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Discover contemporary Photographs on Artmajeur

Contemporary photographs are a type of original artwork that have gained popularity in recent years. They are created using a variety of supports, such as paper, canvas, metal, and even acrylic. These supports are then combined with materials such as ink, pigment, and dye to create stunning images that capture the essence of the subject matter. What makes contemporary photographs unique is their ability to convey a range of emotions and ideas, from joy and wonder to sadness and despair. They can be abstract, realistic, or somewhere in between, and are often used to tell a story or make a statement about the world around us. As such, contemporary photographs are an important part of modern art and continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the globe.

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Joffrey Ballet #4 Photography, 40x30 in
©2024 Cody Choi

Origins and History

The invention of the daguerreotype process by Louis Daguerre in 1839 revolutionized the art form, making it more accessible to the masses. The advent of color photography in the 1930s and the introduction of the first digital camera in 1975 marked significant milestones in the evolution of photography.

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Approach__ Photography, 23.6x18.9 in
©2018 Yevgeniy Repiashenko

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary photographs have evolved greatly in recent years, with advancements in technology and a shift in artistic perspective. The use of digital cameras and editing software has allowed for more experimentation and manipulation of images, leading to a wide variety of styles and techniques. The importance of contemporary photographs in the art market cannot be overstated, as they have become increasingly popular among collectors and institutions.

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Sandy Back Photography, 40x30 in
©2015 Gregory Prescott

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary photography has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, as artists experiment with new techniques and styles to capture the world around them. Here are a few well-known artists whose work has made a significant impact in the field of contemporary photography.

  1. Cindy Sherman - Known for her self-portraits, Sherman’s work explores themes of identity, gender, and the construction of the self. Her photographs often feature herself in various costumes and poses, challenging the viewer to question their own assumptions about gender and identity.

  2. Nan Goldin - Goldin’s work is known for its raw and intimate portrayal of her personal life and relationships. Her photographs often depict her friends and lovers in candid moments, capturing the beauty and pain of human connection.

  3. Andres Serrano - Serrano’s controversial work often explores themes of religion, sexuality, and violence. His most famous photograph, "Piss Christ," features a crucifix submerged in the artist’s own urine, sparking controversy and debate about the role of art in society.

  4. Wolfgang Tillmans - Tillmans’ work is characterized by its experimentation with form and technique. His abstract photographs often explore the relationship between light and color, creating beautiful and otherworldly images that challenge the viewer’s perception of reality.

  5. Vik Muniz - Muniz’s work often involves the use of unconventional materials, such as chocolate or garbage, to create intricate and detailed images. His photographs often blur the line between photography and sculpture, challenging the viewer to question their own assumptions about the nature of art.

These photographers have all made significant contributions to the field of contemporary photography, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and challenging us to see the world in new and unexpected ways.

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La canopée et le musée Photography, 23.6x35.4 in
©2019 Christian Christian Goetghebeur

Notable contemporary Photographs

One of the most iconic contemporary photographs is "Migrant Mother" by Dorothea Lange, taken in 1936 during the Great Depression. The photograph depicts a woman and her children sitting in a tent, their weary and desperate expressions telling the story of poverty and hardship. It has become a symbol of the struggles faced by the working class during that time.

Another well-known photograph is "Afghan Girl" by Steve McCurry, taken in 1984. The photograph features a young girl with piercing green eyes, who became an emblem of the plight of Afghan refugees during the Soviet-Afghan War. The intensity of her gaze has made her one of the most recognizable faces in the world.

In 1991, Andres Serrano created controversy with his photograph "Piss Christ". The artwork features a small plastic crucifix submerged in a glass of the artist’s urine. It sparked debates about religious iconography and freedom of expression, and remains a polarizing piece to this day.

Annie Leibovitz’s 1991 photograph of a nude, pregnant Demi Moore on the cover of Vanity Fair also caused a stir. The photograph challenged traditional notions of beauty and femininity, and sparked discussions about the sexualization and objectification of women’s bodies.

Finally, in 2015, the photograph "Earthrise" taken by William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968, was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential photographs of all time. The photograph shows the Earth rising over the moon’s horizon, and has become a symbol of environmentalism and the fragility of the planet.

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Photography titled "Joffrey Ballet #4" by Cody Choi, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Joffrey Ballet #4 - Photography, 40x30 in ©2024 by Cody Choi - Figurative, figurative-594, Dance, Fernando Duarte, Cody Choi, leica, dance, dancer, dancing, black and white, dance photo, dance photography, ballet, ballerina, art, fine art, fine art photography, B&W, power

Cody Choi

"Joffrey Ballet #4"

Photography | 40x30 in

$1,068.45
Photography titled "La canopée et le mu…" by Christian Christian Goetghebeur, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted…
La canopée et le musée - Photography, 23.6x35.4 in ©2019 by Christian Christian Goetghebeur - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Urban, Urbain, Paris architecture, Centre Pompidou, street photography

Christian Christian Goetghebeur

"La canopée et le musée"

Photography | 23.6x35.4 in

$1,075.61
Photography titled "Amazone Forest #1" by Mariska Karto, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Amazone Forest #1 - Photography, 23.6x15.7 in ©2024 by Mariska Karto - Land Art, land-art-957, Forest, Amazone, trees, green, pink, rainforest, world, macigforest, magic, nature, tropical, southamerica

Mariska Karto

"Amazone Forest #1"

Photography | 23.6x15.7 in

$724.8
Photography titled "On the road again" by Valery Trillaud, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
On the road again - Photography, 11.8x17.7 in ©2024 by Valery Trillaud - Illustration, illustration-600, Nature, arc en ciel, route, paysage, champs, campagne, ciel

Valery Trillaud

"On the road again"

Photography | 11.8x17.7 in

$509.63
Photography titled "Start-Up Nation - L…" by Ben & Sara -, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Start-Up Nation - Le Tinder de la collocation - Photography, 23.6x35.4 in ©2019 by Ben & Sara - - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, 2019, Benjamin LE BRUN, France, Mise en scène, Paris, Start Up, Start Up Nation

Ben & Sara -

"Start-Up Nation - Le Tinder de la collocation"

Photography | 23.6x35.4 in

$1,215.18
Photography titled "Abstract art "Textu…" by Artem Icona, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Abstract art "Texture 20" - Photography ©2024 by Artem Icona - Street Art, street-art-624, Abstract, texture, gris, rouiller, fissures, géométrie

Artem Icona

"Abstract art "Texture 20""

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $35.53
Photography titled "Symphony of Nature'…" by Sanzhi Chieh, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Symphony of Nature's Code - Photography, 23.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Sanzhi Chieh - Abstract, abstract-570, Flower, flower, abstract, flow, white, soft

Sanzhi Chieh

"Symphony of Nature's Code"

Photography | 23.6x19.7 in

$613
Photography titled "Dans les airs de Pa…" by Christian Christian Goetghebeur, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted…
Dans les airs de Paris - Photography, 23.6x35.4 in ©2022 by Christian Christian Goetghebeur -

Christian Christian Goetghebeur

"Dans les airs de Paris"

Photography | 23.6x35.4 in

$1,036.96
Photography titled "By the beach umbrel…" by Nadezda Sharova, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
By the beach umbrella - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2024 by Nadezda Sharova - Seascape, aerial view, atlantic coast, atlantic ocean, bay, beach, beach from above, coastal scenery, landscape, nature, ocean, ocean shoreline, ocean view, outdoor, photo, photography, seascape, travel

Nadezda Sharova

"By the beach umbrella"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$382.79
Photography titled "La tempête sur le p…" by Marine Foissey, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
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La tempête sur le phare - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2018 by Marine Foissey - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Female nudes, neck

Marine Foissey

"La tempête sur le phare"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$1,848.25
Photography titled "*i$3 / Figures coll…" by Leni Smoragdova, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
*i$3 / Figures collection: black version - {$M} - Photography, 19.7x27.6 in ©2013 by Leni Smoragdova - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Women Portraits, head, black and white, hero, toy boy, Figures collection, the other avatars, body, table, bw, transaction art, female artist, hidden face

Leni Smoragdova

"*i$3 / Figures collection: black version - {$M}"

Photography | 19.7x27.6 in

$2,989
Photography titled "{P34 / Figures coll…" by Leni Smoragdova, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
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{P34 / Figures collection: attic version - {$M} - Photography, 39.4x59.1 in ©2024 by Leni Smoragdova - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Architecture, transaction art, hidden face, woman, female art, door, emotion, feeling, attic, shadow, form

Leni Smoragdova

"{P34 / Figures collection: attic version - {$M}"

Photography | 39.4x59.1 in

$4,080
Photography titled "Approach__" by Yevgeniy Repiashenko, Original Artwork, Digital Print
Approach__ - Photography, 23.6x18.9 in ©2018 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, Fine Art, Body, Silhouette, Transparent, fog, spirit, ghost, myst, wraith, bogle, Approach, myth, woman, fairy, other side, unfocus, blur

Yevgeniy Repiashenko

"Approach__"

Photography | 23.6x18.9 in

$1,002.27
Photography titled "Mauerwerk7" by Thomas Huber, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Mauerwerk7 - Photography, 17.7x11.8 in ©2024 by Thomas Huber - Abstract, abstract-570,

Thomas Huber

"Mauerwerk7"

Photography | 17.7x11.8 in

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Photography titled "Schody" by Michał Wiśniecki, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Schody - Photography, 9.8x9.8 in ©2020 by Michał Wiśniecki - Street Art, street-art-624, Geometric, schody

Michał Wiśniecki

"Schody"

Photography | 9.8x9.8 in

$290.9
Photography titled "Languishing 03" by Antonio Schiavano, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
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Languishing 03 - Photography, 22.1x14.2 in ©2020 by Antonio Schiavano - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Female nudes, languishing, arte concettuale, covid19, donna, donne, corpi, corpo, anima

Antonio Schiavano

"Languishing 03"

Photography | 22.1x14.2 in

$1,349.95
Photography titled "Les couleurs de la…" by Jean Louis Giudicelli, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Les couleurs de la ville - Photography, 19.5x13 in ©2024 by Jean Louis Giudicelli - Impressionism, impressionism-603, City

Jean Louis Giudicelli

"Les couleurs de la ville"

Photography | 19.5x13 in

$2,376
Photography titled "Spiegel" by Nico Vincent, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Spiegel - Photography, 78.7x23.6 in ©2022 by Nico Vincent - Abstract, abstract-570, Architecture, derspiegel, presse, edition, architecture, gratteciel, immeuble, bureaux, artnumérique, digitalart, fassade, fenêtres, hambourg, hamburg, germany

Nico Vincent

"Spiegel"

Photography | 78.7x23.6 in

$3,050.97
Photography titled "The Beauty and the…" by Antonio Schiavano, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Cardboard
The Beauty and the Bane 07 - Photography, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Antonio Schiavano - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Female nudes, donna, collana, distruzione della bellezza, arte contemporanea, tecnica mista, vernice, olio, fotografia, fine-art, beauty

Antonio Schiavano

"The Beauty and the Bane 07"

Photography | 15.8x11.8 in

$1,818.8
Photography titled "Beyond the Horizon…" by Carla Sá Fernandes, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Wood Stretc…
Beyond the Horizon #16 - Photography, 31.5x47.2 in ©2024 by Carla Sá Fernandes - Abstract, abstract-570, Seascape, abstract, abstract art, abstract painting, abstract artwork, sunset, sea, ocean, seascape, landscape, yellow, orange, blue, teal, serene, calm, carla sa fernandes, carlasafe, horizon, peaceful, vibrant

Carla Sá Fernandes

"Beyond the Horizon #16"

Photography | 31.5x47.2 in

$2,243.64
Photography titled "New York Geometry,…" by Edwin Jimenez, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
New York Geometry, VIII - Photography, 36x24 in ©2020 by Edwin Jimenez - Geometric, geometric-572, Architecture, black and white, city, cityscape, building, New York City, minimalist

Edwin Jimenez

"New York Geometry, VIII"

Photography | 36x24 in

$800
Photography titled "New York Geometry,…" by Edwin Jimenez, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
New York Geometry, XIII - Photography, 36x24 in ©2020 by Edwin Jimenez - Geometric, geometric-572, Architecture, black and white, city, cityscape, building, New York City

Edwin Jimenez

"New York Geometry, XIII"

Photography | 36x24 in

$800
Photography titled "Food Flavors I" by Grigore Roibu, Original Artwork, Digital Print
Food Flavors I - Photography, 39.4x28.4 in ©2024 by Grigore Roibu - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Women Portraits, food, portrait, woman, conceptual, fineart, poster, egg, aliment, studio, knife, table, fork, spoon, supermarket, dinner, plate, syringe

Grigore Roibu

"Food Flavors I"

Photography | 39.4x28.4 in

$4,790.5
Photography titled "KABANIKHINE Alekseї…" by Aleksei Kabanikhine, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
KABANIKHINE Alekseї PH14 - Photography ©2023 by Aleksei Kabanikhine -

Aleksei Kabanikhine

"KABANIKHINE Alekseї PH14"

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Photography titled "Sandy Back" by Gregory Prescott, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Sandy Back - Photography, 40x30 in ©2015 by Gregory Prescott - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, male, nude, body, form, beach, Brooklyn, nature, landscape, figurative, LGBTQ

Gregory Prescott

"Sandy Back"

Photography | 40x30 in

$2,338
Photography titled "TARASENKOV Alexande…" by Alexandre Tarasenkov, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
TARASENKOV Alexander PH05 - Photography ©2023 by Alexandre Tarasenkov -

Alexandre Tarasenkov

"TARASENKOV Alexander PH05"

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Photography titled "Nude #2" by Marina Podgaevskaya, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Nude #2 - Photography, 35.4x27.6 in ©2024 by Marina Podgaevskaya - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Nude, art of podgaevskaya, collectable photography, collectible art, collection's nude, erotic art, erotic beauty, street art, unusual art, gift, girl

Marina Podgaevskaya

"Nude #2"

Photography | 35.4x27.6 in

$685.17
Photography titled "Zygzak" by Michał Wiśniecki, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Zygzak - Photography, 9.8x9.8 in ©2022 by Michał Wiśniecki - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric, krajobraz

Michał Wiśniecki

"Zygzak"

Photography | 9.8x9.8 in

$290.9
Photography titled "Carantec, l'estran…" by Thierry Martin, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Carantec, l'estran depuis la grève blanche en septembre 2. - Photography, 393.7x590.6 in ©2024 by Thierry Martin - Figurative, figurative-594, Landscape, Carantec, La baie de Morlaix, Nord Finistère, Bretagne, France, Thierry Martin, Nikon D 850, Voigtländer 40mm, Manfrotto, Paysage couleur, Marée montante, Avant l'orage, L'estran, Depuis la grève blanche, La pointe du Cosmeur, Le château du Taureau, Bateaux au corps mort, Mois de septembre

Thierry Martin

"Carantec, l'estran depuis la grève blanche en septembre 2."

Photography | 393.7x590.6 in

$679.5
Photography titled "Lake and volcano" by Nadezda Sharova, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Lake and volcano - Photography, 11.8x7.9 in ©2014 by Nadezda Sharova - Landscape, bolivia, laguna colorada, altiplano, mountains, volcano, lake, mineral, flamingo, landscape, travel, nature, remote, reserve, colorful, bright

Nadezda Sharova

"Lake and volcano"

Photography | 11.8x7.9 in

$303.51
Photography titled "Bleu 6733" by Elisabeth Laplante, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Other rigid panel
Bleu 6733 - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2023 by Elisabeth Laplante -

Elisabeth Laplante

"Bleu 6733"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$527.07
Photography titled "Embrace Spring #1" by Xidong Luo, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
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Embrace Spring #1 - Photography ©2023 by Xidong Luo - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Flower, woman nature, femininity, orchid, flower, spring, season

Xidong Luo

"Embrace Spring #1"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $424.42
Photography titled "Piemanson" by Jean-Marie Virat, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Piemanson - Photography ©2024 by Jean-Marie Virat - plage, Arles

Jean-Marie Virat

"Piemanson"

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Photography titled "Hiking Blue" by Cristiana Bezerra, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Hiking Blue - Photography, 21.6x14.4 in ©2021 by Cristiana Bezerra - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Abstract

Cristiana Bezerra

"Hiking Blue"

Photography | 21.6x14.4 in

$1,108
Photography titled "pool glitter" by Barbara Vandendriessche, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
pool glitter - Photography, 31.5x47.2 in ©2022 by Barbara Vandendriessche - Figurative, figurative-594, Male Nudes, pool, man, chest, glitter

Barbara Vandendriessche

"pool glitter"

Photography | 31.5x47.2 in

$2,563.99
Photography titled "No Title Art (№038)" by Val Filip, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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No Title Art (№038) - Photography, 19.7x15.8 in ©2023 by Val Filip - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, nude, submission, bdsm, female, naked, bondage

Val Filip

"No Title Art (№038)"

Photography | 19.7x15.8 in

$528.88

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