What defines contemporary art at VanArtHub?

Contemporary art here means original paintings created by living Canadian artists working today. The collection spans multiple styles — abstract, figurative, surrealist — unified by the fact that the work is of this moment.

Do you sell prints or reproductions?

No. Every artwork at VanArtHub is an original hand-painted piece. We do not sell prints, giclees, or reproductions of any kind.

Can I commission a contemporary artwork in a specific size or palette?

Yes. Our custom commission service connects you directly with an artist to create an original piece tailored to your space and brief. Visit the Collaboration page to start.

How do I choose between contemporary and abstract art?

Contemporary is the broader category — it includes abstract work, figurative painting, surrealism, and more. Start with Abstract for non-representational work or People for figurative pieces.

Contemporary Art — Original Paintings by Canadian Artists

Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art — Painted Now, in Canada

Contemporary art at VanArtHub means work being made right now — by artists living and painting in Canada today. It is not a single style but a shared moment: painters responding to the present through colour, composition, and personal vision.

Our contemporary collection spans figurative portraiture, surrealist narrative, abstract expression, and everything between. What unites the work is its authenticity: every piece is an original, hand-painted artwork — never a giclée, never a reproduction.

Design professionals source contemporary art from VanArtHub because our model bridges the gap between the gallery and the project timeline. No waiting lists. No gatekeepers. Just original paintings, ready to ship, from the artist's hand to your wall.

Browse contemporary. Find something unmistakably present.