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Discover original contemporary Desert Artworks on Artmajeur

Contemporary Desert Art is a genre of original artwork that captures the essence of the desert through a modern lens. Artists in this field use a range of supports, from canvas and paper to wood and metal, and materials such as acrylics, oils, and mixed media. What sets this type of artwork apart is its ability to evoke the unique colors, textures, and landscapes of the desert in a way that is both innovative and authentic. Through their use of abstract forms, bold colors, and unconventional techniques, these artists are able to capture the spirit of the desert and bring it to life on the canvas. Whether you are drawn to the stark beauty of the desert or simply appreciate the creativity and skill of Contemporary Artists, there is something truly special about these original works of art.

Painting,  20x24 in
The Pyramids Painting, 20x24 in
©2024 Kristin Voss

Origins and History

Petroglyphs, Desert art movement, and Climate change are three distinct important terms related to the origin and history of original contemporary Desert artworks.

Painting,  31.5x23.6 in
Hoggar Painting, 31.5x23.6 in
©2024 Fairouz Chilkowy

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

In recent years, original contemporary Desert artworks have evolved substantially, reflecting the changing landscape of the art market. These artworks are highly sought after due to their unique and captivating representations of the desert landscapes, which have long been an important subject in contemporary art.

Painting,  47.2x39.4 in
Original oil painting “Whisper” Painting, 47.2x39.4 in
©2024 Elizaveta Pugacheva

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary artists who specialize in creating original artworks inspired by the desert are gaining popularity in the art world. Some of the most renowned artists in this genre include:

  1. Ed Ruscha: A prolific American artist known for his paintings and photographs that often feature the desert landscape. Ruscha’s work is characterized by a minimalist style that focuses on geometric shapes and bold typography.

  2. Lawrence Weiner: An American conceptual artist whose work often explores language and its relationship to art. Weiner’s desert-inspired pieces often feature text-based installations that challenge the viewer’s perception of space and time.

  3. Richard Long: A British artist known for his land art pieces that incorporate natural materials like stones, mud, and water. Long’s work often involves walking through the desert landscape and creating temporary sculptures that interact with the environment.

  4. James Turrell: An American artist who creates immersive light installations that explore perception and the nature of human experience. Turrell’s work often incorporates the desert landscape and the changing light of the sun and sky.

  5. Michael Heizer: An American sculptor known for his large-scale earthworks that transform the desert landscape. Heizer’s pieces often involve moving massive amounts of earth to create geometric shapes and forms that interact with the natural environment.

These artists challenge us to see the desert in new and unexpected ways, pushing the boundaries of what we think is possible in art. Their work invites us to contemplate the beauty and complexity of the natural world and to consider our place within it.

Painting,  43.3x96.5 in
Aerial photo of Mars Painting, 43.3x96.5 in
©2024 Dags

Notable original contemporary Desert artworks

Contemporary Desert Artworks:

  1. "Spiral Jetty" by Robert Smithson, created in 1970, is a massive earthwork sculpture on the shores of Great Salt Lake in Utah. The artwork is a spiral-shaped coil made of black basalt rocks, which juts out into the lake and creates a mesmerizing effect on the viewer.

  2. "The Lightning Field" by Walter De Maria, constructed in 1977, is a field of 400 stainless steel poles arranged in a grid formation in the high desert of New Mexico. The artwork is designed to attract lightning strikes, creating a dazzling display of electricity across the landscape.

  3. "Double Negative" by Michael Heizer, completed in 1970, is a monumental earthwork sculpture in the Nevada desert. The artwork consists of two massive trenches, each 50 feet deep and 30 feet wide, which slice through the landscape and create a dramatic sense of emptiness and absence.

  4. "Sun Tunnels" by Nancy Holt, created in 1976, is a sculpture installation in the Utah desert consisting of four large concrete tubes arranged in a cross pattern. The tubes are aligned with the movements of the sun, creating an ever-changing play of light and shadow across the landscape.

  5. "Sky Mirror" by Anish Kapoor, installed in 2006, is a giant concave mirror that reflects the sky and surrounding landscape in a distorted and surreal way. The artwork is located in the desert of New Mexico, and creates a sense of infinity and vastness that is both beautiful and unsettling.

  6. "Broken Circle and Spiral Hill" by Robert Morris, created in 1971, is a land art piece in the New Mexico desert. The artwork consists of a circular pit and a spiral mound, which create a sense of tension and balance between the two forms.

Overall, these contemporary desert artworks challenge our perceptions of space, time, and our relationship to the natural world. They invite us to contemplate the vastness and emptiness of the desert landscape, and to see it as a place of beauty, wonder, and mystery.

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Painting titled "The Pyramids" by Kristin Voss, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
The Pyramids - Painting, 20x24 in ©2024 by Kristin Voss - Figurative, figurative-594, Desert, desert, camel, sahara, color, sunset

Kristin Voss

"The Pyramids"

Painting on Canvas | 20x24 in

$1,969
Painting titled "Aerial photo of Mars" by Dags, Original Artwork, Oil
Aerial photo of Mars - Painting, 43.3x96.5 in ©2024 by Dags - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert,

Dags

"Aerial photo of Mars"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 43.3x96.5 in

$3,002.27
Prints available
Painting titled "WW2" by Xenia Beliayeva, Original Artwork, Acrylic
WW2 - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Xenia Beliayeva - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, Wüste, Lebendige Farben, Dreiecke, Stadt-Skyline, Köpfe in der Kunst, Kopf, Mixed Media, Kaktus, Kakteen, Naiv, Bunt, Fröhlich, Landschaft, Hitze

Xenia Beliayeva

"WW2"

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$664.68
Painting titled "Primitive Moonlamp" by Matthias Lupri, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Primitive Moonlamp - Painting, 20x16 in ©2024 by Matthias Lupri - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, ancient, artifact, tonal, moon, rock, petrified, night, gray, grey

Matthias Lupri

"Primitive Moonlamp"

Oil on Canvas | 20x16 in

$2,931
Prints available
Photography titled "Explosion" by Yvonne Venegas, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Explosion - Photography, 29.9x37.8 in ©2021 by Yvonne Venegas - Land Art, land-art-957, Desert, mine, explosion, désert, poussiere, ciel, mexique, nord, villages, classique, paysage

Yvonne Venegas

"Explosion"

Photography | 29.9x37.8 in

$5,783.71
Painting titled "Wadi Rum desert" by Anna Mamonkina, Original Artwork, Oil
Wadi Rum desert - Painting, 19.7x15.8 in ©2024 by Anna Mamonkina - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Desert, Oil painting, Desert landscape, Wadi Rum, Jordan, Night sky, Milky Way, Sandstone

Anna Mamonkina

"Wadi Rum desert"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x15.8 in

$2,025
Painting titled "Oasis" by Dole.O, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Oasis - Painting, 12.4x15.9 in ©2012 by Dole.O - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Desert, oasis, sérénité, palmeraie, village dans le désert, refuge désertique, travail sur les nuances, paysage désertique, art paysager, couleurs ocre, impressionnisme

Dole.O

"Oasis"

Painting on Paper | 12.4x15.9 in

Not For Sale Prints from $67.73
Painting titled "Vermillon" by Johanna Sanna, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Vermillon - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Johanna Sanna - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert

Johanna Sanna

"Vermillon"

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$2,164.22
Painting titled "After Dark" by Nemanja Nikolic, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
After Dark - Painting, 30x20 in ©2024 by Nemanja Nikolic - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, abstract art, textured abstract art, expressive abstract art, minimal abstract art, modern abstraction, contemporary art, organic abstract art, industrial abstract art, black and white abstract art

Nemanja Nikolic

"After Dark"

Acrylic on Canvas | 30x20 in

$800.67
Painting titled "View from a Field" by Thomas Bathrick, Original Artwork, Acrylic
View from a Field - Painting, 30x40 in ©2024 by Thomas Bathrick - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert

Thomas Bathrick

"View from a Field"

Acrylic on Canvas | 30x40 in

$828
Prints available
Photography titled "What If I Lie" by Marc Langevin, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
What If I Lie - Photography ©2017 by Marc Langevin - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Desert

Marc Langevin

"What If I Lie"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $134.63
Photography titled "Drakkensberg" by Marine Colombier, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Drakkensberg - Photography, 7.9x11.8 in ©2017 by Marine Colombier - Desert, afrique

Marine Colombier

"Drakkensberg"

Photography | 7.9x11.8 in

$139.3
Painting titled "Hoggar" by Fairouz Chilkowy, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Hoggar - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Fairouz Chilkowy - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, peinture moderne, abstract landscape, bluepainting, art moderne, peinture originale, artiste francais

Fairouz Chilkowy

"Hoggar"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$1,424.69
Painting titled "WW4" by Xenia Beliayeva, Original Artwork, Acrylic
WW4 - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2024 by Xenia Beliayeva - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, wüstenmalerei, kaktuskunst, kaktus, klakteen, wüste, desert, bunt, naiv, fröhlich, natur, mixed media, köpfe, figuren

Xenia Beliayeva

"WW4"

Acrylic on Canvas | 15.8x15.8 in

$469.93
Prints available
Painting titled "Horizon Series ll/l" by Lee Davis, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Horizon Series ll/l - Painting, 18.9x14.2 in ©2024 by Lee Davis - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, metallic pigment, gel mediums, bronze, umber, silver

Lee Davis

"Horizon Series ll/l"

Acrylic on Canvas | 18.9x14.2 in

$1,889
Painting titled "Désert Américain" by Jacques Masclet, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Désert Américain - Painting, 11.8x15.8 in ©2024 by Jacques Masclet - Figurative, figurative-594, Desert, aride, sable, californie, nevada, arizona, nouveau mexique, sol désertique, structure rocheuse, canyon, plateau, phénoméne naturel, érosion, formation géologique, strate, couche sédimentaire, vallée, site célébre, grand canyon, vent, tempête de sable

Jacques Masclet

"Désert Américain"

Watercolor on Paper | 11.8x15.8 in

$271.8
Prints available
Painting titled "DUNES  | oil painti…" by Svetlana Shavrina, Original Artwork, Oil
DUNES | oil painting on canvas | original - Painting, 15.8x19.7 in ©2019 by Svetlana Shavrina - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Desert, desert painting, desert art, desert wall art, desert printing, desert on canvas, dunes painting, dunes wall art, dunes printing, dunes on canvas, trees painting, palm tree painting, palm tree on canvas, summer landscape, desert landscape, desert view, plam trees view, trees wall art, palm on canvas, palm painting, arabic painting

Svetlana Shavrina

"DUNES | oil painting on canvas | original"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 15.8x19.7 in

$1,463.2
$935.45
Prints available
Painting titled "Wüstenzauber" by Stefanie Theiler Art, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Wüstenzauber - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2023 by Stefanie Theiler Art - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, Sand, Wüste, Licht, Sonne, Landschaft, Dünen, braun, olive, gelb, dynamisch, kraftvoll, Ruhe, Entspannung, Struktur, Sandstrukturen, Himmel, Erde, Wind, Weite, Horizont

Stefanie Theiler Art

"Wüstenzauber"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

$2,373.91
Prints available
Painting titled "Into the Wild" by Nemanja Nikolic, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Into the Wild - Painting, 48x36 in ©2024 by Nemanja Nikolic - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, abstract art, acrylic painting, large abstract artwork, minimalism, expressive abstract art, contemporary art, textured abstract painting, organic abstract art, industrial abstract art

Nemanja Nikolic

"Into the Wild"

Acrylic on Canvas | 48x36 in

$1,915.32
Photography titled "Sahara Desert Myste…" by Rosa Frei, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Sahara Desert Mystery - Photography, 18.1x27.2 in ©2024 by Rosa Frei - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, sand, dunes, abstract, desert, black and white, bw, bnw, monochrome, low-key, dark, black, ICM, motion blur, blurry, impressionistic, minimalistic, impressionism, modern, soft, blur

Rosa Frei

"Sahara Desert Mystery"

Photography | 18.1x27.2 in

$2,515.3
Painting titled "Polvere del deserto" by Gio Mondelli, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Polvere del deserto - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2006 by Gio Mondelli - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Desert, deserto, sabbia, polvere, bolla, surreale, anpolla, vento

Gio Mondelli

"Polvere del deserto"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

$2,038.51
Photography titled "Spurensuche" by Martin Wieland, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Spurensuche - Photography, 31.5x23.6 in ©2023 by Martin Wieland - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Desert, tracks, beach, sand, overpainting, purple, relax, footprint

Martin Wieland

"Spurensuche"

Photography | 31.5x23.6 in

$2,597.21
Sculpture titled "Demeter" by Prof. Andreas Loeschner-Gornau, Original Artwork, Stone
Demeter - Sculpture, 13.4x8.7 in ©2024 by Prof. Andreas Loeschner-Gornau - Cubism, cubism-582, Desert, Demeter, greek Mythology

Prof. Andreas Loeschner-Gornau

"Demeter"

Sculpture - Stone | 13.4x8.7 in

$421.59
Painting titled "Maroc" by Lionel Le Jeune, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Maroc - Painting, 18.1x21.7 in ©2024 by Lionel Le Jeune - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Desert, maroc, paysage marocain, orientalisme, orientaliste, désert, kasbah, paysage minimaliste, huile toile lin, orange

Lionel Le Jeune

"Maroc"

Painting on Linen Canvas | 18.1x21.7 in

$1,533.41
Painting titled "Original oil painti…" by Elizaveta Pugacheva, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Original oil painting “Whisper” - Painting, 47.2x39.4 in ©2024 by Elizaveta Pugacheva - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Desert, desert, abstract art, painting couple, painting people, abstract body, abstract people, painting planet, painting cosmos, planets, mystic art

Elizaveta Pugacheva

"Original oil painting “Whisper”"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 47.2x39.4 in

$2,229
Prints available
Painting titled "Freshness" by Nadiia Boichenko, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Freshness - Painting, 19.7x15.8 in ©2024 by Nadiia Boichenko - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, Art Dallas, palm trees, waterfall, rain, rainy, desert, fresh air, desert rose, miami

Nadiia Boichenko

"Freshness"

Painting on Canvas | 19.7x15.8 in

$531.15
Prints available
Painting titled "Desert Sunset" by Lee Davis, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Desert Sunset - Painting, 30x24 in ©2024 by Lee Davis - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, Red, Sky, Clouds

Lee Davis

"Desert Sunset"

Acrylic on Canvas | 30x24 in

$1,191
Painting titled "Hit the trail." by Robert Van Den Herik, Original Artwork, Oil
Hit the trail. - Painting, 31.9x48.2 in ©2024 by Robert Van Den Herik - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Desert, trail, surrealism, surreal representation, desolate, desolate planet, cosmos, night, kasbah, highway, Robert van den Herik, standing lamp, design, designer, abandoned planet

Robert Van Den Herik

"Hit the trail."

Oil on Wood | 31.9x48.2 in

$7,117.56
Photography titled "Amazing road" by Erik Mouillé (Ekmo), Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Amazing road - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2023 by Erik Mouillé (Ekmo) - Desert, Argentine, désert, route, nuage

Erik Mouillé (Ekmo)

"Amazing road"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$526.62
Painting titled "Morning on the Red…" by Hilary J England, Original Artwork, Oil
Morning on the Red Ridge - Painting, 8x11 in ©2024 by Hilary J England - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Desert, southwest, usa, desert, oil painting, original, impressionism

Hilary J England

"Morning on the Red Ridge"

Oil on Canvas | 8x11 in

$1,462
Prints available
Painting titled "Не на своём месте" by Mariya Klein, Original Artwork, Oil
Не на своём месте - Painting, 31.5x39.4 in ©2024 by Mariya Klein - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Desert, машина, лягушка, синяя рука, пустыня аризоны, пустыня, агрессия, психология, аризона

Mariya Klein

"Не на своём месте"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 31.5x39.4 in

$2,813.95
Painting titled "Дороги - Башни" by Igor Fetisov, Original Artwork, Oil
Дороги - Башни - Painting, 35.8x35.8 in ©2005 by Igor Fetisov - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Desert

Igor Fetisov

"Дороги - Башни"

Oil on Canvas | 35.8x35.8 in

Not For Sale
Painting titled "World on Fire" by Lee Davis, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
World on Fire - Painting, 24x24 in ©2024 by Lee Davis - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, sky, desert, dark, red, prussian, blue

Lee Davis

"World on Fire"

Acrylic on Canvas | 24x24 in

$1,173
Painting titled "Candlelight" by Nemanja Nikolic, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Candlelight - Painting, 36x36 in ©2024 by Nemanja Nikolic - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, abstract art, minimal abstract painting, modern abstract artwork, contemporary art, expressive abstract artwork, fine art, textured abstract painting, organic abstract art, industrial abstract

Nemanja Nikolic

"Candlelight"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x36 in

$1,374.81
Painting titled "Faith moves mountai…" by Ans Duin, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Aluminium
Faith moves mountains.. - Painting, 31.5x47.2 in ©2023 by Ans Duin - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Desert, Mountains, art, orange, clouds, ansduin

Ans Duin

"Faith moves mountains.."

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 31.5x47.2 in

$3,680.64
Prints available
Digital Arts titled "Two Sisters" by Akor, Original Artwork, Digital Collage
Two Sisters - Digital Arts ©2024 by Akor - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Desert, Surréalisme, métaréalisme, symbolisme, musicien, technocrates, centrale nucléaire, animaux, chouette, chameau, giraffe, portrait femme

Akor

"Two Sisters"

Digital Arts | Several sizes

Available from $27.76

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