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After experiencing a pandemic and global turmoil in 2020, the art world will slowly return to normal in 2021. Along with this transformation, there have been many developments, which have led to new and unexpected developments in artistic creation. There is the rise of a new media and the return of performance art. There are some works of art that speak of the continuing liquidation of systemic racism, and some powerful works provide a form of treatment in an era when diseases are prevalent. There is no shortage of creativity on display. The 15 works defined this year are listed below to prove this point.

Although some people were able to get vaccinated and resume social activities, not everyone returned to international travel. Perhaps for this reason, some people have turned their attention to the works of art in the past and re-examined them. For this reason, this list includes several works made decades ago, but relevant to the present.

Looking back at the artistic creation of the past 12 months, the following is a survey of some of the most important artistic works created or presented from a new perspective in 2021.

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