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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.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
"Birds" Large Oil on canvas 36x46 framed.
Located in Southampton, NY
This large painting By Hunt Slonem measures 36x46" framed, the canvas size is 30x40". It is signed Hunt Slonem 1992 on the back of the canvas. We have included close up images in thi...
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tree of Life - Original Abstract Vibrant Colorful Geometric Shape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designs, shapes, and colors find a balance between a polite instinct and a domesticated confusion within the cubist-inspired artworks by Tuscan artist Federico Pinto Schmid. Partiall...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Light 5 July 04:23, Modern Landscape Painting, Minimalistic, Abstract, Sea View
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"White Landscape" Original Painting Made in Italy Minimalist Triptych Art
Located in Agrigento, AG
Type: Original Painting (Triptych) Title: White Landscape Artist: Marilina Marchica Medium: Mixed media on canvas Size: 30x90 cm (each panel: 30x30 cm) Year: 2028 Style: Minimalist, ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Delaware" Contemporary Abstract Teal & White Ombre Shaped Squiggle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Teal and white abstract contemporary concentric circle shaped painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Panel

A Note To Myself 1 - 6"x8", Black And White Abstract, Small Painting
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
Small paintings can make a big statement. Loose, expressive brushstrokes and spontaneous scribbles are accented by a touch of barely-there blue. A quiet sense of mystery invites the ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Iron Drops - Oil On Canvas by Tommaso Cascella - 1991
Located in Roma, IT
Iron Drops (Gocce di ferro) is a contemporary artwork realized by Tommaso Cascella in 1991. Mixed media painting (oil painting on rough canvas; copper inserts and base). Hand signe...
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Landscape" Minimal Painting, Contemporary art made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape in the works of Marilina Marchica the landscape and nature are the protagonists The trace and the sign of the passage of man is testimony of a time in constant evolution In the series “Landscapes” and “Signs”, poetic and rarefied images in which stasis and memory merge, the synthetic trait and minimalist practice give rise to entropic landscapes and signs, imprints of a universe made of abandonment and fragility. the deeper meaning of the relationship between man and nature over time mixed media on Cotton Canvas 80x95 cm 2022 pure cotton canvas and handmade wooden frame...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Sunday Funday - Abstract Pastel-Tone Ice Cream Still Life Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Columbus, Georgia (USA) based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks. Her expressive style emphasizes line structure, creating vibrant painti...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Color Pencil

Cartagena - Large Earth Tone Geometric Contemporary Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Axelle Gosse creates intricate, tactile compositions using rope and fabric, transforming everyday materials into striking contemporary artworks. Inspired by her extensive travels acr...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Textile

I dreamt of the sea - Large abstract seascape painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
A large abstract seascape painting dedicated to the magic of the Mediterranean. An opening, moving, dancing wave. In a palette of bright greens, blues. On a background of layered mut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

“American Rural, Shack II” Contemporary Colorful Pastoral Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary colorful pastoral landscape by Texas based artist Jacob Spacek. The work features a bright blue shack in the middle of an open field set against a vibrant red sky. Signe...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Moon - Neon Green Cerulean Fuschia White Abstract Patterns, 2023
Located in Kent, CT
Thoughtfully combined sections of varying textures and areas of pattern, stripes, circles, dots and undulations are cheerful in bright, exuberant color. Little moments in vibrant sha...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Color Derivatives #52. Abstract painting on canvas, mounted on wood
Located in Miami Beach, FL
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...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood

Rock 223: Cello
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas on board.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Study for As If Eight - Contemporary Abstract Purple Blue Green Stripes, 2024
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary painting in acrylic on Yupo paper, gradient stripes of color in purple, pale blue and light green hues are vibrant and carefully ordered. Signed, dated and title...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

"Prosper" Contemporary Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Prosper" is a contemporary acrylic painting on canvas by Maria Burtis. This piece is characterized by fluid, swirling brushstrokes in shades of blue, whi...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

HOMAGE TO WOOL
Located in Aventura, FL
There we 8 originals made in painted stencil on aluminum. This piece is 1 of 2 in red. Hand signed and dated on front . Hand signed, dated and numbered on verso. Artwork is in exc...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal

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Light 07 September 08:22 - Modern Seascape Painting, Minimalistic, Nature, Water
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Hello Sunshine, Yellow, Indigo Blue, Pink, Aqua Abstract Patterns
Located in Kent, CT
Carefully ordered patterns, geometric shapes and delicate lines in light blue, lime green, indigo, pink and aqua on a luminous golden yellow background. Signed, dated and titled on v...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Panel

"Landscape" Abstract Paint on Canvas made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape mixed media on canvas 40x50 cm Original Art Ready to hang Marilina Marchica orients her pictorial research to the theme of subtraction, her attention is focused on the ae...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

2021 II – 3 by Christiane Maurer - Textile art, line, vivid colors, handwoven
Located in Paris, FR
2021 II – 3 is a unique textile (double weave, handwoven cotton stretched on frame) artwork by contemporary artist Christiane Maurer, dimensions are 115 × 95 cm (45.3 × 37.4 in). Th...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Textile, Cotton

Night blooming jasmine - Green and pink abstract floral painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
"Night blooming jasmine" was painted at the height of the Italian spring. It is a lyrical, lush, jewel-like painting made on a 4.5 inch deep canvas frame, giving it an intense presen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract expressionist portrait of Frida Kahlo oil canvas "Frida without fear"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Frida without fear" is a contemporary, faceless abstract portrait of Frida Kahlo by French artist Natalya Mougenot. Blending elements of impressionism and expressionism, the work re...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

FARAWAY LAND
By Arturo Mallmann
Located in Three Oaks, MI
Arturo Mallmann’s abstract landscapes radiate a shiny gloss that makes them appear as glass canvases, but they are not in fact glass. Mallmann’s process includes a complicated approa...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Wood Panel

The Distant King III by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, mountain
Located in Paris, FR
The Distant King III is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 85 × 120 cm (33.5 × 47.2 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframe...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Contemporary Art by Aude de Voc - Couleurs D’Automne
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas Aude de Voc is a self-taught contemporary painter born in 1978 who lives and works in Paris, France. Desiring to transform, confront and mix materials, her work is...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Emily Kame Kngwarreye « Anooralya Yam » 90x120cm - 1994 - aboriginal art
By Emily Kame Kngwarreye
Located in PARIS, FR
Emily Kame Kngwarreye (1910-1996) Title: « Anooralya Yam » 91x121 cm - 1993 Acrylic on canvas Aboriginal Art Australian Provenance: Delmore Gallery Aborigène Galerie Paris, France E...
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20th Century Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Georgian Contemporary Art by Nino Tolomashvili - 80
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on bristol paper 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...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Lime Green with Coral - large, floral, abstracted still life, oil on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A joyful tapestry of colour greets the viewer’s eye in this oil painting by Jennifer Hornyak. Her series of lovely floral still life’s re-imagine the form and colour palette of tradi...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

16 red/black quadrants RZ - contemporary modern abstract painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
16 red/black quadrants RZ is a unique one-of-a-kind contemporary modern painting relief by Dutch artist Eef de Graaf. The relief is made from meticulously hand-cut plain black and re...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cardboard

Parallel Fields (Sky and Pastel Blue Gestural Abstract Painting on Canvas)
Located in Hudson, NY
Parallel Fields (Brightly Colored Square Abstract Painting on canvas with a cool, pastel blue palette) by Ragellah Rourke 2024 oil on canvas 48 x 48 inches The sides are cleanly pain...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Frammenti" Abstract Drawing Large Size- Original Art by Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Frammenti Pastel on Paper (Fabriano Elle) 100x70 cm 2023 Original Art Marilina Marchica's research delves into the relationship between Man and Nature and the emotional implications of the relationship between human and dwelling. In this research, the landscape is the protagonist. People today rule over 75% of the land not covered by ice, which has led to modifying and shaping places, ignoring the life-giving forces of nature. The attempts of modern people...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Water and Violets - Atmospheric dreamy purple/white abstract waterfall painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
"Water and violets" is the latest in my series of abstract waterfall paintings, dedicated to the eternal spirit of water in the natural world. Made with a dreamy palette of violet, p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chinese Contemporary Art by Xia FuNing - See Buddha
Located in Paris, IDF
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...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Présence" Collection - N°3 by Gilbert Pauli - Acrylic on Jute - 110x150 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Jute

Serie Dibujos Felices 2 - Original Orange Watercolor and Ink Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergio Valenzuela “Valenz” is a contemporary Guatemalan artist who tells stories with everyday objects, primarily expressing them with graphite and acrylic on canvas. His artworks pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Improbable, beautiful and afraid of nothing - Dramatic abstract sky / landscape
Located in Silverthorne, CO
A dramatic, spacious abstract landscape and sky painting. "I feel my boots trying to leave the ground, I feel my heart pumping hard. I want to think again of dangerous and nobl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

The Wings of Time
Located in Burlingame, CA
'The Wings of Time' - seagulls stand against an abstracted beach scene in this contemporary oil on canvas painting, by artist Diana Tremaine, whose series of paintings that depict abstracted birds and natural elements is called "Navigating Crosscurrents". The 50 x 50...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Urban Landscape Art of London City Westminster by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Urban Landscape Art of London City Westminster by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Framed in the highest quality hand-finished contemporary off-white moulding. Art me...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Pac World - Abstract Colorful Retro Inspired Graffiti Mixed Media Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Summer Rain (Abstract, Expressionism, Vibrant, Green, Teal, Pink, ~25% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Katherine Bello Summer Rain Acrylic on canvas 2023 Size: 30x30x1.5in Signed, dated and titled by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1876 *on stretcher frame - ready to hang ** additiona...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Abstract Landscape" Original Paint on Cotton Canvas, By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape mixed media on canvas 97x37 cm this artwork have a frame 47x110 cm Marilina Marchica, born in 1984, was born in Agrigento, where she lives and works. She graduated in Pai...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Juniper, " Abstract Landscape Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract landscape painting by Elwood Howell features the artist's signature high horizon line, separating a textured, pale nearly grey foreground and a blue gradient sky. Along...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Linen

"Painted Sky" Orange Acrylic Sun sets over the ocean, contrasted with blue sky
Located in Edgartown, MA
Paul Norwood paints the world around him, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction. His loose, gestural style and bold, thick brushwork suggest rather than define fo...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Drifting Between Light and Love - Contemporary Pool House Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world, where imagination knows no bounds and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Colorful Chaos Abstract Painting Mixed Media on Canvas 45x45"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind Mixed Medium on Canvas Artwork: Original abstract mixed media work on canvas, which combines new media - digital original hand painting, printed on canvas, then hand p...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Campfire 23 September 21:12 - Forest Landscape Oil Painting, Nature, Night
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gentle Sway
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Blue, Navy, calm, teal, white, cloud, green, river,landscape 49 x 37" oil on canvas, maple frame Inspired by the drama of nature and light, Cynthia creates abstracted landscapes wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Nino Tolomashvili - 2
Located in Paris, IDF
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...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Canvas

"My Cartier Heart" Blue & White Contemporary Oil Painting with Floater Frame
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 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...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board, Glass

Surrealist Birthday Party Canvas Painting Schenzen China Green Yellow Red
Located in Norfolk, GB
The Birthday, acrylic on canvas, 77cm x 77cm, 2021 Even in his most realistic images, there is a beautiful exaggeration in the paintings of Peter Rodulfo...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Acid Rain, Pale Peach Leaf Violet, Light Grass Green, Gold Abstract Pattern
Located in Kent, CT
Carefully ordered patterns, geometric shapes and delicate lines in pale peach, light blue, and pale violet on a light green background with hints of golden orange and greenish yellow...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Panel

Contemporary Psychedelic Abstract Painting, Canvas, Colorful Patterning, Meyer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Psychedelic Abstract Painting, Canvas, Colorful Patterning, Meyer Groot Foundation Grant Honorable Mention Recipient 2025 "My work, both in painting and sculpture, inv...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Midnight Riders - Large Textural Abstract Energetic Blue Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large textural abstract energetic artwork on canvas by Togolese artist Olympio is a unique mixed media painting with a raw and direct aesthetic, providing an unfiltered manifestation of the artist's soul. Its expressive brushstrokes and vibrant color palette and the incorporation of an additional piece of canvas to the surface add an extra dimension of texture and interest to this already captivating piece. Olympio's raw and direct approach to mixed media and collage on canvas creates a tactile experience that provides a captivating insight into the artist's creative vision. Bright, energetic marks encircle rough textures that are perfectly balanced by the peaceful compositions beneath, creating a sense of harmony and balance in this exceptional artwork. This large 48-inch high by 60-inch wide mixed media painting is signed by Olympio on the back of the canvas. The many layers in his work emphasize the texture and visceral nature of his canvases. The painting is wired and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping is available. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by Artplex Gallery is included. For the abstract artist Olympio, art is a dance of textures and colors, woven from an eclectic medley of canvas and textiles. Each stroke on his canvas is a nod to the classical ideals of modern abstraction, a harmonious blend of purpose and spontaneity. The linens and canvases he selects have borne witness to various conditions and interactions, embracing the imprints of their past experiences. Olympio meticulously stretches, glues, and layers these diverse fabrics together, infusing them with additional layers of acrylic paint, a fusion of careful craft and serendipitous revelation. In Olympio's art, deliberate strokes mingle with accidental splashes, forming a mesmerizing canvas that speaks to the ethos of modernism's evolution. It's a reminder that the legends of yesteryears now manifest as a distinct style, a testament to their enduring influence. His mastery over the medium amplifies, imbuing each piece with a romantic essence carefully counterbalanced by his practiced modesty. The strokes, swirling and turbulent, are immersed in a rich, opulent application of paint, akin to an expansive honeysuckle-pink landscape or a brooding soot-gray abyss. Yet within this whirlwind of impressions, Olympio maintains a sense of purpose, an elusive process that surrenders control to the animated paint and sculptural fabrics. Olympio possesses a rare duality, orchestrating the delicate balance between sensuality and subtlety within his creations. Navigating these opposing forces, he transcends distractions and attains the perfect pitch, crafting a visual symphony that resonates deeply. Olympio was born into a large family of eight children in Lomé, Togo, West Africa. He began his creating art by using building scraps to make sculptures. By the time he was in high school, he started to experiment with mixed-media and collage. He later transitioned to acrylic and oil on canvas. In 2001, Olympio left his home in Africa to live in Paris. Olympio moved to the United States in 2003 and has continued to paint. His work has been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, where in 2018 he was ranked one of the Top 10 Artists by Red Dot Miami. He was also recently interviewed for France 2, TV5Monde, and the BBC. His work has been exhibited and collected internationally. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, California EXHIBITIONS 2019 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Art Palm Springs, Karyn Mannix Contemporary, Palm Springs, CA “Voltage,” Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA LA Art Show, bG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA “Immigration Celebration, Part I,” Laurent Proneur Gallery Superfine! Fair, Magic Box LA, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Red Dot Miami, Miami, FL Art Basel, Miami, FL Los Angeles Art Show, Los Angeles, CA Latino Art Museum, Pomona, CA BG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Wallspace at the Brewery Fall Art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

With Flying Colors - Large Original Boho Minimalist Landscape Balloon Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Tissue Paper

Blue Landscape, Oil Paint on Canvas, large size, Art by Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Title: Blue Landscape Dimensions: 80x120 cm Artist: Marilina Marchica unique, non-reproducible piece authenticity certificate "Blue Landscape" by Marilina Marchica is a captivating...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Austrian Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting Vertical Lines of Color
Located in Surfside, FL
Rudi Molacek (Austrian-American, born 1948) Vertical Colors, 2008, abstract bright acrylic on canvas, signed and dated along top edge of canvas, (unframed): 30"h x 24"w It is a cascading rainbow of vibrant colors. From a San Francisco Bay Area collection. 1948 born in Kindberg, Styria, Austria, studied economics in Vienna, 1985-91 Teaches at University of Applied Arts Vienna As a photographer, Rudi Molacek learnt not only the principles of composition but also above all the photographs dependence on technology and the associated aesthetics of serial generation. When changing from photograph to painting, he sought a classic genre of painting, namely depiction of flowers with the rose as a preferred motif. This subject later also became the focus of his sculptural approach, as coloured aluminium sculpture, conceived for outdoor nature. He started to interpret painting and the panel painting as technical dispositives and experimented with various media, be they oil paintings, photo strips...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Blue Table
Located in New York, NY
"The Green Table" David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics and pigments on cotton 52 inches by 65 inches Hand-signed by the artist, certificate of authenticity available Colors: Green...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment

"Traccia" by Masri - Blue, Yellow, and Red Male Abstract Portrait
Located in Carmel, CA
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...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

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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