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Why do people like abstract art?
The reasons why people like abstract art vary. Some like the fact that they can interpret abstract pieces however they desire and enjoy using their imaginations to find meaning in various works. Others experience an emotional reaction when viewing abstract art and consider it to be moving as a result. In addition, people may appreciate the creativity and inventiveness that the creation of abstract art requires. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of abstract art.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Coral Reef, Abstract Mixed Media Painting, Acrylic & Sand, 24x18in, 2025
Located in New york, NY
In the 24 x 18in abstract painting Coral Reef, 2025 a. muse uses acrylic, oil pastel, gouache, sand, and diamond dust to render colorful biomorphic forms from the sea. Warm, cool, an...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Rag Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gouache

Fruity Ramen Alchemy: ARRIVAL - Meditative Abstract Blue Tone Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Anticipation
Located in Burlingame, CA
Eleanor Rahim’s work explores the emotional and perceptual power of water through painting and drawing. Her images do not describe a specific place so much as a state of being, where...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Pura Vida - Modern Abstract Earthy Tone Textural Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Original-​Constable’s Clouds, Van Gogh’s Blue-Brit Awarded Artist-oil-gold leaf
Located in London, GB
Constable’s Clouds, Van Gogh’s Blue is Shizico Yi’s latest series—an exploration of landscape reimagined through memory, material, and exploration. Rather than homage, the works oper...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alexander Calder - Our Unfinished Revolution poster Limited Edition of 250, '76
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph poster Printed signature and date on offset paper This poster was published in a limited edition of 250 - unnumbered - separate from the lithographic portfolio of...
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

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