Modern & Contemporary Painting

Contemporary painting is a style of painting that emerged in the 20th century. It defines art produced after the Modern Art movement. Contemporary painting is practiced by leading masters including Francis Bacon, Andy Warhol, Mark Rothko, and Louise Bourgeois from all around the world. Among the most important movements of the era were pop art, photorealism, minimalism, conceptualism, and more. Pop art in particular is regarded as one of the most influential movements in the era of contemporary paintings. It was a movement that took a different approach and included art or imagery from mass culture or as we call it now pop culture. Andy Warhol’s painting of Marilyn Monroe is one of the most iconic pieces from this era found today. There are many other types of contemporary painting such as figurative painting, geometric painting, still life painting, and abstract painting. Antique and vintage contemporary paintings made by a wide range of schools and artists from Expressionism to the present day. For those looking for an antique and vintage contemporary painting for sale, Bidsquare features auction with many items available from the contemporary art era. Contemporary painting at auction in our collection is the antique works done by some of the well-known painters which are for sale. Find your piece today at Bidsquare.