Contemporary art can sometimes confuse people who are not familiar with this art style. However, even many experienced art experts cannot unveil and understand some of the most unusual art objects in the world. Today’s article is about some of the most unique and one-of-a-kind art objects that are famous around the world. So keep up with us to see some of the most strange yet expensive and popular arts.
Many art enthusiasts consider art to be one’s creation of fantasy and mind. And in reality, when you get a closer look at some details of modern art, the definition of this saying is rather deformed. Garbage sealed in transparent cubes, an unmade bed, a lobster telephone — and this is not even close to the full list of strange exhibitions that are being sold for a lot of money. Many people spend a bunch of money to obtain the art of their favorite painters and contemporary artists. So, let’s see what are some of the most unusual and unique contemporary arts that famous artists have created.
Rabbit by Jeff Koons
The famous Rabbit by Jeff Koons was made in 1986, and it instantly became one of the most iconic works of that century. In recent years one of the fans of the artist bought the art for over $90 million, which made Mr. Koons the most expensive artist of the 21st century.
The Rabbit is around one meter long and has a cartoonish playful appearance. It does not have a face, so you cannot see much of the expression, but the overall shape and the appearance make it seem silly and playful. This sculpture is one of the rarest arts that reached so much hype for such a short period. Many public magazines have shown it on their covers, and it was exhibited in many museums.
Blood Red Mirror, Gerhard Richter
Another unique and yet strange piece of art was made in 1991 by Gerhard Richter. The red-painted artwork gained its uniqueness due to the fact that the canvas is actually a mirror. The overall appearance of the artwork made many of his fans not like the idea because it reminded them of violation and blood. Many critics considered this artwork an empty shell and did not see any meaning in it. However, 20 years after its creation, the Blood Red Mirror was sold for over one million dollars. This way the artist has proven to all the critics that his work had meaning and made an important statement in the art.
Lobster Telephone, Salvador Dali
Everyone knows Salvador Dali, and anyone who loves his artworks can surely tell that the Red Lobster was one of the most talked-about pieces of art from his creations. It was made in 1936 and during that period, it has certainly become one of the most talked-about art objects in the world. Dali’s surrealist creations are usually established on a mixture of the unpredictable. He always stated that this approach awakens the deepest darkest desires of a person. which, according to the artist, can awaken the secret unconscious desires of a person. The artworks of Dali always reminded people of both food and sex. He always wanted to show that these two varieties can be connected by the human mentality.
Many people can ask the question of how to learn to understand contemporary art, as it is not something that matches everyone’s taste. So if you are interested in contemporary art, but you are not quite there yet, we have compiled a few tips that might help you understand this art style easier.
- Don’t be nervous — remember, any work of a contemporary artist is not a complicated puzzle.
- Control your perception — see what the work is made of, what color is it, what feelings does this color or this material evokes?
- Read more about art — not art history books or articles in thick magazines, but resources that you like. For example, exhibition reviews or even popular books.
And if you feel like that is something you can enjoy, visit modern art museums and admire the beautiful and unique art exhibitions of many famous artists.