Contemporary art refers to the art that has been and still continues to be created during our lifetime. Contemporary form of art is quite different from Modern art, which was art created by the Impressionists from around 1880 until the 1970s. However, there is some overlapping in terms of years when it comes to Modern art and the art of today. But still, both forms of art are considered to be separate, and each occupies its own space in the history of art.
On the other hand, art that was created from the 1970s until present time is labeled as contemporary. The reason that 1970 is used as the cutoff time for the two start forms is because terms like Postmodern and Postmodernism became popular around that time. Also, the 1970s was the last time when the last easily classifiable artistic movements occurred. Basically we can say that contemporary artists work on art movements that cannot be classified as the number of artists in any movement is very few to be actually labeled as a movement.
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With the internet making it easier than ever to source artworks, it’s relatively simple these days to build up a great-looking collection.
While prices for unique works are increasingly beyond the reach of many, limited editions of, say, 150 plus are financially and widely accessible, making it possible to acquire pieces by major artists for reasonable prices.
There can be a downside, however. While little beats the pleasure a signed work can bring, generally speaking, the larger an edition, the less likely it is to appreciate in value quickly – or even substantially.
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Contemporary is both a highly celebrated subject a highly debated subject all at the same time. Even among art fans, there’s speculation as to what is and isn’t. Among people still unsure of whether or not to pursue art collections, is often questioned as to whether or not it’s even art at all, let alone contemporary — two debates for the price of one. Some art purists turn away from contemporary art prints because they feel that contemporary art lacks the boundaries that classic art stays within. However, it’s interesting when looked at from another perspective — after all, classic art prints were once contemporary art prints, especially for the people that knew the artist at the time. Whether you are looking at your first set of prints or simply another set in a long line of sets already in your collection, one thing is for certain: is truly a sign of our times.
In a nutshell, is living history — a snapshot of the time that we live in. Most people remember contemporary art in the style of Andy Warhol since it reflected attitudes about the times people lived in, and the changing culture around them. Another reason why contemporary art is so highly praised is because it gives a very clear window into the mind of the artist — you see what truly inspires them, and contemporary art has even been used as a source of deep connection to the passage of time as a whole. It’s easy to mark time through art, which is another reason why artists produce strictly contemporary pieces. In fact, there’s even political statements that can be made through prints.
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