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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Morning Comes to the Meadow, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"This piece was inspired by an early morning hike through a lush meadow filled with summer flowers," says Crystal. "The sun was just starting to creep in over...
Oil
"Suite, " Mixed Media Collage
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Fabric, Wood, Paper
Beach Strolling on Lake Michigan, Original Painting
By Sally Adams
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A young boy and his dog walk along the a sunny shore in artist Sally Adams's tranquil piece. "Lake Michigan is a beautiful but very...
Acrylic
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Life to the Full LA Blue 2 - Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sarah Johnson infuses passion, heart, and a lifetime of creative experience into each original painting. Her radial series exhibits both uninhibited freedom and methodical technique. Through colors, textures, and movement, Johnson’s acrylic paintings on canvas radiate joy with pleasing repetition and form. This 48-inch high by 30-inch wide one-of-a-kind painting is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. The sides of this original artwork are painted and it does not require framing. It is signed by the artist on the back. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and International shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the Los Angeles art gallery is included. Johnson says about her work: "I believe things that you bring into your home make a difference in the way you live and feel. My artwork is inspired by joy, purpose, and freedom. I hope my paintings are a source of inspiration for you and everyone who enters your home." Each series has a meaningful message, adding both truth and beauty to your walls. Johnson is based in Dallas, Texas, and has been a professional artist since 2012. Her abstract artworks are collected internationally. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, California, USA EDUCATION 2010 The University of Texas at Austin EXHIBITIONS 2022 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2022 The Collective, Dallas, TX 2022 Mecox Gardens, Houston, TX 2022 The Arbors, Round Top, TX 2022 The Walking Man, Whitefish, MT 2022 BayHill Design Studio, Austin, TX 2022 Septemberfest Art Fair, Midland TX - Honorable Mention 2021 Olive & Home, Tyler TX...
Canvas, Acrylic
Glaciers - Large Original Ice Blue and Green Abstract Contemporary Artwork
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...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$425
Pink - 8"x8", Pink And Grey, Minimal Abstract Painting On Canvas, Modern
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
So little with so much to say. This pink and grey abstract painting puts emphasis on simplified composition with the use of paint and paper collage. Layers of paint build up a softly...
Canvas, Paper, Acrylic
$270Sale Price|55% Off
Still life with oysters, 80х80cm, print on canvas.Edition of 20 pieces
Located in Yerevan, AM
Edition of 20 pieces
Canvas, Color
$240Sale Price|60% Off
Lake house, 80х80cm, print on canvas.Edition of 20 pieces
Located in Yerevan, AM
Edition of 20 pieces
Canvas, Color
Sonoran Hillside, Oil Painting
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...
Oil
$3,000
"Wild Thing"; an Abstract Acrylic Painting with Vibrant Reds, Oranges and Blues
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Doug Bauer uses bright, vibrant hues in combination with neutrals that create a work both stimulating and calming simultaneously. The red ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Banana leaves, 100x70cm, acrylic/canvas/pastel
By Fleur
Located in Yerevan, AM
Banana leaves 100x70 cm Fleur Professional artist from Belarus
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Femme Arabe Tapestry, Abstract Geometric Wool, Late 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Femme Arabe 1975 Tapestry Hand-woven by Ateliers Pinton, Aubusson, France Artist proof 80 x 54 inches ( (203.2 x 137.16 cm) Medium: Natural Wool Monogram on lower right Original la...
Tapestry, Wool
$675Sale Price|25% Off
Find a bird, 50x60cm, acrylic/ canvas/ pastel
By Fleur
Located in Yerevan, AM
Find a bird, 50x60cm
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Speedy Snoopy (Original Artwork On Wood Panel)
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** ***EVERYTHING MUST GO BY DECEMBER 31ST!*** >>The artist is moving to a new full time venture in 2026<< _________...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Yellow fields, Eleanor Woolley, Bright Art, Naive Art, Abstract Fields
Located in Deddington, GB
Yellow fields is an original painting by Eleanor Woolley. A beautiful view from May hill with the bright yellow fields of oil seed rape contrasting wildly with the ploughed patches ...
Canvas, Oil
Leonardo Nierman (b.1932 - Mexico City, Mexico) Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Leonardo Nierman (b.1932 - Mexico City, Mexico) Abstract Expressionist Painting c.1970 Fine mixed media abstract landscape by noted Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman. Created with gouache and watercolor on paper. Dimensions 11" x 14.5". The silver leaf frame measures 19.5" x 23.5". The painting is signed in the lower right corner. The frame shows some chipping and can easily be restored. Paintings by Leonardo Nierman seldom appear on the market. This is a fine opportunity to acquire an original masterpiece by this highly regarded Mexican artist. A leader in modern Mexican art...
Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
Isolation, 60x60cm, acrylic on canvas
By Tatiana Nega
Located in Yerevan, AM
Isolation, 2020, 60x60 cm
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,510Sale Price|35% Off
Synthesism I - Large Oversized Expressive Bold Meditative Painting on Canvas
By Jason DeMeo
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...
Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Spray Paint
'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 ...
Ceramic, Underglaze
Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Antonio Marasco - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is a print realized by Antonio Marasco in the 1970s. Lithograph on paper. Hand-signed and numbered, edition 25/125 prints. Good conditions. The artwork is r...
Paper, Mixed Media
Paris, River Seine, Oil Painting
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...
Oil
Blue Abstract no. 3024 Beyond the sea, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
“The sea! the sea! the open sea! The blue, the fresh, the ever free!â€
Acrylic
$1,125
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...
Canvas, Acrylic, Glitter, Mixed Media
Blue Gradient -textile abstract beige, blue, grey handwoven wool framed
By Alma Prism
Located in New York, NY
Alma Prism stands at the intersection of art and ethics, creating geometric abstraction designs that are as responsible as they are beautiful. Through our collaboration with skilled ...
Wool
Life to the Full LA Blue 1 - Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sarah Johnson infuses passion, heart, and a lifetime of creative experience into each original painting. Her radial series exhibit both uninhibited freedom and methodical technique. Through colors, textures, and movement, Johnson’s acrylic paintings on canvas radiate joy with pleasing repetition and form. This 48-inch high by 30-inch wide one-of-a-kind painting is stretched, wired and ready to hang. The sides of this original artwork are painted and it does not require framing. It is signed by the artist on the back. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and International shipping available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery is included. Johnson says about her work: "I believe things that you bring into your home make a difference in the way you live and feel. My artwork is inspired by joy, purpose, and freedom. I hope my paintings are a source of inspiration for you and everyone who enters your home." Each series has a meaningful message, adding both truth and beauty to your walls. Johnson is based in Dallas, Texas, and has been a professional artist since 2012. Her abstract artworks are collected internationally. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, California, USA EDUCATION 2010 The University of Texas at Austin EXHIBITIONS 2022 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2022 The Collective, Dallas, TX 2022 Mecox Gardens, Houston, TX 2022 The Arbors, Round Top, TX 2022 The Walking Man, Whitefish, MT 2022 BayHill Design Studio, Austin, TX 2022 Septemberfest Art Fair, Midland TX - Honorable Mention 2021 Olive & Home, Tyler TX...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
Night music , 65x49cm, acrylic on paper
Located in Yerevan, AM
Night music , 65x49cm, acrylic on paper
Paper, Acrylic
Mindset, Monotype Print, Contemporary Abstract Art on Rag Paper, 2023, Signed
By a.muse
Located in New york, NY
The art Mindset, 2023 by a.muse embodies ideas on the mind as a fertile landscape for thoughts and emotions wandering freely. The colors, shapes, and textures within the monotype rep...
Ink, Gouache, Rag Paper, Monotype
Palm Trees from the Beach and Soft Evening Sky, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This painting is part of Suren Nersisyan's series of California landscapes focusing on the nature and stunning light around Los Angeles. He draws inspiration ...
Oil
Counting the Days - Tranquil Colorful Blue and Brown 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...
Canvas, Acrylic
Pink Cosmos Monotype Print, Abstract Art, 2023, Hand-Pulled by the Artist
By a.muse
Located in New york, NY
In the artist's abstract print series, Cosmos, 2023 by a.muse represents an imaginary cosmos - the universe as a place of longing, dreams, wonder, and ethereal beauty. A 13.75" x 11"...
Ink, Rag Paper, Monotype, Gouache
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Coucher du Soleil + Lever du Soleil
Located in Winterswijk, NL
The artist works with layering of material for a certain poetic subtlety: the power of expressionistic charge. Subtly suggested places emerge, deformed by creation but always recognisable. They are cities and areas recalled by the suggestive imagery of this artist. Colourful Screen Print, Handsigned and Numbered e/a. Can be framed accordingly. Contact us for possibilities. Sheet size: 110x50 per each artwork. Motif size: 90x40 per each artwork. About Nicole Schaap...
Silk, Paper
$5,500
Shadow, 1970, offset lithograph on card (uniquely signed by Sean Scully), Framed
By Sean Scully
Located in New York, NY
Sean Scully Shadow, 1970, 2016 (uniquely hand signed) Offset lithograph print on card depicting Scully's painting "Shadow" Boldly signed in black marker by Sean Scully for the prese...
Cardboard, Lithograph, Offset
Taos Gorge Landscape, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A fall landscape at sunset, with golden clouds rushing across the expansive sky. "Northern New Mexico is known for mythical light, sculptural land forms and d...
Oil
$675Sale Price|25% Off
series "Shells", 86x44 cm, acrylic on paper
By Tatiana Nega
Located in Yerevan, AM
series "Shells", 86x44 cm, acrylic on paper The work is sold without a frame and mat
Paper, Acrylic
$1,893
Happy Hippy Days-original London figurative cityscape painting-contemporary Art
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...
Canvas, Oil
Mountain Path, France, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Janet Dyer displays an expressive landscape of the highlands of France. Towering green trees stand against the azure skyline. "Provence is more than la...
Acrylic
$1,178
Firepit Ball - Diameter 55cm - Unique Modern Outdoor Ornament - Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This fireball is the eye-catcher in your garden. Thanks to the good air supply, you can very quickly a beautiful fir. The base also serves as an ash container, has a central base, b...
Steel
av_758 - Magenta 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...
Linen, Acrylic
$4,000
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
Golden Chrysanthemum - Colorful Textured Original Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergei Inkatov’s original, abstract fine art oil paintings have been exhibited internationally. His expressionistic artworks are vivid and richly textured. Inkatov’s paintings radiat...
Canvas, Oil
The Masquerade, Painting, Oil on Canvas
"Rampage, " Mixed Media Mosaic
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technica...
Marble
Dancing - Colorful Thick Textured Raised Impasto Original Colorful 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...
Canvas, Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$278
Peach and Blue - Thick Textured Raised Impasto Colorful Layers Original 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...
Canvas, Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,250
Magic City; An Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas with Bright Reds, Royal Blues
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In this abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Doug Bauer, vibrant yellows are highlighted by bright royal blues. The warmth of the pop of rich orange-reds contrast with the lighter,...
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Horse hair and cotton Dutch artist Marian Bijlenga's work has exhibited and received awards at venues worldwide. Rather than drawing on paper, Bijlenga draws in space, using textile...
Cotton, Mixed Media
Where the light begins, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A vibrant interplay of textures and colors evokes a moment of quiet emergence — where warmth rises through layers of memory and light begins to form shape. Golden ochres blend into...
Oil
Endless Quest, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A monochromatic winter forest with warm tones of beige, brown, and yellow by artist Tatiana Iliina. With her swift and precise strokes, Tatiana captures the g...
Acrylic
Santiago Medina - ETERNITY (OUTDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2021
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel. Medina summarizes his artistic passion as “I bring inert stainless steel to life by creating sculptures full of light and movement”. Since studying at Harva...
Stainless Steel
$2,212Sale Price|25% Off
Phantom Intimacy, 100х100 cm, acrylic on canvas
By Tatiana Nega
Located in Yerevan, AM
Phantom Intimacy, 100x100 cm
Canvas, Acrylic
$675Sale Price|25% Off
Birds, 50x60cm, acrylic on canvas, pastel
By Fleur
Located in Yerevan, AM
Birds
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Landscape from Malibu, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"A vision of palm trees and the cool turquoise Pacific Ocean together creates the vibe of California, unlike any other place," states artist Suren Nersisyan. ...
Oil
$750Sale Price|25% Off
Pine , 60x25 cm, oil on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Pine , 60x25 cm, oil on canvas
Canvas, Oil
Carmel Beach, Oil Painting
By Lisa Elley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Elley depicts an exquisite view of the route from San Francisco to Monterey Bay. She paints en plein air directly on the iconic Carmel Beach...
Oil
$825Sale Price|25% Off
series "Shells", 70x50 cm, acrylic on cardboard
By Tatiana Nega
Located in Yerevan, AM
series "Shells", 70x50 cm, acrylic on cardboard The work is sold without a frame and mat
Acrylic, Cardboard
Juan de Fuca, Original Painting
By Nancy Merkle
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The Strait of Juan de Fuca in Washington State provided the inspiration for this semi-abstract landscape painting. A rug...
Acrylic
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...
Acrylic
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
Connected by one network, 90x150cm, acrylic on canvas
By Tatiana Nega
Located in Yerevan, AM
Connected by one network, 2020, 90x150 cm
Canvas, Acrylic
French Canal, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Janet Dyer depicts a lush green garden accented with a lazy brook reflecting the trees and clear sky above. "The grounds of French chateaux are usually extremely manicured," says Janet. "With geometrically designed features like straight-edged canals, the manor residence shows its preference of the time for order and symmetry."
About the Artist
Janet Dyer doesn’t like to spend too much time talking about her art, as she’d rather be creating it. She doesn’t have an artist statement, the traditional statement of purpose crafted by visual artists to explain their method. On becoming an artist, Janet simply states, “I picked up some crayons and pencils and brushes and kept using them.†She believes the process of creating art is equal in importance to the final product. The artist enjoys relinquishing control of her paintings to find delightful surprises in her so-called “mistakes.†Janet's expressively gestural yet bucolic landscapes are a testament to the success of her method.
Words that describe this painting: France, water, sunny, summer, brook, river, stream, garden, Europe, trees, hedge, landscape, impressionism, acrylicpaint, reflection, impressionism, landscape, acrylic painting, green
French Canal...
Acrylic
$68,400
Mayan Jewel by Jaroslav Prosek, Monumental Bohemian Crystal Sculpture, 2025
Located in Miami, FL
Mayan Jewel by Jaroslav Prosek, Monumental Bohemian Crystal Sculpture, 2025 Carved Glass Crystal A monumental Bohemian crystal sculpture by master glass artist Jaroslav Prose, this ...
Glass