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Contemporary Abstract Paintings

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

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Style: Contemporary
Color:  Red
Delta
Located in New York, NY
After 17 year of teaching Science in high school, Joséphine (the second name of Myriam Struman) has been exploring her passion for painting on canvas. Her taste for interior decorat...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Concrete

Cleave
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Jamie Brunson is a contemporary master of technique, color combination, and visual texture.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Polyester, Oil, Alkyd, Panel

Vector Group No. 55
Located in New York, NY
Vector Group No. 55 (2014) oil enamel and gouache on artist's hand-made cotton paper 30 x 23 inches (unframed)
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Archival Paper, Gouache, Oil

French Contemporary Art by Marie-Anne Decamp - Fractal
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic & texture on canvas Marie Anne Decamp is a French artist born in 1973 who lives and works in Chambly in Oise in Picardy, near Paris. She be...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Indian Summer
Located in New York, NY
Born in Corsica, Cecile van Hanja spent her childhood in France before moving to the Netherlands as a child. Inspired by Piet Mondrian, the De Stijl m...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Unique Red Flame Square Diptych on Paper
Located in New York, NY
This is a unique diptych format work on paper measuring 44 x 44 inches. The work is made moving away from the center and conveying the directional flow of energy. Much like a plant o...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Archival Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Isla 12
Located in New York, NY
Born in the province of Colón, Panamá in 1976, Thannyo De Freitas Navarro experienced an upbringing in which artistic expression and earthly connection were...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

"Jagged Edge" Red and Black Geometric Abstract Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Geometric abstract contemporary acrylic painting by Houston, TX artist Mark Flood. The piece depicts geometric blocks of shapes in a striking red-and-black contrast. The artist signed the piece on the back of the canvas. Artist Biography: Mark Flood is a contemporary American artist. Working in an irreverent interdisciplinary practice, Flood’s work strives to critique society, specifically targeting the art market and its institutions. Among his best-known works is his Lace Paintings series, consisting of technically inventive and delicate compositions. For these works, Flood lays down several overlapping layers of paint onto canvas, creating the illusion of intricately detailed lace. Born in 1957 in Houston, TX, he went on to attend Rice University in Houston and do work throughout the 1970s while playing in the punk band Culturcide in his native Houston. Getting his start designing concert posters and flyers, Flood credits Joseph Cornell as an inspiration for his approach to collage and appropriation. He has exhibited with Zach Feuer gallery in New York, and his work can be found in the collections of the Modern Art Museum of Forth Worth, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Menil Collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Isla 06
Located in New York, NY
Born in the province of Colón, Panamá in 1976, Thannyo De Freitas Navarro experienced an upbringing in which artistic expression and earthly connection were...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Love
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 2018, this spray paint and stickers on plywood is hand-signed by Mr. Brainwash (Garges-lès-Gonesse 1966 -) in ink. This is a unique and original work. Catalogue Raisonné ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Spray Paint

A Poet's Dream - Painting by Salvatore Travascio - 1999
Located in Roma, IT
A Poet's Dream is an original painting realized by the Italian artist Salvatore Travascio in 1999. This is an oil painting on canvased paper. Hand-signed and dated on the lower righ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil, Wood Panel

"Luminous 8" Contemporary Abstract Reds Mixed Media on Canvas Framed Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Luminous 8" is a framed mixed media work on canvas by Tom Bolles with abstract linear form in shades of red and yellow. The smooth gradient of saturation near the left and right edg...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Paint

"Luminous 9" Contemporary Abstract Reds Mixed Media on Canvas Framed Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Luminous 9" is a framed mixed media work on canvas by Tom Bolles with abstract linear form in shades of red, orange, and yellow. The smooth gradient of saturation near the left and ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Paint

Red Indiana Love, 91 cm
Located in Miami, FL
Born in 1971 in San Bernardino, California and raised in the Atlanta area, Craig first recognized his creative drive via crayons on his parents' walls, like many inspired young artis...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Wood Panel

Drift
Located in Denver, CO
"By using references to navigational coastal profiling and by borrowing and subverting compositional structures of the 19th century American landscape painters I examine how modern l...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Who Will Be King?...Burning Thrones in Heaven, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Who Will Be King?...Burning Thrones in Heaven" is an original Acrylic on Canvas painting by the Skye Brothers. Based out of Eindhoven, the Netherlands, the story of artist duo Skye...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Garden Diptych - Floral Gestural Contemporary Abstract Painting in (Black+Red)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Garden Red" and "Garden Black/Red" by Abstract Expressionist artist Helen Bellaver are bold, stunning, and eye-catching paintings. These works are part of her newest series, where...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media

Lucid Dreams
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 36-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. 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 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, igniting her lifelong passion for art. Later, the works of Riley's mentor, L.S. Lowry, resonated deeply with Dye, reflecting the strained moods of Northern factories and their laborers—a subject intimately connected to her family history. Inspired by Lowry's ability to capture overpowering emotions through strong stylized forms, Dye delved into abstract art, discovering a profound connection between her art and everyday life. In recent years, Dye has had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed artists such as DOWNS, mentored by Karl Benjamin and Frederick Hammersley. Her artworks have graced exhibitions throughout the United States and have found a home in the prestigious Capital One corporate collection. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA SELECT EXHIBITIONS 2017 Pop Futurism and Abstraction, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles 2016 Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA 2016 Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery, Austin, TX 2016 Malton Art Gallery, Cincinatti, OH 2016 Christopher Anthony...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Conversation
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Tim Craighead’s work is categorized as abstract, though it inhabits a space between objective and non­objective painting. Both serve as a matrix for what are essentially autobiograph...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Alkyd, Canvas, Oil

INFERNO
Located in Chicago, IL
Acrylic on canvas 32 x 36 inches This painting is from the Divina Natura series. Born in Venice in 1955, Marco Nereo Rotelli lives and works in Milan and Paris. He holds an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

"Bold Orange Confluence"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Quim Bove' first picked up a paintbrush when he was six, and hasn't put it down since. Born in the Catalonia region of Spain along the Pyrenees, he became fluent in Spanish, French ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Niqab Rocker
Located in New York, NY
Niqab Rocker, 2016 Acrylic on canvas 24 x 24 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary 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 Anastasia Pelias, Chelsea Davine, Waleria Matelska, and Anna Maria Caboni. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Fabric and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 1.63 inches across are also available.

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