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Contemporary World Culture artworks encompass a range of styles and mediums, each with its unique approach to storytelling and expression. From paintings and sculptures to photography and mixed media, these works reflect the vast diversity of cultures and traditions across the world. Artists working with this type of art experiment with a variety of supports and materials, including canvas, paper, wood, metal, and clay, to create intricate and engaging pieces that speak to the human experience. What makes this type of original artwork so special is its ability to transcend language and cultural barriers, connecting people from different backgrounds through shared emotions and experiences. Through their unique perspectives and techniques, contemporary World Culture artists challenge us to see the world in new and exciting ways.

Painting,  36x24 in
Aki Painting, 36x24 in
©2024 Phil Couture

Origins and History

The Neo-Expressionist movement was an important period in the history of contemporary art, emerging in the 1980s as a response to the cool detachment of Minimalism and Conceptual Art. Artists associated with this movement, such as Julian Schnabel and Anselm Kiefer, sought to convey a more emotional and visceral form of expression through their works, which often featured bold, gestural brushstrokes and intense, heavily layered compositions. The movement was characterized by its rejection of the detached, cerebral approach of previous art movements and its embrace of a more subjective, expressive approach. Today, the influence of the Neo-Expressionist movement can still be seen in the work of many Contemporary Artists, who continue to explore the power of emotion and personal experience in their art.

Painting,  36x24 in
The Art Of Rodeo No.53 Painting, 36x24 in
©2024 Paul Cheng

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary World Culture artworks have undergone significant evolution in recent years. These artworks are highly sought after in the contemporary art market due to their ability to convey diverse cultural experiences and perspectives. They are created by artists from different regions of the world and reflect their unique backgrounds, beliefs, and traditions.

Digital Arts
Red Shift Farside IIb Digital Arts
©2018 Stephen Calhoun Stephen Calhoun

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary artists who have made a name for themselves through their original works on global culture include Ai Weiwei, Yinka Shonibare, and Kehinde Wiley.

Ai Weiwei is a Chinese artist and activist who has tackled issues of human rights and freedom of expression in his works. His pieces often incorporate traditional Chinese materials and techniques, while also commenting on contemporary Chinese society.

Nigerian-British artist Yinka Shonibare is known for his use of Dutch wax fabric, which he uses to create sculptures and installations that challenge cultural stereotypes and explore themes of globalization and identity.

Kehinde Wiley is an American painter who has gained international recognition for his portraits of people of color, often set against traditional European backdrops. His work seeks to challenge and subvert the historical narratives of Western art.

These artists and many others are using their art to explore and celebrate the diverse cultures of our world, creating thought-provoking and visually stunning works that push boundaries and challenge our perceptions.

Painting,  24x36 in
Sketches Painting, 24x36 in
©2024 Timothy Seery

Notable original contemporary World Culture artworks

One of the most iconic contemporary World Culture artworks is "The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali, created in 1931. This surrealistic painting features melting clocks, inspired by Einstein’s theory of relativity, and a barren landscape. It is a reflection on the fleeting nature of time and the human condition.

Another well-known artwork is "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Japanese artist Hokusai, from 1830-1833. This woodblock print depicts a massive wave towering over boats, with Mount Fuji in the background. It is a symbol of the power of nature and a representation of the Japanese cultural identity.

Ai Weiwei’s "Sunflower Seeds" installation from 2010 is also a celebrated work of art. It features over 100 million porcelain sunflower seeds scattered across the floor of the Tate Modern in London. This piece comments on the mass production and consumption of goods in China, as well as the individual’s identity within a collective society.

Lastly, Yayoi Kusama’s "Infinity Mirrors" from 2016 is a captivating experience. This installation features a series of mirrored rooms with endless reflections of colorful lights and polka dots. It is a celebration of life and an invitation to experience a sense of infinity and transcendence.

Each of these artworks represents a unique cultural perspective and provokes thought and emotion in the viewer.

Painting titled "Aki" by Phil Couture, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Aki - Painting, 36x24 in ©2024 by Phil Couture - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, asian, geisha, japanese, exotic, oriental, chinese, ukiyoe, kimono, ancient

Phil Couture

"Aki"

Oil on Canvas | 36x24 in

$3,577
Painting titled "Sketches" by Timothy Seery, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Sketches - Painting, 24x36 in ©2024 by Timothy Seery - Expressionism, expressionism-591, America, sketches, people, men, women, birds, watches, candles

Timothy Seery

"Sketches"

Acrylic on Wood | 24x36 in

Not For Sale Prints from $26.91
Painting titled "Peace" by Gardani, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Peace - Painting, 26x50 in ©2022 by Gardani - Pop Art, pop-art-615, World Culture, peace, positive message, text, collage, mix media, red, oil painting, acrylic painting, luxury brands, wall art, wall painting, pop art, street art

Gardani

"Peace"

Acrylic on Canvas | 26x50 in

$3,597
Drawing titled "Tango et violoniste" by Laudu, Original Artwork, Pastel
Tango et violoniste - Drawing, 11.7x16.5 in ©2024 by Laudu - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture

Laudu

"Tango et violoniste"

Pastel on Paper | 11.7x16.5 in

$329.41
Painting titled "La lumière en livre." by Conceycam, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
La lumière en livre. - Painting, 36.2x28.7 in ©2024 by Conceycam - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture

Conceycam

"La lumière en livre."

Acrylic on Canvas | 36.2x28.7 in

$721.41
Prints available
Painting titled "N° 25 FEMME SURI" by Chantal Eymes, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
N° 25 FEMME SURI - Painting, 47.2x31.5 in ©2024 by Chantal Eymes - Figurative, figurative-594, Tribal, FEMME, fleurs, ethiopie, afrique, couleurs

Chantal Eymes

"N° 25 FEMME SURI"

Oil on Canvas | 47.2x31.5 in

$2,220.22
Prints available
Sculpture titled "瑜伽猫-01" by Yang Guang Mei, Original Artwork, Wood
瑜伽猫-01 - Sculpture, 11x6.7 in ©2022 by Yang Guang Mei - Naive Art, naive-art-948, World Culture, 木雕、猫、动物雕塑、摆件、空间装饰、瑜伽

Yang Guang Mei

"瑜伽猫-01"

Sculpture - Wood | 11x6.7 in

$1,033.28
Painting titled "Safari en Afrique" by Marie France Saunard (Rêves et couleurs), Original Artwork, Oil
Safari en Afrique - Painting, 23.6x31.5 in ©2022 by Marie France Saunard (Rêves et couleurs) - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa

Marie France Saunard (Rêves et couleurs)

"Safari en Afrique"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x31.5 in

$1,327.52
Drawing titled "sketch 21" by Alina Konyk, Original Artwork, Pencil
sketch 21 - Drawing, 11.6x16.5 in ©2024 by Alina Konyk - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, ukraine, ukrainian art, ukrainian artist, ukrainian modern art, colourfull, line drawing, line art, figurative, figurative drawing, feminine, feminism

Alina Konyk

"sketch 21"

Pencil on Paper | 11.6x16.5 in

$327.21
Prints available
Digital Arts titled "Dragon" by Virginie Gérôme, Original Artwork, 2D Digital Work
Dragon - Digital Arts ©2024 by Virginie Gérôme - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, dragon, animal, animaux, art

Virginie Gérôme

"Dragon"

Digital Arts | Several sizes

Available from $77.51
Painting titled "Shooting Kiss" by Ilya Nimo, Original Artwork, Oil
Shooting Kiss - Painting, 51.2x35.4 in ©2024 by Ilya Nimo - Figurative, figurative-594, America, western wall art, cowgirl painting, yellow oil painting, rancho wall decor, rancho painting, country house art, girl portrait wall art, hat original art

Ilya Nimo

"Shooting Kiss"

Oil on Canvas | 51.2x35.4 in

$1,719.51
Sculpture titled "SAMOURAI" by Léone Digraci, Original Artwork, Ceramics
SAMOURAI - Sculpture, 15x5.5 in ©2024 by Léone Digraci - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Asia, RAKU, SAMOURAI

Léone Digraci

"SAMOURAI"

Sculpture - Ceramics | 15x5.5 in

$545.72
Painting titled "The Art Of Rodeo No…" by Paul Cheng, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
The Art Of Rodeo No.53 - Painting, 36x24 in ©2024 by Paul Cheng - Impressionism, impressionism-603, America, rodeo, cowboy

Paul Cheng

"The Art Of Rodeo No.53"

Oil on Canvas | 36x24 in

$1,789
Painting titled "The Royal Horseguard" by Gregory L Wilhelmi, Original Artwork, Oil
The Royal Horseguard - Painting, 24x36 in ©2013 by Gregory L Wilhelmi - Impressionism, impressionism-603, World Culture, London, Horseguard, England, Queen, royal, queen's horses, Buckingham Palace, parade

Gregory L Wilhelmi

"The Royal Horseguard"

Oil on Canvas | 24x36 in

$3,628
Photography titled "The mercy" by Daniel Ernesto Martinez, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
The mercy - Photography, 39.4x31.5 in ©2024 by Daniel Ernesto Martinez - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, fineart

Daniel Ernesto Martinez

"The mercy"

Photography | 39.4x31.5 in

$5,490.15
Painting titled "blue skull" by Hector O'Kanin, Original Artwork, Acrylic
blue skull - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Hector O'Kanin - Expressionism, expressionism-591, America

Hector O'Kanin

"blue skull"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$1,009.09
Painting titled "Run away" by Fengyin Hu, Original Artwork, Ink
Run away - Painting, 27.2x54.3 in ©2024 by Fengyin Hu - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Asia, Chinese painting

Fengyin Hu

"Run away"

Ink on Paper | 27.2x54.3 in

$685.92
Prints available
Painting titled "GajMoksha" by Bhavana Saxena, Original Artwork, Acrylic
GajMoksha - Painting, 36x36 in ©2023 by Bhavana Saxena - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Asia, Phad, Art, multi color, contemporary, auspicious, Home decor, collectable

Bhavana Saxena

"GajMoksha"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x36 in

$611.55
$550.41
Painting titled "The Spirirt of Indi…" by Luca Cistaro, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
The Spirirt of Indian Women - Painting, 39.4x27.6 in ©2024 by Luca Cistaro - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, World Culture

Luca Cistaro

"The Spirirt of Indian Women"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x27.6 in

$8,444.95
Painting titled "O Mercado da Arte A…" by Don M. Vargas, Original Artwork, Acrylic
O Mercado da Arte Atual - Painting, 55.1x43.3 in ©2023 by Don M. Vargas - Expressionism, expressionism-591, America, Mercado, Critica, Van Gogh, Moma, moderna, bear, Urso, colorido, beleza, belo, beauty

Don M. Vargas

"O Mercado da Arte Atual"

Acrylic on Wood | 55.1x43.3 in

$4,976.99
Painting titled "Felici insieme" by Patrizia Salcini, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Felici insieme - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Patrizia Salcini - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, Mamma, Africa, colore, marrone, blu, ritratto, acquerello, luce, amore, felicita' gioia

Patrizia Salcini

"Felici insieme"

Watercolor on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

Not For Sale Prints from $26.91
Painting titled "Huyendo con el botín" by Osvaldo Cantillo, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Huyendo con el botín - Painting, 47.2x47.2 in ©2024 by Osvaldo Cantillo - Expressionism, expressionism-591, America

Osvaldo Cantillo

"Huyendo con el botín"

Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x47.2 in

$3,970.48
Painting titled "L' Occulté" by Jacques Desvaux (JD), Original Artwork, Acrylic
L' Occulté - Painting, 11.4x8.3 in ©2024 by Jacques Desvaux (JD) - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Tribal

Jacques Desvaux (JD)

"L' Occulté"

Acrylic on Paper | 11.4x8.3 in

Not For Sale Prints from $29.07
Photography titled "Sinovi" by Jean Philippe Desmoulins, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Sinovi - Photography ©2024 by Jean Philippe Desmoulins - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Tribal, expositions La Mure, galerie L'Art Perché, Musée moderne, La Matheysine, 31 rue du breuil, 38350, lamure, beaux arts, desmoulins, jean philippe, office du tourisme, le petit train, route Napoleon, le dauphiné libéré, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, culture du monde, surréalisme, grenoble, Monaco, Lyon

Jean Philippe Desmoulins

"Sinovi"

Photography | Several sizes

Digital Arts titled "Red Shift Farside I…" by Stephen Calhoun Stephen Calhoun, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Red Shift Farside IIb - Digital Arts ©2018 by Stephen Calhoun Stephen Calhoun - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, Tribal, red, space, composite, patterns

Stephen Calhoun Stephen Calhoun

"Red Shift Farside IIb"

Digital Arts

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "Serie "Del Periplo…" by Fermin Fleites, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Serie "Del Periplo Camino de las Velas" - V Hallazgo - Drawing, 29x41 in ©2021 by Fermin Fleites - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, fermin fleites, contemporary art

Fermin Fleites

"Serie "Del Periplo Camino de las Velas" - V Hallazgo"

Charcoal on Cardboard | 29x41 in

Not For Sale
Painting titled "承茧" by Jun Ming Li, Original Artwork, Acrylic
承茧 - Painting, 35.4x27.6 in ©2024 by Jun Ming Li - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, World Culture, 情绪

Jun Ming Li

"承茧"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 35.4x27.6 in

$1,354.88
Prints available
Digital Arts titled "New York pop" by Mose, Original Artwork, Digital Collage
New York pop - Digital Arts ©2023 by Mose - Illustration, illustration-600, World Culture, New-York, nanhattan, times square, statue de la liberté, usa, États-Unis, central park, wall street

Mose

"New York pop"

Digital Arts | Several sizes

Available from $26.91
Painting titled "Collection Mabadili…" by Osi, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Collection Mabadiliko - Painting, 57.1x34.3 in ©2024 by Osi - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture

Osi

"Collection Mabadiliko"

Acrylic on Canvas | 57.1x34.3 in

$4,817.82
Prints available
Printmaking titled "Arborigène" by Christian Nouyrigat, Original Artwork, Engraving
Arborigène - Printmaking, 19.3x19.3 in ©2024 by Christian Nouyrigat - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, World Culture

Christian Nouyrigat

"Arborigène"

Printmaking on Paper | 19.3x19.3 in

$418.35
Painting titled "Family africa" by Patricia Costa, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Family africa - Painting, 393.7x551.2 in ©2021 by Patricia Costa - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, retratos, paisagem, pessoas

Patricia Costa

"Family africa"

Acrylic on Canvas | 393.7x551.2 in

On Request
Painting titled "Tadghart" by Khalid Assallami, Original Artwork, Pigments
Tadghart - Painting, 51.2x35.4 in ©2023 by Khalid Assallami - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Africa, être humain, terre, marron, minimaliste, symboles

Khalid Assallami

"Tadghart"

Pigments on Canvas | 51.2x35.4 in

$12,134.33
Drawing titled "Sévilla plaza de to…" by Roberto Urbano, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Sévilla plaza de toros - Drawing, 8.3x11.8 in ©2024 by Roberto Urbano - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture

Roberto Urbano

"Sévilla plaza de toros"

Charcoal on Paper | 8.3x11.8 in

$233.88
Painting titled "Le temps qui passe" by Jacob Diboum, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Le temps qui passe - Painting, 11x8.5 in ©2024 by Jacob Diboum - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture

Jacob Diboum

"Le temps qui passe"

Acrylic on Paper | 11x8.5 in

$327.21
Prints available
Painting titled "Afrika "Tiere"" by Rebeka, Original Artwork, Oil
Afrika "Tiere" - Painting, 39.4x31.5 in ©2018 by Rebeka - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Africa, Afrika, Löve, savane, Mensch, Tier

Rebeka

"Afrika "Tiere""

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x31.5 in

$1,741.48
Drawing titled "Traditions" by Hana Zheni, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Traditions - Drawing, 16.5x11.7 in ©2020 by Hana Zheni - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa

Hana Zheni

"Traditions"

Watercolor on Paper | 16.5x11.7 in

$1,876.53

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