classic

Yevgeniy Repiashenko

"No36 SPIRIT Series_"

Photography | 59.1x59.1 in

$4,783.66
Painting titled "Snoopy a Hug for Yo…" by Gardani, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Snoopy a Hug for You – Original Painting on canvas - Painting, 29.3x33.3 in ©2024 by Gardani - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Cartoon, snoopy, peanuts, friends, love, hug, happiness, collage, mix media, acrylic, oil, original art, wall painting, street art, pop art

Gardani

"Snoopy a Hug for You – Original Painting on canvas"

Acrylic on Canvas | 29.3x33.3 in

$3,887
Painting titled "A.W." by Jonathan Mcafee, Original Artwork, Oil
A.W. - Painting, 30x24 in ©2024 by Jonathan Mcafee - Figurative, figurative-594, Portrait

Jonathan Mcafee

"A.W."

Oil on Canvas | 30x24 in

$2,300
Painting titled "After rainy / memory" by Armen Ghazayran (Nem), Original Artwork, Acrylic
After rainy / memory - Painting, 16x20 in ©2024 by Armen Ghazayran (Nem) - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Landscape

Armen Ghazayran (Nem)

"After rainy / memory"

Acrylic on Cardboard | 16x20 in

$1,239
$999
Painting titled "Don’t seek, Don’t a…" by Maryam Moshiry, Original Artwork, Oil
Don’t seek, Don’t ask, Relax - Painting, 60x48 in ©2024 by Maryam Moshiry - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract

Maryam Moshiry

"Don’t seek, Don’t ask, Relax"

Oil on Canvas | 60x48 in

$5,800
Painting titled "The Abduction of Mi…" by Jeff Cornish, Original Artwork, Oil
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The Abduction of Miss Suki O'Reilly - Painting, 39x60.5 in ©2023 by Jeff Cornish - Figurative, figurative-594, Erotic Nudes, bondage, painting, beaufiful girls and women, pop art, oil, acrylic, figurative, Redheads, erotic art, mixed media

Jeff Cornish

"The Abduction of Miss Suki O'Reilly"

Oil on Synthetic board | 39x60.5 in

$6,329
Painting titled "Cowtown" by Clayt Lennox, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Panel
Cowtown - Painting, 24x30 in ©2023 by Clayt Lennox - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Calgary, Canadian Art, Clayt Lennox, Acrylic Painting, Alberta, Bow Valley, Cityscape, Autumn Scene, Landscape, Realism

Clayt Lennox

"Cowtown"

Acrylic on Canvas | 24x30 in

$5,900
Painting titled "The Operation # one" by Andy Kane, Original Artwork, Wax
The Operation # one - Painting, 14.2x18.9 in ©2024 by Andy Kane - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Colorful

Andy Kane

"The Operation # one"

Wax on MDF Board | 14.2x18.9 in

$3,191
Painting titled "DENTRO FUORI" by Stefano Galli, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
DENTRO FUORI - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2014 by Stefano Galli - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Urban, vista, città, ragazzo, famiglia, gabbiano, metarealismo, gallipittore

Stefano Galli

"DENTRO FUORI"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

$5,914.85
Painting titled "Urban nexus 451" by Joan Llaverias, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Urban nexus 451 - Painting, 31.5x59.1 in ©2024 by Joan Llaverias - Abstract, abstract-570, Colorful, art, minimalista, love, reiki

Joan Llaverias

"Urban nexus 451"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x59.1 in

$1,293.02
Painting titled "The Art Of Rodeo No…" by Paul Cheng, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
The Art Of Rodeo No.53 - Painting, 36x24 in ©2024 by Paul Cheng - Impressionism, impressionism-603, America, rodeo, cowboy

Paul Cheng

"The Art Of Rodeo No.53"

Oil on Canvas | 36x24 in

$1,793
Painting titled "Summer reflections…" by Alexandra Djokic, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Summer reflections No.1. - Painting, 39.8x28.4 in ©2024 by Alexandra Djokic - Figurative, figurative-594, Bird, birds, animal, seascape, harbour, water reflection, beach, boat

Alexandra Djokic

"Summer reflections No.1."

Acrylic on Paper | 39.8x28.4 in

$1,508.99
Prints available
Painting titled "Endless force XXVII" by Minseok Kang, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Endless force XXVII - Painting, 46x46 in ©2022 by Minseok Kang - Abstract, abstract-570, Colorful, beginning, source, power, infinity, collision, explosion, space, time, big bang, confusion, fear, fragment

Minseok Kang

"Endless force XXVII"

Acrylic on Canvas | 46x46 in

$5,987
Prints available

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