contemporary objects

[/kənˈtɛmpəreri ˈɑbdʒɛkts/]
nounpl: contemporary objects
objetos contemporâneos
1. Objects, artifacts, or items created in the present time or recent past, reflecting current artistic, cultural, or design trends
The museum's new exhibition features contemporary objects from emerging artists around the world.
A nova exposição do museu apresenta objetos contemporâneos de artistas emergentes de todo o mundo.
2. Items that exist or are used at the same time period, often referring to art, design, or material culture of the current era
Contemporary objects in interior design often emphasize minimalism and sustainability.
Objetos contemporâneos no design de interiores frequentemente enfatizam minimalismo e sustentabilidade.
The term is widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese cultural institutions, museums, and art galleries to distinguish current artistic production from historical or antique collections. It reflects the growing emphasis on documenting and preserving contemporary culture as historical record.
NYC Slang
contemporary pieces, modern stuff, current work
Synonyms / Sinônimos
modern objectscurrent artifactspresent-day itemsrecent workscontemporary art pieces
Antonyms / Antônimos
antique objectshistorical artifactsvintage itemsancient objectsobsolete items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos contemporâneos
Standard usage in museums, galleries, and academic contexts
São Paulo
objetos contemporâneos / peças atuais
Commonly used in art galleries and design studios
Rio de Janeiro
objetos contemporâneos
Used in cultural institutions and artistic communities
Portugal
objetos contemporâneos
Same usage as Brazil, standard in Portuguese museums and galleries

Related Words

contemporary artmodern designcurrent trendscontemporary culturepresent aesthetics

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping up with the times
state-of-the-art objects
cutting-edge design
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