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.
Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Contemporary
FLOURISHING BLOOM - Large Floral Painting - Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA.
Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep mysterious jungle or delig...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Study 3 for Silent Running
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
Figure Study for Silent Running
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956)
Acrylics on canvas
44 inches by 48 inches
Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available
Colors: Purple, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Everybody Happy - Original Bold Delightful Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerdine Duijsens’ spirited and evocative figures are instantly recognizable and unforgettable. Through lush, bold colors and energetic marks, her paintings emit a sense of pleasure a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Unwind Unfolds - Red & Green Abstract Painting by Marc
Located in Carmel, CA
Unwind Unfolds - Red & Green Abstract Painting by Marc
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA.
Marc Zimmerman creates pl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dinner by Candlelight - Original Bold Delightful Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerdine Duijsens’ spirited and evocative figures are instantly recognizable and unforgettable. Through lush, bold colors and energetic marks, her paintings emit a sense of pleasure a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Coast to Coast Seven, Golden Yellow Mustard, Dark Violet Blue Gray Stripes
By Audrey Stone
Located in Kent, CT
Carefully ordered blocks of color in bright, gradient hues in bright shades of golden yellow and light gray surround a deep, dark violet center. Signed, dated and titled on the verso...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
NPO-3
Located in East Patchogue, NY
Ink, gouache and acrylic on Canson Paper .
Unique piece signed by the artist.
Christophe GALUD was born and live in Paris. His father is an artistic director in a large advertising ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache
Wake
Located in Denver, CO
Nerhbass’ paintings focus on style as a sublime element of tension within beauty. Thematically they evoke modern dilemmas of what it means to see and be seen in a manner that is simu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Luminous 3
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Luminous 3' — luminous oil on linen. Dimensions are 31.5 x 31.5 inches.
French American Frédéric Choisel, is inspired by the cities and countrysides of France, New York, and Calif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Large Blue Mixed Media on Woven Fabriano Painting "Flight"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This captivating artwork is a weaving that beautifully captures the essence of flight, embodying the graceful movement of a bird in motion. Through a skilful interplay of vibrant hue...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rush
Located in Denver, CO
Nerhbass’ paintings focus on style as a sublime element of tension within beauty. Thematically they evoke modern dilemmas of what it means to see and be seen in a manner that is simu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Jungle Bouquet By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
A floral, but instead of a vase it finds itself in a jungle setting. Rich reds weave amongst the large green leaves and white flowers creating fullness for this tropical jungle
Jung...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Luminous 5
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Luminous 5' — luminous oil on linen. Dimensions are 31.5 x 31.5 inches.
French American Frédéric Choisel, is inspired by the cities and countrysides of France, New York, and Calif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Forever Coming Home
Located in Denver, CO
Nerhbass’ paintings focus on style as a sublime element of tension within beauty. Thematically they evoke modern dilemmas of what it means to see and be seen in a manner that is simu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Jade Canyon
Located in Denver, CO
Nerhbass’ paintings focus on style as a sublime element of tension within beauty. Thematically they evoke modern dilemmas of what it means to see and be seen in a manner that is simu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Garden of Abstraction By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
A floral, but instead of a vase it finds itself in a jungle setting. Rich reds weave amongst the large green leaves and white flowers creating fullness for this tropical jungle
Flor...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Luminous 4
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Luminous 4' — luminous oil on linen. Dimensions are 31.5 x 31.5 inches.
French American Frédéric Choisel, is inspired by the cities and countrysides of France, New York, and Calif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
NPO-11
Located in East Patchogue, NY
Ink, gouache and acrylic on Canson Paper .
Unique piece signed by the artist.
Christophe GALUD was born and live in Paris. His father is an artistic director in a large advertising ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Acrylic, Paper
NPO-9
Located in East Patchogue, NY
Ink, gouache and acrylic on Canson Paper .
Unique piece signed by the artist.
Christophe GALUD was born and live in Paris. His father is an artistic director in a large advertising ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache
Luminous 2
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Luminous 2' — luminous oil on linen. Dimensions are 31.5 x 31.5 inches.
French American Frédéric Choisel, is inspired by the cities and countrysides of France, New York, and Calif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
NPO-6
Located in East Patchogue, NY
Ink, gouache and acrylic on Canson Paper .
Unique piece signed by the artist.
Christophe GALUD was born and live in Paris. His father is an artistic director in a large advertising ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache
NPO-5
Located in East Patchogue, NY
Ink, gouache and acrylic on Canson Paper .
Unique piece signed by the artist.
Christophe GALUD was born and live in Paris. His father is an artistic director in a large advertising ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache
NPO-8
Located in East Patchogue, NY
Ink, gouache and acrylic on Canson Paper .
Unique piece signed by the artist.
Christophe GALUD was born and live in Paris. His father is an artistic director in a large advertising ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Acrylic, Paper
NPO-2
Located in East Patchogue, NY
Ink, gouache and acrylic on Canson Paper .
Unique piece signed by the artist.
Christophe GALUD was born and live in Paris. His father is an artistic director in a large advertising ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache
"Deeper" Contemporary Abstract Landscape Framed Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Deeper" is a framed oil painting on canvas by Marshall Noice, depicting an abstracted copse of trees set against a multicolored leafy background. The vibrancy of the foliage in the ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Untitled 3 - Contemporary Expressive Abstract Painting, Conceptual Art
Located in Salzburg, AT
Urszula Wilk – artist statment:
I have always been interested in the idea of infiniteness of a painting and its opposite – that is the physical finiteness of the painting. This phys...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"Outside the Lines" - Moody Shades of Blue Abstract Portrait Painting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jordan Barker is a New York City based mixed media artist. Initially inspired by found objects, his first piece was a coffee table that was created from a wooden palate found in the ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
NPO-10
Located in East Patchogue, NY
Ink, gouache and acrylic on Canson Paper .
Unique piece signed by the artist.
Christophe GALUD was born and live in Paris. His father is an artistic director in a large advertising ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache
NPO-4
Located in East Patchogue, NY
Ink, gouache and acrylic on Canson Paper .
Unique piece signed by the artist.
Christophe GALUD was born and live in Paris. His father is an artistic director in a large advertising ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache
Meditation 2 - Minimalist Abstract - Small Painting - Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Meditation 2 - Minimalist Abstract - Small Painting - Marc Zimmerman
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
Meditation 3 - Minimalist Abstract - Small Painting - Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Meditation 3 - Minimalist Abstract - Small Painting - Marc Zimmerman
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
"My Marie-Antoinette Heart" Contemporary Pop Art 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
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Unwavering - Contemporary Expressive, Symbolic and Minimalistic Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Joanna Mrozowska
Born in 1976 in Warsaw. Studied in the Department of Painting in the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw; she graduated with a Master’s de...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
The Visitors, Sky Blue, Yellow, Black, Red Geometric Abstract Shapes, Triangles
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in shades of blue, black, red and yellow are colorful and vibrant against a sky blue background. The angles and soft gradation of color in the layered shapes suggest...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Paper, Acrylic, Panel
Abstract Botanical - Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Abstract Botanical - Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Marc Zimmerman is a visionary artist whose creations embody ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Meditation 1 - Minimalist Abstract - Small Painting - Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Meditation 1 - Minimalist Abstract - Small Painting - Marc Zimmerman
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
Cell (Original)
Located in Toronto, ON
Original - Acrylic on Canvas Board
Hand Signed by Emma Uber
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
East Head, Windy Day
Located in Deddington, GB
Stephen Kinder East Head windy day Original Landscape Painting Oil Paint on Board
This painting was completed on location in the late summer of 2020. It was a breezy day on West Wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset Directed
Located in Denver, CO
Nerhbass’ paintings focus on style as a sublime element of tension within beauty. Thematically they evoke modern dilemmas of what it means to see and be seen in a manner that is simu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Golden-Fall
Located in Denver, CO
Nerhbass’ paintings focus on style as a sublime element of tension within beauty. Thematically they evoke modern dilemmas of what it means to see and be seen in a manner that is simu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Harness
Located in Denver, CO
Nerhbass’ paintings focus on style as a sublime element of tension within beauty. Thematically they evoke modern dilemmas of what it means to see and be seen in a manner that is simu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Fall of Autumn
Located in Denver, CO
Nerhbass’ paintings focus on style as a sublime element of tension within beauty. Thematically they evoke modern dilemmas of what it means to see and be seen in a manner that is simu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Pulteney Bridge Bath, abstract art, landscape art
Located in Deddington, GB
original
Acrylic on Fabriano paper
Image size: H:50 cm x W:40 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:40 cm x D:0.1cm
Sold Unframed
Image size:
Height: 50cm (19.69 in)
Wid...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Deathcap (Original)
Located in Toronto, ON
Original - Acrylic on Canvas Board
Hand Signed by Emma Uber
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Winter (Original)
Located in Toronto, ON
Original - Acrylic on Canvas Board
Hand Signed by Emma Uber
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"The New Age" Textile Painting 43" x 18" inch by Neama El Sanhoury
Located in Culver City, CA
"The New Age" Textile Painting 43" x 18" inch by Neama El Sanhoury
Medium: fabric appliqué on linen
"Fragments of Time" series:
Ultimately, El Sanhoury’s work is contemplated and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Mixed Media, Mesh
Jungle (Original)
Located in Toronto, ON
Original - Acrylic on Canvas Board
Hand Signed by Emma Uber
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Cyan (Original)
Located in Toronto, ON
Original - Acrylic on Canvas Board
Hand Signed by Emma Uber
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Magenta (Original)
Located in Toronto, ON
Original - Acrylic on Canvas Board
Hand Signed by Emma Uber
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Saturday (Original)
Located in Toronto, ON
Original - Acrylic on Canvas Board
Hand Signed by Emma Uber
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Telescope 6
Located in Denver, CO
Nerhbass’ paintings focus on style as a sublime element of tension within beauty. Thematically they evoke modern dilemmas of what it means to see and be seen in a manner that is simu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Thoughts in Color 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
You Have Lots of Me In You - Abstract Floral Painting with Gold Leaf, Framed
By Suk Ja Kang
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract art experiments with the use of texture, tone, and light perception. Through abstract works, the artist expresses her feelings rather than particular objects or scenes. Wit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bonds - oil on canvas by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA.
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity and a letter of appraisal.
Marc Zimmerman creates playful p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Going for a walk
Located in New York, NY
Mixed media painting: acrylic paint, etching collage on wooden panel (framed)
Ready to hang
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Silk, Acrylic, Etching
Measure
Located in Denver, CO
Nerhbass’ paintings focus on style as a sublime element of tension within beauty. Thematically they evoke modern dilemmas of what it means to see and be seen in a manner that is simu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Floral Symphony - Abstract Painting by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA.
Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep mysterious jungle or deli...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Floral on Orange Background by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
'Floral on Orange Background' , oil on canvas , framed, by Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA.
The painting comes with a certificate o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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