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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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Nature morte numéro 16 soixante-deux Photography, 39.4x39.4 in
©2024 Jean Turco

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,  35.4x23.6 in
L'espagnole Photography, 35.4x23.6 in
©2023 Mathilde Oscar

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,  35.4x35.4 in
RA_ Photography, 35.4x35.4 in
©2016 Yevgeniy Repiashenko

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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Sign there Photography, 41.7x28.4 in
©2024 Lídia Vives

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 "Nature morte numéro…" by Jean Turco, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Nature morte numéro 16 soixante-deux - Photography, 39.4x39.4 in ©2024 by Jean Turco -

Jean Turco

"Nature morte numéro 16 soixante-deux"

Photography | 39.4x39.4 in

$5,341.99
Photography titled "Sign there" by Lídia Vives, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Sign there - Photography, 41.7x28.4 in ©2024 by Lídia Vives - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Female nudes, mixed media, fine art, woman, nude

Lídia Vives

"Sign there"

Photography | 41.7x28.4 in

$5,313.29
Photography titled "La Prière (Dibond 1…" by Cédric Brion (Studio Clavicule Pics), Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mou…
La Prière (Dibond 120 x 80 cm) - Photography, 47.2x31.5 in ©2023 by Cédric Brion (Studio Clavicule Pics) - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Spirituality, art, portrait, femme, saint, croyance, spirituel, conceptuel, photographie, artistique, dark, ange

Cédric Brion (Studio Clavicule Pics)

"La Prière (Dibond 120 x 80 cm)"

Photography | 47.2x31.5 in

$1,837.13
Photography titled "METISSE 10 - MOVEME…" by Thierry Ledé, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
METISSE 10 - MOVEMENT 7 - Photography, 39.4x39.4 in ©2019 by Thierry Ledé - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Nature, BLACK1WHITE, FINEART, NATURE, TREE, ARBRE, FOREST, CONTEMPORAIN

Thierry Ledé

"METISSE 10 - MOVEMENT 7"

Photography | 39.4x39.4 in

$3,448.73
Photography titled "Mother and Daughter." by Dmitry Ersler, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Mother and Daughter. - Photography, 17x25 in ©2017 by Dmitry Ersler - Classicism, classicism-933, Portrait, Daughter, Poolside, Surreal, Twilight, Serene, Family, Mother, Kid, Dusk, Apprehension, Uncertainty

Dmitry Ersler

"Mother and Daughter."

Photography | 17x25 in

$1,682
Photography titled "Camsession - 70x100…" by Martin Wieland, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Camsession - 70x100cm - Photography, 39.4x27.6 in ©2022 by Martin Wieland - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, woman, negligee, camera, nude, nudity, black hair, retro, vintage, bed, erotic, sensual

Martin Wieland

"Camsession - 70x100cm"

Photography | 39.4x27.6 in

$1,896.95
Photography titled "Ki" by Klara Stojanikova, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Ki - Photography, 27.6x19.7 in ©2019 by Klara Stojanikova - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, digital portrait photography, black and white photography, fineart photography portrait

Klara Stojanikova

"Ki"

Photography | 27.6x19.7 in

$1,704.97
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

$4,100.66
Photography titled "Gipfel der Stille:…" by Manuel Barth, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Gipfel der Stille: Minimalistische Kontraste 5 - Photography, 19.7x39.2 in ©2024 by Manuel Barth - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Mountainscape, berge, Swiss, Wanderlust, Landscape, Mountains, Minimalismus, Minimalism, Alps

Manuel Barth

"Gipfel der Stille: Minimalistische Kontraste 5"

Photography | 19.7x39.2 in

$3,432.17
Photography titled "Pool 40, 2024" by Jil Anders, Original Artwork, AI generated image Mounted on Plexiglass
Pool 40, 2024 - Photography, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Jil Anders - Abstract, abstract-570, Colorful, AI, abstract, modern, summer, pool, pink

Jil Anders

"Pool 40, 2024"

Photography | 31.5x23.6 in

$2,706.88
Photography titled "Black Jack" by Cyrille Mulot, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Black Jack - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2020 by Cyrille Mulot - Figurative, figurative-594, Men portraits, portrait, homme, noir, bandit, cow boy, états unis, western, wild west, cyrille mulot

Cyrille Mulot

"Black Jack"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$663.47
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

$1,613.28
Photography titled "L'espagnole" by Mathilde Oscar, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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L'espagnole - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2023 by Mathilde Oscar -

Mathilde Oscar

"L'espagnole"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$1,411.95
Photography titled "Paris Jump" by Isshogai, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Paris Jump - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2018 by Isshogai - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, Paris, mode, fashion, eiffel tower

Isshogai

"Paris Jump"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$1,615.07
Photography titled "La danseuse 3/3" by Bettina Dupont, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
La danseuse 3/3 - Photography, 31.5x39.4 in ©2024 by Bettina Dupont - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Women Portraits, robe bleu, femme, boite bijou, féminin, luxe, or, france

Bettina Dupont

"La danseuse 3/3"

Photography | 31.5x39.4 in

$8,870.21
Photography titled "Golden fish2" by Irina Bekker, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Golden fish2 - Photography, 35.4x47.2 in ©2021 by Irina Bekker - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Colorful, карикатура, голова, бордо, за стеклом, ваза, нет лица, рыжий, на столе, натюрморт, оттенки красного, золотая рыбка, аквариум, пустота, наполненный, видимость, подделка, красота, содержимое, вода, иллюзия

Irina Bekker

"Golden fish2"

Photography | 35.4x47.2 in

$1,686
Photography titled "Before The Moment" by Carlos Canet Fortea, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Before The Moment - Photography, 40.2x33.1 in ©2024 by Carlos Canet Fortea - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Nature, seascape, landscape, sky, blue, purple, digital art

Carlos Canet Fortea

"Before The Moment"

Photography | 40.2x33.1 in

$1,861.25
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

$1,971.65
Photography titled "Others" by Helena Palazzi, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Others - Photography, 45x36 in ©2022 by Helena Palazzi - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Mythology, women, portrait, nature, forest

Helena Palazzi

"Others"

Photography | 45x36 in

$1,800
Photography titled "No title (No108)_" by Suki Da, Original Artwork, Digital Print
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No title (No108)_ - Photography, 47.2x34.3 in ©2020 by Suki Da - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, shibari, Japan, Japanese, Woman, Geisha, Asian, Fine Art, Rope, Bondage, Master, Nude, Nacked, Body, Erotic, Erotique, BDSM, Kinbaku, Monaco, Exhibition

Suki Da

"No title (No108)_"

Photography | 47.2x34.3 in

$3,340.54
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 "Garden Wild, XV" by Andre Baranowski, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Garden Wild, XV - Photography, 24x36 in ©2015 by Andre Baranowski - Figurative, figurative-594, Nature, minimalist, minimaliste, blanc, white, brown, marron, Andre Baranowski, Aurélie's Gallery

Andre Baranowski

"Garden Wild, XV"

Photography | 24x36 in

$1,600
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

$2,114.16
Photography titled "In a rectangle" by Tania Serket, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
In a rectangle - Photography, 17.7x11.8 in ©2024 by Tania Serket - Fauvism, fauvism-942, Fantasy, woman, colorful, blue, red, movement, expressionism, surrealistic, figure, portrait, still life

Tania Serket

"In a rectangle"

Photography | 17.7x11.8 in

$691.07
Photography titled "RA_" by Yevgeniy Repiashenko, Original Artwork, Digital Print
RA_ - Photography, 35.4x35.4 in ©2016 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, Ballet, Ballerina, Gold, Body, Metallic, Skin, Bodyart, point shoes, iconic, modern, goddess, ra, dance, dancer, silhouette, spirit, grace, muse, elegant, contemp

Yevgeniy Repiashenko

"RA_"

Photography | 35.4x35.4 in

$1,802.74
Photography titled "Earth and Sea 48x60…" by David Aimone, Original Artwork, Analog photography
Earth and Sea 48x60" limited edition - Photography, 60x48 in ©2016 by David Aimone - Classicism, classicism-933, Landscape, Ocean, golden hour, cliffs, gulls, large format film

David Aimone

"Earth and Sea 48x60" limited edition"

Photography | 60x48 in

$7,198
Photography titled "To Conquer the Sky…" by Cristiana Bezerra, Original Artwork, Analog photography
To Conquer the Sky You Must be Sky. Steal the Blue - Photography, 22x14.4 in ©2021 by Cristiana Bezerra - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Architecture

Cristiana Bezerra

"To Conquer the Sky You Must be Sky. Steal the Blue"

Photography | 22x14.4 in

$2,500
Photography titled "Tree in the Courtya…" by Gerald Berghammer, Original Artwork, Analog photography Mounted on Cardboard
Tree in the Courtyard, Paris, France, Edition 2/9 - Photography, 15.8x15.8 in ©2017 by Gerald Berghammer - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Tree, paris, black and white, france, tree, courtyard, minimalism, silverfineart, gerlad berghammer, analog photography, architecture, fine art, art for sale, framed artwork

Gerald Berghammer

"Tree in the Courtyard, Paris, France, Edition 2/9"

Photography | 15.8x15.8 in

$1,725.28
Photography titled "Artmajeur 2" by Jacques Jégo, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Artmajeur 2 - Photography, 47.2x31.5 in ©2023 by Jacques Jégo - noir, blanc, soudure, cordon de soudure, coque de bateau

Jacques Jégo

"Artmajeur 2"

Photography | 47.2x31.5 in

$2,561.15
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

$1,696.77
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

$1,453.9
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

$2,132.82
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

$1,340.19
Photography titled "Série Odinokaia "Bl…" by Natalia Zakharchenko, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Série Odinokaia "Blizzard" - Photography, 29.5x19.7 in ©2023 by Natalia Zakharchenko - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Urban, VILLE, NUIT, NOCTURNE

Natalia Zakharchenko

"Série Odinokaia "Blizzard""

Photography | 29.5x19.7 in

$2,345.89
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

$3,303.73
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

$1,822

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