what is contemporary art?

Contemporary art refers to art made today by living artists. It is produced in the second half of the 20th century or in the 21st century. Contemporary artists work in a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and rapidly changing world. They explore personal or cultural identity, offer critiques of social and institutional structures, or even attempt to redefine art itself. The term "contemporary art" refers to art made and produced by artists living today. Contemporary art is part of a cultural dialogue that concerns larger contextual frameworks such as personal and cultural identity, family, community, and nationality. The exact starting point of the genre is still debated, but it typically refers to the second half of the 20th century and onwards into the 21st century. Contemporary art follows from modern art, which is a broad term used to define art produced between the 1850s and 1945. Contemporary art can include a variety of artistic intentions and styles, and artists pull from an infinite variety of materials, sources, and styles to create art.