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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.

Sculpture,  15.8x13.8 in
Geisha Jaune Sculpture, 15.8x13.8 in
©2021 Mozart Guerra Artist represented by Tilsitt Gallery

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,  35.4x27.6 in
缚茧 Painting, 35.4x27.6 in
©2024 Jun Ming Li

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.

Sculpture,  55.1x5.9 in
SIGNES Sculpture, 55.1x5.9 in
©2024 Jeanbaptiste Van Den Heede

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,  31.5x39.4 in
Lau Pa Sat 老巴萨 Painting, 31.5x39.4 in
©2024 Chunlei Zhang

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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Sculpture titled "Geisha Jaune" by Mozart Guerra, Original Artwork, Stainless Steel
Geisha Jaune - Sculpture, 15.8x13.8 in ©2021 by Mozart Guerra - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, Geisha, Brazilian artist, japan

Mozart Guerra

"Geisha Jaune"

Sculpture - Stainless Steel | 15.8x13.8 in

$13,899.95
Painting titled "Lau Pa Sat 老巴萨" by Chunlei Zhang, Original Artwork, Oil
Lau Pa Sat 老巴萨 - Painting, 31.5x39.4 in ©2024 by Chunlei Zhang - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Asia

Chunlei Zhang

"Lau Pa Sat 老巴萨"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 31.5x39.4 in

$12,033.7
Sculpture titled "Accumulation-05" by Xaro, Original Artwork, Metals
Accumulation-05 - Sculpture, 19.7x11.8 in ©2024 by Xaro - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, World Culture, métal, béton, sculpture, cesar

Xaro

"Accumulation-05"

Sculpture - Metals | 19.7x11.8 in

$2,663.03
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

$2,766
Painting titled "Картина маслом на х…" by Evgenia Duvakina, Original Artwork, Oil
Картина маслом на холсте ручной работы "Богиня Африки" - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2024 by Evgenia Duvakina - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Africa, картина маслом, картина африканка, картина в подарок, картина в интерьер, картина на стену, картина на подрамнике, интерьерная картина маслом, современная картина маслом, красивая картина маслом, портрет маслом, картина ручной работы

Evgenia Duvakina

"Картина маслом на холсте ручной работы "Богиня Африки""

Oil on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

$1,480.59
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

$653.52
Painting titled "Shooting Kiss" by Ilya Nimo, Original Artwork, Oil
Shooting Kiss - Painting, 45.7x35.4 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 | 45.7x35.4 in

$1,759.8
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

$1,477
Prints available
Painting titled "Pescador" by Juvenal Barbosa, Original Artwork, Enamel
Pescador - Painting, 53.9x37 in ©2024 by Juvenal Barbosa - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture, nativo, índio

Juvenal Barbosa

"Pescador"

Enamel on Linen Canvas | 53.9x37 in

$2,285.88
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

$8,578
Prints available
Painting titled "Place de Bailleul F…" by Christian Florquin, Original Artwork, Oil
Place de Bailleul Flandre avant 1914 - Painting, 11.8x11.8 in ©2023 by Christian Florquin - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture

Christian Florquin

"Place de Bailleul Flandre avant 1914"

Oil on Wood | 11.8x11.8 in

$1,220.97
Painting titled "The reason in the w…" by Fengyin Hu, Original Artwork, Ink Mounted on Wood Panel
The reason in the world, watching the wind and the moon - Painting, 26.8x54.3 in ©2024 by Fengyin Hu - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Asia, Traditional chinese painting, ink

Fengyin Hu

"The reason in the world, watching the wind and the moon"

Ink on Paper | 26.8x54.3 in

$713.25
Painting titled "缚茧" by Jun Ming Li, Original Artwork, Acrylic
缚茧 - Painting, 35.4x27.6 in ©2024 by Jun Ming Li - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, 情绪

Jun Ming Li

"缚茧"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 35.4x27.6 in

$1,358.07
Prints available
Digital Arts titled "Sheperd and cannis…" by Céline Vignal, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Plexiglass
Sheperd and cannis lupus - Digital Arts, 39.4x39.4 in ©2024 by Céline Vignal - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Tribal, loup, wolf, leader, sheperd, tribal, fashion, jewels, meute, femme rousse

Céline Vignal

"Sheperd and cannis lupus"

Digital Arts | 39.4x39.4 in

$1,978.95
Painting titled "Landscape at 7.18 PM" by Kseniya Rai, Original Artwork, Oil
Landscape at 7.18 PM - Painting, 61x45.3 in ©2024 by Kseniya Rai - Land Art, land-art-957, America, cactus, landscape, extra large, large landscape, xxl landscape, river, new york, living room art, abstract nature, surrealism nature

Kseniya Rai

"Landscape at 7.18 PM"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 61x45.3 in

$1,547.6
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

$2,607.48
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

$10,884
Painting titled "Summer evening. Aig…" by Aleksander Kryushyn, Original Artwork, Oil
Summer evening. Aigen. - Painting, 13.4x19.7 in ©2017 by Aleksander Kryushyn - Impressionism, impressionism-603, World Culture, artistic interpretation, austrian serenity, canvas painting, landscape painting, oil painting original, original painting, painting for sale, picturesque locale, plein air painting, pour painting, summer evening, summer landscape

Aleksander Kryushyn

"Summer evening. Aigen."

Oil on Cardboard | 13.4x19.7 in

$757
Painting titled "humpty portrait" by Sergii Shkoliar, Original Artwork, Oil
humpty portrait - Painting, 5.9x8.3 in ©2018 by Sergii Shkoliar - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, World Culture, humpty-dumpty, humpty, portrait, carroll, truth the glass, personage, monotype, small format, joke, humor, shkoliarsart, shkoliar sergii

Sergii Shkoliar

"humpty portrait"

Oil on Paper | 5.9x8.3 in

$428.84
Painting titled "L’effervescence des…" by Fabien Lemoine, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
L’effervescence des sens - Painting, 59.1x39.4 in ©2023 by Fabien Lemoine - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa, art contemporain, fabien lemoine, art creatif, art unique, emergent

Fabien Lemoine

"L’effervescence des sens"

Acrylic on Canvas | 59.1x39.4 in

$3,982.88
Painting titled "Serie: Lost Code. A…" by Artem Usá, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Serie: Lost Code. Amulets. No. R101. (Nende Woman, Uganda) - Painting, 13.8x9.5 in ©2024 by Artem Usá - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, Tribal, lost, code, amulets, uganda, africa, tribal, painting, drawing, traditional, etno, woman, girl, design, espace, home, decor

Artem Usá

"Serie: Lost Code. Amulets. No. R101. (Nende Woman, Uganda)"

Acrylic on Canvas | 13.8x9.5 in

$555.49
Photography titled "Autoportrait à la j…" by Nelson Morales, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
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Autoportrait à la jupe rouge - Photography, 15.8x23.6 in ©2016 by Nelson Morales - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, America, muxe, muxes, mexique, amerique latine, jupe, rouge, genre, idéntité

Nelson Morales

"Autoportrait à la jupe rouge"

Photography | 15.8x23.6 in

$1,340.96
Painting titled "Trying to brace up V" by Ganiyat Abdulazeez, Original Artwork, Oil
Trying to brace up V - Painting, 20x16 in ©2024 by Ganiyat Abdulazeez - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa, oil, art, abstract, clover, leaf, conceptual, available, blackart, blackskin, africanart, nigeria

Ganiyat Abdulazeez

"Trying to brace up V"

Oil on Canvas | 20x16 in

$589
Prints available
Sculpture titled "The Revelation of t…" by Zhao Yongchang, Original Artwork, Bronze
The Revelation of the Loong - Sculpture, 17.7x7.9 in ©2024 by Zhao Yongchang - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, World Culture, sculpture, loong

Zhao Yongchang

"The Revelation of the Loong"

Sculpture - Bronze | 17.7x7.9 in

$3,227
Sculpture titled "SIGNES" by Jeanbaptiste Van Den Heede, Original Artwork, Metals
SIGNES - Sculpture, 55.1x5.9 in ©2024 by Jeanbaptiste Van Den Heede - Minimalism, minimalism-606, World Culture, escultura mural, esculñtura de pared, escultura de metal, escultura de acero

Jeanbaptiste Van Den Heede

"SIGNES"

Sculpture - Metals | 55.1x5.9 in

$2,286.61
Painting titled "Il Nuovo Mondo" by Gio Mondelli, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Il Nuovo Mondo - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2006 by Gio Mondelli - Surrealism, surrealism-627, America, america, statua, libertà, paesaggio, bolla, surreale, inverno, bianco

Gio Mondelli

"Il Nuovo Mondo"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

$2,110.87
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

$5,554.92
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

$4,160.31
Painting titled "Chogan" by Giti Tayebi, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Panel
Chogan - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Giti Tayebi - Abstract, abstract-570, Asia, miniature, chogan, shahname, pink, abstract, colorful

Giti Tayebi

"Chogan"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x15.8 in

$508.83
Prints available
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

$3,633
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, Africa, woman, brown, patterns, turban, ethnicity, fruits, look, portrait, orange

Galina Kondrashova

"Some orange?"

Acrylic on Paper | 27.6x19.7 in

$1,961
Painting titled "Jungle" by Sylvaine Lebreton, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Jungle - Painting, 24x19.7 in ©2024 by Sylvaine Lebreton - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa, chaud, energie

Sylvaine Lebreton

"Jungle"

Acrylic on Canvas | 24x19.7 in

$841.01
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

$6,230.4
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

$1,793
Drawing titled "Wish to changet" by Smart Bantu Elie, Original Artwork, Pencil
Wish to changet - Drawing, 39.4x27.6 in ©2020 by Smart Bantu Elie - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Tribal

Smart Bantu Elie

"Wish to changet"

Pencil on Paper | 39.4x27.6 in

$5,794.89
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

$6,025.98

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