Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
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Style: Contemporary
Joel Urruty - Whole, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: White washed wood
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual langu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Joel Urruty - Half, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: White washed wood
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual langu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Joel Urruty - Blick, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Mahogany, pigment
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual langu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany, Pigment
Book Seed - contemporary modern abstract Bath stone jesmonite wall sculpture
Located in Doetinchem, NL
"Book Seed" is a contemporary modern abstract wall sculpture by UK artist Mari-Ruth Oda. Made from Bath Stone Jesmonite, a fine art composite material based on acrylic resin, fibergl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Hats" Geometric Abstract Wooden Wall Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
"Hats" by Heiko Weiner represents an intersection between art and mathematics. This abstract wall sculpture utilizes a 13 sided shape known as "The Hat," discovered by mathematician...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Maple, Walnut
John Van Alstine - Rockslide '22, Sculpture 2022
Located in Greenwich, CT
Stone and metal, usually granite or slate, and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major focus. On the most basic level, the work ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Steel
DEW - textured, black & white, nature inspired, elongated, ceramic vessel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A master ceramicist, Steven Heinemann explores the natural world through his unique work. DEW is one of a series of stunning pieces Heinemann has created in a tear-drop shape—the ext...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
John Van Alstine - Tiller VI, Sculpture 2020
Located in Greenwich, CT
Stone and metal, usually granite or slate, and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major focus. On the most basic level, the work ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
"Forged in Flame", gilded abstract ceramic structure, organic, geological
Located in St. Louis, MO
“My work reflects on experiences of transformation, alchemy and the sublime, manifesting in sculptures that undulate between soft and hard, alive and static, real and imagined. Thes...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold
"Ghost (Get Out of Town), " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2022
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Here - contemporary modern abstract Bath stone jesmonite wall sculpture
Located in Doetinchem, NL
"Here" is a contemporary modern abstract wall sculpture by UK artist Mari-Ruth Oda. Made from Bath Stone Jesmonite, a fine art composite material based on acrylic resin, fiberglass a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Joel Urruty - Cocoon, Sculpture
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cocoon
Mahogany, pigment, lacquer
9" x 19" x 8"
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are us...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Pigment
Ascent, 39"high mixed media, unique sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Ascent" by Chapel
39x12x6" one-of-a-kind sculpture
Mixed Media: Dyed Concrete, Stainless Steel, Marble, Steel, Slate
This particular piece is available from the estate of the artis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Marble, Slate, Steel, Stainless Steel
Joel Urruty - X-3, Sculpture
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
X-3
dyed maple
62" x 20" x 10"
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Maple
Joel Urruty - X-1, Sculpture
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
red oak, concrete
68" x 27" x 17"
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the vis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Joel Urruty - Fanjo, Sculpture
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fanjo
bleached oak, dyed mahogany
32" x 6" x 6"
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are us...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Oak
Before the Animals, 36"high mixed media, unique sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Before the Animals" by Chapel
36x14x8" one-of-a-kind sculpture
Mixed Media: Cast Bronze, Dyed Concrete, Steel, Marble
This particular piece is available from the estate of the artis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Marble, Steel, Stainless Steel
Night and Day: Cranes, 35"high mixed media sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Night and Day, Cranes" by Chapel
35x10x10" 4/21
Mixed Media: Cast Bronze, Stainless Steel, Granite Base
The base takes on more significance in this sculpture as an illusion of wate...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Butterfly, 30"high mixed media, unique sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Butterfly" by Chapel
30x12x10" one-of-a-kind sculpture
Mixed Media: Dyed Concrete, Steel, and Marble
This particular piece is available from the estate of the artist. It is in exce...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Marble, Steel, Stainless Steel
Wine Country, 22"high bronze sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Wine Country" by Chapel
22x20x10" last casting in edition of 15 (last in edition)
Mixed Media: Cast Bronze, Cast Stainless Steel, Marble Base
Song birds gather along the top of vin...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Stainless Steel
The Beach, 36"wide mixed media, unique sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"The Beach" by Chapel
20x36x6" one-of-a-kind sculpture
Mixed Media: Cast Bronze, Marble, Stainless Steel, Steel
This particular piece is available from the estate of the artist. It ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Steel, Stainless Steel, Bronze
"Diary (2303), " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2023
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Blue Matter 1 - matte, blue, textured, abstract, mixed media wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Growing up on the Ottawa River, Shayne Dark has long been inspired by the natural world that surrounded him—its myriad of shapes, patterns, forms and colours. In this new intriguing ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
Dissolve - contemporary modern abstract Bath stone jesmonite wall sculpture
Located in Doetinchem, NL
"Dissolve" is a contemporary modern abstract wall sculpture by UK artist Mari-Ruth Oda. Made from Bath Stone Jesmonite, a fine art composite material based on acrylic resin, fibergla...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Farbenlichthaut no. 140 - contemporary modern organic sculpture painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Farbenlichthaut no. 140 is a contemporary modern organic sculpture painting relief by German artist Freddie Michael Soethout. The relief is made from a few hundred of hand-cut two mi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silicone, Plate Glass, Pigment
Farbenlichthaut no. 167 - contemporary modern organic sculpture painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Farbenlichthaut no. 167 is a contemporary modern organic sculpture painting relief by German artist Freddie Michael Soethout. The relief is made from a few hundred of hand-cut two mi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silicone, Plate Glass, Pigment
Magic Hour, Hanging Torch-Worked Glass Chain Maille, Blue, Red, White, Green
By David Licata
Located in Kent, CT
This hanging sculpture by David Licata is composed of chain maille links of torch-worked borosilicate glass in jade green, white, red, burgundy and blue. The circular links are joine...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Joel Urruty - Rouge, Photography
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
"As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figure is abstrac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Pigment
Joel Urruty - Tritan, Sculpture 2022
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
mahogany, pigment, lacquer
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual lang...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Pigment
"Outcroppings 2", ceramic sculpture, closed form, geometric, glazed stoneware
By Judith Ernst
Located in St. Louis, MO
Originally from the Northwest with a B.A. from Stanford University, I have painted, published illuminated books, and lived and traveled extensively in Asia. Now working primarily in...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware, Glaze
"White Rainbow, " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2023
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Joel Urruty - Lithium
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
"As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figure is abstrac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Abstract Minimal Clay Sculpture: 'Mingle'
By Judi Tavill
Located in New York, NY
Judi Tavill( NJ) creates biomorphic abstraction coupling sculpture with drawing that references the complicated experience of connection and entanglement.
...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Paint, Varnish, Graphite
Joel Urruty - Colomba
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
"As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figure is abstrac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
'XOXO' - large-scale abstract painting, modern, black, white, red, symbols
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large-scale abstract work features organic and undulating shapes in black, white and red. Modern
Colombian-born, Atlanta-based artist Esteban Patino...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Joel Urruty - Silver and Black Sentinels
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
"As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figure is abstrac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Silver
Teardrop Oval Lace White - contemporary modern ceramic vessel object
Located in Doetinchem, NL
This Teardrop Oval Lace White Vessel is a unique medium size contemporary modern ceramic object by Californian artist Lynne Meade. It is wheel thrown, hand pierced and has a smooth w...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Double Gourd Round Lace White - contemporary modern ceramic vessel object
Located in Doetinchem, NL
This Double Gourd Round Lace White Vessel is a unique medium size contemporary modern ceramic object by Californian artist Lynne Meade. It is wheel thrown, hand pierced and has a smo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Elongated Teardrop Round Lace Black - contemporary modern ceramic vessel object
Located in Doetinchem, NL
This Elongated Teardrop Round Lace Black Vessel is a unique medium size contemporary modern ceramic object by Californian artist Lynne Meade. It is wheel thrown, hand pierced and has...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
'My Gang Will Get You' - 3-D collage, abstract, bright colors, modern, minimal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This abstract collage features hues of pink, yellow, blue and white.
This work is 30 by 20 inches unframed and 35 by 27 inches framed.
Colombian-born, Atlanta-based artist Esteban ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Archival Paper
'Gang of Four' - collage portrait, bright colors, abstract, pop, risograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
This abstract collage portrait features hues of yellow, green, pink and black.
This work is 30 by 20 inches unframed and 35 by 27 inches framed.
Colombian-born, Atlanta-based artist Esteban Patino...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Archival Paper
'Dar Wolf' - collage portrait, bright colors, abstract, pop, yellow
Located in Atlanta, GA
This abstract collage portrait features hues of yellow, green, red and black.
This work is 23.25 by 16.5 inches unframed and 28 by 21 inches framed in a thin black frame.
Colombian-born, Atlanta-based artist Esteban Patino...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Magazine Paper
'Die Ostsiete' - collage portrait, bright colors, abstract, pop, yellow
Located in Atlanta, GA
This abstract collage portrait features hues of yellow, green, pink and black.
This work is 23.25 by 16.5 inches unframed and 28 by 21 inches framed in a thin black frame.
Colombia...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Magazine Paper
'Frau E.' - collage portrait, bright colors, abstract, pop, yellow, eye
Located in Atlanta, GA
This abstract collage portrait features hues of yellow, green, pink and black.
This work is 23.25 by 16.5 inches unframed and 28 by 21 inches framed in a thin black frame.
Colombian-born, Atlanta-based artist Esteban Patino...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Magazine Paper
Joel Urruty - Lady in Black
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
"As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figure is abstrac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Faith by BATIK Oversize Neon Artwork
By BATIK
Located in London, GB
Faith by BATIK Oversize Neon Artwork
40x40 inches / 101 x 101 cm
Neon LED light letters affixed to clear acrylic back
Easy install to wall (fixes provided)
comes with remote con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Neon Light
Joel Urruty - Pinna, Sculpture 2022
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figure is abstract...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Pigment
John Van Alstine - Schaats V, Photography 2020
Located in Greenwich, CT
Stone and metal, usually granite or slate, and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major focus. On the most basic level, the work ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel
Joel Urruty - Pirelli
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
"As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figure is abstrac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
John Van Alstine - Crescent III, Sculpture 2003
Located in Greenwich, CT
Granite/Steel
Stone and metal, usually granite or slate and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major focus. On the most basic le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Granite, Steel
Resist decorated stoneware bowl.
By Jason Wason
Located in Brecon, Powys
Really lovely bowl by this well collected and exhibited British potter
Good condition
17cm high diameter 38cm
1980s
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
John Van Alstine - Hudson Breach, Sculpture 2020
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hyde 2021
Stone and metal, usually granite or slate, and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major focus. On the most basic level,...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Slate, Bronze
John Van Alstine - Lunge III, Photography 2005
Located in Greenwich, CT
Stone and metal,usually granite or slate and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major focus. On the most basic level the work is ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Steel
Deep Red glossy ceramic balloon sculpture handmade for wall, ceiling
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This aubergine glossy ceramic balloon sculpture is a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment.
handm...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Coating, Glaze
X-Y - tall, minimalist, abstracted figures, painted steel outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Bold, clean lines and vivid colours attract the viewer’s eye to this minimalist sculpture by Robert Clarke-Ellis. The Toronto artist creates expressive pieces forged out of steel. Th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
"El Castillejo" Outdoor Garden Contemporary Aluminum Sculpture Wood base
Located in Benahavis, ES
The modern Wall Sculpture " Hyarus ” is a unique metal Mural made from a burnout mold by David Marshall in 2013, sand cast in aluminium and steel in our foundry, handcrafted by the ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 glossy ceramic balloons. - White, Light pink and Gray Sea Breeze
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The glossy ceramic handmade balloon sculptures are balloons for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment.
handma...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glaze
'Single Shape System' large-scale abstract, modern, black, white, green, symbols
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large-scale abstract work features organic and undulating shapes in black, white and green. Wall Sculpture.
Colombian-born, Atlanta-based artist Esteban Patino...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Contemporary abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary abstract sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add abstract sculptures created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Tony Moore, Roxana Azar, Sara Fine-Wilson, and Arozarena De La Fuente. Frequently made by artists working with Metal, and Ceramic and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary abstract sculptures, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.
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