As time goes on, what we call modern contemporary artists today will leave behind a lasting legacy that we will look back on tomorrow. Contemporary art reflects the world and creates a lasting impression that will influence many years to come.
In this article, you will find a list of famous modern contemporary artists.
FRANK STELLA
The first artist on our list of famous modern and contemporary artists, Frank Stella lives and works in New York. His works are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Art Museum of Basel, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
The artist is known for his geometric patterns and forms when creating paintings and sculptures. Frank Stella’s work depicts the typical properties of form, color, and composition.
MARK GROTJAHN
Mark Grotjahn is an American artist. Mark Grotjahn is also known for his abstract paintings. He uses it as a catalyst to create expressive and vibrant paintings.
The works by the modern and contemporary artist Mark Grotjahnare in the collections of the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.
ANSELM KIEFER
Anselm Kiefer is a German painter and sculptor. His work includes mixed media. Anselm Kiefer developed the themes for his paintings based on German history and the horrors of the Holocaust and the spiritual concepts of the Kabbalah.
Anselm Kiefer argues with the past and deals with controversial issues from recent histories, such as the topics of Nazi rule.
ZENG FANZHI
Zeng lives and works in Beijing, China. The modern and contemporary artist critically examines the changing face of contemporary Chinese culture. Sometimes his work borders on abstraction.
CHRISTOPHER WOOL
The next one on our list of famous modern and contemporary artists is Christopher Wool. Christopher introduced graffiti into his work. Also, Christopher Wool connected silk-screen printing and paint rollers to his work.
His work has been exhibited in many institutions worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in Los Angeles, the Gesellschaft fur Moderne Kunst am Ludwig in Cologne, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
The artist creates contrast in his work with bold, stenciled texts, abstract strokes, and white backgrounds.
DAMIEN HIRST
Of course, the list of the most influential modern and contemporary artists would be incomplete without Damien Hirst. This artist has played a prominent role in the contemporary art scene since the 1990s. Damien Hirst’s paintings and sculptures are known as obscure interpretations of reality, with an obscure obsession with death.
Despite Damien Hirst’s claims of fame and exorbitant prices, he has been sued several times for plagiarism. However, these lawsuits did not stop Hirst from continuing to expand his income from contemporary art to a colossal proportion.
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