Contemporary Abstract Paintings

The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and unique uses of media. Through a combination of collage ...

Thelma Appel Nightfall, 1973 Acrylic and Oil on Canvas. Hand Signed. Framed. Hand signed and titled on the back Unique Frame included Museum Provenance. This work was originally sold in 1973 by the prestigious Jill Kornblee Gallery to a corporate collection, and, in 2019, it was featured in the Thelma Appel 50 year career survey at the Brattleboro Museum in Vermont – so the provenance is superb. Measurements: Framed 38.5 x 89.5 inches Artwork 36.5 x 87.5 inches Thelma Appel Biography: A co-founder of the Bennington College Summer Painting Workshop, Thelma Appel is a representational and abstract painter who has been practicing art for more than six and a half decades. In the 1980s, Thelma Appel was represented by the renowned Jill Kornblee Gallery and, after Ms. Kornblee retired, Appel joined the legendary Fischbach Gallery, (the gallery of record for Alex Katz for many decades,) also on West 57th Street, before they shuttered. After leaving Manhattan, she retreated from the art world for several decades; however, in recent years, her work is being rediscovered by a generation of new collectors. A beloved and popular teacher, at 87 years of age, Thelma could still be found teaching “The Art of Painting” at Artsplace in Cheshire, CT. and at the Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI) At the University of Connecticut, near her home during the 2024-5 Fall/Winter Semester. In 2019, she was subject of a 50-year career survey (October, 2019 -February 2020) at the Brattleboro Museum in Vermont, entitled Thelma Appel: Abstract/Observed curated by Mara Williams. She has also exhibited at the Mattatuck Museum in Connecticut, which acquired one of her fabric collages for their permanent collection, the Bennington Museum in Vermont and the Police Museum in Lower Manhattan. Thelma Appel was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, but following her parents’ divorce, her father remained in Israel, but her mother emigrated to London to pursue a career as a journalist. However, she soon became ill, and Thelma was sent alone to be educated in a Protestant missionary schools in Darjeeling, India, a geographical displacement that would impact her life and her work. Thelma returned to London, England, to study art at the legendary St. Martin's School of Art (later Central St. Martins) and Hornsey College of Art, under such renowned teachers as Joe Tilson and Eduardo Paolozzi, before emigrating to the United States in the 1960s. Her work has been exhibited in numerous venues, including the Bennington Museum, the Berkshire Museum in North Adams, Mass., the Children's Museum of the Arts in New York City, the Mattatuck Museum, the Brattleboro Museum, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Robert Hull Fleming Museum at the University of Vermont and the University of Pennsylvania Fine Arts Gallery. In 1974 she was awarded a YADDO Fellowship, and in 1975, Thelma Appel, along with the painter Carol Haerer, co-founded the Bennington College Summer Painting Workshop, where many distinguished painters of the day, both abstract and representational, conducted master classes. Among them were Neil Welliver, John Button, Alice Neel, Larry Poons, Friedel Dzubas, Stanley Boxer, Elizabeth Murray and Doug Ohlson – a program that continued until 1980. (One of Thelma’s students was the renowned art dealer Matthew Marks.) She has also taught drawing at Parsons School of Design, painting at Southern Vermont College and at the University of Connecticut. Appel’s work has been presented at Art on Paper, Texas Contemporary, Market Art & Design in Bridgehampton and Art New York art fair, which selected Appel’s Times Square series of paintings for their invitational public Project Space sponsored by Absolut Vodka. She was one of the winning artists of the juried exhibition “Pets of the Pandemic” juried by art historian and critic David Cohen, publisher and editor of artcritical, who cited it for special commendation as a “masterful portrait”. In recent years, Thelma’s work has been exhibited in both one-person and group shows at Alpha 137 Gallery in New York, Sager Reeves (now Sager Braudis) Gallery in Missouri, the Chashama Foundation in New York City, as well as the Five Points Gallery and Center for the Visual Arts in Torrington Connecticut, the David M. Hunt Gallery in Falls Village, CT and Wisdom House in Litchfield Ct...

Brian Kenny, (German-American, 1982-) MIxed Media Painting with Drawing, Oil or Acrylic on Canvas. Hand signed On Verso and Dated 2015, NYC Dimensions: Sight- 30" x 24", Frame- 36" x 30" Brian Kenny (born 1982, Heidelberg, Germany) is a NYC-based American multidisciplinary artist exhibited in galleries, museums, theaters and alternative venues in the US, Canada, Russia, Israel and across Europe. In 2004 Brian began an ongoing collaboration with artist Slava Mogutin as SUPERM, and in 2016 with writer Rich Juzwiak as BOYFRIEND HOUSE. Using an array of mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, textile, video and performance, Brian’s artwork is bright and vividly expressionistic; often autobiographical and reflective of his current states of mind which include themes of his queer identity, shifting societal perceptions about gender, sexuality and politics, urban living and free-associative wanderings of thought and creative experimentation. New York-based artist Brian Kenny’s work is a visually striking exploration of gender, sexuality, and politics in contemporary North America. Known for his experimental and expressionistic practice, Brian mixes mediums such as painting, illustration, collage, sculpture, and textiles – oftentimes all at once. Brian’s foundation in drawing is evident across his portfolio, with nearly every piece incorporating some signature scribblings from the artist. He has experimented with drawing, collage, photography, performance and, more recently, painting. “All the other mediums I’m exploring like, painting, textile art, and animation all branch out from drawing,” he explains. This focus is what makes Brian’s vast collection of work all feel so cohesive. "Both of my parents were in the US military and we moved around a lot in the US. But most of the places I lived were rural, far from big cities and art museums, so I had no idea who Andy Warhol, Mark Rothko, Chuck Close, David Hockney or Damien Hirst were. The few small art museums I visited as a child were full of old-school oil paintings; all life-like portraits, rural landscapes and historical recreations. It wasn’t until I met Slava Mogutin and moved to New York that I began to meet artists, see exhibitions at art galleries of living artists near my age, and tour lot of contemporary art museums like MoMA and begin learning about contemporary art history". Brian says. “I’m definitely not a minimalist and lean toward more narrative and figurative artwork than abstraction or decoration”. Minimalist, he is not: Brian’s work pops with vibrant colours, characters and shapes, evoking a Warholian play on pop art culture. Kenny’s signature line drawing style is reminiscent of Keith Haring and LA Ortiz and evokes comparisons to early Jean Michel Basquiat. Brian's commercial and fashion work includes art and design commissions and collaborations with Onitsuka Tiger (Japan...

Ink on paper + vintage frame Framed 36 x 30 x 2 in David Paul Kay is an American contemporary artist born in 1982 who lives and works in New York City, USA. With a focus on vibrant...

Oil on canvas Xia Fu-Ning is a Chinese artist born in 1962 in Nanjing. He was a professor in the Department of Fine Arts during the 1980s at Tianjin Polytechnic University. He curre...

With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses thick textured oils and hand embellished piece...

The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and original uses of media. Through a combination of paint ...

With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses gold flakes with thick textured oils and glass...

o.T. (BKF15RT) is a unique small size contemporary modern wall sculpture painting relief by German artist Dieter Kränzlein. This sculpture relief is carved from a single block of lim...

Stefan Heyer’s gestural abstracts delve into personal and collective histories, drawing inspiration from pop culture, esoteric philosophy, and the complexities of our postmodern digi...

Hiroshi Sato's "Alley Shadow," created in 2024, is an original oil painting on canvas, measuring 54 x 70 inches (137.16 x 177.80 cm). This captivating piece showcases Sato's masterfu...

Verso signiert und datiert (Feb 1995) Die Schüttbilder sind charakteristisch für Hermann Nitsch. Die Anwendung der Schütttechnik wird aus dem Schaffen des Wiener Aktionismus heraus ...

In this expressive and colourful large abstract painting by Rick Rivet, a whale swims In icy turquoise Arctic waters. The pristine, crisp bright colour palette of this piece—blues, g...

o.T. (GRF15LV) is a unique small size contemporary modern wall sculpture painting relief by German artist Dieter Kränzlein. This sculpture relief is carved from a single block of lim...

Eric Blum Untitled No. 1036, 2025 ink, silk, and beeswax on panel 59 x 47 in. (blum102)

This contemporary abstract painting in oil on canvas investigates the properties of abstract curvilinear forms found in the localized conditions of her surrounding environment. This ...

'The Wind Whipped Up and They Welcomed Its Offering' - seagulls stand against an abstracted beach scene in this contemporary oil on canvas painting, 'Contemplating Progress II', by ...

Landscape water/ground Oil on cotton canvas 110x180cm the painting is shipped ready to hang the cotton canvas stretched on a handmade wooden frame...

Paper Landscape Oil and Collage on Canvas 116x89 cm 2024 PaperLandscape" by Marilina Marchica is a unique, original artwork (116x89 cm) created using a mixed media technique that c...

"Gestural Study of Presence and Absence I" is a framed mixed media work on canvas by Meredith Pardue, depicting organic, overlapping shapes in vibrant hues of yellow, blue, pink, gr...

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 display of love encapsulated in these miniature hearts, leaving us with impressions of color and impasto paint effortlessly. This piece features oil paint on wood encased in a white contemporary floater frame. An ideal gift to spoil yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or medium-sized space. Create an installation to fill any space, they are perfect as a big group or just single. This painting is signed by the artist verso and it comes comes housed in a contemporary white floater frame and ready to be displayed with hanging wire on verso. Art measures 10 x 8 inches Framed measures 11.5 x 9.5 inches Inspired by whimsey and purity of the feminine form, Cindy Shaoul is known for her impressionistic and abstract style. She is best recognized for her series ‘Brides’, ‘Dripping Dots’ and ‘Hearts’, as well as her ‘Plein-Air’ street scenes of quintessential New York locations. Shaoul’s works can be found in hundreds of private and corporate collections worldwide. Since her first group show at Parsons School of Design in 2009, her work has been showcased internationally – from Italy to South Korea – and has been shown at various art fairs nationwide including Miami, Palm Beach, Dallas, and New York. Shaoul has had numerous solo exhibitions and has garnered the attention of notable celebrities such as Emma Roberts, Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Catherine Deneuve and John Malkovich. Her love of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She painted a 9-foot colorful, abstract mural in her mother’s art studio and has been painting ever since. Shaoul later traveled to Israel and Hungary, and studied abroad for 2 years at the Budai Art Institute, which created lifelong experiences that still influence her art today. Upon her return to New York City, she continued her artistic education at the Art Students League, working under the tutelage of Joseph Peller, Gregg...

Elfi Schuselka (Austrian, b. 1940), Abstract Composition in Turquoise, Oil on Canvas, apparently unsigned, unstretched, unframed. 21.5" H x 23.5" W. Provenance: From the collection o...

Stefan Heyer’s gestural abstracts delve into personal and collective histories, drawing inspiration from pop culture, esoteric philosophy, and the complexities of our postmodern digi...

Xavi Carbonell (b. 1971), a Spanish artist celebrated for his playful and spontaneous creations, offers viewers an immersive and imaginative experience. Known for leaving his works u...

An abstract piece with vivid use of color and mixed media on canvas. Like splashes of a raindrop or flickering lights through the busy city remind us of these colorful canvases. The ...

Mixed media on canvas Nino Tolomashvili is a Georgian painter born in 2003 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. After completing her schooling, she pursued her studies at the T...

Masri (Lebanese, born 1965) 'Stoic' 2023 Oil paint, Acrylic paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The piece is signed on the bottom left and back of the canvas. "Stoic," is an enthralling p...

Tomasz Bielak born in Lublin in 1967. He graduated of The Academy of Fine Arts, Painting and Graphics Design Department in Gdańsk, in 1994. He realized installation art, graphics ...

Special edition of the artist made with an original and unique drawing for his exhibition "1 + 1 = infinity" at the Manolo Eirin Gallery. This tension between the unlimited and the c...

acrylic, mixed media on canvas My paintings explore the themes of light, atmosphere, and the emotional impact of nature. The bold, expressive brushstrokes and saturated hues in my w...

Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...

This modern colorful expressive artwork "The joy of summer flowers " is full of expressionism and vivid colors where I could fully experience a summer fruit theme. This contempora...

CN 7 is an oil painting on canvas. The CN series of paintings take inspiration from research into the surface structure of planets and the moon. This painting may be hung directly o...

Stefan Heyer’s gestural abstracts delve into personal and collective histories, drawing inspiration from pop culture, esoteric philosophy, and the complexities of our postmodern digi...

CLAUDE GAVEAU (1906 - 1970) A beautiful and large signed oil on canvas by the important french painter Claude Gaveau. The work is signed upper right and unlined and unrestored on its original canvas. Title: “Composition” Signature: Signed upper right Medium: Oil on original canvas Provenance: Private french collection Size: c. 24 x 29 inches unframed Claude Gaveau (1906 - 1970) is a French painter born in Neuilly-sur-Marne in 1940. The painter was born near Paris and studied there as well as in Belgium. He comes from a family of artists, his grandfather was the creator of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. He is passionate since very young about painting and entered the Ecole des Arts Appliqués in Paris in 1955 where he studied mural art for five years, stained glass, tapestry, mosaic and fresco. In 1960, he studied at the Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, becoming equally accomplished in oil painting, watercolor, drawing and lithography, pastel and gouache. Influenced by great Post Impressionist painters such as Paul Cézanne, George Braque and Raoul Dufy, Gaveau gets inspired as well by music and lyricism. His talent was quickly recognized, in 1963 he won his first prize and obtained a scholarship from the Academy of Antwerp, Belgium which allowed him to study Flemish painting in Brussels. In 1965, with only 25 years, he made his first solo exhibition at the Angle Aigu Gallery in Paris. His career took a real turn in 1968 when he was nominated for the "la Critique Parrainé" Award by the Saint Placide Gallery in Paris. A recurrent traveler, the landscapes he observes all around the world allow him to broaden his artistic palette. Other exhibitions of his work followed during the 1960’s and 1970’s in France with the Galerie Vauban in Dijon in 1967, 1968 and 1970; with the Galerie Saint Placide in Paris in 1968; with the Galerie Marc Hudier in Belfort in 1970; and three one-man shows with the Galerie La Belle Gabrielle in Paris in 1972, 1975 and 1978. In 1980 Claude Gaveau had his first one-man exhibition with Wally Findlay Galleries...

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...

Oil on canvas on board.

Passages of red and silver in a combination of acrylic paint, marble dust, pigments and wax are balanced by shapes of grey and black in this abstract composition on canvas by Ivo Sto...

Milly Ristvedt approaches colour in her work with sincere consideration and expertise, her palettes contain a subtle complexity that is striking. The background of this painting is b...

This painting in delicate summery pastel shades depicts a traditional wildflower meadow in full bloom. The colours are drawn from soft green grasses and the pretty pinks and yellows ...

Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "Traccia" (2019) Acrylic paint, Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Traccia"—meaning "Trace" i...

This painting is a bold and tactile abstract composition rendered in oil and mixed media on muslin fabric, a choice that adds a distinctive, almost raw texture to the surface. The mu...

The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and unique uses of media. Through a combination of collage ...

Lisa Pressman earned her BA in Art from Douglas College, Rutgers University and an MFA from Bard College. Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad, including The Hunderton Art Museum, Clinton, NJ (2014), the Rosenfeld Gallery, Philadelphia, PA (2013); Therese A. Maloney Art Gallery, College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ; group shows at SEFA; and Butters Gallery, Portland...

"Visions of the Metropolis #6" - 1996 Original Oil on Canvas Original oil painting from Bay Area artist Travis Flack (American, 20th Century) from the series "Visions of the Metropo...

This contemporary abstract poured painting on paper, Rose Bleed (Wide Footer) by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer on Yupo paper create the depth and smooth, glossy surface textures throughout the painting. The rose shade...

Began this canvas over ten years ago. Inspired by some of the themes in "Hamilton" along with the aesthetics of Romanticism and Symbolism.

This contemporary abstract poured painting by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer on Yupo paper create the dept...

Clean and precise hand-painted stripes and blocks of color in yellow, orange, light blue and dark gray are warm and vibrant against the soft beige background. Signed, dated and title...

In this abstract painting by Elizabeth Gourlay, clean and precise, carefully ordered stripes and blocks of color in gray, light green, red orange and blue are lively and vibrant agai...

The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and unique uses of media. Through a combination of collage ...

Elfi Schuselka (Austrian, b. 1940), "Friday Night February 13th", Acrylic on Tarlatan, with foamcore elements, unsigned, with descriptive paper label. 43.75" H x 47" W. Provenance: F...

Natasha Zupan beautifully unites the old and new, combining the innovation of her highly crafted technique with her wonder for tradition and the great Masters. This body of work expl...

JANET KEITH CRIMSON AND TOPAZ Original abstract painting Acrylic on canvas Image Size: 92cm x 92cm x 4cm 
Canvas Size as Framed : H96 x W96 x 5.5 cm (deep gallery wrapped canvas)

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This contemporary abstract painting was created by a prominent Canadian artist. Inspired by colors warmed by the intense sunlight of Cuba, David Sorensen, considered to be one of Ca...

Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...

Carefully ordered patterns, geometric shapes and lines in vibrant prismatic shades of red, yellow, bright green, orange and teal against a soft, atmospheric light lemon green and blu...

Stefan Heyer’s gestural abstracts delve into personal and collective histories, drawing inspiration from pop culture, esoteric philosophy, and the complexities of our postmodern digi...

"Rose 5" is a framed mixed media work on canvas by Liz Barber that features a fluid composition in shades of magenta, lavender, and golden yellow. Fluid and organic forms overlap wit...

With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses thick textured oils to add a very contemporary...