Abstract Abstract Paintings
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
Artist Tree
Located in Boxholm, SE
The Artists Tree – Jolanta Johnsson, experienced Polish artist, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, PhD of fine arts, university teacher. She currently lives in Sweden. T...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reflex
Located in New York, NY
Reflex, 2022
Acrylic on paper
16 1/2 x 11 4/5 in. (42 x 30 cm)
Unique
Signed and dated, lower right
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Team Colours
Located in Toronto, CA
Alexander Rasmussen’s “Better Days Are Comin’.” This vibrant new series of abstracts was presented in part at Art Miami 2023, and the remaining pieces are now being exhibited for the...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Happy Party 45" x 30"
Located in Toronto, ON
With a vision of paintings that literally break free of the canvas, Blady + Van Mil invented moulage (molded collage) through experimentation in the early days of the pandemic. It be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas
Composition N27. Oil on Canvas. 28.5X 47 Inch. 2015. By Giorgi Vepkhvadze.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Giorgi Vepkhvadze’s art is an Abstract expressionism for modern interior designs for Residential and Commercial spaces. Well suited for New York Apartments and Houses. Artist graduat...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
untitled
Located in Queenston, ON
Can be purchased as a diptych, or individual art work .
custom framing options available. Adam makes bespoke one fo a kind furniture and frames.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Alkyd
"After It Was Over" Contemporary Original Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
This oil painting on canvas straddles the line between narrative and non-narrative. I want it to be familiar but at the same time indistinct, encouraging the viewer to create their o...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
No.6
Located in Bantam, CT
Steven Miller trained at Parsons School of Design, Miller derives inspiration from electron microscope images that reveal the invisible building blocks of natural world. His pursuit ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Drip, Drip, Drip.
Located in Toronto, CA
Acrylic painting on canvas by artist Troy Smith. The Drip, Drip, Drip painting measures 48" x 72" and is painted on canvas. Painted in his studio in the summer of 2022, Troy experime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Stripe Drawing #11" Contemporary Original Abstract Drawing
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
My drawings and paintings are an examination of three major elements - color, surface and mark making. These nonrepresentational pieces give me the freedom to concentrate on and inve...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
Cerulean Flora
Located in Readsboro, VT
Infused with a tranquil palette, this textile sculpture was crafted to evoke serenity and growth, drawing inspiration from the resilience of nature. Its cerulean hues and wood founda...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Wood, Latex
Joy Factory
Located in Covington, LA
"The nostalgia of a tropical climate is the undercurrent that inspires my process. Bright and vibrant pigments live on my palette. I treat each canvas with an intuitive approach, nev...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Untitled - abstract oil painting, squares, blue & black
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Using pure oil paint, which gives the artwork its unique texture, the artist manages to use two particularly difficult colors to work with: black and blue.
This artwork is part of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fabric, Canvas, Linen, Paint
Egipto
Located in Barcelona, ES
Various sophisticated with oxides, pigments, etc., etc.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
o.T. (2201)
Located in Berlin, DE
Jürgen Reichert - Maler
Freischaffender Künstler, Farbflächenmalerei, lebt und arbeitet in Berlin.
o.T. (2201)
2019
Acryl auf Leinwand
50 x 60 cm
Jürgen Reichert, 1953 in Mannheim ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Siluetas
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pigments, varnishes and various elements
to create imprecise special shapes
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Mea Culpa #26
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...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
A Love Letter
Located in New York, NY
2023, Oil & cold wax on wood panel
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax, Oil, Wood Panel
If you never try, you will never get it
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
Painting: Acrylic on Canvas.
I have used acrylic paints in to make the composition and generate relief and shapes.
If you sit down, in front of this painting, your feelings calm down...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
o.T. (kleines Feld)
Located in Berlin, DE
Jürgen Reichert - Maler
Freischaffender Künstler, Farbflächenmalerei, lebt und arbeitet in Berlin.
o.T.
2015
Eitempera auf Leinwand
120 x 120 cm
Jürgen Reichert, 1953 in Mannheim g...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Egg Tempera
Green swamp path 2
Located in Southampton, NY
The latest in the wide world of J. Oscar Molina's "Children of the World" Collection--a profound color driven body of paintings in assorted sizes and mediums which have been inspired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Rocket" Original Abstract Painting on Paper by Meredith C. Bullock
Located in Pleasant Shade, TN
This original painting was created by abstract painter, Meredith C. Bullock.
The painting measures 19x24" on thick white paper. Materials used: acrylic painting, chalk pastel, and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Love in the NY City
Located in New York, NY
2017, Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
item #5 from series "Mystère de la Caverne de Platon"
Located in CHÂTILLON-EN-DIOIS, FR
The large-format canvases evoke quivering universes of life. Aquatic, green universes, improbable landscapes are structured by discovering the rhythmic compositions that evoke a real...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pura Vida
Located in Toronto, ON
Isabel Beaubien, a native of Montreal, received her training in fine arts at Concordia University. After launching her career in the UK, she later obtained her Masters degree in Con...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
item #4 from series "Jeux de glace"
Located in CHÂTILLON-EN-DIOIS, FR
Imaginary landscape
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mea Culpa #1
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...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Paper
The glare, constructive painting of visions of a dream.
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Constructive Figurative Painting 37" x 24" inch by Ion Xiua. Mixed technique. Oil on canvas made with professional Winsor & Newton colors protected with gloss varnish with UV protect...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Republic of Haut Bay II
Located in San Luis Obispo, CA
Danielle Eubank is a painter who is exploring the relationship between abstraction and realism. Based on the oceans of the world, her abstract oil paintings are modern and emotive.
...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Renneth Over
Located in New York, NY
2021, Photograph on aluminum
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Photographic Film
Bardo
Located in New York, NY
The watercolor series is a group of forty iridescent watercolors made during my time in the Hawaiian Islands. Those works on paper are made under the inspiration of the light phenome...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Play #6 Contemporary Original Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
This series focuses on the idea of play and the emotions involved in the act of playing. We often forget the importance of relaxing the mind, of letting go of our troubles, of being ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Listen
By Amrta Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece is part of the Amrta Gold Series. These pieces are incredibly unique and cannot be replicated. The are multilayered mixed media abstracts all with 24k gold leaf on top. Th...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Parkside Place
Located in San Luis Obispo, CA
Suzie Buchholz is a Bay Area-based abstract painter with a playful yet rebellious approach to the tradition of Abstract Expressionism. Her process is highly physical,driven by an ins...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mini Meditation
Located in MADRID, ES
Acrylic on primed surface with cradled wooden frame
Artwork Unique
“Mini Meditation” was inspired by my meditation and mindfulness practice. It is the smaller version of the much la...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Play Drawing #4 Contemporary Original Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
Play Drawing #4 Contemporary Original Abstract Oil Painting
This series focuses on the idea of play and the emotions involved in the act of playing. We often forget the importance o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil
Landscape
Located in Singapore, SG
The colourful backdrop of nature blends in a sacred moment when the artist explores the outdoors. The beauty, majesty, wonder and allure are all turbulent yet calming.
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Human Centipede
Located in New York, NY
2022, Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Génétic ‘ IOTA
Located in New York, NY
2023, Watercolor & acrylic on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Watercolor
Play Drawing #8 Contemporary Original Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
Play Drawing #8 Contemporary Original Abstract Oil Painting
This series focuses on the idea of play and the emotions involved in the act of playing. We often forget the importance o...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil
Génétic ‘ TAU
Located in New York, NY
2023, Watercolor & acrylic on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Watercolor
"Pollen" Textured Mixed Media Collage Abstract Painting on Canvas, 2021
Located in Mantova, MN
This artwork has been on exhibit at Volta Basel Art Fair 2022 with AC Latin Art.
Textured mixed media and collage abstract modern painting inspired by nature and flowers, questioning reality, often playing with inserts to introduce the doubt of something more. In the research of contemporary artist Federica Aiello Pini...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil
Down To Earth
Located in Singapore, SG
Making mistakes is often a taboo in society. This forms a person's mentality and when problems come they tend to blame circumstances. This artwork invites us to be more open and acce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
You will get there faster if you slow down #5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Acrylic paint, embroidery and poly-fil video
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton, Thread, Acrylic
"Love in the Eye of a Hurricane" - Abstract Expressionist Painting on Panel 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
A contemporary painting in an abstract expressionist style, "Love in the Eye of a Hurricane" features gestural acrylic brushstrokes and mixed media markings atop wood panel. It is an original, fine art painting created in 2021 by abstract artist Kara Greenwell. Sophisticated Payne's gray blue hues blend with beige, white and pale pink acrylic paint in contrast to dramatic black and white charcoal and graphite marks. The artist continued the painting extending around the edges of this gallery wrapped canvas, ensuring visual interest from all angles. Measuring 40 inches by 30 inches, this mid-sized abstract painting is the perfect modern statement piece for any wall. The painting can be hung a nail or picture...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Crayon, Acrylic, Pencil, Graphite
Henri
Located in New York, NY
2021, Acrylic & oil on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil
Drive Home from Montauk
Located in New York, NY
2022, Acrylic on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
EMKAY
Located in Marrakech, MA
Abstract calligraphy.
Mixed media on canvas.
Black exterior frame.
Framed dimensions : 115x101x5cm.
Signature on the back.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Discarded treasures
Located in MADRID, ES
This mixed media work was created intuitively, with the creature emerging only towards the end of the process. It suggested to me a dinosaur or ancient extinct monster.
As part of my...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Gold Drop
Located in Southampton, NY
The beauty of the gold sky emits a hard 'rain' of figures determined to find their true place in the terrain.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary Acrylic Painting Burning Ember On Canvas
Located in Toronto, CA
Burning Ember is painted on a wood panel, in acrylic. The size is 40" x 40". The painting hangs on a French cleat.
Troy Smith is a Canadian artist, designer, sculptor and painter w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"LES FRUITS DE L'ACTE" Pollock style
Located in SAINT-ALPINIEN, FR
Hand-painted. Not a print. Painting is signed at front and back. Dated. Contemporary FINE ART Original PAINTING, acrylics, collage(silk, pearls) , spray paint on paper, unframed. Title:Les fruits...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic, Silk
Abstract Landscape Painting by Victor Manuel Gomez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Format Abstract Pink & Black Mixed Media Painting by Cuban Artist Victor Manuel.
Victor is an emerging talent born and raised in Havana. With a great sense of Havana’s always ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
The Map of A Myth II
Located in MADRID, ES
Using calligraphic brushstrokes and muted color tones, I intend to bring in some traits of Chinese art. Assembling elements of art in the East and West is to signify the unique histo...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Untitled - Textured Mixed Media Minimalist Abstract Painting, 2021
By Pau Escat
Located in Porto, 13
Untitled is an original work of art by the Catalan artist Pau Escat.
This painting is created by the artist Pau Escat. The artist wants to represent landscape through his feelings a...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Plaster, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Blue Depth
Located in Marrakech, MA
Ink on Fine Art paper
Artwork done with a compass
Black exterior frame
Framed dimensions: 113x83 (x5)cm
Signed on the back
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Toxic
Located in Singapore, SG
The world is ruled by an elite class who control the lives of most people with big lies and media propaganda. Everything is displayed so convincingly that it's hard for us to see the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Heart Breaker (diptych)
Located in New York, NY
2022, Encaustic on wood
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Encaustic
Abstract abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract abstract paintings 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 abstract paintings 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 Nestor Toro, Giorgio Lo Fermo, Newel Hunter, and Sumit Mehndiratta. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Synthetic Resin 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 abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available.
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