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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
Stillness in Bloom- original abstract impressionism landscape oil - contemporary
Stillness in Bloom- original abstract impressionism landscape oil - contemporary

Stillness in Bloom- original abstract impressionism landscape oil - contemporary

By Louise Fairchild

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

Anthropométrie (ANT 83)

Anthropométrie (ANT 83)

By Yves Klein

Located in New York, NY

Color lithograph on Rives BFK, 2001. Proof, aside from the numbered edition of 200 . With the artist's estate ink stamp, verso. Published by Editions T.A.T. Arts, Paris. The sheet ...

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Early 2000s Abstract More Art

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Lithograph

Spring Fling 2 - Large Colorful Abstract Painting
Spring Fling 2 - Large Colorful Abstract Painting

Spring Fling 2 - Large Colorful 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

Nick Thomm - Loom (SKY) Standard
Nick Thomm - Loom (SKY) Standard

Nick Thomm - Loom (SKY) Standard

By Nick Thomm

Located in FITZROY, VIC

Nick Thomm 'LOOM' (Sky) 69cm x 92cm (27"×36″) Limited Edition of 343. Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle 308gsm Fine Art Paper. Condition: NEW. Worldwide Shipping. Sold Unframed.

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment

62x68” Glacier - Oil Painting

62x68” Glacier - Oil Painting

By Alexis Portilla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a beautiful oil painting by Alexis Portilla. Color, lines and shapes that resemble pictographs and vessels convey symbolism. Influenced by the emotion of artistic expression...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)
KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)

KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Monster: A highly collectible & super decorative KAWS art toy, featuring the artist’s rendition of the famed cereal character Frute Brute. A playful exploration of KAWS’s love for these timeless pop cultural characters featuring his signature motifs. New / never displayed; accompanied by full original packaging. Medium: Vinyl art toy. Approximately: 11.4 × 6.3 inches. New in original packaging. Published by the artist from a sold out edition of unknown. Further background: “Inspired by classic horror film characters, the Monster Cereals...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Abstract Picture (Limited edition print; authorized promotional reproduction)

Abstract Picture (Limited edition print; authorized promotional reproduction)

By Gerhard Richter

Located in New York, NY

Gerhard Richter Untitled Abstract Picture, 2002 Offset lithograph on GardaMatt Art 250 GSM paper Not signed, edition of 3433 12 1/2 × 16 3.5 inches Unframed Printed on GardaMatt Art 250 GSM paper, this beautiful and colorful piece was part of a portfolio of loose plate reproductions for Gerhard Richter's Abstraktes works. Released during his exhibitions at the San Francisco Museum of Art (Abstract Pictures) and the Museum of Modern Art (Gerhard Richter, 40 Years of Painting). It depicts Richters 1999 Oil on Aluminum abstract picture) More about Gerhard Richter: Gerhard Richter was born in 1932 in Dresden, Germany. Throughout his career, Richter has negotiated the frontier between photography and painting, captivated by the way in which these two seemingly opposing practices speak to and challenge one another. From exuberant canvases rendered with a squeegee and acerbic color charts to paintings of photographic detail and close-ups of a single brushstroke, Richter moves effortlessly between the two mediums, reveling in the complexity of their relationship, while never asserting one above the other. Richter’s life traces the defining moments of twentieth-century history and his work reverberates with the trauma of National Socialism and the Holocaust. In the wake of the Second World War, Richter trained in a Socialist Realist style sanctioned by East Germany’s Communist government. When he defected to West Germany in 1961, a month before the Berlin Wall was erected, Richter left his entire artistic oeuvre up to that point behind. From 1961 to 1964—alongside Blinky Palermo and Sigmar Polke—Richter studied at the Staatliche Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, where he began to explore the material, conceptual, and historical implications of painting without ideological restraint. Richter’s earliest paintings in Düsseldorf, stimulated by a fascination with current affairs and popular culture, responded to images from magazines and newspaper cuttings. Through the 1960s, Richter continued to address found and media images of subjects such as military jets, portraits, and aerial photographs. Notably, he reimagined family pictures he had smuggled from East Germany that included his smiling uncle Rudi, dressed in a Nazi uniform...

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Early 2000s Abstract More Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Fa Caldo, Oil Painting
Fa Caldo, Oil Painting

Fa Caldo, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero paints this piece based on a visit to Rome, Italy. He depicts a scene of Constantine's Arch and The Colosseum on a warm late May...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

The Basque Suite #4
The Basque Suite #4

The Basque Suite #4

By Robert Motherwell

Located in New York, NY

Color screenprinton J. B. Green paper, 1970-71. Initialed by the artist and numbered 85/150 in pencil, lower right. Printed by Kelpra Studio, London. Published by Marlborough Graph...

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1970s Abstract More Art

Materials

Screen, Color

Those Curves - Impasto Thick Paint Layered Texture Colorful Abstract Painting
Those Curves - Impasto Thick Paint Layered Texture Colorful Abstract Painting

Those Curves - Impasto Thick Paint Layered Texture 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 i...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Glitter, Mixed Media

Blue Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
Blue Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)

Blue Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)

By Donald Sultan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Screen

av_965 Colorful Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Natural Linen Canvas
av_965 Colorful Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Natural Linen Canvas

av_965 Colorful Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Natural Linen 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Live Passionately - Red Abstract Floral Painting
Live Passionately - Red Abstract Floral Painting

Live Passionately - Red Abstract Floral Painting

By Vè Boisvert

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...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sonoran Hillside, Oil Painting
Sonoran Hillside, Oil Painting

Sonoran Hillside, Oil Painting

By Crystal DiPietro

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Drawing inspiration from her hiking trips, artist Crystal DiPietro paints scenes she personally witnesses. She depicts a hillside view of Saguaro cacti overlooking the canyon. "They stand like sentinels along the landscape," describes Crystal. She paints the mountains turning...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Vineyards and Mountains, Oil Painting
Vineyards and Mountains, Oil Painting

Vineyards and Mountains, Oil Painting

By Suren Nersisyan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Suren Nersisyan shows an inviting view of a vineyard that draws the eyes further towards a scenic mountain range lining the distance. Rows of grapevine...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

"Vega" - Vintage Glass Sculpture
"Vega" - Vintage Glass Sculpture

"Vega" - Vintage Glass Sculpture

Located in Westport, CT

Resurrect Studio, “Vega,” Recycled Victorian-Era Glass Sculpture, 12 x 12 x 14 in. Named for the brightest star in the Lyra constellation, “Vega” is a luminous recycled glass sculpt...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Glass, Resin

Indian Beaded & Embroidered Shisa Mosaic Textile Wall Hanging 8  Feet Long
Indian Beaded & Embroidered Shisa Mosaic Textile Wall Hanging 8  Feet Long

Indian Beaded & Embroidered Shisa Mosaic Textile Wall Hanging 8 Feet Long

Located in Rochester, NY

Colorful Indian metallic thread abstract wall hanging or shisha . Enormous amount of hand work. Excellent quality. Shisheh or abhla bharat embroidery (Persian شيشه, abhala bharat; ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract More Art

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Fabric

A834 - Original Large Scale Minimalist Contemporary Teal Tone Abstract Painting
A834 - Original Large Scale Minimalist Contemporary Teal Tone Abstract Painting

A834 - Original Large Scale Minimalist Contemporary Teal Tone Abstract Painting

By Marco Schmidli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swiss-born artist Marco Schmidli creates large-scale minimalist paintings reminiscent of color field studies with a contemporary edge. Placing emphasis on process, he lets the medium...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bhutan Abstraction with Green - 1
Bhutan Abstraction with Green - 1

Bhutan Abstraction with Green - 1

By Ricardo Mazal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unframed, signed, limited edition pigment print by world renown artist Ricardo Mazal exists in an edition of 30. Paper size is 35 inches h x 30 inches w with an image size of 26 inches h x 27 inches w. Born in Mexico City in 1950, Ricardo Mazal moved to Barcelona Spain in 1986, and since 1990 has lived and worked in New York City, as well as Santa Fe New Mexico. Mazal’s work explores the process of visual perception as it takes form in the human consciousness. His paintings depict the passage of time, not by illustrating events but by leaving their residue to dissipate in space like a still photograph of a speeding object blurred to abstraction. In the last decade he has been honored with ten individual museum exhibitions, including a retrospective at the Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico City and the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (MARCO) in Monterrey. He has also shown at the Museo Nacional de Anthropologia, Mexico City and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. KORA follows the direction begun by La Tumba de La Reina Roja (The tomb of the Red Queen...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

After Robert Motherwell "Burnt Sierra"
After Robert Motherwell "Burnt Sierra"

After Robert Motherwell "Burnt Sierra"

By Robert Motherwell

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Woven wool tapestry Burnt Sienna, after Robert Motherwell is a tapestry in colors, woven with the artist's initials, from the proposed edition of 20. Published by Charles Slatkin, N...

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1970s Abstract More Art

Materials

Wool

Copper Quasar-original mixed media geometric abstract painting-contemporary Art
Copper Quasar-original mixed media geometric abstract painting-contemporary Art

Copper Quasar-original mixed media geometric abstract painting-contemporary Art

By Antoinette Ferwerda

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

A Perfect Moment-original figurative landscape acrylic painting-contemporary Art
A Perfect Moment-original figurative landscape acrylic painting-contemporary Art

A Perfect Moment-original figurative landscape acrylic painting-contemporary Art

By Therese James

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Fiber Art Collage Israeli Modernist Vibrant Colorful Tapestry Wall Hanging Rug
Fiber Art Collage Israeli Modernist Vibrant Colorful Tapestry Wall Hanging Rug

Fiber Art Collage Israeli Modernist Vibrant Colorful Tapestry Wall Hanging Rug

By Smadar Livne

Located in Surfside, FL

Smadar Livne, an Israeli born artist, is currently living and creating in Owings Mills, Maryland. An award winning artist, she is recognized as one of today’s leading Judaica artists. Educated at Haifa University, Livne has degrees in art, literature, and architecture. She has continued her education of philosophy through Baltimore Hebrew University. Portraying scenes from her life and learning is what gives her work an edge. Livne’s works are vibrant and exciting, and express the joy that Livne sees in life. Not only are the works beautiful, but subtle messages are also painted into each piece, and require time for observation and reflection. Technique sets Livne apart from the rest. Using bold, bright colors and wide strokes, she adds other items in a layering technique. The eye catching result contains layers of paint, fabric, wool and other materials objects, and meaning. Following in the manner of Calman Shemi and before him Kopel Gurwin, Itche Mambush and Georges Goldstein...

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20th Century Abstract More Art

Materials

Textile

ARCHANGEL (XL Size)
ARCHANGEL (XL Size)

ARCHANGEL (XL Size)

By Nick Thomm

Located in FITZROY, VIC

Nick Thomm ARCHANGEL (XL SIZE 36" x 48"). Limited Edition #22 of 25. Hand Signed & Numbered. Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle 308gsm Fine Art Paper. Condition: NEW - Unopene...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Basquiat Skateboard Deck
Basquiat Skateboard Deck

Basquiat Skateboard Deck

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

DC x Jean-Michel Basquiat Skateboard Deck: Limited edition Jean-Michel Basquiat Skateboard Deck licensed by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat in conjunction with Artestar in 2021, f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Wood, Offset

avp_1072 - Colorful Pink Green Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Paper
avp_1072 - Colorful Pink Green Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Paper

avp_1072 - Colorful Pink Green Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Paper

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

Paper, Acrylic

Finding Balance - Tranquil Colorful Abstract Painting
Finding Balance - Tranquil Colorful Abstract Painting

Finding Balance - Tranquil Colorful 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 harmonious interplay of a few carefully selected colors, and their varied shades, create a nuanced visual experience that is both calming and invigorating. Crafted in a contemporary and modern style, her paintings are infused with a touch of refinement and artistic flair. The use of organic shapes creates a sense of natural flow and movement, while the balanced color palette adds a level of sophistication to the overall design. This one-of-a-kind abstract painting on canvas measures 48 inches in height and 40 inches in width. The sides of the artwork are thoughtfully painted in a complementary shade of blue, 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 both the side and back, adding an extra touch of authenticity and value. Free 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 Julie Naima. Julie Naima is an accomplished artist originally from Montreal, Canada, who currently resides in a tranquil rural town, removed from the frenetic pace of city life. Her creative process is characterized by experimentation, having explored various techniques and media, such as fluid paints, flowy inks, epoxy resin, collage, and mixed media. However, Naima has since returned to exclusively working with acrylics on canvas, with a particular focus on color. Through this dedication, Naima has discovered that colorful abstract art, imbued with positive emotions and good intentions, is what resonates most with her. Naima's impressive body of work can be found in many private collections across Canada, Europe, Australia, and the United States, attesting to the universality of her artistic vision. Her unique use of color and form imbues her abstract works with a sense of energy and dynamism, evoking a wide range of emotions in viewers. REPRESENTATION: Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS 2023 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2022 ARTWRK Gallery, Canada Square Foot Show, Online 2020 Solo Show, Forena Spa, St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Canada Solo Show, Crystal Hotel...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

A852 - Original Large Scale Minimalist Modern Green Expressive Abstract Painting
A852 - Original Large Scale Minimalist Modern Green Expressive Abstract Painting

A852 - Original Large Scale Minimalist Modern Green Expressive Abstract Painting

By Marco Schmidli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swiss-born artist Marco Schmidli creates large-scale minimalist paintings reminiscent of color field studies with a contemporary edge. Placing emphasis on process, he lets the medium...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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