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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
Free Soul - Joyful Abstract Painting
Free Soul - Joyful Abstract Painting

Free Soul - Joyful Abstract Painting

By Julie Naima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The original artworks by Canadian artist Julie Naima feature visually appealing abstract compositions with organic shapes that evoke a sense of tranquility and serenity. The harmonio...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sky's The Limit
Sky's The Limit

Sky's The Limit

By Howard Hodgkin

Located in New York, NY

Color screenprint on white wove paper, 2003. Initialed and dated by the artist in pencil, lower center. Inscribed "PP 5/9" in pencil in lower right. One of 8 numbered printer's proo...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract More Art

Materials

Serigraph, Color

Bloc
Bloc

Bloc

By Parvaze

Located in New York, NY

Parvaze and Mayer's collaborative practice fuses century old techniques with contemporary aesthetics, creating richly textured works that honor cultural heritage while pushing the bo...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Wool

Goddess 6
Goddess 6

Goddess 6

By Gary Mankus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unframed, signed, limited edition pigment print by artist Gary Mankus exists in an edition of 40. Paper size is 37"h x 35"w with an image size of 29"h x 29"w. Gary Mankus was b...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Cotton, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

"Kuba Cloth 3"
"Kuba Cloth 3"

"Kuba Cloth 3"

Located in Austin, TX

Fiber Art by Kuba Artists Fabric Size: 26 x 23 in. Frame Size: 30 x 25.5 in. Vintage, Handmade Cultural Heritage Art from Democratic Republic of the Congo. The foundation cloth is ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract More Art

Materials

Fabric

"Slow Burn", Original Abstract Painting
"Slow Burn", Original Abstract Painting

"Slow Burn", Original Abstract Painting

By Sandy Palasti

Located in Westport, CT

This expressive abstract floral painting by Sandy Palasti, titled Slow Burn, is a bold study in contrast, movement, and emotion. Lush strokes of crimson, blush, and magenta burst acr...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Emily Mason The Fifth Element, HB Book, Hand signed and inscribed by Emily Mason
Emily Mason The Fifth Element, HB Book, Hand signed and inscribed by Emily Mason

Emily Mason The Fifth Element, HB Book, Hand signed and inscribed by Emily Mason

By Emily Mason

Located in New York, NY

Emily Mason The Fifth Element (Hand signed and inscribed by Emily Mason), 2009 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (Hand signed, dated and inscribed by Emily Mason) Hand signed in ma...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

"So It Grows" Embroidery and found object assembly
"So It Grows" Embroidery and found object assembly

"So It Grows" Embroidery and found object assembly

By Kelly Kozma

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"So It Grows" is an original hand-embroidered piece on paint chip color samples with Swarovski Elements crystal details by American artist Kelly Kozma. The piece ships in the pictur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Thread, Mixed Media, Archival Paper

Dangerous Liaisons - Mixed Media Acrylic Original Abstract Painting
Dangerous Liaisons - Mixed Media Acrylic Original Abstract Painting

Dangerous Liaisons - Mixed Media Acrylic Original Abstract Painting

By Janette Dye

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Janette Dye's abstract artworks embody a harmonious fusion of form, color, and texture, epitomizing the perfect blend of elegance and modernity. Through her masterful application of delicately textured acrylics, juxtaposed with bold lines and vibrant color fields, Dye creates a captivating contrast that accentuates the organic geometric shapes within her paintings. Vibrant and dynamic, her abstract compositions emanate energy and warmth, infusing any space with an inviting atmosphere. This 24-inch high by 20-inch wide original and vibrant painting is wired and ready to hang. The sides of the red, yellow, and black artwork are painted black eliminating the need for framing and creating a cohesive, finished look. The painting is wired and ready to hang, making it a hassle-free addition to any wall. It's signed by the artist on the back, adding an extra touch of authenticity and value. Convenient delivery is available for those in the local Los Angeles area, and affordable worldwide shipping is available for US and international art collectors. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included with the artwork, ensuring that the piece is an authentic work of art from Janette Dye. Born in England in 1962, Janette Dye's artistic journey was shaped by the contrasts and movements of her upbringing in a quaint village near the industrial city of Manchester. Early on, she received guidance from the renowned English painter, Harold Riley...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Abstract #17" by Anthony Dyke; Oil on Canvas, Resin; 11.5" x 14.5", 2025
"Abstract #17" by Anthony Dyke; Oil on Canvas, Resin; 11.5" x 14.5", 2025

"Abstract #17" by Anthony Dyke; Oil on Canvas, Resin; 11.5" x 14.5", 2025

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This 11.5" x 14.5" oil painting on canvas by Boston, Massachusetts-based artist Anthony Dyke is one of his recent abstract compositions. Dyke is influenced by his studies on color re...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Resin, Oil

Monograph: Philip Guston (Hand signed, inscribed and dated to a major collector)
Monograph: Philip Guston (Hand signed, inscribed and dated to a major collector)

Monograph: Philip Guston (Hand signed, inscribed and dated to a major collector)

By Philip Guston

Located in New York, NY

Philip Guston Monograph: Philip Guston (Hand signed and inscribed to major collector by Philip Guston), 1980 Softback monograph (hand signed, inscribed and dated by Philip Guston to Mary Keesling) Warmly signed and inscribed by Philip Guston to Mary Keesling on the title page 10 1/4 × 9 × 3/4 inches If you're reading this description, then we hardly need to tell you, dear collector and Guston enthusiast, that autographed books...

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1980s Abstract More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Gray Rock with Red, Oil Painting
Gray Rock with Red, Oil Painting

Gray Rock with Red, Oil Painting

By Teresa Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting is part of an ongoing series depicting the nature around Teresa Smith's home. Her main considerations as she works are color and shape. "A red u...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Sunny Vineyards, Oil Painting
Sunny Vineyards, Oil Painting

Sunny Vineyards, Oil Painting

By Suren Nersisyan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Suren Nersisyan presents a vibrant vineyard flourishing under the warm sun. As the bright sunlight falls on the rows of grapevines, intricate shadows c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Elements, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Elements, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Elements, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Ludmila Budanov

Located in Yardley, PA

This painting is called Elements: it really has a lot of different elements, parts of something whole. Everyone will see something different, but for me, as an artist, I see a big ci...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Organic Way - Original Minimalist Blush and Blue Modern Abstract Painting
Organic Way - Original Minimalist Blush and Blue Modern Abstract Painting

Organic Way - Original Minimalist Blush and Blue Modern Abstract Painting

By Clara Berta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Clara Berta’s acrylic and mixed-media paintings blend texture and color to create harmony, mystery, and depth on the painted surface. Her paintings transform spaces into Zen environm...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Drops sprinkling my discontinuous trip
Drops sprinkling my discontinuous trip

Drops sprinkling my discontinuous trip

By L.G.

Located in Paris, FR

One of a kind Blown and fused Glasswhite silver transparent and matte white and noir. Includes its black metal base ( about 32 cm X 10 cm X 18 cm ). Total weight about 20 to 25 k...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Budd Hopkins Modernist Hard Edged Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting 1965
Large Budd Hopkins Modernist Hard Edged Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting 1965

Large Budd Hopkins Modernist Hard Edged Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting 1965

Located in Surfside, FL

Budd Hopkins, American (1931-2011) Strike Red Oil on canvas, 1965, signed 'Hopkins' and dated lower right. Dimensions: 85 x81 in., 86 x 52 in. with frame. Provenance: bears partial label remnant verso from Poindexter Gallery. (a major gallery founded in 1955 in New York City by Elinor Poindexter. The gallery specialized in sculpture, abstract, and figurative art and featured the works of such artists as Richard Diebenkorn, Jules Olitski, Nell Blaine, Al Held, Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, Earl Kerkam, Milton Resnick and Robert De Niro, among others. Budd Hopkins was one of the leading proponents of the "hard-edge" abstract minimalist school of painting in the 1950s and 1960s, Budd Hopkins (born 1931) created works that show the strong influence of Jackson Pollock and other leading painters of the Abstract Expressionism movement. Hopkins' paintings are now in numerous major collections, including the San Francisco Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and the Hirshhorn Collection in Washington, DC. Recently, he has also been recognized for his research into the matter of UFOs and one of his books, "The Intruders", printed by Random House, was on the New York Times best-seller list and was the basis for a television show on CBS. Born in 1931, he is a graduate of Linsly Military Institute (now Linsly School) in 1949 and Oberlin College in 1953. He first displayed artistic abilities when, as a child recovering from a long-term illness, he began to create sculptures of ships made out of modeling clay. But it wasn't until he arrive at Oberlin that he made a serious study of art. Later, Hopkins included abstracted figures in his sculptural pieces. While moving away from Abstract Expressionism, Hopkins retained in his work the use of intense colors and hard-edged forms. His works of the 1980s, including Temples and Guardians, featured these "sentinels" who were, according to Hopkins, "participating in a frozen ritual, fixed – absolutely – within a privileged space..." Though Hopkins denied any connection, some critics viewed these ritualistic pieces as an extension of Hopkins' fascination with alien beings. Hopkins viewed his sculpted guardians not as human per se, but as magical, fierce, noble robots of the unconscious. He settled in New York after obtaining his degree and has had a residence there ever since. He and his wife, April Kingsley, and their daughter, Grace, divide their time between their home at Cape Cod, Mass., and that in New York City. In his work, he travels widely. He has exhibited in England, Finland, Italy and Switzerland. In 1963, Hopkins was selected by the Columbia Broadcasting System as one of the 15 painters featured in the network's first television special on American art. In 1958, Art News picked him as one of 12 Americans for exhibition in Spoleto, Italy, in the "Festival of Two Worlds." His brilliance has won him a number of fellowships and awards. In 1972, the West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council awarded him its Commission Prize. In 1976, he received the John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship for Painting and in '79 he received a fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts. He also won a special project grant from the New York State Council on the Arts in 1982. He was friends with Robert Ryman and many of the other 10th street avant garde artists. He was an original member of March Gallery which showed Alice Baber, Elaine de Kooning, Mark di Suvero, Lester Johnson, Matsumi Kanemitsu. His art has been featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Bronx Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Whitney Museum, Corcoran Gallery, Guggenheim Museum, Queens Museum in New York, and the Public Library of New York. He was included in Young America 1960: Thirty American Painters Under Thirty-Six buy Lloyd Goodrich at the Whitney Museum of American Art in NYC. Artists included: Sonia Gechtoff, Edward Giobbi, Ron Gorchov, James Harvey, Budd Hopkins, Wolf Kahn, Alex Katz, Robert Natkin, Rudy Pozzatti, Dean Richardson, Frank Roth, William Wiley, and Noriko Yamamoto...

Category

1960s Abstract More Art

Materials

Paint

Finding the Universe in Oaxaca, When Clouds Meet the Dawn (2/3)
Finding the Universe in Oaxaca, When Clouds Meet the Dawn (2/3)

Finding the Universe in Oaxaca, When Clouds Meet the Dawn (2/3)

By Gary Goldberg

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gary Goldberg Finding the Universe in Oaxaca, When Clouds Meet the Dawn, 2024 Dry wool needle felting 48 x 120 in Edition of 3 One of Gary Goldberg’s photographs from his Finding th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Textile, Felt

av_932 Large Colorful Textured Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Canvas
av_932 Large Colorful Textured Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Canvas

av_932 Large Colorful Textured Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Canvas

By Alex Voinea

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The colorful abstract artworks of Romanian artist Alex Voinea are inspired by experiments with paint poured over vibrating surfaces, such as speakers at full volume. Alex Voinea coll...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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