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ABSTRACT STYLE

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
'O.D. 1' by Brian Bosworth, Ceramic, Underglazes, Lava Glaze
'O.D. 1' by Brian Bosworth, Ceramic, Underglazes, Lava Glaze

'O.D. 1' by Brian Bosworth, Ceramic, Underglazes, Lava Glaze

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This 5.5" x 8.5" ceramic wall sculpture was created by Brian Bosworth. This is a contemporary piece that demonstrates sophisticated glazing techniques and compositional balance. The ...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Ceramic, Underglaze

Contemporary Abstract Oriental Signed Painting
Contemporary Abstract Oriental Signed Painting

Contemporary Abstract Oriental Signed Painting

By Kozo Inoue

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful contemporary abstract signed painting Series of 4 canvas assembled to form a single painting signed Kozo Inoue dated 1974 This painting, never before on the market, comes f...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

What Could Have Been, Oil Painting
What Could Have Been, Oil Painting

What Could Have Been, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero shares about his recent visit to Boston. While there, he and his wife took in the many cultural and historic sights. One of the places they spent some time was at the Historic Boston Library where Onelio examined the Sargent murals. The series of murals known as "Triumph of Religion", depict Judeo-Christian themes. "I painted myself as the figure in the room with the blank panel that Sargent never completed. It was to be a scene depicting 'The Sermon on...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Golden Splendor, Oil Painting
Golden Splendor, Oil Painting

Golden Splendor, Oil Painting

By Sherri Aldawood

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Sherri Aldawood depicts a sunny, autumn day along the banks of Oak Creek in Sedona, Arizona. With the use of a harmonious color palette, Sherri conveys the warmth of the landscape with tones in yellow, orange, red, and olive. Dynamic brushwork represents various textures and the calm countryside.


About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Watching in Silence 2- Large Textural Original Black and White Gestural Abstract
Watching in Silence 2- Large Textural Original Black and White Gestural Abstract

Watching in Silence 2- Large Textural Original Black and White Gestural Abstract

By Gail Titus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arizona artist Gail Titus paints vibrant abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas with a focus on texture and color. The geometric planes of her artworks and the texture in her mov...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Creek, Original Painting
Creek, Original Painting

Creek, Original Painting

By David Forks

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"I was on one of my drives through the Texas hill country and wandered upon this beautiful scene," shares artist David Forks. "I immediately noticed the stark...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Nick Thomm - HEMISPHERE (MULTI) XL
Nick Thomm - HEMISPHERE (MULTI) XL

Nick Thomm - HEMISPHERE (MULTI) XL

Located in FITZROY, VIC

Nick Thomm - 'HEMISPHERE' - (Multi) XL SIZE 92cm x 122cm 36" x 48" Limited Edition of #85 Hand Signed & Numbered. Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle 308gsm Fine Art Paper. C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment

av_1014-15 (Diptych) - Large Oversized Colorful Contemporary Abstract Painting
av_1014-15 (Diptych) - Large Oversized Colorful Contemporary Abstract Painting

av_1014-15 (Diptych) - Large Oversized Colorful Contemporary Abstract Painting

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 collaborates with chance to evoke the energy of the moment. Projections of paint, splashes of pure material, and streams of color are whiplash expressions of the temporary in his modern artworks. Voinea captures and freezes, in an instant, an imaginary and expressive burst of color that electrifies a space. This one-of-a-kind diptych measures a combined 35 inches high and 102 inches wide. It is comprised of two 35-inch tall by 51-inch wide canvases. It is a striking, seemingly fluid, abstract composition painted with acrylic paint on canvas by Alex Voinea. This artwork is signed and titled on the back. It does not require framing. This original painting is double-wired and may be installed vertically or horizontally (or as two separate paintings). Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping are available. Provenance: Artplex Gallery. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included with this original work. Alex Voinea was born in Romania in 1973. Leaving Romania after the revolution in 1989, he moved to Italy. Voinea's saturated abstract paintings are a rush of adrenaline and inspire liveliness in the spaces they are displayed. Although active, his work also finds balance and harmony. The challenge of each surface inspires Voinea and his studio is an incubator of color and energy. "I am interested in the physics of materials and the purity of pigments in their various states, and how they respond to the different circumstances and situations that I create. With my work, I try to convey the feeling of being immersed in a universe where color is the protagonist." Voinea now lives in Barcelona. His abstract paintings have been shown in varying international art hot spots, including Brussels, Paris, London, Milan, Amsterdam, New York, and Los Angeles. Artplex Gallery has been representing and exhibiting Voinea's original artworks in Los Angeles since 2019, presenting his impressive works to an international collector base around the globe. The gallery has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014 with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a well-curated selection of original artworks beyond the ordinary from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artplex Gallery is known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery. The gallery's commitment to customer satisfaction means that clients can invest in art with confidence, knowing they have a reputable and established art gallery backing their acquisition. Artplex Gallery prioritizes our clients' peace of mind by ensuring a seamless and worry-free art-buying experience. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2024 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, USA 2018 Alex Voinea, MM Gallery, Brussels, Belgium 2010 Galería Dharmakaya, Barcelona, Spain 2011 “Abstractos de Sitges”, Galería A037, Sitges, Spain 2011 Biennale a Confronto, Galería San Vidal, Venecia, Italy 2009 “Animales”, Galería A037, Sitges, Spain GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2021-23 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2019 Winter Collective, MM Gallery, Brussels 2018 “Carrement Abstrait”, MM Gallery, Brussels Summer Collective, MM Gallery, Brussels Collective, Maze Gallery, London, UK 2017 “Abstraction Group Show”, MM Gallery, Brussels, Belgium “VInt” ARTistes”, Fundación Pinnae, Vilafranca de Pendes, Spain 2016 Recicl’arte 2016, Drap-art y SAGA, Edificio Miramar, Sitges, Spain “Art al Vidre”, Fundación Pinnae, Vilafranca de Pendes, Spain “Naturalezas”, Museo Gustavo de Maeztu, Navarra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

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

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Screen, Color

Nick Thomm - AFTER DARK (ORANGE)

Nick Thomm - AFTER DARK (ORANGE)

Located in FITZROY, VIC

Nick Thomm 'After Dark' (Orange) 69cm x 92cm (27"×36″) Limited Edition of 125 Hand Signed and Numbered #104 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle 308gsm Fine Art Paper. Condition: N...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Immersion -Original contemporary abstract painting- modern artwork- decor art
Immersion -Original contemporary abstract painting- modern artwork- decor art

Immersion -Original contemporary abstract painting- modern artwork- decor art

Located in London, Chelsea

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Immersion" by Roman Goss is an original abstract painting tha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Oil

Composition by ANDRÉ LANSKOY - Abstract painting, colourful art
Composition by ANDRÉ LANSKOY - Abstract painting, colourful art

Composition by ANDRÉ LANSKOY - Abstract painting, colourful art

By André Lanskoy

Located in London, GB

Composition by ANDRÉ LANSKOY (1902-1976) Oil on canvas 81 x 54 cm (31 ⅞ x 21 ¼ inches) Signed lower right, LANSKOY This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued and signed by the artist, and by a certificate of authenticity dated 15th April 2015 from the Comité Lanskoy, confirming its inclusion in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné currently being prepared by the Comité Lanskoy. Artist biography: André Lanskoy was born Andrei Michailovich Lanskoy in Moscow in 1902, the son of Count Lanskoy. The family moved to St. Petersburg in 1909 and in 1918 he moved to Kiev, where he made his first paintings. During the Russian Civil War Lanskoy fought in the Tsarist White Army but after an injury moved to Constantinople and in 1921 arrived in Paris where he stayed for the rest of his life. Recalling his arrival in the French capital, Lanskoy said: "Literally in the first night...

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1960s Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

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

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

avp_1619 - Original Abstract Purple Tone Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Paper
avp_1619 - Original Abstract Purple Tone Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Paper

avp_1619 - Original Abstract Purple Tone Contemporary Acrylic 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

Limits, Abstract Painting
Limits, Abstract Painting

Limits, Abstract Painting

By Leslie Ann Butler

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This abstract painting uses minimal components to evoke a sense of calm and clarity. The touch of gold leaf adds warmth and richness, contrasting with the stark...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

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

Spring Fling 2 - Large Colorful Abstract Painting

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

Pause, Oil Painting
Pause, Oil Painting

Pause, Oil Painting

By Lisa Nielsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
More and more I love to experiment with abstraction. It's amazing how realism with some abstraction somehow looks more true than when rendered using just real...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Synthesism: Solitude 4 - Bold Graffiti Textural Original Painting on Canvas
Synthesism: Solitude 4 - Bold Graffiti Textural Original Painting on Canvas

Synthesism: Solitude 4 - Bold Graffiti Textural Original 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 More Art

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Gold Leaf

Gold - Impasto Thick Paint Earth Tone Neutral Abstract Painting
Gold - Impasto Thick Paint Earth Tone Neutral Abstract Painting

Gold - Impasto Thick Paint Earth Tone Neutral Abstract Painting

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...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Sunlit dreamscape, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Sunlit dreamscape, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Sunlit dreamscape, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Andrada Anghel

Located in Yardley, PA

****This painting will be shipped ready to hang only to USA and Canada. Outside Continental North America it will be shipped rolled in a long sturdy box. If you do not live in North America and you would like this painting ready to hang, please contact me for a shipping quote. **** Add a pop of color to your space with this vibrant and happy abstract painting...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

7.10.24 #23 - Multicolor Abstract Painting on Paper
7.10.24 #23 - Multicolor Abstract Painting on Paper

7.10.24 #23 - Multicolor Abstract Painting on Paper

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...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

One Truth - Impasto Inspired Thick Paint Pink Abstract Painting
One Truth - Impasto Inspired Thick Paint Pink Abstract Painting

One Truth - Impasto Inspired Thick Paint Pink Abstract Painting

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...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Glitter, Acrylic

Paris, River Seine, Oil Painting
Paris, River Seine, Oil Painting

Paris, River Seine, Oil Painting

By Suren Nersisyan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"The artwork is from my cityscapes of Paris," shares artist Suren Nersisyan. "I love the bridges of this city connecting the banks of the Seine river. The sof...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

1970s Modern Abstract Italian Painting by Claudio Cazzola
1970s Modern Abstract Italian Painting by Claudio Cazzola

1970s Modern Abstract Italian Painting by Claudio Cazzola

By Claudio Cazzola

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful modern painting from the 1970s by the artist Claudio Cazzola. An abstract motif of rare intensity and originality, this very elegant painting has two exhibition stamps on t...

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1970s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reflections Through The Looking Glass No. 7 - Colorful Geometric Abstract Circle
Reflections Through The Looking Glass No. 7 - Colorful Geometric Abstract Circle

Reflections Through The Looking Glass No. 7 - Colorful Geometric Abstract Circle

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...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood

Live Composition II, Abstract Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Paper, 2024
Live Composition II, Abstract Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Paper, 2024

Live Composition II, Abstract Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Paper, 2024

By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)

Located in New york, NY

In colors that pop like jazz, Live Composition II, 2024 by African American artist Bai is a 30” x 22” acrylic, oil pastel, and ballpoint pen painting on paper. A raw energetic style ...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Mixed Water Lilies Spotted Sunlight, Oil Painting
Mixed Water Lilies Spotted Sunlight, Oil Painting

Mixed Water Lilies Spotted Sunlight, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero spends much of his summers happily gardening and caring for his pond. There are also several others within walking distance from his hom...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Silver Poppies, Aug 17, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
Silver Poppies, Aug 17, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)

Silver Poppies, Aug 17, 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...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract More Art

Materials

Screen

Apple Green - Impasto Thick Paint Green Abstract Painting
Apple Green - Impasto Thick Paint Green Abstract Painting

Apple Green - Impasto Thick Paint Green Abstract Painting

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...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract more art 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 more art 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 Onelio Marrero, Nicky Marais , Andrea Stajan-Ferkul, and Janet Dyer. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint 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 more art, so small editions measuring 1.38 inches across are also available. Prices for more art 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 $11 and tops out at $98,000, while the average work sells for $1,281.