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Contemporary Sculptures

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
"Giant" Hand cut and assembled layered collage with dimensional details
"Giant" Hand cut and assembled layered collage with dimensional details

"Giant" Hand cut and assembled layered collage with dimensional details

By Alex Eckman-Lawn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Giant" is an original hand-crafted artwork by Alex Eckman-Lawn, as part of his recent solo exhibition, "BODY". This piece is digitally designed by Eckman-Lawn, printed on archival p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Archival Paper

The Guardian, Atelier, Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 21st Century, Unframed
The Guardian, Atelier, Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 21st Century, Unframed

The Guardian, Atelier, Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 21st Century, Unframed

By Richard MacDonald

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Long fascinated by the brilliant spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, Richard MacDonald has brought sculptures to life that have the intrigue, allure and beauty that has made Cirque du Sol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pink Kioveo by Jacques Owczarek - Animal sculpture of a hippopotamus, polymer
Pink Kioveo by Jacques Owczarek - Animal sculpture of a hippopotamus, polymer

Pink Kioveo by Jacques Owczarek - Animal sculpture of a hippopotamus, polymer

By Jacques Owczarek

Located in Paris, FR

Pink Kioveo is a polymer sheathed with crocodile skin sculpture by contemporary artist Jacques Owczarek, dimensions are 17 × 30 × 13 cm (6.7 × 11.8 × 5.1 in). The sculpture is signe...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Polymer

Corpheum XIX - large, geometric, abstract, stainless steel outdoor sculpture
Corpheum XIX - large, geometric, abstract, stainless steel outdoor sculpture

Corpheum XIX - large, geometric, abstract, stainless steel outdoor sculpture

By Claude Millette

Located in Bloomfield, ON

The graceful arc of a dancer in motion is emulated in the fluid form of this elegant sculpture by Claude Millette. Three attached curved columns of polished stainless steel appear to almost float in mid-air. The Quebec artist...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

The Moment
The Moment

The Moment

By JOHNSON TSANG

Located in Manchester, GB

Johnson Tsang (b. 1960s), Searching for Spring, Limited Edition Resin Sculpture Johnson Tsang, The Moment, 2020 Medium: Polished matte-resin wall sculpture 27.00cm (H) × 19.30cm (W)...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin

KAWS BFF Companion Set of 2 works (KAWS Companion)
KAWS BFF Companion Set of 2 works (KAWS Companion)

KAWS BFF Companion Set of 2 works (KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS BFF 2017 (set of 2 individual works): each new, & unopened in original packaging. Standout KAWS Companion figures derived from KAWS’ large scale BFF sculpture in Los Angel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Elegant Sumocat :  Orange Dance and Battles of Balance
Elegant Sumocat :  Orange Dance and Battles of Balance

Elegant Sumocat : Orange Dance and Battles of Balance

By Hiro Ando

Located in PARIS, FR

Elegant Sumocat: Orange Dance and Battles of Balance by Hiro Ando transforms the ritual energy of sumo wrestling into a vibrant Neo-Pop sculpture infused with warmth and playful inte...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Horizon Bleu: Mosaic Sculpture, Glass and Ceramic, Framed
Horizon Bleu: Mosaic Sculpture, Glass and Ceramic, Framed

Horizon Bleu: Mosaic Sculpture, Glass and Ceramic, Framed

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary mosaic composition by Laurence Petit is made from glass and ceramic pieces in blues. Colour is a very important element in all of Laurence Petit’s expressive artwo...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Mosaic, Wood Panel

Butterfly
Butterfly

Butterfly

By Laurence Perratzi

Located in New York, NY

Laurence Perratzi is a French figurative artist exploring the body’s expression. Her work is a reflection on movement, strongly influenced by her athletic background where poise and ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pas Seul 3/9 - figurative, female, bronze, outdoor sculpture
Pas Seul 3/9 - figurative, female, bronze, outdoor sculpture

Pas Seul 3/9 - figurative, female, bronze, outdoor sculpture

By Frances Semple 1

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Using simplified shapes, artist Frances Semple reveals the emotive essence of movement in this bronze sculpture of a walking woman. At 60 inches high, the figure is life-size. The sculpture is inscribed by the artist with initials and edition number, 3/9. The concrete base measures 12h x 24w x 42d inches. Together, the sculpture and base...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Leap of Faith Atelier, Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century
Leap of Faith Atelier, Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century

Leap of Faith Atelier, Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century

By Richard MacDonald

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

The dancing form of Viktor Kee, composed within a tight baroque spiral, powerfully suggests the force of energy that propels this performer across the stage. Like a dancing flame, el...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Middle - popular contemporary nude female bronze sculpture in meditative pose
Middle - popular contemporary nude female bronze sculpture in meditative pose

Middle - popular contemporary nude female bronze sculpture in meditative pose

By Susanne Kraisser

Located in Schierensee, SH

"Middle" is a popular free-standing bronze sculpture, suitable both for the inside and outside from established German mid-career sculptress Susanne Kraißer. Edition 18, signed, numb...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"No Rats" Miniature Storefront Sign by Drew Leshko
"No Rats" Miniature Storefront Sign by Drew Leshko

"No Rats" Miniature Storefront Sign by Drew Leshko

By Drew Leshko

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "No Rats" is original artwork made from paper, inkjet print, enamel, wire, chain, aluminum tube, pastel by Drew Leshko. This piece measures 11”h x 1.5”w x 7.5”d. D...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Wire

Labyrinth Sculpture
Labyrinth Sculpture

Labyrinth Sculpture

By Daniel Arsham

Located in London, GB

Daniel Arsham Labyrinth sculpture, 2025 sculpture sand 25 x 21 x 20 cm Edition of 500 released by Arsham Editions Daniel Arsham’s Labyrinth sculpture is a limited-edition work that...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Bust of a Woman
Bust of a Woman

Bust of a Woman

By Victor Salmones

Located in Wiscasett, ME

"Bust of a Woman", is a bronze sculpture by the Mexican artist, Victor Salmones. This sophisticated piece has an aura of repose and quiet enhanced by the smooth beautiful patina surf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

American Story No.1875
American Story No.1875

American Story No.1875

By Kat Flyn

Located in New Orleans, LA

KAT FLYN is a self-taught assemblage artist working presently out of San Diego. She began her career as a costume designer in Southern California. Over the years she amassed a trove of artifacts and collectables which she began using to create assemblage art in the 1990’s. In 2000 she sold her business and moved to Cuyamaca, a remote community in the mountains outside of San Diego to devote herself exclusively to her artwork. In 2003 her work was interrupted when the Cedar Fire swept through San Diego county and destroyed the forest, her home & studio along with almost all of her collections and works of art. Following the fire she relocated to San Francisco, where she spent a decade concentrating on her art in her studio in SOMA and exhibiting at galleries in the Bay Area. In 2015 she returned to San Diego and now works out of her studio in La Jolla, exhibiting there and in Los Angeles. Kat Flyn refers to herself as an Assemblage Sculptor and her works as Political Art or Protest Art. She separates herself from other assemblage artists in that she only employs “saved” as opposed to “found” objects in her work; and her pieces always have a political or cultural narrative to them rather than being surreal or abstract. She also constructs or refashions many of the pieces which she uses in her art, for example she turns a soft drink box...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Found Objects, Mixed Media

Lundberg Art Glass Van Gogh Night Stars Vase
Lundberg Art Glass Van Gogh Night Stars Vase

Lundberg Art Glass Van Gogh Night Stars Vase

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Lundberg Studios Art Glass Vase. Every piece of glass that bears the Lundberg Studios signature represents the finest in contemporary art glass. Crafted by master glass blowers, trad...

Category

1990s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

"Kings Remains" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
"Kings Remains" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn

"Kings Remains" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn

By Colin Burn

Located in Culver City, CA

"Kings Remains" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn Medium: 24K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold & Diamonds Edition of 10 NOTE: preparation time may take up to 8 weeks. Pure 24k yellow gold skull and spinal olisbos sculpture featuring an 18k solid white gold royal crown, set with 10 carats of flawless sparkling white diamonds. Sculpture comes with Limited Edition Artist Certificate of Authenticity and Jewelry Certificate of Materials. The crypt of the Kings Remains represents mortality and preserved sexual energy. The sexual spirit lives beyond the grave, etched into history and carried forward by those who have experienced this erotic power. The energy of an erotic past runs through us all, leaving a perpetual sexual imprint for others to follow and immortalize. “The encasing of mind, body and soul as entombed sexual energy, preserved among the ruins of life” - Colin Burn Inspiration & Context - Immortality was the underlying inspiration when creating this sculpture. A Vanitas reflecting on ancient royal entombment as man’s vain attempt to remain immortal by being buried with ones treasures. I wanted the sculpture to represent the encasing of mind, body and soul as entombed sexual energy, preserved among the ruins of life. The sculpture symbolizes how ones sexual energy is at the core of their being and how it can transcend beyond the grave for others pleasure and satisfaction. Materials - Electroformed from pure 24k gold featuring a solid 18k white gold royal crown, set with 10 carats of flawless diamonds. ABOUT COLIN BURN: Australian artist Colin Burn is a bold provocateur in the world of conceptual art, using his work to disrupt societal norms and spark critical dialogue often around uncomfortable truths. His art pushes boundaries, urging viewers to rethink their assumptions on value, power, and meaning, especially in contexts often deemed taboo or overlooked. Known for his masterful fusion of symbolism and opulence, Burn transforms ordinary objects into potent allegories, frequently employing their high monetary value to amplify the emotional and intellectual resonance of his themes. He understands that society frequently ties value to price, and this awareness is central to his approach. With an attention-grabbing allure, Burn’s work invites viewers to look beyond the surface, encouraging them to explore the deeper, often concealed meanings behind what they see—reminding them that true value lies not only in the material cost, but in the idea or theme that it represents. A compelling example of this is his Pearl Royale chess set...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Gold

The Guardian Red, Atelier
The Guardian Red, Atelier

The Guardian Red, Atelier

By Richard MacDonald

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Long fascinated by the brilliant spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, Richard MacDonald has brought sculptures to life that have the intrigue, allure and beauty that has made Cirque du Sol...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Antoine Poncet

Located in Columbia, MO

Antoine Poncet (French‑Swiss, 1928 - 2022) was a sculptor whose work belongs to the lineage of modern abstraction shaped by Jean Arp and Constantin Brâncuşi. Born in Paris into an ar...

Category

1960s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Hero's Horse - Maquette 41/50 - Kevin Box and Robert J. Lang

Hero's Horse - Maquette 41/50 - Kevin Box and Robert J. Lang

By Kevin Box

Located in Napa, CA

“It took two years of tireless experimentation for me to develop the process of casting paper into bronze, another seven years to perfect, and it continues to evolve today.” - Kevin ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Fault Lines: Bantam #B6", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif
"Fault Lines: Bantam #B6", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif

"Fault Lines: Bantam #B6", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif

By Katie VanVliet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Fault Lines: Bantam #B6" is an original piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from eggshells, mica, and PVA. This piece measures 2”h x 1.5”w x 1.5”d and ships with th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Glue, Found Objects, Mica

Leslie Fry, Untitled (Cuffed 2), Pink Fantastical Sculpture Of Female Hand
Leslie Fry, Untitled (Cuffed 2), Pink Fantastical Sculpture Of Female Hand

Leslie Fry, Untitled (Cuffed 2), Pink Fantastical Sculpture Of Female Hand

By Leslie Fry 1

Located in New York, NY

A 2023 recipient of the Vermont Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, Leslie Fry is represented in this show with fantastical sculptures of female hands, titled the “Cuffed” series. Tensely poised and mannered gestures, inspired by Parmigianino and Caravaggio, cascade into blooms and barnacles, creating a mesmerizing visual dissonance. This elision of romance and rigidity both draws attention to the limitations of the female form and liberates it from the constraints of reality. Leslie Fry’s works have been exhibited internationally at such venues as Kunsthaus in Hamburg, Zwitscher Machine Gallery in Berlin, Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul, Windspiel Galerie in Vienna, Couvent des Cordeliers in Paris, Artists Space and Wave Hill in New York, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum near Boston, and Centre des Arts Visuels in Montreal. Her public sculptures have been commissioned in New York, South Korea, Montreal, Florida, Wisconsin, and Vermont; public collections include Tufts University, Songchu International Sculpture Park, Freehand New York, Kohler Arts Center, Tampa Museum of Art, Fleming Museum of Art, Musée d’art de Joliette, and St. Petersburg, Florida’s Museum of Fine Arts. Fry’s M.F.A. is from Bard College, and her B.A. is from the University of Vermont, with a Foundation year at the Central School of Art in London. She currently lives and works in Winooski, VT. Artist Statement: #1 My hands reach, touch, and shape. Hands let go and receive; they try to hold things and to hold things together. Some of my images of hands are derived from Mannerist paintings by Parmigianino and Caravaggio, and are ink-washed onto vintage tablecloths...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Oil

Truka Ceramics Lipstick Pop Art Modern Still Object Life Sculpture New In Stock
Truka Ceramics Lipstick Pop Art Modern Still Object Life Sculpture New In Stock

Truka Ceramics Lipstick Pop Art Modern Still Object Life Sculpture New In Stock

By Giorgio Laveri

Located in Utrecht, NL

Truka Ceramics Lipstick Pop Art Modern Still Object Life Sculpture New In Stock Giorgio Laveri (Savona Italy, March 3, 1954) is a painter, sculptor, screenwriter, director and actor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic

Venus de Milo (Aphrodite) Bust /// Jack Graves Greek Myth Painting Sculpture Art
Venus de Milo (Aphrodite) Bust /// Jack Graves Greek Myth Painting Sculpture Art

Venus de Milo (Aphrodite) Bust /// Jack Graves Greek Myth Painting Sculpture Art

By Jack Graves III

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Venus de Milo (Aphrodite) Bust" Series: Sculpture *Signed, titled, and dated by Graves on bottom Year: 2026 Medium: Original Acrylic...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone, Marble, Enamel

You Are Here Neon Sculpture, Contemporary Art, 2010+, Hand Blown Glass
You Are Here Neon Sculpture, Contemporary Art, 2010+, Hand Blown Glass

You Are Here Neon Sculpture, Contemporary Art, 2010+, Hand Blown Glass

By Mary Jo McConnell

Located in New York, NY

This neon piece is hand blown glass. It is mounted on contoured, clear plexiglas with pre drilled holes for hanging, and comes ready to hang. This piece is offered in the following c...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Neon Light

Synthesis M 2 by Tom Price - Abstract wall sculpture
Synthesis M 2 by Tom Price - Abstract wall sculpture

Synthesis M 2 by Tom Price - Abstract wall sculpture

By Tom Price

Located in Paris, FR

Synthesis M 2 is a wall sculpture by contemporary artist Tom Price. This sculpture is made of resin, tar, acrylic, steel, dimensions are 52 × 6 × 6.5 cm (20.5 × 2.4 × 2.6 in). Tom ...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Artisan Crafted Aluminum Machine Age Art Deco Airstream Large Chair
Contemporary Artisan Crafted Aluminum Machine Age Art Deco Airstream Large Chair

Contemporary Artisan Crafted Aluminum Machine Age Art Deco Airstream Large Chair

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Artisan Crafted Aluminum Machine Age Art Deco Airstream Large Chair Aluminum Arm Chair Height: 28 H x 37 1/2 w x 33 d inches. Seat Height: 18 inches The chair is excep...

Category

1980s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add sculptures created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, purple, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including KOBE, Richard MacDonald, KAWS, and HIRO ANDO. Frequently made by artists working with Metal, and Bronze and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.25 inches across are also available.