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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
Magical Mycorrhiza - Original Art - Vibrant Exploration of Nature and Connection
Magical Mycorrhiza - Original Art - Vibrant Exploration of Nature and Connection

Magical Mycorrhiza - Original Art - Vibrant Exploration of Nature and Connection

By Jonas Fisch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Fabric

Irregular Grid with Circles, Abstract Painting
Irregular Grid with Circles, Abstract Painting

Irregular Grid with Circles, Abstract Painting

By Terri Bell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Complementary colors form a loose grid that creates a gently wavy composition. Each olive green square contains a circular accent. The interplay of structure an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Hesperides 001 and Hesperides 004, Diptych. Abstract Painting
Hesperides 001 and Hesperides 004, Diptych. Abstract Painting

Hesperides 001 and Hesperides 004, Diptych. Abstract Painting

By Francisco Larios

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The central concept of Larios painting series KHLORIS is based on the idea of ​​the garden as a metaphorical space. Larios seeks to find a certain romantic beauty in the details of n...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Pastel, Automotive Paint, Acrylic

High Top Con - Large Original Abstract Whimsical Expressionism Colorful Painting
High Top Con - Large Original Abstract Whimsical Expressionism Colorful Painting

High Top Con - Large Original Abstract Whimsical Expressionism Colorful Painting

By Bruce Rubenstein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His original art merges the creative attitudes of the two distinct art hot spots of New York and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 72"x60"
"Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 72"x60"

"Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 72"x60"

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Adagio in Burnt Umber" 2025, 72" H x 60" W. Abstract, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (feat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Tierra viva - Experimental. Mixed media painting on Canvas
Tierra viva - Experimental. Mixed media painting on Canvas

Tierra viva - Experimental. Mixed media painting on Canvas

By Alec Franco

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The paintings resists framing in concepts, it overflows the contours and borders of rationality. It is through the presence of color, combined with an abstraction at times with expre...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil Pastel

Untitled #535 by Murray Duncan – Original Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper
Untitled #535 by Murray Duncan – Original Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper

Untitled #535 by Murray Duncan – Original Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper

By Murray Duncan 1

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Untitled #535 by Murray Duncan – Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper Size: 32" x 40" Unframed, signed on the back A striking exploration of form and movement, Untitled #527 by Murray ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Pencil

"Silence Follows " Abstract Painting
"Silence Follows " Abstract Painting

"Silence Follows " Abstract Painting

By Julia Contacessi

Located in Westport, CT

This contemporary abstract painting by Julia Contacessi features light, washy layers of blue tones through the middle of the canvas, with lighter, textured layers on either side, Ove...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Fils I Colors DCCI - Colorful Abstract Contemporary Art on Paper
Fils I Colors DCCI - Colorful Abstract Contemporary Art on Paper

Fils I Colors DCCI - Colorful Abstract Contemporary Art on Paper

By Raul de la Torre

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Barcelona native artist Raul de la Torre's vibrant abstract mixed media artworks pay homage to textiles. De La Torre allows the materials to take over during the process and collabor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Beauty Beneath the Chaos, Abstract Expressionist Painting by Emmi Iida
Beauty Beneath the Chaos, Abstract Expressionist Painting by Emmi Iida

Beauty Beneath the Chaos, Abstract Expressionist Painting by Emmi Iida

By EMMI IIDA 1

Located in Lahti, FI

“Beauty Beneath the Chaos” is an original abstract expressionist painting by multidisciplinary Finnish artist Emmi Iida, whose work blends raw emotion, layered symbolism, and poetic ...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Oil Pastel, Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil

Tondo Arboretum - Circular Contemporary Abstract Sage Green Botanical Painting
Tondo Arboretum - Circular Contemporary Abstract Sage Green Botanical Painting

Tondo Arboretum - Circular Contemporary Abstract Sage Green Botanical Painting

By Harrison Gilman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Harrison Gilman's large original artworks begin with a layer of fast-paced gestural abstraction followed by organic shapes and geometric structures. Some of his paintings remain in t...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Untitled #SP-215, Mixed Media on Paper by Murray Duncan - Abstract Geometric
Untitled #SP-215, Mixed Media on Paper by Murray Duncan - Abstract Geometric

Untitled #SP-215, Mixed Media on Paper by Murray Duncan - Abstract Geometric

By Murray Duncan 1

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Untitled #SP-215 by Murray Duncan Mixed media on paper Size: 32" x 40” Unframed, signed A bold mixed-media work with dynamic lines and textures. This captivating piece by Murray D...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paint, Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Untitled (PPR493) - Original Surrealist Landscape Abstract Mixed Media Artwork
Untitled (PPR493) - Original Surrealist Landscape Abstract Mixed Media Artwork

Untitled (PPR493) - Original Surrealist Landscape Abstract Mixed Media Artwork

By Max Manning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Max Manning is a Houston-based painter whose practice he describes as “algorithmic abstraction”, studio-built systems that he deliberately disrupts to create compositions where loose...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache

Soft Stories, Abstract Painting
Soft Stories, Abstract Painting

Soft Stories, Abstract Painting

By Terri Bell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This mixed-media artwork combines calligraphy and found papers to create a neutral-toned composition. Arranged in a grid-like pattern, the piece acts as a story...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Nostalgic Awakenings, Abstract Painting
Nostalgic Awakenings, Abstract Painting

Nostalgic Awakenings, Abstract Painting

By Terri Bell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The mixed-media artwork combines torn papers arranged in a three-part horizontal composition. Soft, coordinated color tones unify the detailed materials. The co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Unknown Shore - Large Layered Abstract Colorfield Painting
Unknown Shore - Large Layered Abstract Colorfield Painting

Unknown Shore - Large Layered Abstract Colorfield Painting

By Greet Helsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Belgian artist Greet Helsen masterfully layers acrylic paint with the effervescent transparency of watercolors in her large mixed-media abstract paintings. Reminiscent of abstract ex...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

AWH 338 - Abstract Minimalist Textured Layered Colorfield Oil Painting on Canvas
AWH 338 - Abstract Minimalist Textured Layered Colorfield Oil Painting on Canvas

AWH 338 - Abstract Minimalist Textured Layered Colorfield Oil Painting on Canvas

By Bernhard Zimmer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain diametrically opposed elements—order and chaos, abstraction and representation, boldness and ...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Untitled 67", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009
"Untitled 67", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

"Untitled 67", Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, Signed, 2009

By Peter Opheim

Located in New York, NY

Watercolor, acrylic, and gesso on paper by New York artist Peter Opheim, titled "Untitled (#67)," created in 2009. This signed original work measures 17 x 11 inches and represents an...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gesso, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Piero Dorazio

Located in Summit, NJ

Gorgeous aquatint in reds and oranges by Piero Dorazio (Italian 1927-2005). This aquatint is on heavy "Umbria" Fabriano paper. It is signed and dated 1964 in the lower margin in penc...

Category

1960s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Aquatint

"Gifts from Heaven" Abstract Mixed Media Painting 48 x 96" inch by Yoram Katz
"Gifts from Heaven" Abstract Mixed Media Painting 48 x 96" inch by Yoram Katz

"Gifts from Heaven" Abstract Mixed Media Painting 48 x 96" inch by Yoram Katz

By Yoram Katz

Located in Culver City, CA

"Gifts from Heaven" Abstract Mixed Media Painting 48 x 96" inch by Yoram Katz Medium: Oil, Acrylic and Enamel on Board Comes in frame Size framed: 50 x 98 in ABOUT THE ARTIST: Bor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Enamel

Dynamic Tension 3 - Original Geometric Contemporary Abstract Painting
Dynamic Tension 3 - Original Geometric Contemporary Abstract Painting

Dynamic Tension 3 - Original Geometric Contemporary Abstract Painting

By Heny Steinberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mexican artist Heny Steinberg’s mid-century modern inspired abstract artworks invite us to travel from the map to the localized event. She is suggesting that the spatial memory guid...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Untitled #501, Mixed Media on Paper by Murray Duncan - Abstract Geometric Modern
Untitled #501, Mixed Media on Paper by Murray Duncan - Abstract Geometric Modern

Untitled #501, Mixed Media on Paper by Murray Duncan - Abstract Geometric Modern

By Murray Duncan 1

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Untitled #501 by Murray Duncan, 2024 Mix media on paper Unframed Size: 32" x 40" Murray Duncan Studio: Murray Duncan, born in 1966, is a self-taught creative visionary celebrated f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Glaze, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

"Calm's Chaos - Storm Eye", Abstract, Blue, Brown, Orange, Mixed Media Painting
"Calm's Chaos - Storm Eye", Abstract, Blue, Brown, Orange, Mixed Media Painting

"Calm's Chaos - Storm Eye", Abstract, Blue, Brown, Orange, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Calm’s Chaos – Storm Eye” is a 24 x 36 x 1 inch abstract mixed media painting on cradled panel in blue, indigo, and ochre acrylic, ink, and pencil. This colorful abstr...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Panel

A641 - Big Canvas Art Large Contemporary Neutral Palette Abstract Painting
A641 - Big Canvas Art Large Contemporary Neutral Palette Abstract Painting

A641 - Big Canvas Art Large Contemporary Neutral Palette Abstract Painting

By Marco Schmidli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swiss born artist Marco Schmidli creates minimalist paintings with a contemporary edge. Placing emphasis on process, he lets the mediums naturally manifest within his artwork. “An im...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Large Mod Abstract Expressionist Modernist Edward Avedisian Color Field Painting
Large Mod Abstract Expressionist Modernist Edward Avedisian Color Field Painting

Large Mod Abstract Expressionist Modernist Edward Avedisian Color Field Painting

By Edward Avedisian

Located in Surfside, FL

Edward Avedisian (American, 1936-2007) Abstract Large Painting Acrylic on panel heavily textured with a 3D effect. Dimensions: 48"h x 75"w Circa late 1970s, early 1980s Provenance: ...

Category

1970s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Bruno Bruni - "Fiore"

Bruno Bruni - "Fiore"

By Bruno Bruni

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Edition: limited In great condition Minimal marginal defects A beautiful artwork that looks good in every room and especially in the living room or bedroom Can be framed accordingly....

Category

20th Century Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Lithograph

Fils I Colors DCXCIV - Large Colorful Abstract Contemporary Art on Canvas
Fils I Colors DCXCIV - Large Colorful Abstract Contemporary Art on Canvas

Fils I Colors DCXCIV - Large Colorful Abstract Contemporary Art on Canvas

By Raul de la Torre

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Barcelona native artist Raul de la Torre's vibrant abstract mixed media artworks pay homage to material. De La Torre allows the materials to take over during the process and collabor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

ABSTRACT Contemporary Artist French Rose Madone New Artwork forms earth colors
ABSTRACT Contemporary Artist French Rose Madone New Artwork forms earth colors

ABSTRACT Contemporary Artist French Rose Madone New Artwork forms earth colors

By Rose Madone

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

At Escat Gallery, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of A...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment

Black Brushstrokes Gestures on Green Lime, Abstract Painting on Paper, Palette
Black Brushstrokes Gestures on Green Lime, Abstract Painting on Paper, Palette

Black Brushstrokes Gestures on Green Lime, Abstract Painting on Paper, Palette

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Lime and Black Line Work" is an abstract painting by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful series of rhythmic brushstrokes combined with subtle tones and unique shapes tha...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Rag Paper

This is Up - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting
This is Up - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting

This is Up - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting

By Shiri Phillips

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 a...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Triptych: Khloris 007, 003 and 002. From The Series Khloris
Triptych: Khloris 007, 003 and 002. From The Series Khloris

Triptych: Khloris 007, 003 and 002. From The Series Khloris

By Francisco Larios

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The central concept of Larios painting series KHLORIS is based on the idea of ​​the garden as a metaphorical space. Larios seeks to find a certain romantic beauty in the details of n...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Pastel, Automotive Paint, Acrylic

Caribbean Sea - Original Textured Blue Tone Abstract Landscape Artwork Framed
Caribbean Sea - Original Textured Blue Tone Abstract Landscape Artwork Framed

Caribbean Sea - Original Textured Blue Tone Abstract Landscape Artwork Framed

By Frederic Paul

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The delicate and poetic artworks of painter Frederic Paul reference his Asian roots in expressive and elaborate compositions. Inspired by the bold colors, spices, flora, and landscap...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Rice Paper

Active Transport

Active Transport

By Franco DeFrancesca

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Resin coated and mounted to layers of plywood, these digital/mixed media ‘picture objects’ represent interpretations of contemporary visual culture charmed by minimalism, modernism...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Panel, Digital Pigment

Some where
Some where

Emmanuelle VroelantSome where, 2023

$6,687Sale Price|20% Off

Some where

By Emmanuelle Vroelant

Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne

I am a fan of science fiction, especially depictions of minimalist dwellings in desert areas. I am fascinated by the adobe houses found in certain African countries. The simplicity, ...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Marble

"Fifteen on the Farm", Abstract Collage painting
"Fifteen on the Farm", Abstract Collage painting

"Fifteen on the Farm", Abstract Collage painting

By Jill Haas

Located in Westport, CT

In Fifteen on the Farm, Jill Haas arranges florals into a richly layered composition alive with warmth, movement, and graphic clarity. Creamy white blossoms, soft pink forms, and dee...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Canvas

Abstract mixed media for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract mixed media 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 mixed media 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, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Francisco Nicolás, Melisa Taylor Metzger, Aimée Farnet Siegel, and Franco DeFrancesca. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Mixed Media and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract mixed media, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for mixed media made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1 and tops out at $385,000, while the average work sells for $2,221.