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Contemporary Asia artworks are a captivating example of the rich and diverse artistic traditions of the continent. These works are created using a variety of supports, such as canvas, paper and wood, and employ materials that range from traditional ink and paint to new media technologies. What makes this type of original artwork unique is its ability to capture the complex, multi-layered cultural experiences of Asia, from its ancient traditions to its ever-changing modernity.

Painting,  23.6x19.7 in
Les Barils de Saké du Meiji Jingu Painting, 23.6x19.7 in
©2024 Solveig Sauvage

Origins and History

The emergence of new art movements such as the Gutai group in Japan and the Nanyang artists in Singapore pushed the boundaries of traditional Asian art. These artists explored themes of identity, culture, and politics.

Drawing,  15.8x11.8 in
samurai praying Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in
©2024 Péchane

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

In recent years, original contemporary Asian artworks have experienced a remarkable evolution in terms of style, techniques, and themes. A new generation of artists has emerged, blending traditional Asian art with modern influences, resulting in unique and innovative pieces. These artworks are gaining increasing recognition in the contemporary art market, attracting the attention of collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide. The importance of these works lies in their ability to showcase the richness and diversity of Asian culture, while also contributing to the global artistic discourse. They raise questions about identity, globalization, and cultural exchange, making them relevant and thought-provoking. As the art world continues to expand and diversify, original contemporary Asian artworks are sure to play a key role in shaping its future.

Painting,  11.8x11.8 in
阳光下的桃子和瓶子 Painting, 11.8x11.8 in
©2023 Cao Yu Chen

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary Asian art is a diverse and vibrant field, with many talented artists producing exceptional works. Here are some of the most well-known artists in this space:

  1. Ai Weiwei: This Chinese artist is a political dissident who has gained international recognition for his conceptual and often provocative works. His pieces often comment on issues of human rights and government censorship.

  2. Takashi Murakami: This Japanese artist is known for his colorful and playful works that blur the lines between high and low art. His pieces often feature cartoonish characters and pop culture references.

  3. Yayoi Kusama: This Japanese artist is famous for her immersive installations and repetitive patterns. Her works often explore themes of infinity and the subconscious.

  4. Zhang Xiaogang: This Chinese artist is known for his haunting portraits that reflect the turbulent history of China’s Cultural Revolution. His works often feature distorted, almost ghostly faces.

  5. Anish Kapoor: This Indian artist is known for his large-scale sculptures that play with perception and space. His works often feature reflective surfaces that distort and fragment the viewer’s reflection.

These artists represent just a small fraction of the many talented individuals working in the contemporary Asian art scene. Through their works, they invite us to explore the complexities of culture, politics, and identity in the modern world.

Drawing,  10.8x8.3 in
Les lumières du Japon Drawing, 10.8x8.3 in
©2024 Laurence Dufour

Notable original contemporary Asia artworks

"Untitled" by Xu Bing, created in 1994, is a striking installation art piece made entirely of cigarette butts. The artist collected over a million cigarette butts from the streets of Beijing to create this commentary on the impact of smoking on society and the environment.

"Forever Bicycles" by Ai Weiwei, created in 2011, is a sculpture made of 1,254 bicycles that form a mesmerizing, interconnected structure. The artwork speaks to the ubiquity of bicycles in Chinese society and the rapid industrialization that has led to their displacement.

"Sunflower Seeds" by Ai Weiwei, created in 2010, is a powerful installation consisting of 100 million porcelain sunflower seeds, each one handcrafted by a team of artisans. The artwork is a commentary on mass production and the relationship between individual labor and collective identity.

"The Ninth Wave" by Zhang Xiaogang, created in 2002, is a haunting series of paintings depicting the artist’s family and friends during the Cultural Revolution. The artwork explores themes of identity, memory, and the impact of political upheaval on personal relationships.

"The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai, created in the early 1830s, is a woodblock print that has become one of the most iconic images in Japanese art. The artwork depicts a massive wave threatening boats off the coast of Kanagawa, and is an emblem of the power and beauty of nature.

"Blue and Green Music" by Tan Swie Hian, created in 1986, is an abstract painting that evokes the movement and energy of music. The artwork combines traditional Chinese calligraphy with elements of Western modernism, creating a unique fusion of artistic styles.

"Mao" by Andy Warhol, created in 1973, is a series of brightly colored silkscreen prints depicting the face of Mao Zedong, the founder of the People’s Republic of China. The artwork is a commentary on the cult of personality surrounding Mao and the commodification of political symbols.

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Painting titled "Les Barils de Saké…" by Solveig Sauvage, Original Artwork, Gouache Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Les Barils de Saké du Meiji Jingu - Painting, 23.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Solveig Sauvage - Illustration, illustration-600, Asia, Saké, Japon, Tokyo, Meiji Jingu, Sanctuaire, Temple, Parc, Spiritualité, Réalisme

Solveig Sauvage

"Les Barils de Saké du Meiji Jingu"

Painting on Canvas | 23.6x19.7 in

$1,619.58
Prints available
Drawing titled "Les lumières du Jap…" by Laurence Dufour, Original Artwork, Gel pen
Les lumières du Japon - Drawing, 10.8x8.3 in ©2024 by Laurence Dufour - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Asia,

Laurence Dufour

"Les lumières du Japon"

Drawing on Paper | 10.8x8.3 in

$197.18
Prints available
Collages titled "A Short Conversatio…" by Jim Fischer, Original Artwork, Collages
A Short Conversation with Utagana Kunisada - Collages, 7.5x5.5 in ©2023 by Jim Fischer - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Asia

Jim Fischer

"A Short Conversation with Utagana Kunisada"

Collages on Cardboard | 7.5x5.5 in

$167.54
Prints available
Drawing titled "under the snow in e…" by Péchane, Original Artwork, Watercolor
under the snow in edo - Drawing, 11.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Péchane - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, edo, japon, samurai, geisha, neige, ombrella

Péchane

"under the snow in edo"

Watercolor on Paper | 11.8x15.8 in

$408.03
Prints available
Drawing titled "walking under the s…" by Péchane, Original Artwork, Watercolor
walking under the snow - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2023 by Péchane - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, umbrella, sumie, japon, samourai, geisha

Péchane

"walking under the snow"

Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$408.03
Prints available
Drawing titled "geisha snow ball" by Péchane, Original Artwork, Watercolor
geisha snow ball - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Péchane - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, geisha, sumie, japon, boule a neige

Péchane

"geisha snow ball"

Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$385.23
Prints available
Drawing titled "geisha eyes closed" by Péchane, Original Artwork, Watercolor
geisha eyes closed - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Péchane - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, geisha, sumie, japon

Péchane

"geisha eyes closed"

Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$408.03
Prints available
Painting titled ""Art khmer"" by Dimitri Vincent, Original Artwork, Watercolor
"Art khmer" - Painting, 8.7x11.8 in ©2024 by Dimitri Vincent - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Asia, impressionnisme, aquarelle, voyage

Dimitri Vincent

""Art khmer""

Watercolor on Paper | 8.7x11.8 in

$232.51
Painting titled "Quiétude de l'avant…" by Laurent Lainé, Original Artwork, Oil
Quiétude de l'avant nuit - Painting, 47.2x35.4 in ©2024 by Laurent Lainé - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Asia, hanoi, vietnam, art deco, art nouveau, libellule, asie

Laurent Lainé

"Quiétude de l'avant nuit"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 47.2x35.4 in

$13,363.55
Drawing titled "young japanese girl" by Péchane, Original Artwork, Watercolor
young japanese girl - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Péchane - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, japon, girl, sumie, jeune

Péchane

"young japanese girl"

Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$385.23
Prints available
Painting titled "GOLDEN LIGHT ON STO…" by Abhijit Jadhav, Original Artwork, Watercolor
GOLDEN LIGHT ON STONE CHARIOT - Painting, 24x26 in ©2019 by Abhijit Jadhav - Land Art, land-art-957, Asia, Landscape, Plein air, Architecture, Cultural

Abhijit Jadhav

"GOLDEN LIGHT ON STONE CHARIOT"

Watercolor on Paper | 24x26 in

$896.72
Sculpture titled "Le Calice, 聖杯" by Efka, Original Artwork, Terra cotta
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Le Calice, 聖杯 - Sculpture, 26x13 in ©2024 by Efka - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, 聖杯, Calice, bronze, kinbaku, shibari

Efka

"Le Calice, 聖杯"

Sculpture - Terra cotta | 26x13 in

$2,555.32
Drawing titled "samurai praying" by Péchane, Original Artwork, Watercolor
samurai praying - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Péchane - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, samourai, tombe, sumie, japon

Péchane

"samurai praying"

Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$385.23
Prints available
Painting titled "Indonesia" by Yulia Varlamova, Original Artwork, Oil
Indonesia - Painting, 39.4x47.2 in ©2023 by Yulia Varlamova - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Asia, asia, indonesia, flowers, woman, beauty, colors, water, nature

Yulia Varlamova

"Indonesia"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 39.4x47.2 in

$1,815.62
Drawing titled "beautiful japanese…" by Péchane, Original Artwork, Watercolor
beautiful japanese woman - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Péchane - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, geisha, japon, woman, femme, beauté

Péchane

"beautiful japanese woman"

Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$419.43
Prints available
Painting titled "RAJASTHANI BLUE HOM…" by Abhijit Jadhav, Original Artwork, Watercolor
RAJASTHANI BLUE HOME LANE - Painting, 15x22 in ©2019 by Abhijit Jadhav - Land Art, land-art-957, Asia, Rajsthan, Indian, Culture, Architecture

Abhijit Jadhav

"RAJASTHANI BLUE HOME LANE"

Watercolor on Paper | 15x22 in

$647.14
Painting titled "UNCRACKED-JJ" by J Wang, Original Artwork, Pigments
UNCRACKED-JJ - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2022 by J Wang - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Asia, Schrödinger's, Suffocating life, Melancholy yet hopefu

J Wang

"UNCRACKED-JJ"

Pigments on Linen Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

$2,146.69
Painting titled "Wabi Sabi 5" by Quentin Saint Roman, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Wabi Sabi 5 - Painting, 31.9x23.6 in ©2024 by Quentin Saint Roman - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Asia, Japon, culture japonaise, wabi sabi

Quentin Saint Roman

"Wabi Sabi 5"

Painting on Linen Canvas | 31.9x23.6 in

$1,318.69
Prints available
Painting titled "Nuit d'étreintes" by Laurent Lainé, Original Artwork, Oil
Nuit d'étreintes - Painting, 47.2x35.4 in ©2024 by Laurent Lainé - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Asia, asie, hanoi, vietnam, art deco, art nouveau, libellule, brumes

Laurent Lainé

"Nuit d'étreintes"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 47.2x35.4 in

$13,363.55
Photography titled "VARANASI" by Sergei Reoutov, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
VARANASI - Photography, 13.7x20.6 in ©2007 by Sergei Reoutov - Classicism, classicism-933, Asia, Varanasi, Fine art, India, River, Temple, Shiva, Victorian, Antique, Ditch frame, Vintage

Sergei Reoutov

"VARANASI"

Photography | 13.7x20.6 in

$2,273.25
Painting titled "Geisha Katsutomo" by Phil Couture, Original Artwork, Oil
Geisha Katsutomo - Painting, 12x9 in ©2023 by Phil Couture - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Asia, geisha, maiko, kimono, asian, japanese, exotic, portrait

Phil Couture

"Geisha Katsutomo"

Oil on Canvas | 12x9 in

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Drawing titled "oni samourai" by Péchane, Original Artwork, Watercolor
oni samourai - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Péchane - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, oni, diable, sumie, japon, samourai

Péchane

"oni samourai"

Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$408.03
Prints available
Painting titled "Indian girls at lun…" by Patrice Fouchard, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Indian girls at lunch time - Painting, 18.1x15 in ©2024 by Patrice Fouchard - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, indian girls, femmes indiennes, inde, Patrice Fouchard, acrylique

Patrice Fouchard

"Indian girls at lunch time"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 18.1x15 in

$1,139.75
Painting titled "沙发上的朋友" by Yi Zhuang, Original Artwork, Pigments
沙发上的朋友 - Painting, 47.2x47.2 in ©2023 by Yi Zhuang - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Asia

Yi Zhuang

"沙发上的朋友"

Pigments on Linen Canvas | 47.2x47.2 in

Not For Sale
Painting titled "阳光下的桃子和瓶子" by Cao Yu Chen, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
阳光下的桃子和瓶子 - Painting, 11.8x11.8 in ©2023 by Cao Yu Chen - Classicism, classicism-933, Asia, 刮刀, 色彩丰富, 色彩和谐

Cao Yu Chen

"阳光下的桃子和瓶子"

Oil on Canvas | 11.8x11.8 in

$1,178.79
Painting titled "La danseuse aux bul…" by Manu Surreabulliste, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
La danseuse aux bulles - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Manu Surreabulliste - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Asia, Asie, Orient, Cambodge, Danse, Danseuse

Manu Surreabulliste

"La danseuse aux bulles"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$4,349.28
Painting titled "TROPICAL MAZE" by Bertrand Gossart, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
TROPICAL MAZE - Painting, 25.2x32.3 in ©2024 by Bertrand Gossart - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, OCEAN, PACIFIQUE, PAYSAGE TROPICAL, INDONESIE, MER, BLEU, PLAGE, EXOTISME, M.PECHSTEIN, PAYSAGE EXPRESSIONISTE

Bertrand Gossart

"TROPICAL MAZE"

Painting on Linen Canvas | 25.2x32.3 in

On Request
Painting titled "LAZY FRUITS-02" by J Wang, Original Artwork, Pigments
LAZY FRUITS-02 - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2024 by J Wang - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Asia, The Post-90s, Fragile Fruit, Sparking Hope, Flatting

J Wang

"LAZY FRUITS-02"

Pigments on Linen Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

$2,146.69
Painting titled "一电热锅" by Cao Yu Chen, Original Artwork, Oil
一电热锅 - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Cao Yu Chen - Classicism, classicism-933, Asia, 刮刀, 生活, 色彩丰富, 用色大胆

Cao Yu Chen

"一电热锅"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x11.8 in

$681.38
Painting titled "酒" by Cao Yu Chen, Original Artwork, Pigments
酒 - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2023 by Cao Yu Chen - Classicism, classicism-933, Asia, 色彩丰富, 色彩协调, 色彩统一, 酒的文化, 雨天创作

Cao Yu Chen

"酒"

Pigments on Canvas | 15.8x11.8 in

$2,358.73
Drawing titled "en garde kaishakunin" by Péchane, Original Artwork, Watercolor
en garde kaishakunin - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Péchane - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, samourai, sumie, japon, katana

Péchane

"en garde kaishakunin"

Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$385.23
Prints available
Painting titled "YELLOW LIGHT ON CHA…" by Abhijit Jadhav, Original Artwork, Watercolor
YELLOW LIGHT ON CHARIOT HAMPI - Painting, 24x31.1 in ©2020 by Abhijit Jadhav - Land Art, land-art-957, Asia, Landscape, Architecture, Culture, Indian, Plein air, Hampi

Abhijit Jadhav

"YELLOW LIGHT ON CHARIOT HAMPI"

Watercolor on Paper | 24x31.1 in

$1,202.17
Sculpture titled "Cheongsam, Chinese…" by Jiang Wang, Original Artwork, Bronze
Cheongsam, Chinese Qipao - Sculpture, 31.5x11.8 in ©2015 by Jiang Wang - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, Cheongsam, Chinese Qipao, long dress, femininity, cultural, women dress

Jiang Wang

"Cheongsam, Chinese Qipao"

Sculpture - Bronze | 31.5x11.8 in

$9,035
Drawing titled "samurai at the gate" by Péchane, Original Artwork, Watercolor
samurai at the gate - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Péchane - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, gate, porte, temple, sumie, japon, samourai, fuji, soleil

Péchane

"samurai at the gate"

Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$419.43
Prints available
Painting titled "Le Sanctuaire de To…" by Solveig Sauvage, Original Artwork, Gouache Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Le Sanctuaire de Tosho - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2024 by Solveig Sauvage - Illustration, illustration-600, Asia, Temple, Sanctuaire, Japon, Shintoisme, Nikko, Spirituel, Sacré, Nature, Forêt, Toshogu, Voyage

Solveig Sauvage

"Le Sanctuaire de Tosho"

Painting on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

$3,408.99
Painting titled "一双洞洞鞋" by Cao Yu Chen, Original Artwork, Pigments Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
一双洞洞鞋 - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Cao Yu Chen - Classicism, classicism-933, Asia, 刮刀, 颜色

Cao Yu Chen

"一双洞洞鞋"

Pigments on Canvas | 15.8x11.8 in

$464.28

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