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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
The Phone Call, Oil Painting
The Phone Call, Oil Painting

The Phone Call, Oil Painting

By Faye Vander Veer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"It's all about the subject and the light," says artist Faye Vander Veer, when asked about her inspiration for this painting. "I saw this young girl talking on the phone while I was doing some sketching at a local coffeeshop. The light was the first thing that caught my eye, then I did a few sketches to design the composition. I kept wondering about her. I never saw her face, but it is so interesting to me how our lives can change in an instant all because of one phone call...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Edge of the Woods, Original Painting
Edge of the Woods, Original Painting

Edge of the Woods, Original Painting

By James Hartman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist James Hartman draws inspiration from the experience of seeing sunlit colors and details appearing through the strong vertical tree pattern. He expresses the painting sections to appear like stained glass. James highlights small areas where collaged 100-year-old paper show through the surface, he does this in a non-disruptive way. James applies heat to fuse the oils into a mixture of beeswax and damar crystals to seal the work.


About the Artist
When James Hartman was in art school, he became fascinated with the Society of Six, a group of artists who painted en plein air (outdoors) and exhibited together in the San Francisco Bay Area during the early 20th Century. James's paintings of the Northern California landscape pay tribute to some of the great Bay Area artists of the past. His expressive scenes feel alive through his vibrant use of color and his painterly brushwork. James’s paintings have an immediate visual impact from a distance, yet up close, dissolve into a series of confident marks and strokes. There is a simultaneous complexity and steadiness in his flattened, color-blocked planes. Knowledge and observation are essential elements of James’s working practice. To this end, he spends a large proportion of his time painting on location. His body of work captures the fresh and sunlit essence of the coastal California hills.


Words that describe this painting: expressionism, encaustic, beeswax, collage, antique ephemera...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Encaustic

Breathless Sky, Original Painting
Breathless Sky, Original Painting

Breathless Sky, Original Painting

By Nancy Merkle

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Nancy Merkle captures a big open western sky over a grassy prairie. Large, fluffy clouds sweep up to the heavens, reflecting the pastel colors of the s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Morning Contemplation, Oil Painting
Morning Contemplation, Oil Painting

Morning Contemplation, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"In this painting, I wanted to further my explorations of interiors in dramatic lighting and the look of folds on unmade beds," explains artist Onelio Marrero...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Utter Impudence-original abstract minimalist painting-contemporary Art
Utter Impudence-original abstract minimalist painting-contemporary Art

Utter Impudence-original abstract minimalist painting-contemporary Art

Located in London, Chelsea

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Fiona Debell's "Utter Impudence" is a compelling abstract mini...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The River Walk, Oil Painting
The River Walk, Oil Painting

The River Walk, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist George Peebles depicts a peaceful panoramic view of a lake with vibrant forests diverging in the middle. A golden glow bursts on the right while deeper hues of red, brown, and purple radiate on the left. Clear and calm waters mirror the skies and the tall colorful trees. George is known for his dramatic landscapes and panoramic ocean vistas. He enjoys painting brief, electric moments in nature. He draws on his surroundings in Michigan but ultimately paints entirely from his imagination.


About the Artist
George Peebles is an award-winning artist specializing in contemporary landscape oils. His paintings are characterized by their pleasing combination of brilliant hues and rich skies. He describes his art as a reflection of the place inside each of us where we connect to nature. Painted from memory, each stroke is an inward expression of his emotions. George views his work as a lifelong process that leads him to new concepts and ideas best expressed on his canvas.


Words that describe this painting: river, lake, shore, trees, water, reflection, sky, peaceful, nature, oilpaint, impressionism, nature, oil painting, blue


The River Walk...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

First Signs #1 - Abstract Geometric Organic Mixed Media Red Original Artwork
First Signs #1 - Abstract Geometric Organic Mixed Media Red Original Artwork

First Signs #1 - Abstract Geometric Organic Mixed Media Red Original Artwork

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 20-inch square 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The golden volcano, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
The golden volcano, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

The golden volcano, 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 ...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

"PaperLandscape" by Marilina Marchica – Original Collage on Papyrus and Antique
"PaperLandscape" by Marilina Marchica – Original Collage on Papyrus and Antique

"PaperLandscape" by Marilina Marchica – Original Collage on Papyrus and Antique

By Marilina Marchica

Located in Agrigento, AG

"PaperLandscape" by Marilina Marchica – Original Collage on Papyrus and Antique Wallpaper, One-of-a-Kind with Custom Handmade Frame – 60x50 cm, 2025 Description: PaperLandscape i...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Handmade Paper

Succulent Summer, Oil Painting
Succulent Summer, Oil Painting

Succulent Summer, Oil Painting

By Tara Zalewsky-Nease

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"Last spring, I picked up a little collection of succulents from the grocery store," says artist Tara Zalewsky-Nease. "I hesitated to buy them at first, as I’...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Pastel Pontification, Original Painting
Pastel Pontification, Original Painting

Pastel Pontification, Original Painting

By Autumn Rose

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Autumn Rose presents a luscious, pastel bouquet inspired by sunflowers and anemones. Rich layers of acrylic create a tactile surface, while bold black ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Poppies - Still Life, Original Painting
Poppies - Still Life, Original Painting

Poppies - Still Life, Original Painting

By Ruth LaGue

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Ruth LaGue expresses an arrangement of two red poppies in a yellow ceramic vase. A lone petal falls onto the table's surface adding a dramatic touch. Ruth use...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Canyon Coast
Canyon Coast

Canyon Coast

By Tara Zalewsky-Nease

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This imagined landscape captures the drama of crashing waves, or a desert rock face against a cloudy sky. I worked with a seascape ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Albuquerque Desert
Albuquerque Desert

Albuquerque Desert

By Tara Zalewsky-Nease

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Tara took the reference photo of this sage filled desert landscape while living in New Mexico. To prepare the canvas, she used a warm peach color as her underpainting and layered swatches of a deep blue collage...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

"Eb & Flo, " Mixed Media Collage
"Eb & Flo, " Mixed Media Collage

"Eb & Flo, " Mixed Media Collage

By Michael Thompson

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Low Country Garden, Oil Painting
Low Country Garden, Oil Painting

Low Country Garden, Oil Painting

By Sherri Aldawood

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"I was excited to be able to stay in the garden after closing time to paint the sunset over the marsh," shares artist Sherri Aldawood. She painted this view en plein air at Middleton Place...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Enchanted Forest Dance, Oil Painting
Enchanted Forest Dance, Oil Painting

Enchanted Forest Dance, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Part of artist Onelio Marrero's ongoing series exploring scenes from the world of ballet. Two ballerinas prepare their costumes on stage during a rehearsal an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Monterey Magic, Oil Painting
Monterey Magic, Oil Painting

Monterey Magic, Oil Painting

By Lisa Elley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Elley displays an impression of a breezy coastal seascape on a beautiful summer's day. She draws inspiration from one of her plein air painting tr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

"Sawyer, " Mixed Media Kite
"Sawyer, " Mixed Media Kite

"Sawyer, " Mixed Media Kite

By Michael Thompson

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Urban Ramparts, Abstract Painting
Urban Ramparts, Abstract Painting

Urban Ramparts, Abstract Painting

By Tatiana Iliina

Located in San Francisco, CA

Urban Ramparts, 2017 Tatiana Iliina Acrylic painting on stretched canvas One-of-a-kind Signed on front and back 36 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d 5 lbs. 10 oz. Artist Comments This pi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Quiet Breathes This Night, Oil Painting
Quiet Breathes This Night, Oil Painting

Quiet Breathes This Night, Oil Painting

By Elizabeth Garat

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"On December 21st, 2020 I witnessed the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn," shares artist Elizabeth Garat. "Astronomers said these planets hadn't appear...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Hollywood, View from the Roof, Oil Painting

Hollywood, View from the Roof, Oil Painting

By Suren Nersisyan

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Alpine Flowers, Oil Painting
Alpine Flowers, Oil Painting

Alpine Flowers, Oil Painting

By Crystal DiPietro

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This piece is inspired by a steep hike in the high mountains in summer," shares artist Crystal DiPietro. As a hiker, Crystal imparts the feeling of happiness from these wonderful views she gathers during her adventurous trips. "The flower-filled alpine meadows and stunning views bring joy to the heart."


About the Artist
Many artists work with the landscape, but Crystal DiPietro sees her works as different from most in the genre. "I tend not to see landscapes as soft and pretty, but as rugged, dramatic and colorful." Many of her works depict wild storms and moody sunsets. She spends a lot of time in remote spots and uses layers of color to create her compositions. Her work hovers between a brief impression of a scene and a pure dream. Crystal's landscapes of southern Utah seem to undulate and continuously change. What's interesting, though, is that these mountains and valleys seem to do the same thing in person. In these areas, the view changes constantly throughout the day as the light shifts, throwing shadows of faces, mazes and alien patterns across the cliff faces. Crystal impressively captures what's there, and what seems to be but isn't.


Words that describe this painting: mountains, flowers, hike, landscape, alpine, peaks, wildflowers, southwest, west, western, impressionism, impressionism, landscape, western, oil painting


Alpine Flowers...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment

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