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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Contemporary
Come Close, Lilac, Lavender, Pale Purple, Violet, Beige, Ivory Gradient Stripes
By Audrey Stone
Located in Kent, CT
In flashe on canvas, thin, carefully ordered stripes of color in gradient shades of soft hues, starting with a pale peachy shade of ivory beige in the center to light lilac, lavender...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Vinyl
For The Gods
Located in New York, NY
gouache on paper
13 x 9 inches
23.25 x 19.25 inches framed
Rundorff Smith deals with central shapes that she develops by referencing urns, shrines, burial mounds and places of vener...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Tropical Fantasy #3 - Still Life Painting - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
New, richly colored abstract floral bouquet is energetic and beautiful, bringing vibrancy to the viewer.
Tropical Fantasy #3 - Still Life Painting - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
Mar...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antherium on the Sea By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Refreshing ocean swells break across ocean reefs with sea birds and a gorgeous tropical red anthurium flower.
Antherium on the Sea - Abstract Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmer...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Caldentey CITY original neo figurative acrylic paintng
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Ciudad original nefigurative acrylic paintng.
contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY
CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mallorca - Spain)
The active notion of rhythm ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Cardboard
Spain - Chartreuse Color - Abstract Floral Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Spain - Chartreuse color - Abstract Floral Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep mysterious jungle or delightfully whimsical florals. Hi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Watermelon Sky, 12x12" oil on linen
Located in Loveland, CO
Watermelon Sky by Alyson Kinkade
12x12" oil on linen, Framed in a minimal gun-metal grey frame, makes dimensions 13x13x2".
*Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Natural Rhythm- Landscape Painting Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Elements of the jungle weave in a flowing design . Sculptural leaves of tropical plants complement and contrast while surreal flowers provide rich color accents.
Botanical Flow - La...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Midnight I - Original Sally K Floral Artwork
By Sally K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gazing at Lebanese American artist Sally K's floral portrait is consuming and empowering. Inspired by strong, feminine women, she creates pop-realistic paintings that speak to the e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper
"My Falling in Love Heart" Contemporary Multicolor & Gold Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
"Violace", contemporary, abstract, flowers, green, violet, plants, oil painting
By Anita Loomis
Located in Natick, MA
From the easel of New England painter, Anita Loomis, “Violace” is a 20 x 30 x 1.5 inch oil painting on canvas that celebrates the growth and evolution of flowers in rich and vivid ta...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Interstices - Floral Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Floral - Abstract Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
This orange and green abstract floral painting is abundant in color and form creating luxury wall art enhancing any spa...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cubistic Floral in a Sea Shell By Marc
Located in Carmel, CA
A flower arrangement nestled in a sea shell, painted in a cubistic style. Highly textured earth toned paint creates surface dynamism in this unique one of a kind painting from the ar...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Everything is Real - Original Pointillist Textured Artwork
By Susan Gale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Susan Gale's work explores the nostalgia of community by highlighting the juxtaposition between the peaceful, quiet, mystery of light, and the rush of visually invoked sensation. She...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Jungle Flow - Landscape Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Abstract Tropical Jungle in cool blues and greens offers a contemporary feel. The broad leaves and flowing forms overlap each other in this jungle.
Jungle Flow - Landscape Paintings...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
R2303
By Cathy Choi
Located in Westport, CT
Cathy Choi's eye catching white & textured painting is punctuated with dazzling color.
This work is a progression from Choi's signature minimalist works.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
I'll Be There - Original Pointillist Textured Artwork
By Susan Gale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Susan Gale's work explores the nostalgia of community by highlighting the juxtaposition between the peaceful, quiet, mystery of light, and the rush of visually invoked sensation. She...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Maple Sugar Moon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rhythm exists here on the farm, beginning with the sunrise and the sounds of nature awakening. My art is a reaction to this sense of place. Whether I’m in the studio, tending to th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Dye, Emulsion, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Mesh
Inner Aspirations - Original Pointillist Textured Artwork
By Susan Gale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Susan Gale's work explores the nostalgia of community by highlighting the juxtaposition between the peaceful, quiet, mystery of light, and the rush of visually invoked sensation. She...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"My Bergdorf Goodman Heart" Pop Art Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Textures of Time
Located in Denver, CO
Though the action of painting geological formations using abstraction, organic textures and luminous color, I can convey how natural physical forces work to shape a constantly changi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Resilience - Original Pointillist Textured Artwork
By Susan Gale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Susan Gale's work explores the nostalgia of community by highlighting the juxtaposition between the peaceful, quiet, mystery of light, and the rush of visually invoked sensation. She...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Jungle Abstraction By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
An intuitive simplification and synthesis of the artists endeavors with jungle imagery. Pattern and color prevail over a previously realistic approach.
Jungle Abstraction - Landsc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
5 Easy Pieces - Abstract Painting by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
5 Easy Pieces- Abstract Painting by Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA.
Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep mys...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Floral Invention - Flowers Painting- Still Life Art by Marc
Located in Carmel, CA
Contemporary floral forms in a base of blue foliage. Simple and clean.
Floral Invention - Landscape Paintings -Abstract Geometric Art By Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Floral Serenade - Flower painting by Marc Zimmerman - Still Life Art
Located in Carmel, CA
Floral Serenade - Flower painting by Marc Zimmerman - Still Life Art
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Marc Zimmerman is a visiona...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Forth Five, Dark Cobalt Blue, Olive Green, Ochre Geometric Shapes on White
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in brown, dark blue, olive green, orange and teal are dynamic against a solid white background.
Rebekah Andrade’s practice explores the intricate language of abstr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Tissue Paper
"My Dior Heart" Gold and Mauve Colorful Pop Art Oil Painting White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Board, Glass
Valley Blooms
Located in Denver, CO
Though the action of painting geological formations using abstraction, organic textures and luminous color, I can convey how natural physical forces work to shape a constantly changi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
"My Miami Beach Heart" Colorful Pop Art Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Board
"My Moncler Heart" Colorful & Silver Pop Art Oil Painting White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Rising Through The Air
Located in Denver, CO
Though the action of painting geological formations using abstraction, organic textures and luminous color, I can convey how natural physical forces work to shape a constantly changi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Silverlight
Located in Denver, CO
Though the action of painting geological formations using abstraction, organic textures and luminous color, I can convey how natural physical forces work to shape a constantly changi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Totality
Located in Denver, CO
Though the action of painting geological formations using abstraction, organic textures and luminous color, I can convey how natural physical forces work to shape a constantly changi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Twilight to Starlight
Located in Denver, CO
Though the action of painting geological formations using abstraction, organic textures and luminous color, I can convey how natural physical forces work to shape a constantly changi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
"My Kiss Me Heart" Pink, Green & White Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Board
"My Blue Diamond Heart" Periwinkle Blue Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glass, Oil, Board
"My Humble Heart" Slate Grey Pop Art Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Hill Town by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
A colorful, geometrical cluster of buildings climbs this Mexican hillside in this playful painting
Hilltown - Figurative Painting - American Modern Art By Marc Zimmerman
This maste...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bluecobalt Green, Light Blue, Grass Green, Stripes, Geometric Abstract Painting
Located in Kent, CT
Clean and precise, carefully ordered blocks of color in light blue and light green are lively and vibrant while thin, delicate lines in blue and navy frame the shapes. Signed, dated ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Color Pencil
"My Roman Holiday Heart" Colorful Pop Art Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Gravitation - Space Galaxy Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
As one can see some objects from planet earth have been pulled into the gravitational orbit of the distant planet of Saturn. It remains a mystery as to how this occured.
Gravitatio...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mind Map Nine, Dark Indigo Blue, Olive Green, Ochre Pink Geometric Shapes, White
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in dark indigo blue, olive green, orange, pink and teal are cheerful against a solid white background. Framed in a thin, natural wood float frame.
Rebekah Andrade’s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Tissue Paper
MATTEO BULTRINI 7 Sackcloth Collage- " NO TITLE" 2005
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
MATTEO BULTRINI - ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA - " NO TITLE" 2005. framed
Beautiful composition by the Italian artist
Mixed technique and combustion
Perfect state.
BULTRINI, Mateo (Rome 197...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
"My Take Me Away Heart" Colorful Pop Art Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Board
"My Dancing in the Moon Light Heart" Pop Art Oil Painting White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Mind Map One, Violet Blue, Olive Green, Pink Ochre Geometric Shapes on White
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in olive green, yellow ochre, pink and teal are dynamic against a white background. Framed in a thin, natural wood float frame.
Rebekah Andrade’s practice explores ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Tissue Paper
Leaf Flow - Landscape Painting By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Colorful tropical leaves and flowers flow amongst themselves. Peaches and pink with blue-greens contrasting to bring harmony to the viewer.
Leaf Flow - Landscape Painting - Oil On C...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"My Moon River Heart" Silver Pop Art Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Dog Park - Abstract Animal Painting by Lesley Spowart - Contemporary
Located in Carmel, CA
Lesley Anne Spowart, an abstract artist hailing from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is renowned for her transformative creations that blur the boundaries...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Circles One, Orange, Green, Indigo, Teal, Dark Violet Square Abstract Circle
Located in Kent, CT
Layered, circular shapes in orange, indigo blue, green and teal are eye-catching on a multicolored, jewel-toned background. Framed in a thin, light natural wood float frame with a ru...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spain Unleashed - Abstract Painting by Marc
Located in Carmel, CA
Spain Unleashed - Abstract Painting by Marc
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA.
Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep mysterious jung...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"My KAWS Heart" Green & Gold Colorful Pop Art Oil Painting White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil, Mixed Media
"My Sweet Heart" Pink and White Pop Art Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Board
"My Boochier Heart" Gold, Black & Ruby Pop Art Oil Painting White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
"My Summers in St. Barths Heart" Pop Art Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Board
"My Periwinkle Lavender Heart" Pop Art Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Original Abstract Expressionist - Hawaiian Mother and Baby
Located in Soquel, CA
Polynesian Mother and Baby - Original Abstract Expressionist Figurative Acrylic on Paper
Abstract Expressionist figurative painting by Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th Cent...
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
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