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9,367 Original artworks, Limited Editions & Prints:. Discover original contemporary History Artworks on ArtMajeur. Original contemporary History artworks are unique pieces that capture [...]

9,367 Original artworks, Limited Editions & Prints:

Discover original contemporary History Artworks on ArtMajeur

Original contemporary History artworks are unique pieces that capture historical moments in a contemporary style. These artworks can be created on various s such as canvas, paper, wood, metal, or even digital media. The materials used to create these pieces range from traditional paints such as oil, acrylic, and watercolor, to mixed media including found objects, collage, and photography. What sets original contemporary History artworks apart is their ability to convey a story or message through a modern lens, bringing new life and relevance to historical events. These artworks can evoke a range of emotions and provoke thought, serving as a bridge between the past and present.

Painting,  55.1x78.7 in
Untitled (War Children) Painting, 55.1x78.7 in
©2022 Gela Mikava

Origins and History

Contemporary History artworks emerged as a new form of artistic expression in the 20th century, reflecting the cultural, social and political changes of the time. With movements such as pop art, conceptual art and postmodernism, artists began to challenge traditional forms and narratives, creating works that questioned established ideas and values. Key figures in this movement include Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko, who used a variety of techniques and mediums to create their works. The history of Contemporary History artworks is marked by experimentation, innovation, and a rejection of the past. It continues to evolve and inspire new generations of artists to push the boundaries of what is possible in art. How have artists responded to political events and social change? How has technology influenced the creation and distribution of art? These are some of the questions that continue to shape the landscape of Contemporary History artworks.

Painting,  51.2x38.2 in
David Painting, 51.2x38.2 in
©2025 Nicolas Maureau

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

The evolution of original contemporary History artworks has been a significant development in the art world. These works are unique in their ability to capture the essence of a particular moment in time, conveying history in a visually stunning and emotionally impactful way. The importance of these artworks in the contemporary art market cannot be overstated.

Painting,  47.2x37.4 in
The Master of Bubble-gum blowers Painting, 47.2x37.4 in
©2025 Juan Maria Bollé

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary Artists who are well-known for their work about original contemporary history artworks are an essential part of the modern art world. These artists use their creative talent to explore and depict significant historical events, political and social issues, and cultural changes. Some of the most notable artists in this category include:

  1. Ai Weiwei - Ai is a Chinese contemporary artist who is known for his political activism and art that critiques Chinese government policies. His work often focuses on social and cultural issues such as human rights, democracy, and freedom of speech.

  2. Kara Walker - Walker is an American artist who is best known for her large-scale installations, drawings, and paintings that explore themes of race, gender, and power. Her work often challenges traditional historical narratives and representations of Black people in art.

  3. Jenny Holzer - Holzer is an American conceptual artist who is known for her use of text and light in her work. Her art often addresses political and social issues, including war, power, and gender inequality.

  4. Kehinde Wiley - Wiley is an American artist who is known for his portraits of Black people, often reimagining historical paintings with contemporary subjects. His work explores themes of identity, race, and power.

  5. Shirin Neshat - Neshat is an Iranian artist who is known for her photography, video, and film work that explores themes of identity, gender, and politics in the Middle East. Her work often challenges traditional cultural and religious norms.

These artists use their artistic skills to create thought-provoking and emotionally charged artworks that challenge our understanding of history and contemporary society. Their work is a testament to the power of art to inspire change and spark important conversations about the world we live in.

Painting,  20x16 in
Sitting Bull and Caroline Painting, 20x16 in
©2025 Cyril Harris

Notable original contemporary History artworks

"Guernica" by Pablo Picasso, created in 1937, depicts the horrors of the Spanish Civil War. The painting is a powerful anti-war statement, with distorted figures and screaming faces conveying the chaos and destruction caused by the bombing of the town of Guernica.

"Campbell’s Soup Cans" by Andy Warhol, created in 1962, is a series of 32 paintings of Campbell’s Soup cans. This artwork is a commentary on consumerism and mass production, as Warhol transformed the mundane soup cans into works of art.

"The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali, created in 1931, is a surrealist masterpiece featuring melting clocks draped over a barren landscape. The painting represents the fluidity of time and the concept that time is subjective.

"Marilyn Diptych" by Andy Warhol, created in 1962, is a portrait of Marilyn Monroe consisting of 50 images repeated multiple times. This artwork is a commentary on the fleeting nature of celebrity and the commodification of pop culture.

"The Scream" by Edvard Munch, created in 1893, is an expressionist painting featuring a figure screaming in agony against a blood-red sky. The painting is a representation of the anxiety and despair felt by Munch during a particularly turbulent time in his life.

"American Gothic" by Grant Wood, created in 1930, features a stern-looking farmer and his daughter standing in front of their house. The painting is a celebration of rural American life and a symbol of hard work and perseverance.

"Whaam!" by Roy Lichtenstein, created in 1963, is a pop art masterpiece featuring a dramatic comic book-style depiction of an air force plane being shot down. The painting is a commentary on the glorification of war and the violence inherent in American culture.

"Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1889, is a post-impressionist painting featuring a swirling, dreamlike landscape. The painting is a representation of van Gogh’s inner turmoil, with the cypress tree symbolizing death and the bright stars representing hope.

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Painting titled "Untitled (War Child…" by Gela Mikava, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Untitled (War Children) - Painting, 55.1x78.7 in ©2022 by Gela Mikava - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, War, war, social justice, political choise, emerging artist, expressionism, art investment, art for museum, real expression, global war, global theme, russia, ukraine, georgia, putin, Zelenski, Trump, social media, children, blood, dead

Gela Mikava

"Untitled (War Children)"

Acrylic on Canvas | 55.1x78.7 in

On Request
Painting titled "Sitting Bull and Ca…" by Cyril Harris, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Sitting Bull and Caroline - Painting, 20x16 in ©2025 by Cyril Harris - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, History, Sitting Bull, Native American, Black art, tribal art, Indian art

Cyril Harris

"Sitting Bull and Caroline"

Acrylic on Canvas | 20x16 in

$1,805
Prints available
Painting titled "The scream" by Tony Rodriguez(Juan Antonio Rodriguez Ol, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher fr…
The scream - Painting, 36x24 in ©2023 by Tony Rodriguez(Juan Antonio Rodriguez Ol - Figurative, figurative-594, Politics, Scream, Woman, Universal symbol, Headscarf

Tony Rodriguez(Juan Antonio Rodriguez Ol

"The scream"

Oil on Canvas | 36x24 in

$6,524
Photography titled "Modern Warrior II" by Cédric Brion, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Modern Warrior II - Photography, 47.2x31.5 in ©2024 by Cédric Brion - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, History, art, original, femme, guerrière, conceptuel, edition limitée, portrait, photographie, couleurs, dibond

Cédric Brion

"Modern Warrior II"

Photography | 47.2x31.5 in

$2,842.01
Painting titled "Peaky Duck 2024" by Daria Kolosova, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Other rigid
Peaky Duck 2024 - Painting, 48.8x37 in ©2024 by Daria Kolosova - Pop Art, pop-art-615, History, Peaky, Duck, gun, gangsta, gang, weapon, smoking, shot, london, peaky blinders

Daria Kolosova

"Peaky Duck 2024"

Oil on Metal | 48.8x37 in

$11,399
$10,489
Painting titled "La  République  Nou…" by Jacques Desvaux (JD), Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
La République Nourricière - Painting, 28.7x39.4 in ©2006 by Jacques Desvaux (JD) - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Politics, nourrice, République, triple poitrine

Jacques Desvaux (JD)

"La République Nourricière"

Acrylic on Canvas | 28.7x39.4 in

$2,402.01
Prints available
Collages titled "Nel Nome del Padre" by Chiara Criniti, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Nel Nome del Padre - Collages, 12.2x16.1 in ©2015 by Chiara Criniti - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Politics, portrait, people, landscape, seascape, politics, collage, mixed media, paint, drawing, Picasso, Guernica, refugees, sea, peace, war, symbol, illustration, fine art, contemporary illustration, art

Chiara Criniti

"Nel Nome del Padre"

Collages on Paper | 12.2x16.1 in

$982.96
Painting titled "向日葵" by Heng Qiang, Original Artwork, Oil
向日葵 - Painting, 51.2x66.9 in ©2025 by Heng Qiang - Surrealism, surrealism-627, War, 战争, 向日葵, 烟雾, 蓝天

Heng Qiang

"向日葵"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 51.2x66.9 in

$6,867.63
Prints available
Painting titled "JE VOUS TROMPE" by Chachagrafitero, Original Artwork, Ink
JE VOUS TROMPE - Painting, 33.1x23.4 in ©2024 by Chachagrafitero - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Politics, tromper, democratie, gouverner, éléphant

Chachagrafitero

"JE VOUS TROMPE"

Ink on Paper | 33.1x23.4 in

$1,984.78
Painting titled "Eilean Donan castle" by Frob, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Eilean Donan castle - Painting, 3.9x5.5 in ©2025 by Frob - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, History, highland, écosse, sketch, loch, château, Eilean Donan, pont, nature, marée, film, croquis, sketbook

Frob

"Eilean Donan castle"

Watercolor on Paper | 3.9x5.5 in

$256.94
Sculpture titled "Oburène" by Team Cubdeal, Original Artwork, Metals
Oburène - Sculpture, 16.5x34.7 in ©2025 by Team Cubdeal - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, History,

Team Cubdeal

"Oburène"

Sculpture - Metals | 16.5x34.7 in

$14,227
Drawing titled "Interaktive "Kontak…" by Franziska Kolbe, Original Artwork, Ballpoint pen
Interaktive "Kontaktimprovisation Nr. 10" - Drawing, 9.5x7.1 in ©2025 by Franziska Kolbe - Abstract, abstract-570, Politics, rot, permanent rose, green light, zeichnung, interaktion, mischtechnik auf papier, schwarz, sky blue, abstraktion

Franziska Kolbe

"Interaktive "Kontaktimprovisation Nr. 10""

Ballpoint pen on Paper | 9.5x7.1 in

$228.65
Prints available
Painting titled "David" by Nicolas Maureau, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
David - Painting, 51.2x38.2 in ©2025 by Nicolas Maureau - Figurative, figurative-594, History, David, Goliath, peinture contemporaine, art figuratif, mythe biblique, sacrifice, laurier, pouvoir, héros, animal symbolique

Nicolas Maureau

"David"

Oil on Canvas | 51.2x38.2 in

$4,307.82
Painting titled "Homage to Cindy She…" by Rodolfo V Ortiz, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Homage to Cindy Sherman - Painting, 51x40 in ©2024 by Rodolfo V Ortiz - Cubism, cubism-582, History,

Rodolfo V Ortiz

"Homage to Cindy Sherman"

Oil on Canvas | 51x40 in

$13,395
Painting titled "Siege of Orléans" by Serghei Ghetiu, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Siege of Orléans - Painting, 35.4x31.5 in ©2025 by Serghei Ghetiu - Figurative, figurative-594, History, Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc portrait, medieval knight, historical battle, medieval battle, knight portrait, knight battle, knight woman, woman knight

Serghei Ghetiu

"Siege of Orléans"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 35.4x31.5 in

$2,214.61
Prints available
Painting titled "ONCLE" by Yavo, Original Artwork, Acrylic
ONCLE - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2023 by Yavo - Figurative, figurative-594, History, Environment, Interculturality

Yavo

"ONCLE"

Mixed Media | 31.5x23.6 in

$3,828.13
Drawing titled "Sunrise 27" by Vasyl Pal, Original Artwork, Pencil
Sunrise 27 - Drawing, 7.7x11.6 in ©2025 by Vasyl Pal - Abstract, abstract-570, History,

Vasyl Pal

"Sunrise 27"

Pencil on Paper | 7.7x11.6 in

$9,215.55
Sculpture titled "NADINE" by Antoine Berbari, Original Artwork, Bronze
NADINE - Sculpture, 9.8x6.7 in ©2020 by Antoine Berbari - Expressionism, expressionism-591, History,

Antoine Berbari

"NADINE"

Sculpture - Bronze | 9.8x6.7 in

$9,404
Sculpture titled "Drummer  and  the B…" by Mrivserg, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Drummer and the Brave Guards - Sculpture, 17.7x5.1 in ©2025 by Mrivserg - Street Art, street-art-624, War, drummer, drumming, brave, guard, guards, cannon, soldiers, formation, line, red, uniform, military, order, childhood, toy, retro, style, history, game, war

Mrivserg

"Drummer and the Brave Guards"

Sculpture - Acrylic | 17.7x5.1 in

$1,712.52
Painting titled "THE CHILDREN OF GAZA" by Luis Garcia Orihuela, Original Artwork, Acrylic
THE CHILDREN OF GAZA - Painting, 23.6x35.4 in ©2025 by Luis Garcia Orihuela - Figurative, figurative-594, War, Arte Contemporáneo, Guerra Gaza, Niños, Hambre, Actualidad, Niños de Gaza

Luis Garcia Orihuela

"THE CHILDREN OF GAZA"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x35.4 in

$5,730.4
Painting titled "La Sérénité Éternel…" by Basharat Nm, Original Artwork, Oil
La Sérénité Éternelle du Bouddha de Bâmiyân Huile sur toile - Painting, 37.4x63 in ©2024 by Basharat Nm - Abstract, abstract-570, History, Oil painting, Bamiyan Buddha, Spiritual art, Oil on canvas

Basharat Nm

"La Sérénité Éternelle du Bouddha de Bâmiyân Huile sur toile"

Oil on Canvas | 37.4x63 in

$3,835.2
Drawing titled "Lady Jane Grey" by Antigoni Tziora, Original Artwork, Ink
Lady Jane Grey - Drawing, 14.2x19.7 in ©2024 by Antigoni Tziora - Expressionism, expressionism-591, History, death, man, woman, Delaroche, Lady Jane Grey

Antigoni Tziora

"Lady Jane Grey"

Ink on Paper | 14.2x19.7 in

$476.16
Painting titled "ES IST AN DER ZEIT" by Ute Kleist, Original Artwork, Acrylic
ES IST AN DER ZEIT - Painting, 47.2x47.2 in ©2024 by Ute Kleist - Expressionism, expressionism-591, History, Natur, Mensch, Tier, Umwelt, Arche

Ute Kleist

"ES IST AN DER ZEIT"

Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x47.2 in

$7,125.88
Painting titled "Earth Exploitation" by Leonardo eri, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood
Earth Exploitation - Painting, 78.7x51.2 in ©2019 by Leonardo eri - Illustration, illustration-600, History, Sfruttamento della Terra, distruzione ambientale, potere meccanico, alienazione, Madre Natura rotta, trivella, sorveglianza, entità aliena, occhio del controllo, natura intrappolata, energia rubata, umanità depotenziata, decadenza, spirito distruttivo, arte visionaria, denuncia simbolica, Urbenica, fine di un ciclo, autorità tecnocratica, crisi del pianeta

Leonardo eri

"Earth Exploitation"

Acrylic on Wood | 78.7x51.2 in

$21,846.71
Prints available
Painting titled "The Master of Bubbl…" by Juan Maria Bollé, Original Artwork, Acrylic
The Master of Bubble-gum blowers - Painting, 47.2x37.4 in ©2025 by Juan Maria Bollé - Figurative, figurative-594, Politics, peinture, figuratif, cacylique, pop art, abstrait

Juan Maria Bollé

"The Master of Bubble-gum blowers"

Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x37.4 in

$3,286.76
Drawing titled "In the Middle of th…" by Anton Terziev, Original Artwork, Acrylic
In the Middle of the Euphoria, I Forgot that Blue Turned to - Drawing, 9.7x9.3 in ©2023 by Anton Terziev - Figurative, figurative-594, Politics, Charisa Nicole Sigala aka Charisa Sweetheart, ufc, combat sports, BKFC, fighter, female fighter, blood, octagon, violence, contemproary art

Anton Terziev

"In the Middle of the Euphoria, I Forgot that Blue Turned to"

Acrylic on Paper | 9.7x9.3 in

$2,029.08
Sculpture titled "barricades" by Frob, Original Artwork, Ceramics
barricades - Sculpture, 10.2x7.5 in ©2025 by Frob - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, History, mariane, gavroche, delacroix, oeuvre, liberté, révolution, , drapeau, pistolet, gun

Frob

"barricades"

Sculpture - Ceramics | 10.2x7.5 in

$1,989.49
Painting titled "SIND WIR NOCH ZU RE…" by Ute Kleist, Original Artwork, Acrylic
SIND WIR NOCH ZU RETTEN? - Painting, 47.2x31.5 in ©2025 by Ute Kleist - Expressionism, expressionism-591, History, Mensch, Frieden, Krieg, Rettung, Dasein, Rettungsring, Hoffnung, Botschaft

Ute Kleist

"SIND WIR NOCH ZU RETTEN?"

Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x31.5 in

$5,039.74
Printmaking titled "For the Greater Good" by Rick Fraterman, Original Artwork, Linocuts Mounted on Wood
For the Greater Good - Printmaking, 23.6x50.2 in ©2025 by Rick Fraterman - Figurative, figurative-594, War, linocut, printmaking, printmaker, picasso, war, computer game, technology, pac-man, dutch, dutch art, dutch artist, queer, queer art, queer artist, black and white

Rick Fraterman

"For the Greater Good"

Printmaking on Paper | 23.6x50.2 in

$1,886.95
Drawing titled "End The Fed" by Bartosz Lewicki, Original Artwork, Ballpoint pen
End The Fed - Drawing, 23.6x17.7 in ©2024 by Bartosz Lewicki - Illustration, illustration-600, Politics, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Art, bitcoinart, bitcoindrawing, bitcoin painting, bitcoin, bitcoin fashion, bitcoin shirt, bitcoin memes, crypto, endthefed, federal reserve, central bank, moneypolitic, finance, wallstreet, ronpaul

Bartosz Lewicki

"End The Fed"

Ballpoint pen on Paper | 23.6x17.7 in

$6,030.01
Printmaking titled "The Ride of Spring" by Rick Fraterman, Original Artwork, Linocuts
The Ride of Spring - Printmaking, 11.8x74.4 in ©2025 by Rick Fraterman - Figurative, figurative-594, War, linocut, printmaking, printmaker, flower, flowers, war, people, black and white, dutch art, dutch artist, queer artist, figurative, humanity, cartoon, humor

Rick Fraterman

"The Ride of Spring"

Printmaking on Paper | 11.8x74.4 in

$944.07
Painting titled "Suitcase, train sta…" by Victor Molev, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Suitcase, train station... - Painting, 24x17.7 in ©2025 by Victor Molev - Figurative, figurative-594, History, train station, old jew, suitcases, waiting, cat

Victor Molev

"Suitcase, train station..."

Oil on Canvas | 24x17.7 in

$2,842.18
Painting titled "Egyptian Madonna" by Reneta Isin, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Egyptian Madonna - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2021 by Reneta Isin - Expressionism, expressionism-591, History, Arfican Woman, Queen of Egypt, Figurative, Semi Abstract, Woman

Reneta Isin

"Egyptian Madonna"

Oil on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$11,617.56
Textile Art titled "VOILES DE LAMENTATI…" by Manuela Morgaine, Original Artwork, Textile fiber
VOILES DE LAMENTATIONS - Textile Art, 26.4x47.2 in ©2024 by Manuela Morgaine - Figurative, figurative-594, War, Body, Family, Geopolitics

Manuela Morgaine

"VOILES DE LAMENTATIONS"

Textile Art on Fabric | 26.4x47.2 in

$3,402.65
Painting titled "Echo of Time." by Zina Vysota, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Echo of Time. - Painting, 18.1x25.6 in ©2019 by Zina Vysota - Classicism, classicism-933, History, kitchen oil painting, kitchen artwork, red viburnum painting, vintage bottles art, bottles oil painting, vintage oil paintintg, original art, original artwork, original painting

Zina Vysota

"Echo of Time."

Oil on Canvas | 18.1x25.6 in

$1,975.35
Prints available
Painting titled "The Da Vinci Myster…" by Rodolfo V Ortiz, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
The Da Vinci Mystery ‘’La Bella Principessa’’ - Painting, 40x29.7 in ©2018 by Rodolfo V Ortiz - Expressionism, expressionism-591, History,

Rodolfo V Ortiz

"The Da Vinci Mystery ‘’La Bella Principessa’’"

Oil on Canvas | 40x29.7 in

$8,118

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