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
"Low Tide with Palms" Acrylic and mixed media on board, white float frame
Located in Dallas, TX
"Low Tide with Palms" is a lovely and calming work depicting two children in the midst of a colorful background with palm trees. The painting gives off a calm and relaxed vibe. Artist Dan Parry...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
"Le marais series, Untitled", Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jill Hackney
Located in St. Louis, MO
"A native of New Orleans, Jill Hackney studied painting at The Cleveland Institute of Art and Louisiana State University, where she earned her BFA. She is a founding member and twice...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Motion (Gestural Abstract, Colorful, Pink, Orange, Blue, Yellow, Green)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kelley Carman
Abstract Motion (Gestural Abstract, Colorful, Pink, Orange, Blue, Yellow, Green)
Acrylic and Oil Stick
Year: 2023
Size: 36x36x1.5in
Signed
COA provided
Ref.: 924802-20...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
First Day of School (Gestural Abstract, Colorful, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Green)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kelley Carman
First Day of School (Gestural Abstract, Colorful, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Green)
Acrylic and Oil Stick
Year: 2023
Size: 36x36x1.5in
Signed
COA provided
Ref.: 924802-2030
...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Imago
Located in Westport, CT
Ratcliffe’s paintings, seductive frenzies of color and neon line, are constructed in a framework of loose sensuality. Tending towards the acidic and artificial, saturated color is of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Big Apple - Mixed Media Abstract Painting by Lesley Spowart - Contemporary Art
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 of mediums and styles.
With a di...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
The Happiness of Birds, Grass Green, Lavender, Periwinkle, Lilac, Teal, Hunter
Located in Kent, CT
Speaking to its title, The Happiness of Birds by Yolanda Sánchez suggests a state of Elysium through color and paint strokes. Vibrant hues of green, violet, periwinkle, and teal danc...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Renee Ritter Mixed Media Canvas, Signed
By Renee Ritter
Located in Larchmont, NY
Renee Gaylin Ritter (American, b. 1935)
Growth, c. 1990s
Mixed media on canvas
16 1/4 x 31 3/4 x 2 in.
Signed lower right
Bio from Renee Ritter's website:
I'm a New Yorker, born an...
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Blue Square - Mixed Media Abstract Painting by Lesley Spowart - Contemporary Art
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 of mediums and styles.
With a di...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Mixed Media, Paper, Canvas
"Dream On" Colorful Contemporary Oil & Gold Painting on Wood Panel White Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils, whisking brush strokes, and thrown paint, Shaoul captures a love story by finding the courage to do so with passion and excitement. Through the love of he...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
Susquehanna
Located in Westport, CT
Ratcliffe’s paintings, seductive frenzies of color and neon line, are constructed in a framework of loose sensuality. Tending towards the acidic and artificial, saturated color is of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic
Beach Vibe - Mixed Media Abstract Painting by Lesley Spowart - Contemporary Art
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 of mediums and styles.
With a di...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Clucking Turnabout
Located in Westport, CT
Ratcliffe’s paintings, seductive frenzies of color and neon line, are constructed in a framework of loose sensuality. Tending towards the acidic and artificial, saturated color is of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Poetry in Motion - Abstract Mixed Media Painting - Les Taylor
Located in Carmel, CA
Les Taylor is an artist who has embraced a lifelong love for both music and art.
In the sanctuary of her studio, always accompanied by a melodic backdrop, she finds true inspiration...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Terpelene
Located in Westport, CT
Ratcliffe’s paintings, seductive frenzies of color and neon line, are constructed in a framework of loose sensuality. Tending towards the acidic and artificial, saturated color is of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Angelic Energy - Abstract Painting by Les Taylor
Located in Carmel, CA
Les Taylor is an artist who has embraced a lifelong love for both music and art. In the sanctuary of her studio, always accompanied by a melodic backdrop, she finds true inspiration....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Momentary Drift
Located in Westport, CT
Ratcliffe’s paintings, seductive frenzies of color and neon line, are constructed in a framework of loose sensuality. Tending towards the acidic and artificial, saturated color is of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Burnt Almond- Mixed Media Abstract Painting by Lesley Spowart - Contemporary Art
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 of mediums and styles.
With a di...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Infinite Grace by Judith Williams contemporary black and white nude on canvas
Located in Atlanta, GA
"The unusual shapes coming together in their raw simplistic form, how they interact with each other, the shapes creating their own language. I let them stand alone in their purest fo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Beautiful Blue - Mixed Media Abstract 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 of mediums and styles.
With a di...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Study 4 for Silent Running
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
Figure Study for Silent Running #4
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956)
Acrylics on canvas
38 inches by 48 inches
Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available
Colors: Purpl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Black and White Triptych - Textural Abstract Minimalist Composition
Located in Soquel, CA
Black and White Triptych - Textural Abstract Minimalist Composition
Minimalist textural composition by Karen M. Shimoda (American, b. 1951). Each piece has a different texture, surf...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glaze, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Other Medium
Autumn Leaf - Mixed Media Abstract Painting by Lesley Spowart - Contemporary Art
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 of mediums and styles.
With a di...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
1987 Adrianne Wortzel Acrylic on Paper
Located in Larchmont, NY
Adrianne Wortzel (b. 1941)
Gold Columns, 1987
Acrylic on paper
Sight: 22 x 30 in.
Framed: 27 x 34 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.
Signed and titled verso on stretcher bar
ADRIANNE WORTZEL'S early ...
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
In Elegant Neutral Colors a Contemporary Gestural Horse Painting Evokes Emotion
Located in Charleston, US
Abbie Gibson's "La Marche" is a large scale contemporary horse painting in elegant neutral colors. Abbie Gibson draws inspiration from the majestic horse, delving into the ethereal ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Goldochregray Cream, Sage Green, Blue, Red Abstract Painting on Paper
Located in Kent, CT
Clean and precise, carefully ordered blocks of color in shades of golden yellow cream, gray sage green, blue, and a dark coral shade of red are bright against the pale beige color of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Gouache, Archival Paper, Graphite
Framed Original Acrylic Painting
By Jenik Cook
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This is an original acrylic painting on paper by Jenik Cook. Hand signed by the artist, it includes Letter of Authenticity. This piece comes from the artist's personal collection. Me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Beautiful Chaos
Located in Dallas, TX
Every shape of Johannes Ehemann's artworks is 100% unique. Together with his eye & passion for photography, Johannes developed a combination of abstract creation, deconstruction and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Acrylic
Organized Chaos
Located in Dallas, TX
Every shape of Johannes Ehemann's artworks is 100% unique. Together with his eye & passion for photography, Johannes developed a combination of abstract creation, deconstruction and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Acrylic
32x28x2" Geometric Architectural Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We love this piece painted in relative monochromes of midnight blues and sage greys evoking stately strength and calm.
32 x 28 x 2 inches
Oil paint, cold wax on canvas, stretched on...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Framed Original Acrylic Painting, Hand Signed, Letter of Authenticity
By Jenik Cook
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This is an original acrylic painting on paper by Jenik Cook. Hand signed by the artist, it includes Letter of Authenticity. This piece comes from the artist's personal collection. Me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Marina Cathedral - Landscape Painting by Giampaolo Talani
Located in Carmel, CA
Giampaolo Talani (1955-2018)
The "mad scientist" of the art world, Talani created art out of virtually everything he touched. After completing his training at the Florence Academy of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"My Lion Brave Heart" Contemporary Pop Art Red Oil Painting with 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
Mediterranean Waters 2 - Original Abstract Artwork with Texture, Resin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nichole McDaniel's artistry unfolds as a captivating fusion of contemporary landscapes and abstract compositions, drawing inspiration from both local surroundings and her exploration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
The Fish, La Rosa - Still-Life Painting by Giampaolo Talani
Located in Carmel, CA
Giampaolo Talani (1955-2018)
The "mad scientist" of the art world, Talani created art out of virtually everything he touched. After completing his training at the Florence Academy of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Planning The Revolution" Framed Original Painting on Canvas
By Mark Kostabi
Located in Chatsworth, CA
"Planning The Revolution" is an original painting on canvas by Mark Kostabi, hand signed by the artist. This piece comes custom framed. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Measures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Framed Hand Signed Original Painting with Letter of Authenticity
By Jenik Cook
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This is an original acrylic painting on paper by Jenik Cook. Hand signed by the artist, it includes Letter of Authenticity. This piece comes from the artist's personal collection. Me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Tetons From Togwotee
Located in Denver, CO
My paintings are the primary way in which I try to understand the complexities of the region where I live. Most of my work is built on themes of human perception, the boundaries and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Angel Ricardo Ricardo Rios, Untitled, 2017, oil on canvas, 53x96 in.
Located in Miami, FL
Angel Ricardo Ricardo Rios (Cuban, 1965)
Untitled, 2017
Oil on canvas
53 x 96 in. (137 x 246 cm.)
Angel Ricardo Ricardo Rios was born in Cuba in 1965 where he graduated from the Hig...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil Crayon, Canvas
Bruma Two, Ochre, Gray, Umber, Golden Brown Beige Square Geometric Abstract
Located in Kent, CT
Stripes and blocks of color in soft gray blue, pale sage green, beige and golden brown are clean, precise and carefully ordered in this painting in flashe on canvas. Signed, dated an...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Vinyl
Antilocapra
Located in Denver, CO
My paintings are the primary way in which I try to understand the complexities of the region where I live. Most of my work is built on themes of human perception, the boundaries and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ashgreylime, Beige, Light Green, Sage, Lemon Yellow Stripes, Geometric Abstract
Located in Kent, CT
Clean and precise, carefully ordered stripes and blocks of color in light green, dark sage, yellow ochre, pale lemon yellow and burnt orange are lively and vibrant against the neutra...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Horse Patterns
Located in Denver, CO
My paintings are the primary way in which I try to understand the complexities of the region where I live. Most of my work is built on themes of human perception, the boundaries and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Burst of Colors V
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Larisa Safaryan has chosen to work with a most unconventional and delicate medium: an eggshell. Without question she is an innovator in what she does.
The strength and fragility of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Cloud Puzzle
Located in Denver, CO
My paintings are the primary way in which I try to understand the complexities of the region where I live. Most of my work is built on themes of human perception, the boundaries and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Western Skies
Located in Denver, CO
My paintings are the primary way in which I try to understand the complexities of the region where I live. Most of my work is built on themes of human perception, the boundaries and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Inside
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Larisa Safaryan has chosen to work with a most unconventional and delicate medium: an eggshell. Without question she is an innovator in what she does.
The strength and fragility of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Dancing into the Night
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Larisa Safaryan has chosen to work with a most unconventional and delicate medium: an eggshell. Without question she is an innovator in what she does.
The strength and fragility of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Burst of Colors II
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Larisa Safaryan has chosen to work with a most unconventional and delicate medium: an eggshell. Without question she is an innovator in what she does.
The strength and fragility of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"City of Echos", Geometric Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Mounted on Wood Panel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nancy Newman Rice was born in New York City and was educated at Cornell University and at Washington University, where she earned a BFA with honors and an MFA. She has received award...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Creative Chaos I
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Larisa Safaryan has chosen to work with a most unconventional and delicate medium: an eggshell. Without question she is an innovator in what she does.
The strength and fragility of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Number Five
Located in Dallas, TX
Every shape of his artworks is 100% unique. Together with his eye & passion for photography, Johannes developed a combination of abstract creation, deconstruction and realistic paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Hope
Located in Dallas, TX
Every shape of his artworks is 100% unique. Together with his eye & passion for photography, Johannes developed a combination of abstract creation, deconstruction and realistic paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Traces, Sage, Olive Green, Salmon Coral Pink Abstract Horizons, Tinted Polymer
Located in Kent, CT
Traces by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer create the depth and surface textures throughout the poured paint...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
"Dream Come True" Colorful Contemporary Oil & Gold Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils, whisking brush strokes, and thrown paint, Shaoul captures a love story by finding the courage to do so with passion and excitement. Through the love of he...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
Tandem, Peach, Mint Blue, Light Green Geometric Abstract Painting, Curving Lines
By Jenny Kemp
Located in Kent, CT
An abstract geometric pattern is composed of thick curving lines in peachy pink and pale pinkish orange, bright and luminous against a pale mint green background. A semicircle and tw...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
"Fire Remains", Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Mounted on Wood Panel, Framed
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nancy Newman Rice was born in New York City and was educated at Cornell University and at Washington University, where she earned a BFA with honors and an MFA. She has received award...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Creative Chaos II
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
Larisa Safaryan has chosen to work with a most unconventional and delicate medium: an eggshell. Without question she is an innovator in what she does.
The strength and fragility of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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