Abstract More Art
ABSTRACT STYLE
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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Style: Abstract
Santiago Medina - Blue Illusion, Sculpture 2018
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with blue tinting. Wall or table top sculpture.
This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio.
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - Blue Serenity, Sculpture 2020
Located in Greenwich, CT
Special suspended/hanging Italian stainless steel with turquoise tinting.
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - ETERNITY (OUTDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2021
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel.
Medina summarizes his artistic passion as “I bring inert stainless steel to life by creating sculptures full of light and movement”. Since studying at Harva...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - DESIRE (SUSPENDED), Photography 2022
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel.
This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio.
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - BLUE LIFE (INDOOR SCULPTURE), Photography 2020
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with blue tint and granite base. Harvard University has one of the editions permanently.
This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio.
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - INNER STRENGTH (OUTDOOR MONUMENTAL), Photography 2021
Located in Greenwich, CT
Marine outdoor Italian stainless steel.
This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio.
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - LEVITATION, Photography 2021
Located in Greenwich, CT
Suspended Italian stainless steel
This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio.
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - NIRVANA (OUTDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2021
Located in Greenwich, CT
Marine outdoor Italian stainless steel. From this edition, there is one in the permanent collection of the CES University Museum in Columbia.
This sculpture will be shipped directl...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - FOREVER (INDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2021
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with a turquoise tint.
This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio.
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - ECCENTRIC (INDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2021
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel.
This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio.
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - MIRACLE (INDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2020
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with a blue tint.
This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio.
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Visually Speaking -16"x16", Geometric, Abstract Painting, Black, White, Neutral
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This abstract painting on canvas puts emphasis on pattern and composition. High contrasting, geometric sequences keep the eye engaged. Rows of mixed patterns create a rhythmic compos...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Located in Mexico City, MX
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Textile, Linen
Shells, 40x40cm
By Tatiana Nega
Located in Yerevan, AM
Shells, 2022, 40x40 cm
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Acrylic
Louise Nevelson (Hand signed by BOTH Arne Glimcher and Louise Nevelson)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Nevelson (Hand signed by BOTH the author, Arne Glimcher (founder of PACE gallery) and artist Louise Nevelson, and inscribed to Cy Nelson), 1972
Hardback monograph with dust ja...
Category
1970s Abstract More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
Le Bench
Located in New York, NY
An outdoor sculpture made out of powder coated stainless steel. This sculpture is a rich, vibrant, and shiny red.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional artist who works in a variety of...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
#26, Joseph Albers Color Aid Paper Collage, Pastel & Optical Illusion Grid
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Colors appear connected predominantly in space. Therefore, as constellations they can be seen in any direction and at any speed. And as they remain, we can return to them repeatedly...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Paper
Shells, 40x40cm
By Tatiana Nega
Located in Yerevan, AM
Shells, 2022, 40x40 cm
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
TIME AND SPACE (WALL PIECE)
Located in Greenwich, CT
Printed on Italian stainless steel.
Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainless steel sculptures are at marquee public art venues worldwide such as Harvard, Stanford University, City...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
UNITY (TABLE TOP)
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with turquoise tint.
Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainless steel sculptures are at marquee public art venues worldwide such as Harvard, Stanford Univers...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
FLAME
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with blue tint.
Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainless steel sculptures are at marquee public art venues worldwide such as Harvard, Stanford University, ...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
FLAME OF GENESIS
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel that shows the genesis of sculpture from rough unfinished at the bottom to highly polished at the top (unique piece).
Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainl...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
PERSEVERANCE
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two-piece Italian stainless steel with a blue tint. Allows the collector to change the position of the pieces so the collector can become part of the artistic expression.
Sculptor S...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
UNITY ( OUTDOOR MONUMENTAL)
Located in Greenwich, CT
Marine outdoor Italian stainless steel with turquoise tint.
Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainless steel sculptures are at marquee public art venues worldwide such as Harvard, S...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
RED ECLIPSE
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with red tint.
Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainless steel sculptures are at marquee public art venues worldwide such as Harvard, Stanford University, C...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
#27, Joseph Albers Color Aid Paper Collage, Deep Blue & Optical Illusion Grid
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Colors appear connected predominantly in space. Therefore, as constellations they can be seen in any direction and at any speed. And as they remain, we can return to them repeatedly...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Paper
Culture Clash 6
Located in New York, NY
Dionisios Fragias is a New York -based artist born on the Greek island of Kefalonia and raised in New York City. He is the protege of the artist Jeff Koons whose years-long mentorshi...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Textile, Wool, Silk
Culture Clash 3
Located in New York, NY
Dionisios Fragias is a New York -based artist born on the Greek island of Kefalonia and raised in New York City. He is the protege of the artist Jeff Koons whose years-long mentorshi...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Textile, Wool, Silk
Culture Clash 2
Located in New York, NY
Dionisios Fragias is a New York -based artist born on the Greek island of Kefalonia and raised in New York City. He is the protege of the artist Jeff Koons whose years-long mentorshi...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Textile, Wool, Silk
Aubrey Penny (1917-2000) Abstract Painting, Oil on Board, Signed and Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aubrey Penny (1917 - 2000) Abtract Painting, Oil on Board. Signed and Dated 62, lower right
Titled: "Laws of Chance" Series One 3-185- C 1962
Aubrey Penny (American 1917-2000) wa...
Category
1960s Abstract More Art
Materials
Oil
"In Bloom" - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Glitter, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Scarlett
Located in New York, NY
An outdoor sculpture made out of powder coated stainless steel. This sculpture is a rich, vibrant, and shiny red.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional artist who works in a variety of...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Slated
Located in New York, NY
An outdoor sculpture made out of powder coated stainless steel. This sculpture is a rich, clean, and shiny white.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional artist who works in a variety of...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sage
Located in New York, NY
An outdoor sculpture made out of powder coated stainless steel. This sculpture is a rich, vibrant, and shiny teal.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional artist who works in a variety o...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Raiser
Located in New York, NY
An outdoor sculpture made out of powder coated stainless steel. This sculpture is a rich, vibrant, and shiny red.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional artist who works in a variety of...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Peaker
Located in New York, NY
An outdoor sculpture made out of powder coated stainless steel. This sculpture is a rich, vibrant, and shiny blue.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional artist who works in a variety o...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mattings
Located in New York, NY
An outdoor sculpture made out of powder coated stainless steel. This sculpture is a rich, vibrant, and shiny pink.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional artist who works in a variety o...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Limetous
Located in New York, NY
An outdoor sculpture made out of powder coated stainless steel. This sculpture is a rich, vibrant, and shiny lime green.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional artist who works in a var...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gemmy
Located in New York, NY
An outdoor sculpture made out of Aluminium. This sculpture is a rich, vibrant, and shiny silver.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional artist who works in a variety of media including ...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chestnut
Located in New York, NY
An outdoor sculpture molded with powder coated stainless steel. This sculpture is an rich, vibrant, and shiny brown.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional artist who works in a variety...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tetrangle
Located in New York, NY
An abstract sculpture hand molded with styrene. This piece is very consist of a solid black figure in the center, that is complimented by shades blue and purple. The borders on this ...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Plastic, Polystyrene
Solar Flare
Located in New York, NY
An abstract sculpture hand molded with styrene. This pie consist of various shades of orange, pink, blue, and green that begin dark around the edges and are very light in the center....
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Plastic, Polystyrene
Prinsman
Located in New York, NY
An abstract sculpture hand molded with styrene. This piece is very consist of many shades of orange and blue, contrasting against each other.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional arti...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Plastic, Polystyrene
Introspect
Located in New York, NY
An abstract sculpture hand molded with styrene. This piece is very consist of bright yellow and blue, contrasting against each other.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional artist who w...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Plastic, Polystyrene
Charbon
Located in New York, NY
An abstract sculpture hand molded with styrene. This piece is very has very vibrant colors such as pink, yellow, red, blue, white, and green.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional arti...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Plastic, Polystyrene
Asteroids
Located in New York, NY
An abstract sculpture hand molded with styrene. This piece is very has very vibrant colors such as pink, gold, red, blue, and green.
Rick Lazes is a three dimensional artist who wo...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Plastic, Polystyrene
Big Breath In
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Modern Red and Blue Geometric Abstract Painting with Linear Shapes and Lines
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale geometric abstract painting by an unknown artist. The work features structured shapes and lines scratched into the surface of the paint. The precise nature of the lines d...
Category
1980s Abstract More Art
Materials
Acrylic
la flor de compana en versión amarilla (The Bell Flower in Yellow Version)
Located in Denver, CO
la flor de compana en versión amarilla (The Bell Flower in Yellow Version) is a painting by Angel Ricardo Rios. Rios was born in Cuba in 1965 where he graduated from the Higher Insti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Brutalist Abstract
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist oil painting by American artist Ruth McKee (1929-2012). McKee was a Philadelphia native, and is perhaps best known for her romantic and abstract creatio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
El conejo sobre la Luna (The Rabbit on the Moon)
Located in Denver, CO
El conejo sobre la Luna (The Rabbit on the Moon), 2021
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Poetry I
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...
Category
2010s Abstract More Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Basket
By Ken Ferguson
Located in Missouri, MO
Basket By Ken Ferguson (1928-2004)
21" x 13"
Ken Ferguson received an M.F.A. in 1954 from Alfred University, and went on to become an influential teacher and artist in his field of pottery. From 1964 until 1996, when he was named Professor Emeritus, Ferguson was Head of the Ceramics Department at the Kansas City Art Institute.
His students included Kurt Weiser...
Category
20th Century Abstract More Art
Materials
Earthenware, Glaze
Vessel IX
Located in Missouri, MO
Vessel IX By Lydia Buzio (1948-2014)
10" x 9"
Signed and Dated on Bottom
Recognized for the unique Cityscape paintings applied to her ceramic work, Lydia Buzio was heavily influenced by the work of a leading Constructive Universalism artist, Joaquin Torres...
Category
20th Century Abstract More Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Modern Abstract Needlepoint Textile Tapestry of the Parable of Jonah & the Whale
Located in Houston, TX
Modern needlepoint textile tapestry of the Biblical parable of Jonah and the whale by Houston artist Robert Lunny. The work features the prophet Jonah sit...
Category
1960s Abstract More Art
Materials
Tapestry, Textile
Lavender Field by Mountains, Provence, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
An expressionistic portrayal of the rich lavender fields of Provence, France by artist Janet Dyer. Rows of these fragrant flowers fill the expanse of land in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art
Materials
Acrylic
"Football" 2005 Paper Collage NYC Artist John Peters
By John Peters
Located in Arp, TX
John Peters 1927-2019
"Football"
10/22/2010
Collage on board
7.25"x10.5" light wood frame float mount 12.5"x15.5"
Signed lower right in ink. Came from a portfolio of the artist's wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art
Materials
Paper, Magazine Paper
"The Pear, The Rose, The Wrench" Abstract Paper Collage John Peters 2005
By John Peters
Located in Arp, TX
John Peters 1927-2019
"The Pear, The Rose, The Wrench"
2005
Collage on board
8"x10"
Came from a portfolio of the artist's work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art
Materials
Paper, Illustration Board, Magazine Paper
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