Original works of art on World Culture for sale

13,871 Original artworks, Limited Editions & Prints:. Discover original contemporary World Culture Artworks on ArtMajeur. Contemporary World Culture artworks encom a range of styles [...]

13,871 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.

Painting,  23.6x35.4 in
M TEL V Painting, 23.6x35.4 in
©2025 Markus Honerla

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.

Textile Art,  40x30 in
Gotcha! Textile Art, 40x30 in
©2025 Richard Harding

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,  35.4x23.6 in
Portrait of a Soft Rebellion Painting, 35.4x23.6 in
©2025 Nataliya Bagatskaya

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.

Sculpture,  13.8x3.9 in
Poem 10 Sculpture, 13.8x3.9 in
©2025 Altone Mishino

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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Painting titled "M  TEL V" by Markus Honerla, Original Artwork, Lacquer Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
M TEL V - Painting, 23.6x35.4 in ©2025 by Markus Honerla - Pop Art, pop-art-615, America, Reise, Motel, Straße, Abenteuer, Kino, Film, Nacht, on the road, Country

Markus Honerla

"M TEL V"

Lacquer on Canvas | 23.6x35.4 in

$2,344.86
Prints available
Sculpture titled "Poem 10" by Altone Mishino, Original Artwork, Casting
Poem 10 - Sculpture, 13.8x3.9 in ©2025 by Altone Mishino - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Asia, haïku formel, poèsie, zen, japon, cerisier, sagesse, esprit, impermanence

Altone Mishino

"Poem 10"

Sculpture - Casting | 13.8x3.9 in

$3,405.15
Photography titled "Antilope Ciwara des…" by Jb Thiele, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Antilope Ciwara des Bambara, Mali, 60x80cm - Photography, 31.5x23.6 in ©2022 by Jb Thiele - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, Africa, afrique, masque africain, african mask, africa, tatouage, tattoo, noir&blanc, black&white, tribal, art premier, skin, corps, body

Jb Thiele

"Antilope Ciwara des Bambara, Mali, 60x80cm"

Photography | 31.5x23.6 in

$5,220.32
Painting titled "Khepper" by Elisabeth Perlini, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Khepper - Painting, 74.8x36.2 in ©2018 by Elisabeth Perlini - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, peinture, oeuvre d'art, figure, insecte, scarabée, amulettes, divinités, art pharaonique, art contemporain

Elisabeth Perlini

"Khepper"

Acrylic on Cardboard | 74.8x36.2 in

$6,234.39
Painting titled ""DAL ATO AL QR"" by Giò Pasta, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
"DAL ATO AL QR" - Painting, 27.6x39.4 in ©2025 by Giò Pasta - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, arte visinaria., surrealismo, arte contemporanea, collezzionismo

Giò Pasta

""DAL ATO AL QR""

Oil on Canvas | 27.6x39.4 in

$4,406.19
Sculpture titled "愚·初(The Calf's Prim…" by Zhang Youzhi, Original Artwork, Stone
愚·初(The Calf's Primordial Energy) - Sculpture, 8.3x16.1 in ©2021 by Zhang Youzhi - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, World Culture,

Zhang Youzhi

"愚·初(The Calf's Primordial Energy)"

Sculpture - Stone | 8.3x16.1 in

$5,730
Painting titled "Jour de fête" by Marie Rouach, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Jour de fête - Painting, 39.4x39.4 in ©2025 by Marie Rouach - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa,

Marie Rouach

"Jour de fête"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in

$2,619.55
Painting titled "Kiss  of Faith" by Ilya Nimo, Original Artwork, Oil
Kiss of Faith - Painting, 45.7x35.4 in ©2025 by Ilya Nimo - America, western wall art, cowgirl oil painting, cowgirl wall art, living room large wall art, yellow large painting, western original painting, cowboy style decor, rancho decor fine art, large original rancho wall art

Ilya Nimo

"Kiss of Faith"

Oil on Canvas | 45.7x35.4 in

$2,092.97
Painting titled "Empathy Series - No…" by Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Empathy Series - No:1 -New - Painting, 55.1x63 in ©2023 by Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Africa, Empathy Series, Art For Good, Humanitarian Art, Through Art, Social Impact, Expressionist Painting, Art With Purpose, Charity Art, Global Unity, NGO Art, Healing Through Art, Conceptual Essence Narrative Expressionist CENE Pioneer Artist Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin, Figurative Expressionism Fine Art, Fauvism, Fauvist Colors, Fine Art, Emotional Art, Modern Figurative Art, Modern Figurative, Modern Art

Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin

"Empathy Series - No:1 -New"

Oil on Canvas | 55.1x63 in

$15,657
Prints available
Painting titled "NAVAJO" by Ana Candioti, Original Artwork, Acrylic
NAVAJO - Painting, 47.2x35.4 in ©2004 by Ana Candioti - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, SOUTH DAKOTA, NATIVE AMERICAN

Ana Candioti

"NAVAJO"

Acrylic on Cardboard | 47.2x35.4 in

$6,566
Painting titled "Punjabi painting-We…" by Artist Gurdish Pannu Punjabi Painting Gallery, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Punjabi painting-Wedding celebrations - Painting, 18x18 in ©2023 by Artist Gurdish Pannu Punjabi Painting Gallery - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, art of punjab, punjabi paintings, punjab, famous punjabi painting, punjabi art, punjabi culture, punjabi culture painting- mawaan te dhiyan, punjabi music painting, punjabi painting, punjabi heritage paintings, punjabi mutiyaar paintings, top punjabi

Artist Gurdish Pannu Punjabi Painting Gallery

"Punjabi painting-Wedding celebrations"

Acrylic on Canvas | 18x18 in

$25,189
Prints available
Painting titled " Baden-Baden" by Hector O'Kanin, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Baden-Baden - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2024 by Hector O'Kanin - Expressionism, expressionism-591, America,

Hector O'Kanin

" Baden-Baden"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

$1,383.27
Textile Art titled "Gotcha!" by Richard Harding, Original Artwork, Textile fiber Mounted on Wood
Gotcha! - Textile Art, 40x30 in ©2025 by Richard Harding - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Tribal, tumbaga, colombian, amazon, embroidery, twine, soft sculpture, fiber, fiber arts, fiber artist, contemporary

Richard Harding

"Gotcha!"

Textile Art on Wood | 40x30 in

$1,483
Painting titled "Like to be a man" by Oshorenoya David Francis, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Like to be a man - Painting, 53.9x41.7 in ©2024 by Oshorenoya David Francis - Expressionism, expressionism-591, World Culture, Contemporary art, male masculinity

Oshorenoya David Francis

"Like to be a man"

Acrylic on Canvas | 53.9x41.7 in

$5,807.4
Painting titled "Clodette" by Golgota, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Clodette - Painting, 35.4x23.6 in ©2024 by Golgota - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture

Golgota

"Clodette"

Oil on Canvas | 35.4x23.6 in

$3,346.89
Painting titled "African Boy V" by Faith Gbadero, Original Artwork, Oil
African Boy V - Painting, 24x20 in ©2023 by Faith Gbadero - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, Black art, African Art, Contemporary art, Abstract

Faith Gbadero

"African Boy V"

Oil on Canvas | 24x20 in

$1,335.49
Prints available
Photography titled "Safe" by Hervé Gergaud, Original Artwork, Analog photography
Safe - Photography, 31.5x31.5 in ©2007 by Hervé Gergaud - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Asia,

Hervé Gergaud

"Safe"

Photography | 31.5x31.5 in

$1,506.8
$1,157.19
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
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

$1,335.49
Painting titled "Zone verte" by Laila Halidou, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Zone verte - Painting, 47.2x41.9 in ©2024 by Laila Halidou - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa, Zone, verte, Zone de confort

Laila Halidou

"Zone verte"

Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x41.9 in

$3,203.55
Photography titled "Vie de chien" by Hervé Gergaud, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Vie de chien - Photography, 31.5x23.6 in ©2008 by Hervé Gergaud - Figurative, figurative-594, Africa,

Hervé Gergaud

"Vie de chien"

Photography | 31.5x23.6 in

$1,486.99
Painting titled "Mujeres XX" by Eulogia Merle, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Mujeres XX - Painting, 45.7x45.7 in ©2023 by Eulogia Merle - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Africa, color, mujer, africa

Eulogia Merle

"Mujeres XX"

Acrylic on Canvas | 45.7x45.7 in

$4,166.13
Painting titled "Auprès de l'arbre d…" by Gilles Chambon, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Auprès de l'arbre de vie - Painting, 29.5x20.5 in ©2024 by Gilles Chambon - Surrealism, surrealism-627, World Culture, arbre, groupe, chiens, paradis

Gilles Chambon

"Auprès de l'arbre de vie"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 29.5x20.5 in

$2,090.64
Photography titled "Tassilia rêveuse" by Shank Arte, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Tassilia rêveuse - Photography ©2017 by Shank Arte - Africa, Mayotte, femme mahoraise, boueni, bleu roi

Shank Arte

"Tassilia rêveuse"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $59.41
Painting titled "Portrait of a Soft…" by Nataliya Bagatskaya, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Portrait of a Soft Rebellion - Painting, 35.4x23.6 in ©2025 by Nataliya Bagatskaya - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, America, Mona Lisa, beautiful woman, armchair, American flag, blue t-shirt, political activist, popcorn, contemporary art

Nataliya Bagatskaya

"Portrait of a Soft Rebellion"

Acrylic on Canvas | 35.4x23.6 in

$2,478.7
Painting titled "کوردس" by Andrew Walaszek, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
کوردس - Painting, 36x36 in ©2024 by Andrew Walaszek - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture, Kurdistan, Kurdish People, Nation, Syria, Turkey, Iraq

Andrew Walaszek

"کوردس"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x36 in

$2,643
$2,543
Prints available
Painting titled "Re Cuore" by Alessandro Siviglia, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Cardboard
Re Cuore - Painting, 25.6x17.7 in ©2025 by Alessandro Siviglia - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, Re, Re dei Cuori, carte da gioco, poker, carte da gioco si, gioco d'azardo, ritratto Re, ritratto moderno, ritratto colorato, conrice rossa

Alessandro Siviglia

"Re Cuore"

Acrylic on Canvas | 25.6x17.7 in

$2,629.03
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

$3,592.49
Prints available
Painting titled "Boy with sugar glid…" by Elena Utkina, Original Artwork, Oil
Boy with sugar glider - Painting, 23.6x19.7 in ©2023 by Elena Utkina - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Africa, Old Testament, animalistic painting, animal art, portrait, Adam, Eve, jungle, jungle painting, Africa, african forest, forever young, sugar glider, animalistic, animalistic art, African Eden, African Garden, Eden, tropical garden, tropical forest, impressionism

Elena Utkina

"Boy with sugar glider"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x19.7 in

$1,246
Painting titled "WISCONSIN" by Ana Candioti, Original Artwork, Acrylic
WISCONSIN - Painting, 47.2x47.2 in ©2015 by Ana Candioti - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, WISCONSIN, NATIVE AMERICAN, INDIGENOUS, USA, CULTURE

Ana Candioti

"WISCONSIN"

Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x47.2 in

$6,259
Prints available
Painting titled "Punjabi Painting -…" by Artist Gurdish Pannu Punjabi Painting Gallery, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Punjabi Painting - Shaguna Di Raat - Painting, 36x24 in ©2022 by Artist Gurdish Pannu Punjabi Painting Gallery - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture, art of punjab, famous punjabi artist, famous punjabi painting, punjab, punjabi, punjabi art, punjabi culture, punjabi culture painting- mawaan te dhiyan, punjabi painting, punjabi music painting, punjabi culture and traditions, punjabi paintings, artist gurdish pannu

Artist Gurdish Pannu Punjabi Painting Gallery

"Punjabi Painting - Shaguna Di Raat"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x24 in

$2,049
Prints available
Painting titled "Sexagenary cycle-xīn" by Edward Xu, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Sexagenary cycle-xīn - Painting, 22x26 in ©2024 by Edward Xu - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture,

Edward Xu

"Sexagenary cycle-xīn"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 22x26 in

$12,234
Painting titled "EL JUEGO DE MAKANDAL" by Ana Candioti, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Other rigid
EL JUEGO DE MAKANDAL - Painting, 39.8x50 in ©2021 by Ana Candioti - Figurative, figurative-594, World Culture, african american, culture, martinlutherkingjr, slavery, Makandal, usa, haiti, slavery abolition

Ana Candioti

"EL JUEGO DE MAKANDAL"

Acrylic on Canvas | 39.8x50 in

$12,705
Prints available
Sculpture titled "Porteur d'eau" by Ismaél Salim Patindé Kourba, Original Artwork, Bronze
Porteur d'eau - Sculpture, 19.7x7.9 in ©2023 by Ismaél Salim Patindé Kourba - Africa,

Ismaél Salim Patindé Kourba

"Porteur d'eau"

Sculpture - Bronze | 19.7x7.9 in

$1,492.81
Painting titled "RED STAR et LA LOUT…" by Jovhanna Rutvanowska, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
RED STAR et LA LOUTRE PRISE - Painting, 66.9x47.6 in ©2022 by Jovhanna Rutvanowska - Abstract, abstract-570, World Culture, CHEF INDIEN, FORCE

Jovhanna Rutvanowska

"RED STAR et LA LOUTRE PRISE"

Oil on Wood | 66.9x47.6 in

On Request
Sculpture titled "VÉNÉRER LE SOLEIL" by Véronique Attia, Original Artwork, Terra cotta
VÉNÉRER LE SOLEIL - Sculpture, 15x10.2 in ©2023 by Véronique Attia - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, World Culture, cultures, pécolombien, rituel, vénération, plumes, indien, soleil, culte, terre cuite, artbrut, coiffe, primitif, sculpture, tissus

Véronique Attia

"VÉNÉRER LE SOLEIL"

Sculpture - Terra cotta | 15x10.2 in

On Request

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