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Contemporary art refers to art—namely, painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance, and video art—produced today. This time period typically refers to the second half of the 20th century and onwards into the 21st century.
- Andreas Gursky, Rhine II, 1999. Courtesy of Andreas Gursky and VG BILD-KUNST, Bonn. Courtesy of Prestel Publishing. Rhine II, the work of German photographer Gursky, measures almost 12 feet long and 7 feet high.
- Olafur Eliasson, The weather project, 2003. Tate Modern, London (2003). © Photo by Andrew Dunkley & Marcus Leith.
- Rachel Harrison, Huffy Howler, 2004. Collection Walker Art Center, Minneapolis T. B. Walker Acquisition Fund, 2008. ©
- Kehinde Wiley, Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps, 2005. Courtesy of Brooklyn Museum. ©
Contemporary art is the art of today, produced in the second half of the 20th century or in the 21st century. Contemporary artists work in a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advancing world.
Contemporary art expresses an idea or concept that’s related to current thinking and concerns. It might reference history, aesthetics, politics, romance, or a range of subjects, either in...
Engaging with artists from Canada and abroad, the contemporary collection represents current trends in the art world while continuing to build upon and create relationships with the Gallery’s historical works.
Jul 15, 2019 · The 25 Works of Art That Define the Contemporary Age. Three artists and a pair of curators came together at The New York Times to attempt to make a list of the era’s essential artworks. Here’s...
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Our evolving collection contains almost 200,000 works of modern and contemporary art. More than 104,000 works are currently available online.
