Contemporary Artists

Praised by art critics and collectors, exhibited in renowned museums... Here are the most important contemporary artists of today.

There are so many artists out there in the world, these are the contemporary female artists that you should be aware of

Characterised by expressive and non-representative subject matter, Artsper invites you to discover 10 of the best abstract artists.

Minimalistic and realistic, a look at Mark Tennant Prepare to be amazed, the paintings of New York-based artist Mark Tennant are some of the most

Are you looking for some new contemporary artists to teach your students about? On the Facebook Art Teachers group, members suggested LOTS of contemporary artists that they teach their students. These are now all compiled into ONE HUGE LIST on Google Docs! I added websites and short descriptions to most of the artists so it is easier to use. Thanks to all the teachers who collaborated to share their ideas and add artists. This huge list has about 130 artists … Read more... →

Learn first hand from one of the art world’s biggest disruptors

Facing a large white panel or canvas can be daunting, but once I get started I actually love this first stage of painting. With nothing established, there is nothing to lose and no risk. Usually I begin by making marks with black – it’s too strong and too harsh but the strong contrast immediately gives […]

Delve into the art and culture of Fox’s “Empire” through the monumental portrait paintings of Kehinde Wiley.

Abstract Expressionist Joan Mitchell's first U.S. retrospective in nearly 20 years just debuted at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Contemporary women artists Realism is coming back! Lost to decades of abstract art, contemporary figurative painting is experiencing a rebirth in a variety of styles. Contemporary figurative artist…