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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,  45x30 in
EYE CONTACT Photography, 45x30 in
©2023 Gurdal Bibo

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,  27.6x41.3 in
Gipfel der Stille: Minimalistische Kontraste 6 Photography, 27.6x41.3 in
©2024 Manuel Barth

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,  23.6x35.4 in
Walking in italy Photography, 23.6x35.4 in
©2024 Annalisa Manzini (Lisa77photos)

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.

Photography,  29.5x23.6 in
Le temps vu par Dali 3/3 Photography, 29.5x23.6 in
©2024 Bettina Dupont

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 "EYE CONTACT" by Gurdal Bibo, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
EYE CONTACT - Photography, 45x30 in ©2023 by Gurdal Bibo - Animal, photography, giraffe

Gurdal Bibo

"EYE CONTACT"

Photography | 45x30 in

$4,208
Photography titled "Le temps vu par Dal…" by Bettina Dupont, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Le temps vu par Dali 3/3 - Photography, 29.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Bettina Dupont - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Fantasy, horloge, temps, dali, surréalisme, france, photographie, NO AI, or

Bettina Dupont

"Le temps vu par Dali 3/3"

Photography | 29.5x23.6 in

$3,665.54
Photography titled "MOM FLOOR LAMP" by 23h35 Photographie, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
MOM FLOOR LAMP - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2019 by 23h35 Photographie - Geometric, geometric-572, Architecture, Architecture, Lampadaire, bleu, beton, mur

23h35 Photographie

"MOM FLOOR LAMP"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$354.37
Photography titled "Widow" by Jure Kralj, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Widow - Photography, 15.8x19.7 in ©2024 by Jure Kralj - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Women Portraits, woman, widow, blackandwhite, expressionism, dark, love, lost

Jure Kralj

"Widow"

Photography | 15.8x19.7 in

$523.81
Photography titled "Hide-and-seek" by Tania Serket, Original Artwork, Analog photography
Hide-and-seek - Photography, 19.7x15.8 in ©2024 by Tania Serket - Fauvism, fauvism-942, Fantasy, woman, still life, red, portrait, blue, colorful, surrealistic, fashion, figure, mask

Tania Serket

"Hide-and-seek"

Photography | 19.7x15.8 in

$914.72
Photography titled "La tête dans les nu…" by Elisabeth Laplante, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
La tête dans les nuages - Photography, 15.8x23.6 in ©2019 by Elisabeth Laplante - Abstract, abstract-570, reve, etrangeté, mystère, nuit, tête, nuage, herbe, humour, laplante elisabeth, elisabeth laplante

Elisabeth Laplante

"La tête dans les nuages"

Photography | 15.8x23.6 in

$462.91
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

$2,890.35
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

$1,373.53
Photography titled "Liberty" by Emmanuel Passeleu, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Liberty - Photography, 19.7x19.7 in ©2022 by Emmanuel Passeleu - Abstract, abstract-570, Architecture, geometrique, abstrait, minimalisme, architecture, rose, batiment, oiseaux, surréalisme, bonheur, abstraction, facade, espoir, repetition

Emmanuel Passeleu

"Liberty"

Photography | 19.7x19.7 in

$333.33
Photography titled "the mountain’s call" by Lucas Solémo, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
the mountain’s call - Photography, 13x18.9 in ©2024 by Lucas Solémo - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Nature, nature, mountain, landscape, B&W, black and white, village, peaceful

Lucas Solémo

"the mountain’s call"

Photography | 13x18.9 in

$571.25
Photography titled "Turtles, Special Sa…" by Miss Aniela, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Turtles, Special Satin Edition of 7 - Photography, 19.3x27.6 in ©2018 by Miss Aniela - Surrealism, surrealism-627, sea, ocean, turtles, diving, green dress, feminine, mermaid, swimming, luxury, caribbean

Miss Aniela

"Turtles, Special Satin Edition of 7"

Photography | 19.3x27.6 in

$2,271.88
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 "Gipfel der Stille:…" by Manuel Barth, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Gipfel der Stille: Minimalistische Kontraste 6 - Photography, 27.6x41.3 in ©2024 by Manuel Barth - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Mountainscape, alps, minimalismus, minimalism, mountains, landscape, wanderlust, swiss, berge, schweiz

Manuel Barth

"Gipfel der Stille: Minimalistische Kontraste 6"

Photography | 27.6x41.3 in

$3,562.55
Photography titled "Emballons-Nous" by Idan Wizen, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Emballons-Nous - Photography, 15.8x23.6 in ©2021 by Idan Wizen - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Love, Liberté, Nu, Amour, Toxique, Enchainer, Prison

Idan Wizen

"Emballons-Nous"

Photography | 15.8x23.6 in

$488.1
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

$4,011.05
Photography titled "LANDSCAPE WITH GIRA…" by Sergei Reoutov, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
LANDSCAPE WITH GIRAFFES.•. Exclusive Limited edition - Photography, 14.2x24 in ©2016 by Sergei Reoutov - Classicism, classicism-933, Landscape, Baobab, Africa, Botswana, Fine Art, Kubu island, Surrealism, Giraffes, Sunrise, Antique, Vintage, Dutch Frame, Trees, Desert

Sergei Reoutov

"LANDSCAPE WITH GIRAFFES.•. Exclusive Limited edition"

Photography | 14.2x24 in

$1,667.77
Photography titled "Vague 8" by Carlos Arriagada, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Vague 8 - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2022 by Carlos Arriagada - Street Art, street-art-624, City, abstrait, street, streetphoto, urban, paris, flou

Carlos Arriagada

"Vague 8"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$2,153.92
Photography titled "Mums know how to ha…" by Harold Vernhes, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Mums know how to have fun Too - 1 - Photography, 15.8x11.8 in ©2023 by Harold Vernhes - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, femme, sexy, portrait, noir et blanc, retro

Harold Vernhes

"Mums know how to have fun Too - 1"

Photography | 15.8x11.8 in

$966.77
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

$1,977.84
Photography titled "ВСЕ СЫГРАНО" by Alexander Zavialov, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography Mounted on Wood Stretcher…
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ВСЕ СЫГРАНО - Photography, 20.9x19.7 in ©2024 by Alexander Zavialov - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, clock, watch, black, white, naked woman, flute, studio

Alexander Zavialov

"ВСЕ СЫГРАНО"

Photography | 20.9x19.7 in

$682.59
Photography titled "Végétal #10" by Olivier Pasquiers, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
Végétal #10 - Photography, 15.8x19.7 in ©2024 by Olivier Pasquiers - Figurative, figurative-594, Nature, Végétal, nature, noir et balnc, graine, cyclamen, plante

Olivier Pasquiers

"Végétal #10"

Photography | 15.8x19.7 in

$520.48
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 "Va Bene 2" by Luna Madad, Original Artwork, Analog photography
Va Bene 2 - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2022 by Luna Madad - City, Urbain, Argentique

Luna Madad

"Va Bene 2"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$700.99
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

$1,344.4
Photography titled "Walking in italy" by Annalisa Manzini (Lisa77photos), Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Walking in italy - Photography, 23.6x35.4 in ©2024 by Annalisa Manzini (Lisa77photos) - Street Art, street-art-624, Urban, urban photo, street photo, black and white photography, photo, foto bianco e nero, passion, love, italy, stret, people, italia, cuneo, piedmont, city life, life, city, shadows, arches

Annalisa Manzini (Lisa77photos)

"Walking in italy"

Photography | 23.6x35.4 in

$3,534.87
Photography titled "Golden fish2" by Irina Bekker, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Golden fish2 - Photography ©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 | Several sizes

Available from $53.88
Photography titled "FADED MIND" by Loek Van Walsem, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Plexiglass
FADED MIND - Photography, 39.4x39.4 in ©2019 by Loek Van Walsem - Abstract, abstract-570, Love, art, kunst, mastersoflxry, loekvanwalsem, adaf, photographic-art, photograficart, worldwide-art.com, worldwideart, kunstrai, gallery, gallerie, worldwide-art.nl, worldwide-art.eu, ibiza-art.eu, ibiza-art, kunstdagen, art rotterdam, tefaf, art breda

Loek Van Walsem

"FADED MIND"

Photography | 39.4x39.4 in

$3,163.75
Photography titled "Morning walkers" by Henri Odabas, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Morning walkers - Photography, 17.7x23.6 in ©2024 by Henri Odabas - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Beach, gens, impressionniste, flou, ICM, ICM photography, abstrait, mer, plage, benidorm, jaune, doré, bleu, colline, village

Henri Odabas

"Morning walkers"

Photography | 17.7x23.6 in

$2,295.66
Photography titled "White Horse V" by Lori Adamski-Peek, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
White Horse V - Photography, 24x36 in ©2020 by Lori Adamski-Peek - Figurative, figurative-594, Horse, White Horse, Perlino horse, minimalist, animal

Lori Adamski-Peek

"White Horse V"

Photography | 24x36 in

$700
Photography titled "NO.V" by Thomas Huber, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
NO.V - Photography, 14.2x8.5 in ©2024 by Thomas Huber -

Thomas Huber

"NO.V"

Photography | 14.2x8.5 in

$305.65
Photography titled "The silent hour" by Sergio Capuzzimati, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The silent hour - Photography, 15.8x33.1 in ©2024 by Sergio Capuzzimati - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Landscape, south africa, minimalism, monochrome, landscape, seascape, waves, silhouette, solitude, sunset, nature

Sergio Capuzzimati

"The silent hour"

Photography | 15.8x33.1 in

$755
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

$1,750.19
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 "Meta No_4 / 3" by Manuela Freigang, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Meta No_4 / 3 - Photography, 31.5x39.4 in ©2010 by Manuela Freigang - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract

Manuela Freigang

"Meta No_4 / 3"

Photography | 31.5x39.4 in

$2,615.66
Photography titled "L'AQUARIUM (7 Exemp…" by Cédric Brion (Studio Clavicule Pics), Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mou…
L'AQUARIUM (7 Exemplaires Relief Artwork) Dibond - Photography, 35.4x23.6 in ©2024 by Cédric Brion (Studio Clavicule Pics) - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Portrait, art, conceptuel, artistique, femmes, portrait, photographie, dark, figuratif, original

Cédric Brion (Studio Clavicule Pics)

"L'AQUARIUM (7 Exemplaires Relief Artwork) Dibond"

Photography | 35.4x23.6 in

$2,004.83
Photography titled "Punk Girl" by Ömer Erdoğan, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Punk Girl - Photography, 15.8x19.7 in ©2024 by Ömer Erdoğan - Street Art, street-art-624, Women Portraits, woman portrait, black and white, black and white art, portrait, portrait photo, street photography, street art, rock, rocknroll, rock n roll, punk, cyberpunk, black and white portrait, street portrait, wall art

Ömer Erdoğan

"Punk Girl"

Photography | 15.8x19.7 in

$326.75

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