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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.

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Style: Contemporary
Landscape Original Oil paint by Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape Oil on Canvas 120x100 cm Ready to Hang Marilina Marchica, born in 1984, was born in Agrigento, where she lives and works. She graduated in Painting at the Academy of F...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Edifice II" contemporary drawing, abstract geometric, natural architecture
Located in Hamburg, HH
“Edifice” is a group of small works on paper created in 2024 by Amanda Andersen. This series of contemporary drawings explores architectural forms with elements of abstraction, sket...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

"Landscape" Contemporary Art by Marilina Marchica, Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape oil on canvas 62x95 cm original art Ready to hang certificate of authenticity included Marilina Marchica was born in Agrigento, where she works and lives, After recei...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

R2303
Located in Westport, CT
Cathy Choi's eye catching white & textured painting is punctuated with dazzling color. This work is a progression from Choi's signature minimalist works. Born in Seoul, South Korea, ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Forth Five, Dark Cobalt Blue, Olive Green, Ochre Geometric Shapes on White
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in brown, dark blue, olive green, orange and teal are dynamic against a solid white background. Rebekah Andrade’s practice explores the intricate language of abstr...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Tissue Paper

Original Abstract Expressionist - Hawaiian Mother and Baby
Located in Soquel, CA
Polynesian Mother and Baby - Original Abstract Expressionist Figurative Acrylic on Paper Abstract Expressionist figurative painting by Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th Cent...
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

"Splash I" - Original Acrylic Painting Evoking Water Motion, Energetic Abstract
Located in Denver, CO
Andrew Gray's "Splash I, 2024" is an energetic work from his 'Currents of Color' series, represented in his recent solo exhibition. Measuring 26 x 21 inches and framed to 27 x 22 inc...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Favela I" Painting 17" x 20" inch by Mohamed Hussein
Located in Culver City, CA
"Favela I" Painting 17" x 20" inch by Mohamed Hussein Born 1989, Mohamed Hussein is a Fayoum native whose semi-abstract landscape and urban vistas are captured with a cultured palet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Splash II" - Acrylic Painting Evoking Water Motion, Energetic Abstract
Located in Denver, CO
Andrew Gray’s "Splash II, 2024," a continuation of the 'Currents of Color' series, is presented within a thin white frame, enhancing the artwork to a total size of 27 x 22 inches. Th...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Edifice I" contemporary drawing, abstract geometric, natural architecture
Located in Hamburg, HH
“Edifice” is a group of small works on paper created in 2024 by Amanda Andersen. This series of contemporary drawings explores architectural forms with elements of abstraction, sket...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Graphite, Ink

"Sunday Trip" Oil Painting 51" x 59" inch by Timur Ernst Akhmedov
Located in Culver City, CA
"Sunday Trip" Oil Painting 51" x 59" inch by Timur Ernst Akhmedov Timur Akhmedov is an artist from Uzbekistan. He was born on 5 November 1968 in Tashke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Fabric

Sunset at Brora Golf Course in the Scottish Highlands by Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Sunset at Brora Golf Course in the Scottish Highlands by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. This unique original depicts a deep red orange sunset on the east coast of Sco...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Sunset at Brora Golf Course in the Scottish Highlands by Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Sunset at Brora Golf Course in the Scottish Highlands by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. This unique original depicts a pink & blue sky with purple hills at sunset on ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board

"Symbiotic String II" Paint on paper, nature soft shapes neutral curves contrast
Located in Hamburg, HH
“Symbiotic Strings” is a series of three small studies of acrylic on paper created in 2024 by Amanda Andersen. Minimal forms grow into each other with a simplicity and serenity simi...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Graphite

Patchwork quilt of vibrant green pasture, ploughed fields and farmland hedgerows
Located in Preston, GB
Patchwork quilt of vibrant green pasture, ploughed fields and farmland hedgerows with pink sky at dusk in the English Countryside by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Hay Bales in Devon at Summer Sunset in the English Countryside by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Hay Bales in Devon at Summer Sunset in the English Countryside by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. A colourful depiction of a warm orange sunset during hay baling seaso...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Large Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas "Beneficial Combinations"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Robertson focuses on creating paintings that move beyond portraying reality. Driven by a synthesis of gestural brushstrokes and expressive smears, he offers viewers a liminal space o...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic

Archer - Abstract Figurative Art by Lesley Spowart - Contemporary Painting
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...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Original Abstracted Figurative Silkscreen - Life's Frustration
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary Original Abstracted Figurative of Profile and Detailed Eye Silkscreen - Life's Frustration A compelling abstracted silkscreen of profile of man with detail of his eye w...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, India Ink

"Strict Guidance of Michelangelo" Painting 47" x 55" inch by Gosha Ostretsov
Located in Culver City, CA
"Strict Guidance of Michelangelo" Painting 47" x 55" inch by Gosha Ostretsov Full name: Under the Strict Guidance of Michelangelo From "Precious Stones of Dissent" series: A reno...
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20th Century Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Third Stone from the Sun" colorful pink and red oil painting, hidden figure
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Third Stone from the Sun" is a colorful pink and red oil painting, with what appears to be a hidden figure of a torso on the left. Nick Weber (b.1971), living and painting in Spri...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Restrained Supersaturation No.18 (Fuck that world) by Ahn Hyun-Ju - Painting
Located in Paris, FR
Restrained Supersaturation No.18 (Fuck that world) is a unique painting by contemporary artist Ahn Hyun-Ju. The painting is made with polyester, pigments and acrylic resin on alumini...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal

LONo.9 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, bright colours, lines
Located in Paris, FR
LONo.9 is a unique Indian ink on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 40 × 51 cm (15.7 × 20.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes w...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

India Ink

Layer No.51 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, blue, lines, yellow
Located in Paris, FR
Layer No.51 is a unique Indian ink on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 80 × 200 cm (31.5 × 78.7 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

India Ink

Layers Object No. 16 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, lines, ink
Located in Paris, FR
Layers Object No. 16 is a unique ink drawings on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 41 × 91 cm (16.1 × 35.8 in). The artwork is signed, sold unfr...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink

Layers Object No. 12 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, lines, ink
Located in Paris, FR
Layers Object No. 12 is a unique ink drawings on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 55.5 × 121 cm (21.9 × 47.6 in). The artwork is signed, sold u...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink

Layers Object No. 17 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, lines, ink
Located in Paris, FR
Layers Object No. 17 is a unique ink drawings on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 35 × 217 cm (13.8 × 85.4 in). The artwork is signed, sold unf...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink

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 ...
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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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Acrylic

SOUND AND VISION – BlackWhiteOrange (Volume II) by Doris Marten - Installation
Located in Paris, FR
SOUND AND VISION – BlackWhiteOrange (Volume II) is a unique oil on vinyl installation by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 170 × 135 cm (66.9 × 53.1 in). Every ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Light’n’Lines No.33 by Doris Marten - Contemporary abstract painting, blue lines
Located in Paris, FR
Light’n’Lines No.33 is a unique oil on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 150 × 110 cm (59.1 × 43.3 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Le Grand Picnic
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Super massive I by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, brown tones
Located in Paris, FR
Super massive I is a unique oil on wood painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 60 × 44 cm (23.6 × 17.3 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood

Wollblume by Shirley Lewis Large Square Contemporary Blue Painting on Canvas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shirley’s love of creating came at an early age. She learned many of her techniques from the time she spent with her depression-era grandmother, making artistic statements from items...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Encaustic

“Hi-hat Kabbalah”, abstract, nude, music, pink, green, blue, acrylic painting
Located in Natick, MA
Sandra Cohen’s “Hi-hat Kabbalah” is a 30 x 24 x 1.5 inch acrylic painting on canvas, painted loosely in a light spring palette of blue, green, pink, and white, with sharp concentric ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Wandelsgrund by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape oil painting
Located in Paris, FR
Wandelsgrund is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 140 × 110 cm (55.1 × 43.3 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes w...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Infinity on Danakil by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting on metal, brown
Located in Paris, FR
Infinity on Danakil is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixe...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Hall of power VI by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, dark tones
Located in Paris, FR
Hall of power VI is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 80 × 80 cm (31.5 × 31.5 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nocturnal Melody 20 by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary animal painting, abstract
Located in Paris, FR
Nocturnal Melody 20 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with Indian Ink, pastel and acrylic; etching on cardboard mounted on stretcher, dim...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard, Etching

The Event III by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, grey and blue
Located in Paris, FR
The Event III is a unique oil on wood painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 95 × 95 cm (37.4 × 37.4 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and come...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood Panel

The Fountain I by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, grey colour
Located in Paris, FR
The Fountain I is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 75 × 140 cm (29.5 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Layer No.32 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, pink, lines, lilac
Located in Paris, FR
Layer No.32 is a unique Indian ink on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 32.5 × 40 cm (12.8 × 15.7 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

India Ink

Elysium IV by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, grey colour, dark
Located in Paris, FR
Elysium IV is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 130 cm × 160 cm (51.2 × 63 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Around the World No. 10C by Doris Marten - Oil on vinyl, music, circle, vivid
Located in Paris, FR
Around the World No. 10C is a unique oil on vinyl painting by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 30 × 30 cm (30 × 30 cm). The artwork is signed, sold unframed a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil

Point Series (Strata) 18 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, violet
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 18 is a unique acrylic on canvas, matt finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in). The artwork is signed,...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Point Series (Strata) 22 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, violet
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 22 is a unique acrylic on canvas, matt finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in). The artwork is signed,...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Point Series (Strata) 25 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, blue tones
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 25 is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in). The artwork is signed...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

TN686-D by Hachiro Kanno - Abstraction & Japanese calligraphy, diptych painting
Located in Paris, FR
TN686-D is a unique diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 73 × 120 cm (28.7 × 47.2 in). ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Yellow Edition No. 02m by Doris Marten - Oil on vinyl, music, circle, vivid
Located in Paris, FR
Yellow Edition No. 02m is a unique oil on vinyl painting by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 25 × 25 cm (9.8 × 9.8 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

Point Series (Strata) 27 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, blue tones
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 27 is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in). The artwork is signed...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Prometheus III by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, sky, clouds
Located in Paris, FR
Prometheus III is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 60 × 60 cm (23.6 × 23.6 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Deep End V by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, sea, dark colors
Located in Paris, FR
Deep End V is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 74 × 59 cm (29.1 × 23.2 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Point Series (Strata) 20 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, pink, blue
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 20 is a unique acrylic on canvas, matt finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in). The artwork is signed,...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Holdandhope by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape oil painting, grey
Located in Paris, FR
Holdandhope is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 80 × 70 cm (31.5 × 27.6 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Point Series (Strata) 16 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, violet
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 16 is a unique acrylic on canvas, matt finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in). The artwork is signed,...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Point Series (Strata) #15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 by James Lumsden - Set
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) #15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 is an installation composed of 9 unique acrylic on canvas, gloss and matt finish paintings by contemporary artist James Lums...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

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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