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Conceptual Art

CONCEPTUAL STYLE

In 1967, artist Sol LeWitt wrote that in “Conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work.” He was giving a name to an art movement that had emerged in the 1960s in which artists were less focused on their medium being something traditionally “artistic” and instead engaged in using any object, movement, form, action or place to express an idea.

LeWitt’s work was featured alongside an assemblage of notes, drawings and outlines by other artists in “Working Drawings and Other Visible Things on Paper Not Necessarily Meant to Be Viewed as Art,” a groundbreaking show at New York City’s School of Visual Arts curated by Mel Bochner, another leading exponent of Conceptualism. Building on radical 20th-century statements, like Fountain (1917) by French artist Marcel Duchamp, Conceptual artists around Europe and North and South America were not interested in the commercial art scene and rather directly challenged its systems and values.

Stretching into the 1970s, this movement has also been called Post-Object art and Dematerialized art. Conceptual art reflected a larger era of social and political upheaval. Pieces associated with the style range from Roelof Louw’s Soul City (Pyramid of Oranges) (1967) — a work of installation art that sees fresh oranges stacked into a pyramid from which visitors are allowed to take one orange away — to On Kawara’s “Today” series, which saw the Japanese artist carefully painting a date in white acrylic on canvases consisting of a single color from 1966 to his death in 2014. Artists such as Ed Ruscha, who created the Twentysix Gasoline Stations book — a collection of photos of gas stations that is widely said to be the first modern artists’ book — made photography a major platform for Conceptual art, as did Bruce Nauman, who burned one of Ruscha's books and then photographed it for his own.

Conceptual art’s legacy of questioning artistic authorship, ownership and how to work with complex ideas of space and time had a significant influence on the decades of culture that followed, and it continues to inform art today.

The collection of Conceptual photography, paintings and sculptures on 1stDibs includes artworks by John Baldessari, Jenny Holzer, Lawrence Weiner, Joseph Kosuth and others.

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Style: Conceptual
Dealer, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Asian Pop Art Color Photography
Dealer, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Asian Pop Art Color Photography

Dealer, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Asian Pop Art Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Dealer, street photography from Richard Heeps series, The Streets of Hong Kong. Richard's aim for his City series is to represent the fingerprint of a place, in this the street store...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Pink - Floral color photo
Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Pink - Floral color photo

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Pink - Floral color photo

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

30 Cents Singapore Orchid Pink, from the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection. This historic postage stamps that make up the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection, Singapore Series 'Postcards...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Iain Baxter& "Deflecting Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting
Iain Baxter& "Deflecting Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

Iain Baxter& "Deflecting Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

By Iain Baxter

Located in Surfside, FL

Lanscape with waffle iron in bright vibrant colors. Iain Baxter& (the artist recently added the ampersand to his name) is recognized as Canada’s pioneering conceptual artist. F...

Category

20th Century Conceptual Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Monoprint, Monotype

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Yellow - Floral color photo
Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Yellow - Floral color photo

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Yellow - Floral color photo

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

30 Cents Singapore Orchid Yellow, from the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection. This historic postage stamps that make up the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection, Singapore Series 'Postcar...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Green - Floral color photo
Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Green - Floral color photo

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Green - Floral color photo

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

30 Cents Singapore Orchid Green, from the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection. This historic postage stamps that make up the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection, Singapore Series 'Postcard...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Andra Samelson, Pemarom, 2013-2022, 1300 + cds, Edition of 5, Abstract Sculpture
Andra Samelson, Pemarom, 2013-2022, 1300 + cds, Edition of 5, Abstract Sculpture

Andra Samelson, Pemarom, 2013-2022, 1300 + cds, Edition of 5, Abstract Sculpture

By Andra Samelson

Located in Darien, CT

The word in Tibetan for lotus is “Pema.” In Buddhism the lotus is a symbol of purity. The lotus is planted and rooted in the mud, but grows up through the water and into the vast sky...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Mirror, Plastic, Acrylic Polymer, Found Objects, Other Medium

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Green - Floral color photo
Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Green - Floral color photo

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Green - Floral color photo

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

30 Cents Singapore Orchid Green, from the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection. This historic postage stamps that make up the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection, Singapore Series 'Postcards from Afar' have been given a twenty-first century pop art lease of life. The fine detailed tapestry of the original small postage stamp has been brought to life, made unique by the franking stamp and Heidler & Heeps specialist darkroom process. This artwork is a limited edition of 25 gloss photographic c-print, dry-mounted to aluminium, presented in a museum board white window mount and a choice of black or white box frame fitted with anti-reflective UV70% glass. It is signed and numbered on reverse accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. This artwork is available in other sizes. Be sure to look at Heidler & Heeps other artworks listed on 1stDibs as they are great paired for interior design projects. Following on from the hugely successful ‘Vinyl Collection’, Natasha Heidler & Richard Heeps have collaborated again, drawing from the childhood past time of stamp collecting...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Morgan Library II, New York
Morgan Library II, New York

Morgan Library II, New York

By Reinhard Görner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Morgan Library II New York 50 x 62.4 inches ed. of 10 $6,000 60 x 74.9 inches ed. of 7 $9,000 70 x 87.5 inches ed. of 5 $11,000 signed and numbered on label, verso Paper is trim...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

C Print, Lambda

Impromptu
Impromptu

Impromptu

By Savannah Spirit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In Savannah Spirit’s photograph, a woman in black garters and a flowing green tulle skirt with pink flower accents is caught mid-motion, her delicate hand drifting into the frame as ...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Suicide Note, Framed Conceptual Art Piece Assemblage Collage
Suicide Note, Framed Conceptual Art Piece Assemblage Collage

Suicide Note, Framed Conceptual Art Piece Assemblage Collage

By Barton Lidice Benes

Located in Surfside, FL

Size is without frame Barton Benes (November 16, 1942 - Hackensack, New Jersey – May 30, 2012 - New York) was an artist who lived and worked in New York City. He studied at Pratt Ins...

Category

20th Century Conceptual Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Iain Baxter& "Recovering Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting
Iain Baxter& "Recovering Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

Iain Baxter& "Recovering Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

By Iain Baxter

Located in Surfside, FL

Landscape with music record or disc in bright vibrant colors. Iain Baxter& (the artist recently added the ampersand to his name) is recognized as Canada’s pioneering conceptual...

Category

20th Century Conceptual Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Monoprint, Monotype

Vintage Large Scale C Print Untitled Abstract Photograph
Vintage Large Scale C Print Untitled Abstract Photograph

Vintage Large Scale C Print Untitled Abstract Photograph

By Ken Matsubara

Located in Surfside, FL

The size is as indicated here. the size on sticker is off. 1948 Born in Toyama Prefecture 1973 Dokuritsu Bijyutsu exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Record of Awards 1977 Da...

Category

1980s Conceptual Art

Materials

C Print

Wet Market, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Fish Tank Color Photography
Wet Market, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Fish Tank Color Photography

Wet Market, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Fish Tank Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

'Wet Market', part of a series Richard Heeps series taken on the streets of Kong Kong in 2013 where he wanted his photographs to be metaphors for the layered, dense living in the Cit...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Pop art color photography
Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Pop art color photography

Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Pop art color photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Red Lips, part of Richard's 2016 Hong Kong series, this street photography artwork captures the essence of Kowloon. The bold typography makes cool original pop art. This artwork is ...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Iain Baxter& "Lettering Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting
Iain Baxter& "Lettering Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

Iain Baxter& "Lettering Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

By Iain Baxter

Located in Surfside, FL

Landscape with framed house in bright vibrant colors. Iain Baxter& (the artist recently added the ampersand to his name) is recognized as Canada’s pioneering conceptual artist....

Category

20th Century Conceptual Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Monoprint, Monotype

Untitled - Contemporary, Polaroid

Untitled - Contemporary, Polaroid

By xulong zhang

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Untitled' (Chinese Classical) - 2003 - 26 cm x 32cm. Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival print, POLAROID 809 Emulsion Transfer. Signed, embossed stamp and artist certificate. Not mounted. Short Bio: Xulong Zhang has been engaged in fashion portrait photography for 30 years and loves Polaroid photography. In 2000, he began to develop Polaroid photography and traveled to 34 countries for his photography. Vita: 1999 Has won the title “Ten Elites” in the 3rd China Portrait Photography. 2000 Named the World Chinese Artist, known as “The Prince of Album” 2001 September, CCTV special report on “Zhang Xulong’s Body Art Photography” gained strong feedback from the community. 2002 January, published “Strategies for Commercial Portrait Photograph” by Zhejiang Photography Publishing. 2002 February, launched the concept of “Tang Yun” and greatly accepted by the market. His idea has spread across whole China’s photography industry. 2002 July, launched the concept of “Picasso’s scene backdrop” for kids photography and shocking the whole industry. 2002 August, published “Ms.Tang’s Body Art Portrait Album”, the first female body photography in China, by People’s Arts Publishing 2002 September, a personal exhibition entitled “seeing memory” in the ancient city of Shanxi Province, the 2nd session of the Pingyao International Photography Festival. In December of 2002, he was invited to give lectures in Malaysia and auction off the “Fruitful Achievements” exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, donating all money to the Kuala Lumpur Charitable aid for nursing homes and orphanages, won the "goodwill ambassador" title of honor in Kuala Lumpur. 2003 February-March, held the exhibition of “White Valentines” at Beijing International Trade and Exhibition Centre. December 2003, pioneered the new concept of "Royal Wedding", and completed the album of “Invasion 2004” wedding photography books published by Jilin art press. In December 2003 was awarded the 2003 annual contribution of the Chinese human body photography. 2003 Published “China Portrait Culture”. 2004 January, published Body Art & Portrait album “Chun Hua Qiu Shi”. 2004 March, held the exhibition of “Body Art & Portrait photography” in Chengdu. 2004 May, featured on a special report of “Match En China” in Paris. 2004 September, Pingyao international photography festival held entitled "the ambiguity of ancient legacy" xu-long Zhang body art exhibition 2005 August. 2005 August, accept the German star weekly "Der Stern" special report of “China nude” photography...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

The Notaphilists, 500 - Conceptual Asian Color Photography
The Notaphilists, 500 - Conceptual Asian Color Photography

The Notaphilists, 500 - Conceptual Asian Color Photography

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

This is the third collaborative collection by Natasha Heidler & Richard Heeps, of 20th Century artefacts, following on from the 2014 Vinyl Collection & 2015 Stamp Colour. Today we ph...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Untitled - Contemporary, Chinese, Polaroid, Emulsion Transfer, Women

Untitled - Contemporary, Chinese, Polaroid, Emulsion Transfer, Women

By xulong zhang

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Untitled' (Chinese Classical) - 2002, 26 cm x 32cm. Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival Print, POLAROID 809 Emulsion Transfer. Signed, embossed stamp and artist certificate. Not mounted. Xulong Zhang Short Bio: He has been engaged in fashion portrait photography for 30 years and loves Polaroid photography. In 2000, he began to develop Polaroid photography and traveled to 34 countries for photography. Vita: 1999 Has won the title “Ten Elites” in the 3rd China Portrait Photography. 2000 Named the World Chinese Artist, known as “The Prince of Album” 2001 September, CCTV special report on “Zhang Xulong’s Body Art Photography” gained strong feedback from the community. 2002 January, published “Strategies for Commercial Portrait Photograph” by Zhejiang Photography Publishing. 2002 February, launched the concept of “Tang Yun” and greatly accepted by the market. His idea has spread across whole China’s photography industry. 2002 July, launched the concept of “Picasso’s scene backdrop” for kids photography and shocking the whole industry. 2002 August, published “Ms.Tang’s Body Art Portrait Album”, the first female body photography in China, by People’s Arts Publishing 2002 September, a personal exhibition entitled “seeing memory” in the ancient city of Shanxi Province, the 2nd session of the Pingyao International Photography Festival. In December of 2002, he was invited to give lectures in Malaysia and auction off the “Fruitful Achievements” exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, donating all money to the Kuala Lumpur Charitable aid for nursing homes and orphanages, won the "goodwill ambassador" title of honor in Kuala Lumpur. 2003 February-March, held the exhibition of “White Valentines” at Beijing International Trade and Exhibition Centre. December 2003, pioneered the new concept of "Royal Wedding", and completed the album of “Invasion 2004” wedding photography books published by Jilin art press. In December 2003 was awarded the 2003 annual contribution of the Chinese human body photography. 2003 Published “China Portrait Culture”. 2004 January, published Body Art & Portrait album “Chun Hua Qiu Shi”. 2004 March, held the exhibition of “Body Art & Portrait photography” in Chengdu. 2004 May, featured on a special report of “Match En China” in Paris. 2004 September, Pingyao international photography festival held entitled "the ambiguity of ancient legacy" xu-long Zhang body art exhibition 2005 August. 2005 August, accept the German star weekly "Der Stern" special report of “China nude” photography...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Color, Polaroid, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Iain Baxter& "Merging Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting
Iain Baxter& "Merging Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

Iain Baxter& "Merging Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

By Iain Baxter

Located in Surfside, FL

Landscape with ironing board in bright vibrant colors. Iain Baxter& (the artist recently added the ampersand to his name) is recognized as Canada’s pioneering conceptual artist...

Category

20th Century Conceptual Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Monoprint, Monotype

Iain Baxter& "Dislodging Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting
Iain Baxter& "Dislodging Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

Iain Baxter& "Dislodging Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

By Iain Baxter

Located in Surfside, FL

Landscape with barbecue grill in bright vibrant colors. Iain Baxter& (the artist recently added the ampersand to his name) is recognized as Canada’s pioneering conceptual artis...

Category

20th Century Conceptual Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Monoprint, Monotype

Flight of Fancy - Electric Pink Feathers - Conceptual, Color Photography
Flight of Fancy - Electric Pink Feathers - Conceptual, Color Photography

Flight of Fancy - Electric Pink Feathers - Conceptual, Color Photography

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

Heidler’s seductive images are a playful collection of contradictions. Ghostly outlines collide with vibrant colours. Their black backgrounds give them the appearance of neon signs l...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Flight of Fancy - Electric Blue Feathers - Conceptual, Color Photography
Flight of Fancy - Electric Blue Feathers - Conceptual, Color Photography

Flight of Fancy - Electric Blue Feathers - Conceptual, Color Photography

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

Heidler’s seductive images are a playful collection of contradictions. Ghostly outlines collide with vibrant colours. Their black backgrounds give them the appearance of neon signs l...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

"Untitled Abstract Village with Horses, Color Lithograph, 20th Century"

"Untitled Abstract Village with Horses, Color Lithograph, 20th Century"

Located in Belgrade, MT

This piece is from my private collection of 20th Century -21st Century artists, many of which are from the School of Paris era. Pelayo produced this lithograph in colors. The Latin American spirit...

Category

Late 20th Century Conceptual Art

Materials

Paint, Lithograph

Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Red Lips, part of Richard's 2016 Hong Kong series, this artwork captures the essence of Kowloon. The bold typography makes cool original pop art. This artwork is a limited edition o...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Iain Baxter& "Reaching Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting
Iain Baxter& "Reaching Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

Iain Baxter& "Reaching Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

By Iain Baxter

Located in Surfside, FL

Landscape with Ranch Fence in bright vibrant colors. Iain Baxter& (the artist recently added the ampersand to his name) is recognized as Canada’s pioneering conceptual artist. ...

Category

20th Century Conceptual Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Monoprint, Monotype

Dusk Pool by Karen Lynn, Hockney Inspired, Architectural, Contemporary
Dusk Pool by Karen Lynn, Hockney Inspired, Architectural, Contemporary

Dusk Pool by Karen Lynn, Hockney Inspired, Architectural, Contemporary

By Karen Lynn

Located in Deddington, GB

Dusk Pool [2022] original and hand signed by the artist oil on canvas Image size: H:100 cm x W:100 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:100 cm x W:100 cm x D:4cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look This is a painting from my architectural series of works. I wanted to paint a twilight scene using deep rich colours against a beautiful lit up pool. A window depicting another world inside a modernist house reflecting interiors with warm and inviting colours. I am inspired by modern architecture as I love painting the straight lines against the softness of nature with its trees and plants and cactii. This painting is painted in oils on a thick painted edged canvas and is ready to hang. Discover original architectural paintings online with Wychwood Art and in our Oxfordshire art gallery by artist Karen Lynn...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Iain Baxter& "Kissing Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting
Iain Baxter& "Kissing Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

Iain Baxter& "Kissing Landscape" Conceptual Monoprint Painting

By Iain Baxter

Located in Surfside, FL

Landscape with Sandwich Maker in bright vibrant colors. Iain Baxter& (the artist recently added the ampersand to his name) is recognized as Canada’s pioneering conceptual artis...

Category

20th Century Conceptual Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Monoprint, Monotype

IC1 - Et Dominus
IC1 - Et Dominus

IC1 - Et Dominus

Located in New York, NY

Et Dominus by Robert Perez Acrylic on wood 24x24 Conceptual Abstract, Mixed Media, Colors: Orange, Pink, Black, White, Green

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Plywood, Acrylic

Still Life Conceptual Scene, Playful Seafood in Vivid Color, Blue, Yellow , Pink
Still Life Conceptual Scene, Playful Seafood in Vivid Color, Blue, Yellow , Pink

Still Life Conceptual Scene, Playful Seafood in Vivid Color, Blue, Yellow , Pink

By Ryan Rivadeneyra

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Sexy Miami Futuristic Cocktail Lounge" is a series of photographs by Ryan Rivadeneyra inspired by the Art Deco colors of Miami that show beautiful objects and textures arranged meti...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Film, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Precarious

Precarious

By Stephen Hall

Located in New York, NY

Conceptual piece. Commentary on life. Humorous but impactful. Acrylic on canvas. About the artist: Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Stephen Hall moved to New York in 1978 and began...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Heirloom

Heirloom

By Nancy Larrew

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Wood, mirrors, wire, plastic, LED lights. Artist statement: "Behind the doors of this cabinet/tower is an infinity mirror and a DNA double helix branded with the word “trauma.” The...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Wire

Conceptual art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Conceptual art 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 art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Reinhard Görner, Kojun, Jose Sierra, and xulong zhang. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Conceptual art, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for art made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $500,000, while the average work sells for $2,465.