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Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Color:  Gray
Daisies (New Wave) I
Located in London, GB
About the Work: Working in reverse, the image is constructed within a frame of taut silk. Pushing the paint in choreographed gestures, they reveal themselves on the other side, like the texture of a tapestry. Each tiny gap formed by the warp and weft of silk thread is filled with an extruded pixel of colour, resembling the organic patterns of lichens, the skin of a reptile or a galaxy. The pressing of paint unveils to us the underside of the mark, the moment of contact between material and surface that we would never ordinarily see. Light plays a pivotal role in the creation of the artwork, guided by the idea of transverse orientation, which is the behaviour of flying insects that orient themselves toward a distant source of light. Light passing through the silk serves as a guide, revealing areas where paint has not yet touched the surface; it acts as an anchor point, a signal, a place to catch the light. As the screen fills with the movement of paint, the glow from the other side is slowly obscured to the artist behind the screen. The paintings exist through their unbridled unpredictability, engaging in a dialectic that dissolves the hierarchy between painting as an illusion or imitation and painting as an archetype; a free, material process. About the Artist : Gala Bell is a London based multidisciplinary artist. The alchemy of matter is at the centre of her practice, moving between traditional painting and contemporary installation. Graduate of the Royal College of Art, she has been selected for exhibitions with The Design Museum, The Victoria and Albert Museum, The London Design Festival, The Korean Cultural Institute Berlin, Kunsthalle am Hamburger Platz Berlin and Galerie der HBKsaar in Saarsbrucken. Bell has had commissions by BBC One and Tate and Lyle...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Silk, Oil

Colors Are The Smile Of Nature
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
Shipped rolled in a tube without frame The dance of colors generates a scene of great beauty. The strength of the movement and the shapes created with its colors convey a dream towa...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Landscape's Reminder, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Ronda Waiksnis presents an abstract view of a winding stream that implies a feeling of nostalgia. "In this piece, I've applied multiple layers of paint t...

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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Grey Red
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Grey Red" is an oil painting on aluminum by Sean Scully. It is signed verso, " Gray Red, Sean Scully 1 12". The frame of reference for Irish American Sean Scully’s signature blocks and stripes is vast. From Malevich’s central premise that geometry can provide the means for universal understanding to Rothko’s impassioned approach to color and rendering of the dramatic sublime, Scully learned how to condense the splendor of the natural world into simple modes of color, light, and composition. Born in Dublin in 1945 and London-raised, Scully was well-schooled in figurative drawing when he decided to catch the spirit of his lodestar, Henri Matisse, by visiting Morocco in 1969. He was captivated by the dazzling tessellated mosaics and richly dyed fabrics and began to paint grids and stipes of color. Subsequent adventures provided further inspiration as the play of intense light on the reflective surfaces of Mayan ruins and the ancient slabs of stone at Stonehenge brought the sensation of light, space, and geometric movement to Scully’s paintings. The ability to trace the impact of Scully’s travels throughout his paintings reaffirms the value of abstract art as a touchstone for real-life experience. Painted in rich, deep hues and layered, nuanced surfaces, Grey Red is both poetic and full of muscular formalism. Scully appropriately refers to these elemental forms as ‘bricks,’ suggesting the formal calculations of an architect. As he explained, “these relationships that I see in the street doorways, in windows between buildings, and in the traces of structures that were once full of life, I take for my work. I use these colors and forms and put them together in a way that perhaps reminds you of something, though you’re not sure of that” (David Carrier, Sean Scully, 2004, pg. 98). His approach is organic, less formulaic; intuitive painter’s choices are layering one color upon another so that contrasting hues and colors vibrate with subliminal energy. Diebenkorn comes to mind in his pursuit of radiant light. But here, the radiant bands of terracotta red, gray, taupe, and black of Grey Red resonate with deep, smoldering energy and evoke far more affecting passion than you would think it could impart. As his good friend, Bono wrote, “Sean approaches the canvas like a kickboxer, a plasterer, a builder. The quality of painting screams of a life being lived.” Provenance: Timothy Taylor...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Chillout Lounge
Located in Yuba City, CA
I went to the forest and found my inspiration .Nature always slows me down so inspiration can find me . Nature reminds me to pay attention to colors and textures .Now texture serves ...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Space, C. 2000's by David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Nature of Light No. 3
Located in Nashville, TN
A series inspired by luminosity in her myriad forms.
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Persuasion - Original Acrylic abstract art on Paper
Located in Columbus, OH
Playful, quirky original acrylic on paper Artist Bio: Mia Stone is a free spirit with a deliberate, "I MEANT to do that!" attitude. She has had creative and adventurous career goals...
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Abstract Geometric 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

The Guardians of Allegro - Symphony Color Striking Balance Joy Abstract Modern
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title of Artwork: The Guardians of Allegro Symphony Color Striking Balance Joy Abstract Modern Investment Captivating Colorful This exclusive and one of a kind painting by Karnish...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Color Pencil

A Blessing
Located in Boston, MA
Joseph Adolphe moved to New York City in 1992 to attend the School of Visual Arts where he received his MFA in 1994. He has received several awards for his art, including First Place...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Aleppo to Kyiv Windows to the World - No.1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This painting is one of ‘Aleppo and Kyiv Urban Landscape No.1’ series featuring many windows gazing at the world. This is a collection of different neighborhoods in Aleppo city that ...
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Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

"Ancient Mariner"
Located in Bantam, CT
Janet Adler Schur's art interrupts the mundane order of things but the flying pieces fall into new patterns that bind us together. Her expressiveness becko...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Pastel, Acrylic

Colour Intersected Series - No 2
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Shayne Dark is an Ontario-based contemporary visual artist who has exhibited widely both nationally and internationally since he began his artistic career in the mid 1980’s. Taking a...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace – DannyBoy 1 – 100M" Abstract Painting
Located in New York, NY
Unorthodox; yet effective, Suki treats us to a series of works that tantalizes the imagination with bold strokes of dark and light, hinting at shapes both human and ethereal and pull...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Mixed Media

Helen Taylor, Now She Knows, Contemporary Female Artist, River landscape
Located in Harkstead, GB
​Helen Taylor (Contemporary) Now she knows she remembers Signed with monogram Oil on board 12 x 12 inches Helen Taylor’s practice follows an interest in belonging, connection, and ...
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Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

"In A Mood" Large Scale Acrylic, Oil Pastels, and Pencils Abstract 72"x96"
Located in New York, NY
"In A Mood" 2023, 72" H x 96" W. Large scale abstract painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Elle ...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil, Watercolor

Free Flowing Path, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"An artwork can influence the mood of any space, and this painting sets a calm atmosphere," says artist Ronda Waiksnis. A trailing, serene path meanders through...

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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Metal Jacket" Acrylic Painting wood frame minimal black & white Striped Ribbons
Located in Hamburg, HH
A small abstract painting made in 2023 by Amanda Andersen. An elegant, intimate piece of art, depicting a delicate ribbon that is tied firmly in a structured, sharp, bow on a solid g...
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Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Resolution large Abstract Expressionist painting framed
By Michele Zuzalek
Located in Washington, DC
My work develops intuitively and incorporates diverse layers, which alternate consecutive, conscious, deliberate, and unpredictable interventions. 'Resolution' is a mixed media abstr...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

Nature of Light No. 11
Located in Nashville, TN
A series inspired by luminosity in her myriad forms.
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Acrylic Painting "Simple Ribbon" with frame minimal black & white Stripes gift
Located in Hamburg, HH
A small abstract painting made in 2023 by Amanda Andersen. Minimal Christmas. / Minimal Valentine. An elegant, intimate piece of art, depicting a delicate ribbon that is tied firmly ...
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Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Mensa
Located in Berlin, DE
Jürgen Reichert - Maler Freischaffender Künstler, Farbflächenmalerei, lebt und arbeitet in Berlin. Mensa 2007 Acryl auf Leinwand 150 x 180 cm Jürgen Reichert, 1953 in Mannheim gebo...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Blue Dream Landscape 05
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
Title: "Blue Dream Landscape" On the canvas, a world of tranquility and serenity emerges, where shades of blue and white intertwine in a harmonious dance that captivates the viewer....
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Aleppo to Kyiv Windows to the World - No.2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This painting is one of ‘Aleppo and Kyiv Urban Landscape No.2’ series featuring many windows gazing at the world. This is a collection of different neighborhoods in Aleppo city that ...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Helen Taylor, Half a World Away, Contemporary Female Artist, River landscape
Located in Harkstead, GB
​Helen Taylor (Contemporary) Half a world away Signed with monogram Oil on panel 50 x 70 cm Helen Taylor’s practice follows an interest in belonging, connection, and journeys. Sh...
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Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Panel

o.T. (2089)
Located in Berlin, DE
Jürgen Reichert - Maler Freischaffender Künstler, Farbflächenmalerei, lebt und arbeitet in Berlin. o.T. 2019 Acryl auf Leinwand 80 x 100 cm Jürgen Reichert, 1953 in Mannheim gebore...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Messages #20, mixed media abstract painting on paper, neutral earth tones
Located in New York, NY
Paper size is 12 x 9 inches. Letraset, ink and pigment stick on handmade paper. Framed. Based in Andres, NY and West Orange, NJ, Lisa Pressman initially focused on sculpture before ...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Pigment

This Was A Day Like No Other with Rock and Roll, Two Original Abstract paintings
Located in Deddington, GB
This Was A Day Like No Other [2023] by Diane Whalley Original Abstract Expressionist painting in a white wood frame Acrylic on canvas Image Size: H 80cm x W 80cm Complete size of un...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Offering
Located in Boston, MA
Joseph Adolphe moved to New York City in 1992 to attend the School of Visual Arts where he received his MFA in 1994. He has received several awards for his art, including First Place...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Aggregate #22 (Large Abstract Contemporary Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is one of a series we have posted on 1stDibs. The first got more clicks and saves on its first day than any of the many hundreds of artworks we have ever posted. If you search on "G. Campbell Lyman" on 1stDibs you can see others in this series. Here's a recent message from a 1stDibs buyer of a painting in this series, a seasoned collector: "Love your work. We collect colorists like Wolf Kahn and Jennifer Bartlett, whom I commissioned a piece from that is in the entrance of Mayo Clinic. We are old...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic

"Daylight" - Large, White, Textured, Modern, Contemporary, Bold, Abstract
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted with a matte, highly textured finish, "Daylight" is compelling and exudes an irresistible allure that is both daring and sophisticated! Its sleek yet bold design embodies a ...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Other Medium, Varnish

Helen Taylor, The Blanket, Contemporary Female Artist, River landscape
Located in Harkstead, GB
​Helen Taylor (Contemporary) The Blanket Oil on canvas 46 x 61 cm Helen Taylor’s practice follows an interest in belonging, connection, and journeys. She spent her formative years...
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Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Heart of the sea - Blue abstract landscape painting
Located in Ocklawaha, FL
"Heart of the sea" is a large blue abstract landscape painting, depicting the grandeur of the sea. It is made in a stunning palette of...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Joyful Journey
Located in Yuba City, CA
I was inspired by the colors of nature .The creative process I begin with a layering ,then smearing and scrapping. I focuses on structure ,texture and unity. The artwork is ready to ...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Geometric Composition Game
Located in King, ON
The hard-edged forms with bright colors provide a rich contrast to the Blue, Yellow, Grey, Navy & Beige and add weight and movement to the painting. Signed by Artist on the back. Shi...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Flight, Abstract Art Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahagn Ghaltaghchyan Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Abstract Art Year: 2023 Title: Flight Size: 20" x 16" x 0.8'' ...
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Impressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rust Blue Escape One
Located in Toronto, ON
Kal Mansur employs a palette knife to build a textured terrain from impasto layers of paint. The surface is washed over with translucent glazes, with liquid pooling in valleys and fa...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Epoxy Resin, Acrylic

Mea Culpa #4
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
The Mea Culpa series is more about feeling than a specific vision. I attempt to use mark-making, color, and surface to explore the emotions I need to convey. I never know when they w...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel

Dance of Shadows
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
Shipped rolled in a tube without frame In this enigmatic work of art in the style, the canvas is saturated with an intriguing interplay of white, black, and gray. The white tones se...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Cincuenta 1: sumi ink painting on handmade paper from India: gray, black & white
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is a sumi ink, acrylic, and mixed media painting on paper in gray, black, and white. It is a highly textured work on heavy, handmade khadi paper from India, hand torn for irregular edges. This painting can be displayed in any orientation - horizontally or vertically. This piece works especially in a series -- six pieces available, each listed separately. I will combine shipping for your savings on multiple purchases within this series. Antonio Puri was born in Chandigarh, Punjab, India and raised in the Himalayas around Buddhist monks before studying at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, Coe College, and the University of Iowa. He established his studio in Philadelphia where he practiced for many years before relocating to Bogotá, Colombia. During this time, Puri completed several artist residencies all over the world, including in New York, Hungary, Bulgaria, Colombia, South Africa, Serbia, Mauritius, India, Denmark, Trinidad and Tobago, and Romania. Puri’s range of geographical and cultural experiences are embedded in his work, where he commonly explores the relationships between his eastern and western cultural connections. Puri has exhibited his work all over the world, including at the Museo de Arte del Tolima in Colombia; Sundaram Tagore Gallery Singapore; Government Museum and Art Gallery Chandigarh, India; Art Depot, Austria; La Cometa Gallery, Bogota; Museo Casa Conde Rul, Mexico; The Guild, NY; Nu Art...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Sumi Ink, Mixed Media

Cowboy Western
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
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Street Art 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Latex, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Aurelia - Charlotte Aiken, Abstract, gold leaf, Original, Oil, sea, Acrylic
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Aurelia is a painting in oil, acrylic and gold leaf on canvas by British artist Charlotte Aiken. Aiken is a Surrey-based artist, who responds to her surroundings through the medium o...
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Contemporary 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Untitled litho
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand signed and numbered lithograph Momen has made a small collection of lithographs in full colours, for these under painting of his large f...
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Abstract Geometric 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Lithograph

I dreamt of the sea - Large abstract seascape painting
Located in Ocklawaha, FL
A large abstract seascape painting dedicated to the magic of the Mediterranean. An opening, moving, dancing wave. In a palette of bright greens...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', C. 2000 by David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Mea Culpa #12
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
The Mea Culpa series is more about feeling than a specific vision. I attempt to use mark-making, color, and surface to explore the emotions I need to convey. I never know when they w...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel

Ravine, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Linda McCord presents an enticing composition with a flowing path cutting through its surface. "The cells boast an earthy tex...

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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Rough sea, Janssart, Oil paint/canvas, Zero Art
Located in OOSTERBEEK, NL
Janssart, pseudonym Wouter W. Janssen As early as the age of six, the talented Wouter painted the blossoming blossom trees in his parents' garden. At fourteen, he painted a portrait ...
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Minimalist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Genesis, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This painting exudes the feeling of the birth or budding of a flower," says artist Linda McCord. As part of her Heavenly Dreams ser...

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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Day by Day
Located in Yuba City, CA
Original and unique abstract painting . One-of-a -kind artwork . The colors are amazing and vivid . The creative process I begin with a layering ,then smearing and scrapping .The te...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Abstract Painting on Canvas by Warhol Factory Artist Steve Balkin
Located in Hudson, NY
Steve Balkin (1938-2023) This painting was purchased from Balkin's estate. It came from his home in upstate NY. dated 8/2007 and signed both on the front ...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Abstract , 105x75cm
Located in Yerevan, AM
Abstract, 2021, 105x75cm
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Rhythm of Color in Four
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
"The masterpiece 'Rhythm of Color in Four' is a bold and captivating expression of abstract art's energy. This artwork, comprised of four individual panels, evokes the very essence o...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Magazine Paper

Mea Culpa #2
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
The Mea Culpa series is more about feeling than a specific vision. I attempt to use mark-making, color, and surface to explore the emotions I need to convey. I never know when they w...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel

Abstract horse, abstract horse oil painting, messenger series horse on road.
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Messenger Series - Horse on Road" is a captivating oil painting by the renowned artist Koko, known for their unique abstract-impressionist style. This particular artwork is a strikin...
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Abstract Expressionist 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Enclosure, Original Abstract Painting, Oil and mixed media
Located in Deddington, GB
Enclosure [2023} by Claire Wiltsher is an original abstract painting. Oil Paint and mixed media on Canvas. Image Size: H 80cm x W 80cm Complete size of canvas: H 80cm x W 80cm x D ...
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

The Crossing, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Nature of Light No. 9
Located in Nashville, TN
A series inspired by luminosity in her myriad forms.
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Abstract 21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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