Original works of art on World Culture for sale

13,892 Original artworks, Limited Editions & Prints:. Discover original contemporary World Culture Artworks on ArtMajeur. Contemporary World Culture artworks encom a range of styles [...]

13,892 Original artworks, Limited Editions & Prints:

Discover original contemporary World Culture Artworks on ArtMajeur

Contemporary World Culture artworks encom a range of styles and mediums, each with its unique approach to storytelling and expression. From paintings and sculptures to photography and mixed media, these works reflect the vast diversity of cultures and traditions across the world. Artists working with this type of art experiment with a variety of s and materials, including canvas, paper, wood, metal, and clay, to create intricate and engaging pieces that speak to the human experience. What makes this type of original artwork so special is its ability to transcend language and cultural barriers, connecting people from different backgrounds through shared emotions and experiences. Through their unique perspectives and techniques, contemporary World Culture artists challenge us to see the world in new and exciting ways.

Textile Art,  44x29 in
The Astronaut Textile Art, 44x29 in
©2024 Richard Harding

Origins and History

The Neo-Expressionist movement was an important period in the history of contemporary art, emerging in the 1980s as a response to the cool detachment of Minimalism and Conceptual Art. Artists associated with this movement, such as Julian Schnabel and Anselm Kiefer, sought to convey a more emotional and visceral form of expression through their works, which often featured bold, gestural brushstrokes and intense, heavily layered compositions. The movement was characterized by its rejection of the detached, cerebral approach of previous art movements and its embrace of a more subjective, expressive approach. Today, the influence of the Neo-Expressionist movement can still be seen in the work of many Contemporary Artists, who continue to explore the power of emotion and personal experience in their art.

Sculpture,  9.8x6.3 in
roboclusion yayoi kusuma 3 Sculpture, 9.8x6.3 in
©2024 Vincent Sabatier (VerSus)

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary World Culture artworks have undergone significant evolution in recent years. These artworks are highly sought after in the contemporary art market due to their ability to convey diverse cultural experiences and perspectives. They are created by artists from different regions of the world and reflect their unique backgrounds, beliefs, and traditions.

Painting,  47.2x47.2 in
Africa: Maternità Furente Painting, 47.2x47.2 in
©2024 Silvia Rea

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary artists who have made a name for themselves through their original works on global culture include Ai Weiwei, Yinka Shonibare, and Kehinde Wiley.

Ai Weiwei is a Chinese artist and activist who has tackled issues of human rights and freedom of expression in his works. His pieces often incorporate traditional Chinese materials and techniques, while also commenting on contemporary Chinese society.

Nigerian-British artist Yinka Shonibare is known for his use of Dutch wax fabric, which he uses to create sculptures and installations that challenge cultural stereotypes and explore themes of globalization and identity.

Kehinde Wiley is an American painter who has gained international recognition for his portraits of people of color, often set against traditional European backdrops. His work seeks to challenge and subvert the historical narratives of Western art.

These artists and many others are using their art to explore and celebrate the diverse cultures of our world, creating thought-provoking and visually stunning works that push boundaries and challenge our perceptions.

Photography,  31.5x23.6 in
504 Photography, 31.5x23.6 in
©2008 Hervé Gergaud

Notable original contemporary World Culture artworks

One of the most iconic contemporary World Culture artworks is "The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali, created in 1931. This surrealistic painting features melting clocks, inspired by Einstein’s theory of relativity, and a barren landscape. It is a reflection on the fleeting nature of time and the human condition.

Another well-known artwork is "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Japanese artist Hokusai, from 1830-1833. This woodblock print depicts a massive wave towering over boats, with Mount Fuji in the background. It is a symbol of the power of nature and a representation of the Japanese cultural identity.

Ai Weiwei’s "Sunflower Seeds" installation from 2010 is also a celebrated work of art. It features over 100 million porcelain sunflower seeds scattered across the floor of the Tate Modern in London. This piece comments on the mass production and consumption of goods in China, as well as the individual’s identity within a collective society.

Lastly, Yayoi Kusama’s "Infinity Mirrors" from 2016 is a captivating experience. This installation features a series of mirrored rooms with endless reflections of colorful lights and polka dots. It is a celebration of life and an invitation to experience a sense of infinity and transcendence.

Each of these artworks represents a unique cultural perspective and provokes thought and emotion in the viewer.

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Textile Art titled "The Astronaut" by Richard Harding, Original Artwork, Textile fiber
The Astronaut - Textile Art, 44x29 in ©2024 by Richard Harding - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture, astronaut, fiber arts, soft sculpture, abstract, opals, color theory, tassels, white, cultural, native

Richard Harding

"The Astronaut"

Textile Art | 44x29 in

$2,502
Photography titled "504" by Hervé Gergaud, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
504 - Photography, 31.5x23.6 in ©2008 by Hervé Gergaud - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa,

Hervé Gergaud

"504"

Photography | 31.5x23.6 in

$1,487.25
Painting titled "寄语清晨No.1" by Dikun Sun, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
寄语清晨No.1 - Painting, 43.3x55.1 in ©2023 by Dikun Sun - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Asia,

Dikun Sun

"寄语清晨No.1"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 43.3x55.1 in

$10,356.33
Prints available
Painting titled "天使" by Jianxing Li, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
天使 - Painting, 19.7x27.6 in ©2025 by Jianxing Li - Expressionism, expressionism-591, World Culture,

Jianxing Li

"天使"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 19.7x27.6 in

$2,415
Prints available
Photography titled "Blue Queen" by Mariska Karto, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Blue Queen - Photography, 18.9x13.8 in ©2020 by Mariska Karto - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, Africa, blue, queen, africa, strong

Mariska Karto

"Blue Queen"

Photography | 18.9x13.8 in

$1,335.72
Painting titled "晨·虹" by Dikun Sun, Original Artwork, Oil
晨·虹 - Painting, 23.6x35.4 in ©2023 by Dikun Sun - Minimalism, minimalism-606, America,

Dikun Sun

"晨·虹"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 23.6x35.4 in

$3,592.65
Prints available
Painting titled "PRAYERFUL EMBRACE" by Oluwafemi Afolabi, Original Artwork, Acrylic
PRAYERFUL EMBRACE - Painting, 48x36 in ©2024 by Oluwafemi Afolabi - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, Pattern, bat, green, flower, africa, africanart, africanfabric, ankarafabrics, madeinafrica, nigerianartist, motherandson, motherandchild, africanculture, prayer, embrace, greenpainting

Oluwafemi Afolabi

"PRAYERFUL EMBRACE"

Acrylic on Canvas | 48x36 in

$3,056
Prints available
Painting titled "Woman" by Tamaraandreevna_art, Original Artwork, Oil
Woman - Painting, 27.6x19.7 in ©2022 by Tamaraandreevna_art - Naive Art, naive-art-948, America, Женщина, Woman, oil, canvas

Tamaraandreevna_art

"Woman"

Oil on Canvas | 27.6x19.7 in

$4,359.7
Prints available
Painting titled "Immigrés un jour im…" by Lambert Ebode Etogo, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Immigrés un jour immigrés pour toujours - Painting, 47.2x39.4 in ©2025 by Lambert Ebode Etogo - Figurative, figurative-594, America,

Lambert Ebode Etogo

"Immigrés un jour immigrés pour toujours"

Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x39.4 in

$4,492.05
Photography titled "Koba, la Gazelle Ag…" by Jb Thiele, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Koba, la Gazelle Agile, Burkina Faso, 120x160cm - Photography, 63x47.2 in ©2022 by Jb Thiele - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Tribal, Masque, masque africain, african mask, mask, nu, nude, body, corps, tattoo, tatouage, tribal, noiretblanc, black&white, art premier

Jb Thiele

"Koba, la Gazelle Agile, Burkina Faso, 120x160cm"

Photography | 63x47.2 in

$15,165.46
Photography titled "Le tunnel" by Hervé Gergaud, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Le tunnel - Photography, 31.5x23.6 in ©2016 by Hervé Gergaud - Abstract, abstract-570, Asia,

Hervé Gergaud

"Le tunnel"

Photography | 31.5x23.6 in

$1,487.25
Painting titled "ANCESTRAL" by Ana Candioti, Original Artwork, Acrylic
ANCESTRAL - Painting, 23.6x19.7 in ©2003 by Ana Candioti - Figurative, figurative-594, Tribal, TRIBE, SAMI, NORWAY, SCANDINAVIA, INDIGENOUS, CONTEMPORARY ART, SWEEDEN, CULTURE, TRADITION, NOMADIC

Ana Candioti

"ANCESTRAL"

Acrylic on Cardboard | 23.6x19.7 in

$4,146
Prints available
Sculpture titled "roboclusion yayoi k…" by Vincent Sabatier (VerSus), Original Artwork, Resin
roboclusion yayoi kusuma 3 - Sculpture, 9.8x6.3 in ©2024 by Vincent Sabatier (VerSus) - Pop Art, pop-art-615, World Culture,

Vincent Sabatier (VerSus)

"roboclusion yayoi kusuma 3"

Sculpture - Resin | 9.8x6.3 in

$1,919.67
Painting titled "迷你清晨No.2" by Dikun Sun, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
迷你清晨No.2 - Painting, 9.5x7.1 in ©2025 by Dikun Sun - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Asia,

Dikun Sun

"迷你清晨No.2"

Oil on Canvas | 9.5x7.1 in

$1,636.44
Prints available
Painting titled "Sisters of Abundance" by Sanya Gbemileke, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Sisters of Abundance - Painting, 40x40 in ©2025 by Sanya Gbemileke - Expressionism, expressionism-591, America

Sanya Gbemileke

"Sisters of Abundance"

Acrylic on Canvas | 40x40 in

$2,005.92
Prints available
Sculpture titled "Poem 9" by Altone Mishino, Original Artwork, Casting
Poem 9 - Sculpture, 19.7x8.3 in ©2025 by Altone Mishino - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Asia, esprit, haïku, japon, impermanence, sagesse, meditation

Altone Mishino

"Poem 9"

Sculpture - Casting | 19.7x8.3 in

$3,431.39
Photography titled "Tipasa" by Hervé Gergaud, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Tipasa - Photography, 31.5x23.6 in ©2024 by Hervé Gergaud - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa,

Hervé Gergaud

"Tipasa"

Photography | 31.5x23.6 in

$1,487.25
Painting titled "MESTIZA MAYA" by Ana Candioti, Original Artwork, Acrylic
MESTIZA MAYA - Painting, 78.7x47.2 in ©2010 by Ana Candioti - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, MAYA, MESTIZA, MAYA CULTURE, INDIGENOUS, MEXICO, CULTURE

Ana Candioti

"MESTIZA MAYA"

Acrylic on Paper | 78.7x47.2 in

$9,302
Prints available
Digital Arts titled "Michelangelo + Catt…" by José Luis Guerrero, Original Artwork, Digital Collage
Michelangelo + Cattelan - Digital Arts, 27.6x43.3 in ©2024 by José Luis Guerrero - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, Maurizio Cattelan, Michelangelo, José Luis Guerrero, Collage, Digital, Arte Contemporaneo, Arte Actual, Escultura + Performance, Decor, Banana, El David, Comedian, Arte Moderno

José Luis Guerrero

"Michelangelo + Cattelan"

Digital Arts | 27.6x43.3 in

$2,131.8
Painting titled "Mister Tess" by Lambert Ebode Etogo, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Mister Tess - Painting, 47.2x39.4 in ©2024 by Lambert Ebode Etogo - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa

Lambert Ebode Etogo

"Mister Tess"

Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x39.4 in

$3,909.27
Painting titled "Dominique" by Edward Xu, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Dominique - Painting, 23.7x19.7 in ©2023 by Edward Xu - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture,

Edward Xu

"Dominique"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 23.7x19.7 in

$7,032
Photography titled "Mahattat Ramses" by Hervé Gergaud, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Mahattat Ramses - Photography, 23.6x17.7 in ©2010 by Hervé Gergaud - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture,

Hervé Gergaud

"Mahattat Ramses"

Photography | 23.6x17.7 in

$1,137.58
Painting titled "Inhale the night" by Esteban Vera (EVera), Original Artwork, Acrylic
Inhale the night - Painting, 47.2x31.5 in ©2025 by Esteban Vera (EVera) - Pop Art, pop-art-615, World Culture, pop art, street art, modern, contemporary, abstract, figurative, cartoon, disney, donald duck, graffiti, smoke, relax, colors, life, culture

Esteban Vera (EVera)

"Inhale the night"

Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x31.5 in

$3,564.14
Prints available
Painting titled "Source" by Tatyana Barinova, Original Artwork, Oil
Source - Painting, 37x37 in ©2024 by Tatyana Barinova - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, Archimedean Spiral, Golden Ratio, Harmony in Chaos

Tatyana Barinova

"Source"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 37x37 in

$2,765
Painting titled "Africa: Maternità F…" by Silvia Rea, Original Artwork, Oil
Africa: Maternità Furente - Painting, 47.2x47.2 in ©2024 by Silvia Rea - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, Maternità, rabbia, diritti umani, dolore, infanzie dolente, denuncia

Silvia Rea

"Africa: Maternità Furente"

Oil on Canvas | 47.2x47.2 in

On Request
Sculpture titled "" GIACOM'OUTILS" TO…" by Le Petit Juan, Original Artwork, Metals
" GIACOM'OUTILS" TORERO - Sculpture, 15x7.9 in ©2025 by Le Petit Juan - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture,

Le Petit Juan

"" GIACOM'OUTILS" TORERO"

Sculpture - Metals | 15x7.9 in

$2,004.75
Photography titled "A table with a view…" by Cyrille Mulot, Original Artwork, Non Manipulated Photography
A table with a view, Vietnam, 2024 - Photography, 23.6x15.8 in ©2024 by Cyrille Mulot - Figurative, figurative-594, Asia, noir et blanc, asie, vietnam, nature morte, bateau, jonque, Tu Long, Halong Bay, fleurs, fenêtre, Cyrille Mulot, voyage, croisière, mer

Cyrille Mulot

"A table with a view, Vietnam, 2024"

Photography | 23.6x15.8 in

$1,382.35
Painting titled "Frida 4" by Reyolenjoy, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Frida 4 - Painting, 39.4x39.4 in ©2025 by Reyolenjoy - Pop Art, pop-art-615, World Culture, Frida, Kahlo, popart

Reyolenjoy

"Frida 4"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in

$2,199.4
Prints available
Painting titled "天使2" by Jianxing Li, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
天使2 - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2025 by Jianxing Li - Expressionism, expressionism-591, World Culture,

Jianxing Li

"天使2"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

$2,273
Prints available
Painting titled "Memories of Eden" by Elena Utkina, Original Artwork, Oil
Memories of Eden - Painting, 43.3x47.2 in ©2023 by Elena Utkina - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Africa, Africa, African Garden, African Eden, Eden, jungle, tropical garden, animals, flowers, garden, tropical forest, Adam, Eve, tiger, leopard, jaguar, porcupine, antelope, animalistic painting, animalist, impressionism

Elena Utkina

"Memories of Eden"

Oil on Canvas | 43.3x47.2 in

$2,123
Sculpture titled "旗鱼骨" by Jianxing Li, Original Artwork, Clay
旗鱼骨 - Sculpture, 10.4x13.4 in ©2025 by Jianxing Li - Constructivism, constructivism-1477, World Culture

Jianxing Li

"旗鱼骨"

Sculpture - Clay | 10.4x13.4 in

$465
Textile Art titled "Spilled Innocence" by Richard Harding, Original Artwork, Thread
Spilled Innocence - Textile Art, 36x20 in ©2024 by Richard Harding - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, World Culture, basketry, pottery, dios de los muertos, fiber, fiber arts, soft sculpture, sewing, macrame, twine, rope, sculpture

Richard Harding

"Spilled Innocence"

Textile Art | 36x20 in

$2,059
Painting titled "hauteurs sur Takrou…" by Frob, Original Artwork, Watercolor
hauteurs sur Takrouna - Painting, 5.5x3.9 in ©2025 by Frob - Illustration, illustration-600, World Culture, village, tunisie, pluie, guide, hasard, rencontre, berbere, croquis, voyage, découverte, hauteur, mosquée, maison, bleu

Frob

"hauteurs sur Takrouna"

Watercolor on Paper | 5.5x3.9 in

$289.06
Sculpture titled "Elysian Quest:Heart…" by Zhao Yongchang, Original Artwork, Bronze
Elysian Quest:Hearts Unbound - Sculpture, 12.6x15 in ©2024 by Zhao Yongchang - Classicism, classicism-933, World Culture,

Zhao Yongchang

"Elysian Quest:Hearts Unbound"

Sculpture - Bronze | 12.6x15 in

$2,507
Painting titled "The Spirit of Dosto…" by Van Lanigh, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
The Spirit of Dostoevsky in the Fields - Painting, 19.7x15.8 in ©2024 by Van Lanigh - Fauvism, fauvism-942, World Culture, dostoevsky, sketch, literature, philosophy, red, book, culture, hills, blue, texture, landscape

Van Lanigh

"The Spirit of Dostoevsky in the Fields"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x15.8 in

$1,368.36
Painting titled "Raharianne, Sarlave…" by Noé Noé, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Raharianne, Sarlave, Marianne & Simangavole - Painting, 48.8x36.2 in ©2023 by Noé Noé - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, femme, portrait, esclave, esclavage, vert, montagne, reine, maronne, marronnage, liberté, légende, créole

Noé Noé

"Raharianne, Sarlave, Marianne & Simangavole"

Acrylic on Canvas | 48.8x36.2 in

$3,290.36

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