How much do you know about contemporary art?
Contemporary art is a work that reflects current social conditions and issues,
It refers to works that raise issues or give the impression of criticism.
At this point, you may feel that it is difficult to get started,
Among them, we have selected 10 artists who are likely to serve as an introduction to contemporary art, making you think, "I know this work!" or "I may have heard of this name!"
1. Marcel Duchamp Born in France. July 28, 1887 – October 2, 1968
He is one of the artists who had a great influence on 20th century art.
He stopped producing oil paintings around 1912, and then began producing readymade works, which attracted attention.
"Fountain" (1917)
Source: https://w.wiki/5RP7
2. Jean Fautrier , French painter and sculptor. May 16, 1898 – July 21, 1964
He is considered one of the most important artists of "Tachisme," a style of French abstract painting from the 1940s to 1950s.
"Hostage Head No. 9" (1944)
Source: https://nature-morte.blog.ss-blog.jp/2014-06-21
3. Roy Lichtenstein <br>American-born painter. October 27, 1923 - September 29, 1997. One of the pioneers of pop art. He produced works that enlarged comic panels.
He uses oil paintings to express printing ink dots and simple, strong lines.
"Girl with a Hair Ribbon" (1965)
Source: https://www.artpedia.asia/girl-with-hair-ribbon/
"Whaam!" (1963)
Source: https://media.and-art.jp/art-studies/popart/about-roy-lichtenstein/
4. Andy Warhol <br>American painter, printmaker, and artist. August 6, 1928 - February 22, 1987. He used the silkscreen technique to create works using mass-produced printmaking methods, overturning the previous concepts of "painter" and "artist."
"Campbell's Soup Cans" (1962)
Source: https://www.artpedia.asia/campbells-soup-cans/
"Marilyn and the others shot" (1964)
Source: https://www.artpedia.asia/shot-marilyns/
5. Gerhard Richter German painter. February 9, 1932 -
He is also popular among young people and is known as "Germany's greatest painter."
His early works were mainly oil paintings, but in recent years he has often used enamel and printing techniques.
"Motorboat (First Version) (79a)" (1965)
Source: https://www.tokyoartbeat.com/articles/-/gerhardrichter_news_20220418
"Abstract Painting (CR: 952-4) " (2017)
Source: https://www.tokyoartbeat.com/articles/-/gerhard_richer_review_reita_shiga
6. Jeff Koons <br>American artist. January 21, 1955-
He is best known for his "Celebration" series of stainless steel sculptures.
He is known for his paintings and sculptures that use kitschy images.
"Balloon Dog (Magenta)" (1994)
Source: https://www.artpedia.asia/jeff-koons/
"Destroyed Egg (Blue)" (1994)
Source: http://www.jeffkoons.com/artwork/celebration/cracked-egg-0
7. Yayoi Kusama <br>Japanese artist. Born in Nagano Prefecture. March 22, 1929 -
He has experienced visual and auditory hallucinations since childhood and has sublimated them into works of art.
She creates works with motifs of mesh and polka dots.
Nicknamed "Queen of the Avant-Garde"
Pumpkin series
Source: https://benesse-artsite.jp/special2022/pumpkin.html?_banner=top20220629
"Love is Forever" series
Source: https://www.contemporaryart-walk.com/artist/yayoi-kusama/aiwa_tokoshie.html
8. Takashi Murakami <br>Japanese contemporary artist, pop artist, and film director. Born in Tokyo. 1962-
He is famous for his works that use subculture themes such as anime and figures.
"Flower" series
"Flower Matango" (2006)
Source: https://media.thisisgallery.com/20216848
9. Yoshitomo Nara <br>Japanese painter and sculptor. Born in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. December 5, 1959 -
His unique drawings of people and animals are characteristic.
The gazes of the characters convey a clear will, and many of his works give the impression of a silent appeal.
"Knife Behind Back" (2000)
Source: https://www.artpedia.asia/knife-behind-back/
"Spring Girl" (2012)
Source: https://www.contemporaryart-walk.com/artist/yoshitomo-nara/haru_shojo.html
10. Hiroshi Sugimoto : Japanese photographer, contemporary artist, architect, and stage director. Born in Taito Ward, Tokyo. February 23, 1948 -
Although he uses a variety of techniques, his work consistently focuses on the themes of history and the transience of existence.
He is known as "an artist who faces time."
"Theatre" (1993)
Source: https://www.sugimotohiroshi.com/new-page-7-1
"House of Terror" (1994) 
Source: https://www.sugimotohiroshi.com/chamber-of-horrosjapanese
What did you think?
I hope you can see that even though we refer to it as contemporary art, there are many different artists who use a variety of techniques to express the themes and motifs they want to express.
This time there were 10 artists, but even now many other artists are being born and active in various places.
Why not try looking for your favorite artist?
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