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

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.

Photography,  39.4x31.5 in
The mercy Photography, 39.4x31.5 in
©2024 Daniel Ernesto Martinez

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.

Painting,  43.3x35.4 in
Uncalculated Emotions.. Painting, 43.3x35.4 in
©2023 Nikolai Gritsanchuk

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,  38.2x63.8 in
NEO FUJI Painting, 38.2x63.8 in
©2024 Ludovic Mercher

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.

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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

$1,788
Painting titled "NEO FUJI" by Ludovic Mercher, Original Artwork, Acrylic
NEO FUJI - Painting, 38.2x63.8 in ©2024 by Ludovic Mercher - Abstract, abstract-570, Asia, japon, japan, fuji, montfuji, architecture

Ludovic Mercher

"NEO FUJI"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 38.2x63.8 in

$3,931.98
Painting titled "Bright" by Oksana Almiz, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Bright - Painting, 43.3x39.4 in ©2024 by Oksana Almiz - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Africa, African girl, African American woman, portrait art, Bright art, Bright paint, pink canvas

Oksana Almiz

"Bright"

Acrylic on Canvas | 43.3x39.4 in

$2,400.59
Sculpture titled "Morning light" by Shi Jun Liu, Original Artwork, Stainless Steel
Morning light - Sculpture, 25.6x13.8 in ©2010 by Shi Jun Liu - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Asia

Shi Jun Liu

"Morning light"

Sculpture - Stainless Steel | 25.6x13.8 in

$11,405.08
Sculpture titled "Afro Beauty" by Emmanuel Okoro, Original Artwork, Clay
Afro Beauty - Sculpture, 29.5x6.5 in ©2023 by Emmanuel Okoro - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, Confidence, hope, enthusiasm, empowerment, sisterhood, unapologetic, Crown, essence, kinks and curls, vitamin D

Emmanuel Okoro

"Afro Beauty"

Sculpture - Clay | 29.5x6.5 in

$4,053.53
Sculpture titled "The Winner" by Fermin Fleites, Original Artwork, Bronze
The Winner - Sculpture, 32x18 in ©2022 by Fermin Fleites - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, Escultura, Escultura en bronce, bronce escultura, escultura figurativa

Fermin Fleites

"The Winner"

Sculpture - Bronze | 32x18 in

$10,807
Painting titled "Some orange?" by Galina Kondrashova, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Some orange? - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Galina Kondrashova - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Africa

Galina Kondrashova

"Some orange?"

Acrylic on Paper | 27.6x19.7 in

$1,955
Painting titled ""Art & Sport"" by Corine Sylvia Congiu, Original Artwork, Spray paint Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
"Art & Sport" - Painting, 78.7x78.7 in ©2008 by Corine Sylvia Congiu - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Asia, JO, JeuxOlympiques, Chine, Jouets, Jeux, Peinture, Art, Aérosol, bombe, Pochoir

Corine Sylvia Congiu

""Art & Sport""

Spray paint on Canvas | 78.7x78.7 in

On Request
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

$3,626
Painting titled "Ушедшие цивилизации" by Igor Kon, Original Artwork, Oil
Ушедшие цивилизации - Painting, 48.8x74.8 in ©2024 by Igor Kon - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture

Igor Kon

"Ушедшие цивилизации"

Oil on Canvas | 48.8x74.8 in

$11,440.96
Painting titled ""Rakshasa Kingdom"" by Yuehua He, Original Artwork, Oil
"Rakshasa Kingdom" - Painting, 36x36 in ©2023 by Yuehua He - Surrealism, surrealism-627, World Culture

Yuehua He

""Rakshasa Kingdom""

Oil on Canvas | 36x36 in

$8,568
Prints available
Sculpture titled "Déliquescence" by Nadine Vergues, Original Artwork, Plastic
Déliquescence - Sculpture, 39.4x15.8 in ©2024 by Nadine Vergues - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Tribal, art-textile, mixed media, plastique, humanité, art contemporain, sculpture contemporaine

Nadine Vergues

"Déliquescence"

Sculpture - Plastic | 39.4x15.8 in

$3,367.3
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

$5,461.08
Painting titled "Sans titre" by Khadija Tnana, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Sans titre - Painting, 37.8x25.6 in ©2020 by Khadija Tnana - Africa, Art africain

Khadija Tnana

"Sans titre"

Acrylic on Paper | 37.8x25.6 in

$2,563.43
Painting titled "MIKO" by Nanou, Original Artwork, Acrylic
MIKO - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2024 by Nanou - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia

Nanou

"MIKO"

Acrylic on Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

$1,556.41
Prints available
Painting titled "Lobster 2" by Hector O'Kanin, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Lobster 2 - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Hector O'Kanin - Expressionism, expressionism-591, America

Hector O'Kanin

"Lobster 2"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x23.6 in

$1,417.7
Printmaking titled "Continuous workー Da…" by Yi Cheng Chen, Original Artwork, Xylography
Continuous workー Day to day - Printmaking, 37.4x37.4 in ©2022 by Yi Cheng Chen - Minimalism, minimalism-606, World Culture

Yi Cheng Chen

"Continuous workー Day to day"

Printmaking on Paper | 37.4x37.4 in

$2,516.19
Painting titled "拥抱" by Jianxing Li, Original Artwork, Oil
拥抱 - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2024 by Jianxing Li - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Asia

Jianxing Li

"拥抱"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

$1,434
Painting titled "Black Magic Woman" by Eden, Original Artwork, Digital Painting Mounted on Aluminium
Black Magic Woman - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Eden - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Africa, visage, femme, africaine, abstrait, numérique, semi-abstrait, déco

Eden

"Black Magic Woman"

Digital Painting on Aluminium | 31.5x23.6 in

$4,234.52
Printmaking titled "Eyes on the King ve…" by Shepard Fairey (Obey), Original Artwork, Screenprinting
Eyes on the King verdict - Printmaking, 24x18.1 in ©2022 by Shepard Fairey (Obey) - Pop Art, pop-art-615, America, Ted Soqui, Riots, Rodney Kind, OBEY

Shepard Fairey (Obey)

"Eyes on the King verdict"

Printmaking on Paper | 24x18.1 in

$642.48
Painting titled "Mickey Messi the Ch…" by Carlos Pun, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Mickey Messi the Champion - Painting, 39.4x23.6 in ©2023 by Carlos Pun - Street Art, street-art-624, America, messi, mickey messi, mickey messi art, art messi, carlos pun art, carlo pun, mickey art, soccer, world cup, furball art, football art, invest in art, mickey mouse, disney painting, disney artwork, soccer paint, soccer artworks

Carlos Pun

"Mickey Messi the Champion"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x23.6 in

$2,972
Painting titled "ZAHRA" by L'Atelier De Nanou, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
ZAHRA - Painting, 31.9x23.6 in ©2024 by L'Atelier De Nanou - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, Zahra, femme, afrique, peinture, acrylique, nanou, l'atelier de nanou, atelier de nanou, citadelle, sisteron, gréoux, thermes, montbrun, château, exposition, 04, 05, alpes, provence, fleur

L'Atelier De Nanou

"ZAHRA"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 31.9x23.6 in

On Request Prints from $26.77
Painting titled "Femme assise" by Alexis Schultz, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Femme assise - Painting, 59.1x59.1 in ©2022 by Alexis Schultz - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, femme, femme assise, plume

Alexis Schultz

"Femme assise"

Oil on Canvas | 59.1x59.1 in

$4,566.56
Prints available
Painting titled "Fleur rose" by Albina Urbanek, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Fleur rose - Painting, 23.6x19.7 in ©2023 by Albina Urbanek - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, geisha, maiko, japon, maquillage, rouge à lèvre, fauvisme, expressionnisme, bleu, femme

Albina Urbanek

"Fleur rose"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x19.7 in

$2,261.98
Painting titled "Uncalculated Emotio…" by Nikolai Gritsanchuk, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Uncalculated Emotions.. - Painting, 43.3x35.4 in ©2023 by Nikolai Gritsanchuk - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture

Nikolai Gritsanchuk

"Uncalculated Emotions.."

Acrylic on Canvas | 43.3x35.4 in

$2,752
Painting titled "Les Fleurs de Ceris…" by Aurélien Bellido, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Les Fleurs de Cerisiers - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Aurélien Bellido - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Asia, cerisier, sakura, acrylique, gros plan, peinture au couteau

Aurélien Bellido

"Les Fleurs de Cerisiers"

Acrylic on Canvas | 15.8x15.8 in

$3,107.35
Painting titled "MALAIKA - ANGELOU" by Hugues Matumona, Original Artwork, Acrylic
MALAIKA - ANGELOU - Painting, 25.6x35.4 in ©2024 by Hugues Matumona - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Africa

Hugues Matumona

"MALAIKA - ANGELOU"

Acrylic on Canvas | 25.6x35.4 in

$2,464.04
Painting titled "California dream" by Alain Retiere, Original Artwork, Oil
California dream - Painting, 21.3x28.7 in ©2024 by Alain Retiere - Impressionism, impressionism-603, America, San francisco, USA, Street, rue, city, ville

Alain Retiere

"California dream"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 21.3x28.7 in

$1,683.1
Prints available
Painting titled "" PAST PRESENT FUTU…" by Giò Pasta, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
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" PAST PRESENT FUTURE " - Painting, 39.4x27.6 in ©2024 by Giò Pasta - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, visioni medianiche, arte per collezionisti, arte contemporanea, poesia della vita, storia di tutti gli uomini, storia del mondo

Giò Pasta

"" PAST PRESENT FUTURE ""

Oil on Canvas | 39.4x27.6 in

$6,125.15
Painting titled "Retrato de mujer 2" by Valdés, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Retrato de mujer 2 - Painting, 59.1x47.2 in ©2022 by Valdés - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, Retrato, Portrait, Canvas, Acrilic, Lienzo, Pintura, Paint, Mujer, Figurativo, Figuración

Valdés

"Retrato de mujer 2"

Acrylic on Canvas | 59.1x47.2 in

$1,716.96
Drawing titled "Dawn of the New Day…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Dawn of the New Day Coming - Drawing, 11x17 in ©2024 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, World Culture, dawn, new order, future

Edwin Loftus

"Dawn of the New Day Coming"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x17 in

$1,475
Prints available
Painting titled "Elle serait trop lo…" by André Joël Ngassi, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Elle serait trop lourd à porter... - Painting, 47.2x47.2 in ©2024 by André Joël Ngassi - Surrealism, surrealism-627, World Culture, Homme radioactif, Humanoïdes, Hommes insalubre

André Joël Ngassi

"Elle serait trop lourd à porter..."

Acrylic on Fabric | 47.2x47.2 in

$5,924.18
Painting titled "Katrina: Virgen de…" by Enrique Torres Gómez, Original Artwork, Clay Mounted on Wood Panel
Katrina: Virgen de la muerte - Painting, 13.8x13.8 in ©2021 by Enrique Torres Gómez - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, America, katrina, puntillismo, 3D, En relieve

Enrique Torres Gómez

"Katrina: Virgen de la muerte"

Clay on Wood | 13.8x13.8 in

$3,676.4
Painting titled "Dalonnerie" by Aurélie Quentin, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Dalonnerie - Painting, 59.1x51.2 in ©2023 by Aurélie Quentin - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, rouge, jaune, vert, dreadlocks, réunion, afropunk, lazy, oisiveté, beauté

Aurélie Quentin

"Dalonnerie"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 59.1x51.2 in

On Request Prints from $28.91
Printmaking titled "POETRY OF MOVEMENT" by Tatiana Voskresenskaya, Original Artwork, Digital Print
POETRY OF MOVEMENT - Printmaking, 39.4x31.5 in ©2024 by Tatiana Voskresenskaya - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Africa, woman power, dinamic, abstract, expressionism, monochrome, printmaking, digital art, digital painting, collage, tropic flowers

Tatiana Voskresenskaya

"POETRY OF MOVEMENT"

Printmaking on Canvas | 39.4x31.5 in

$270
Sculpture titled "Tea party in Cherno…" by Vitali Gambarov, Original Artwork, Wood
Tea party in Chernobyl. - Sculpture, 57.1x39.4 in ©1990 by Vitali Gambarov - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, We are losing the face of God!

Vitali Gambarov

"Tea party in Chernobyl."

Sculpture - Wood | 57.1x39.4 in

$165,182
Prints available

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