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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.

Photography,  31.5x47.2 in
Salute You... Photography, 31.5x47.2 in
©2023 Grigore Roibu

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.

Photography,  31.5x47.2 in
La Cour part en fumée Photography, 31.5x47.2 in
©2021 Kamien Cholewinski

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.

Photography,  11.8x15.8 in
INCANTESIMO Photography, 11.8x15.8 in
©2024 Gianni Boattini

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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Les couleurs Adelina PH23 Photography, 19.7x15.8 in
©2023 Adelina Rvacheva Artist represented by BestOfRussia

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 "Salute You..." by Grigore Roibu, Original Artwork, Digital Print
Salute You... - Photography, 31.5x47.2 in ©2023 by Grigore Roibu - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Women Portraits, portrait, hat, woman, powerflower, rock music, monocrom, beauty, old, poster, rebell, studio, blackandwhite, conceptual

Grigore Roibu

"Salute You..."

Photography | 31.5x47.2 in

$2,854.68
Photography titled "Les couleurs Adelin…" by Adelina Rvacheva, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Les couleurs Adelina PH23 - Photography, 19.7x15.8 in ©2023 by Adelina Rvacheva - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Portrait

Adelina Rvacheva

"Les couleurs Adelina PH23"

Photography | 19.7x15.8 in

$1,953.43
Photography titled "Genesis" by Abol Bahadori, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Genesis - Photography, 48x38 in ©2022 by Abol Bahadori - Figurative, figurative-594, Abstract

Abol Bahadori

"Genesis"

Photography | 48x38 in

$2,600
Photography titled ""The Dance of the G…" by Kiritin Beyer, Original Artwork, Analog photography
"The Dance of the Geisha" - Photography, 20x20 in ©2013 by Kiritin Beyer - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Mythology, green, vert, orange, Kiritin Beyer, Aurélie's Gallery

Kiritin Beyer

""The Dance of the Geisha""

Photography | 20x20 in

$500
Photography titled "Dry" by Ömer Erdoğan, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Dry - Photography, 11.8x15.8 in ©2024 by Ömer Erdoğan - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Nature, durationalist, durationalist photography, minimalist photography, black and white photography, noir et blanc, photo duréealiste, photo en noir et blanc, duréealiste, photographie d'art, fine art photography, black and white

Ömer Erdoğan

"Dry"

Photography | 11.8x15.8 in

$464.65
Photography titled "Woman under black v…" by Alex Grear, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Woman under black veil - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2020 by Alex Grear - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, nude, moonlight, minimal, figure, conceptual, color, cold, woman, veil, snow, portrait

Alex Grear

"Woman under black veil"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$1,327.81
Photography titled "Pool 40, 2024" by Jil Anders, Original Artwork, AI generated image Mounted on Plexiglass
Pool 40, 2024 - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2024 by Jil Anders - Abstract, abstract-570, Colorful, AI, abstract, modern, summer, pool, pink

Jil Anders

"Pool 40, 2024"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$1,640.62
Photography titled "High-tech template…" by Linda Boersma & Boudewijn Mensingh, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
High-tech template #02 - Photography, 35.4x31.5 in ©2021 by Linda Boersma & Boudewijn Mensingh - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Geometric, Minimalism, Geometric, Abstract, Amsterdam, Constructivism

Linda Boersma & Boudewijn Mensingh

"High-tech template #02"

Photography | 35.4x31.5 in

$3,273.21
Photography titled "LISSABON PORTUGAL S…" by Astr, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
LISSABON PORTUGAL SANTA JUSTA • BAIXA - Photography, 31.5x23.6 in ©2000 by Astr - santa justa, lissabon, portugal, elevator, Baixa

Astr

"LISSABON PORTUGAL SANTA JUSTA • BAIXA"

Photography | 31.5x23.6 in

$2,113.12
Photography titled "Au plus près des ét…" by Laurie Plaquet (La Photografolle), Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounte…
Au plus près des étoiles - Photography, 15.8x23.6 in ©2022 by Laurie Plaquet (La Photografolle) - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Fantasy, espace, lune, onirisme, surréalisme, dreamworld, photomontage

Laurie Plaquet (La Photografolle)

"Au plus près des étoiles"

Photography | 15.8x23.6 in

$371.87
Photography titled "Once Upon a Time Th…" by Enzo Crispino, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Once Upon a Time There Were Bouquinistes #4 - Photography, 13.4x17.7 in ©2024 by Enzo Crispino - Figurative, figurative-594, Architecture

Enzo Crispino

"Once Upon a Time There Were Bouquinistes #4"

Photography | 13.4x17.7 in

$2,048.59
Photography titled ""VISIONI" In New Yo…" by Roberto Cavalli, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
"VISIONI" In New York (#194) - Photography, 31.5x47.2 in ©2024 by Roberto Cavalli - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Fashion, newyork, colors, taxi, yellow, red, green, blue, black, white, multiexposure, robertocavalli, contengospazio, photo, limitededition, fineart, under50, america, 5boroughs

Roberto Cavalli

""VISIONI" In New York (#194)"

Photography | 31.5x47.2 in

$1,898.74
Photography titled "La Cour part en fum…" by Kamien Cholewinski, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
La Cour part en fumée - Photography, 31.5x47.2 in ©2021 by Kamien Cholewinski - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Portrait

Kamien Cholewinski

"La Cour part en fumée"

Photography | 31.5x47.2 in

$3,961.55
Photography titled "Lonely swans" by Jan Walczewski, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Lonely swans - Photography, 23.6x35.4 in ©2022 by Jan Walczewski - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Seascape, sea, seascape, calm, silence, blue, fine art, photography, landscape, birds, swan

Jan Walczewski

"Lonely swans"

Photography | 23.6x35.4 in

$1,343.41
Photography titled "BAUmWERK" by Frank Melech, Original Artwork, Photo Montage Mounted on Aluminium
BAUmWERK - Photography, 35.4x35.4 in ©2024 by Frank Melech - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Fantasy, Baum, Habitat, Architektur, Turm, Bauwerk, Sonnenuntergang

Frank Melech

"BAUmWERK"

Photography | 35.4x35.4 in

On Request
Photography titled "Triptyque Voyage in…" by Alexandre Maelst, Original Artwork, Analog photography
Triptyque Voyage intérieur - Photography, 16.5x23.4 in ©2023 by Alexandre Maelst - Classicism, classicism-933, Portrait, Femmes, Portrait, Flash, Argentique

Alexandre Maelst

"Triptyque Voyage intérieur"

Photography | 16.5x23.4 in

$4,062.77
Photography titled "vagabondages 14" by Carlos Arriagada, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
vagabondages 14 - Photography, 19.7x29.5 in ©2018 by Carlos Arriagada - Street Art, street-art-624, City, Berlin, street photo, contemporary photography, urban, urban photo, minimalisme

Carlos Arriagada

"vagabondages 14"

Photography | 19.7x29.5 in

$1,681.09
Photography titled "Cali II" by Jérôme Marteau, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Cali II - Photography, 31.5x31.5 in ©2023 by Jérôme Marteau - Nature, Papillons, Couleurs, Design

Jérôme Marteau

"Cali II"

Photography | 31.5x31.5 in

$3,366.55
Photography titled "Par la racine" by Sandra Clément, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Par la racine - Photography, 17.7x11.8 in ©2024 by Sandra Clément - Illustration, illustration-600, Women Portraits, portrait, femme, noir et blanc, photographie, édition limitéee

Sandra Clément

"Par la racine"

Photography | 17.7x11.8 in

$545.78
Photography titled "At the end of the d…" by Elena Raceala, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
At the end of the day - Photography, 26.7x40 in ©2023 by Elena Raceala - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Urban, street, light, photography, black and white, urban, lines, mood

Elena Raceala

"At the end of the day"

Photography | 26.7x40 in

$1,579.79
Photography titled "Serie Colors Of Son…" by Sonia Lebedeva, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Sonia Lebedeva

"Serie Colors Of Sonia PH24"

Photography | 11.8x19.7 in

$1,876.87
Photography titled "Ramp" by Tomasz Sobczak, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography Mounted on Cardboard
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Tomasz Sobczak

"Ramp"

Photography | 19.7x27.6 in

$1,170.31
Photography titled "Feelings" by Viktoria Saveleva, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Feelings - Photography, 39.4x29.5 in ©2023 by Viktoria Saveleva - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, bode, girl, freedom, ocean, black and white, underwer, aesthetics, forms, bends

Viktoria Saveleva

"Feelings"

Photography | 39.4x29.5 in

$1,821
Photography titled "Sauvage, fuir vers…" by Virginie Dartois, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Virginie Dartois

"Sauvage, fuir vers soi."

Photography | 11.8x15.8 in

$379.53
Photography titled "INCANTESIMO" by Gianni Boattini, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
INCANTESIMO - Photography, 11.8x15.8 in ©2024 by Gianni Boattini - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Women Portraits

Gianni Boattini

"INCANTESIMO"

Photography | 11.8x15.8 in

On Request
Photography titled "Ki" by Klara Stojanikova, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Klara Stojanikova

"Ki"

Photography | 27.6x19.7 in

$1,699.48
Photography titled "Banana Woman" by Jochen Cerny, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Jochen Cerny

"Banana Woman"

Photography | 31.5x23.6 in

$2,521.13
Photography titled "Turtles, Special Sa…" by Miss Aniela, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Miss Aniela

"Turtles, Special Satin Edition of 7"

Photography | 19.3x27.6 in

$2,244.1
Photography titled "Jako" by Linda Chapman, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Jako - Photography, 7.9x11 in ©2020 by Linda Chapman - Figurative, figurative-594, Abstract

Linda Chapman

"Jako"

Photography | 7.9x11 in

$1,250
Photography titled "The secret deal" by Sergio Capuzzimati, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The secret deal - Photography, 16.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Sergio Capuzzimati - Impressionism, impressionism-603, City, japan, osaka, lantern, night, street, city, neon, lights, cyberpunk, cinematic, silhouette

Sergio Capuzzimati

"The secret deal"

Photography | 16.5x23.6 in

$604
Photography titled "Beyond the Horizon…" by Carla Sá Fernandes, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Beyond the Horizon #10 - Photography, 39.4x39.4 in ©2024 by Carla Sá Fernandes - Abstract, abstract-570, Seascape, abstract, abstract art, abstract artwork, horizon, carla sa fernandes, carlasafe, abstract photo, manipulatas photograph, digital painting, sea, ocean, seascape, night, dawn, lines, soft, calm, elegant, minimal artwork

Carla Sá Fernandes

"Beyond the Horizon #10"

Photography | 39.4x39.4 in

$2,094.63
Photography titled "TERRE ET MER" by Florence Autelin, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
TERRE ET MER - Photography, 47.2x47.2 in ©2024 by Florence Autelin - Figurative, figurative-594, Landscape, mer, plage, nature, figuratif, semi abstrait, paysage, voyage, couleur, land art

Florence Autelin

"TERRE ET MER"

Photography | 47.2x47.2 in

$3,210.14
Photography titled "B L U E T E E N S" by Miles Astray, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
B L U E T E E N S - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2020 by Miles Astray - Street Art, street-art-624, Fashion, montreal, quebec, canada, north america, blue jeans, nike, sneakers, fashion, people, street, urban, photography, documentary, reportage, BLM, pants, activism, candid, street photography, shoes

Miles Astray

"B L U E T E E N S"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$1,440.46
Photography titled "Playmobil 7" by Zone 17 Fermet & Faton, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Playmobil 7 - Photography, 47.2x31.5 in ©2021 by Zone 17 Fermet & Faton - Figurative, figurative-594, Sport, piscine, eau, natation, rouge, humour, parapluie

Zone 17 Fermet & Faton

"Playmobil 7"

Photography | 47.2x31.5 in

$751.4
Photography titled ""L'Évanescence du N…" by Camille Lafon, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
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"L'Évanescence du Nu" - Photography, 19.7x39.4 in ©2023 by Camille Lafon - Illustration, illustration-600, Female nudes, nu, boudoir, femme, corp, silhouette

Camille Lafon

""L'Évanescence du Nu""

Photography | 19.7x39.4 in

$1,959.99
Photography titled "Close up" by Tania Serket, Original Artwork, Analog photography
Close up - Photography, 19.7x15.8 in ©2024 by Tania Serket - Fauvism, fauvism-942, Portrait, seductive, woman, minimalistic, texture, erotic, clothes, body, still life, film photography, abstract

Tania Serket

"Close up"

Photography | 19.7x15.8 in

$903.43

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