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ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
Sem Titulo
Sem Titulo

Sem Titulo

Located in Wiscasett, ME

"Sem Titulo" gouache on paper. Illustrated in Barsotti's book page 146. The full sheet size listed in the catalogue is 21cm x 30cm. The specialty frame incorporates a mat cut up t...

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1970s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gouache

The Assembled Whole. No 7
The Assembled Whole. No 7

The Assembled Whole. No 7

Located in Zofingen, AG

This painting is created on canvas using acrylic paints, elements of faux leather, and hand-embroidered details, resulting in a unique composition with rich texture. The work feature...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Magnolias
Magnolias

Magnolias

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll In this work, I turn to the theme of awakening — a quiet yet inevitable movement toward light. The magnolias are not just flowers, but a state of the soul choosing o...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Relaxing at Camarillo" - Abstract Expressionism
"Relaxing at Camarillo" - Abstract Expressionism

"Relaxing at Camarillo" - Abstract Expressionism

Located in Soquel, CA

"Relaxing at Camarillo" - Abstract Expressionism A man relines in a black hat and a green shape emulating the symbol of infinity, accented in bright canary yellow and gray, by Calif...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Pencil

The studio, Textured Abstract, Geometric, Oil painting, French Contemporary Art
The studio, Textured Abstract, Geometric, Oil painting, French Contemporary Art

The studio, Textured Abstract, Geometric, Oil painting, French Contemporary Art

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Sophie Dumont, French contemporary painter whose works are held in private and museum collections, created The Studio in 2018. This large oil on canvas belongs to her celebrated “ate...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Counting the Days - Tranquil Colorful Blue and Brown Abstract Painting
Counting the Days - Tranquil Colorful Blue and Brown Abstract Painting

Counting the Days - Tranquil Colorful Blue and Brown Abstract Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The original artworks by Canadian artist Julie Naima feature visually appealing abstract compositions with organic shapes that evoke a sense of tranquility and serenity. The harmonious interplay of a few carefully selected colors, and their varied shades, create a nuanced visual experience that is both calming and invigorating. Crafted in a contemporary and modern style, her paintings are infused with a touch of refinement and artistic flair. The use of organic shapes creates a sense of natural flow and movement, while the balanced color palette adds a level of sophistication to the overall design. This one-of-a-kind abstract painting on canvas measures 48 inches in height and 40 inches in width. The sides of the artwork are thoughtfully painted in a complementary shade of blue, eliminating the need for framing and creating a cohesive, finished look. The painting is wired and ready to hang, making it a hassle-free addition to any wall. It's signed by the artist on both the side and back, adding an extra touch of authenticity and value. Free delivery is available for those in the local Los Angeles area, and affordable worldwide shipping is available for US and international art collectors. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included with the artwork, ensuring that the piece is an authentic work of art from Julie Naima. Julie Naima is an accomplished artist originally from Montreal, Canada, who currently resides in a tranquil rural town, removed from the frenetic pace of city life. Her creative process is characterized by experimentation, having explored various techniques and media, such as fluid paints, flowy inks, epoxy resin, collage, and mixed media. However, Naima has since returned to exclusively working with acrylics on canvas, with a particular focus on color. Through this dedication, Naima has discovered that colorful abstract art, imbued with positive emotions and good intentions, is what resonates most with her. Naima's impressive body of work can be found in many private collections across Canada, Europe, Australia, and the United States, attesting to the universality of her artistic vision. Her unique use of color and form imbues her abstract works with a sense of energy and dynamism, evoking a wide range of emotions in viewers. REPRESENTATION: Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS 2023 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2022 ARTWRK Gallery, Canada Square Foot Show, Online 2020 Solo Show, Forena Spa, St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Canada Solo Show, Crystal Hotel...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Tabletop Still Life Mid-century Abstract Painting
Tabletop Still Life Mid-century Abstract Painting

Tabletop Still Life Mid-century Abstract Painting

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Jack Hammack (1924-1990) Cubist Tabletop Still Life, 1957 Oil on paper measuring 16 x 20 inches. Framed measurement, 23 x 27 inches. Signed and dated lower right.

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

"Whimsical" Abstract Painting 48" x 48" inch by Carole Baines

"Whimsical" Abstract Painting 48" x 48" inch by Carole Baines

Located in Culver City, CA

"Whimsical" Abstract Painting 48" x 48" inch by Carole Baines Wisteria in my daughter's garden on Mount Tamborine. Medium: acrylic on linen Carole Baines is a self-taught, London-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Dover’s Hill
Dover’s Hill

Dover’s Hill

By Rupert Aker

Located in Deddington, GB

Summer view over Dover’s Hill by Ruper Aker. The work is sold framed and ready to hang. It is green and yellow with thick oil paint on the canvas. The work is in the gallery.

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting

Vintage American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nicely painted American school abstract expressionist painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed verso. Measuring 30 by 30 overall and 24 by 24 painting alone.

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1960s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract impressionist portrait of Frida Kahlo "Dreaming with Frida" on canvas
Abstract impressionist portrait of Frida Kahlo "Dreaming with Frida" on canvas

Abstract impressionist portrait of Frida Kahlo "Dreaming with Frida" on canvas

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

"Dreaming with Frida" is a contemporary, faceless abstract portrait of Frida Kahlo by French artist Natalya Mougenot. Blending elements of impressionism and expressionism, the work reimagines one of the most iconic female figures in art with bold color, emotional depth, and symbolic detail. Frida is depicted with orange flowers in her hair and matching orange earrings...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sodom and Gomorrah
Sodom and Gomorrah

Sodom and Gomorrah

By Emlen Etting

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Emlen Pope Etting (1905-1993). Sodom & Gomorrah, ca. 1955. Gouache, watercolor and ink on paper. Sheet measures 11 x 15 inches. Framed measurement, 17 x 21 inches. Titled a...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Abstract Expressionist Painting (Mid-century Modern action composition)
Abstract Expressionist Painting (Mid-century Modern action composition)

Abstract Expressionist Painting (Mid-century Modern action composition)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting, 1957 Oil on canvas measuring 18 x 30 inches. Signed with monogram and dated lower right. Two repair patches on back on painting. Artist...

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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Red Horse Abstract Watercolor on Archival Paper, 2010s, Unframed
Red Horse Abstract Watercolor on Archival Paper, 2010s, Unframed

Red Horse Abstract Watercolor on Archival Paper, 2010s, Unframed

Located in Zofingen, AG

Red Horse A symbol of aggression — not destructive, but productive. A force that exists within each of us, yet one we do not always allow to be released. It is an energy of movement ...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Mountain Puzzle #2

Mountain Puzzle #2

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic

Sparks in the Sky, Abstract Painting
Sparks in the Sky, Abstract Painting

Sparks in the Sky, Abstract Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Dots and dashes depict an abstract cosmic scene. A radiant celestial body bursts with orange rays that curve into a wave-like pattern. The vibrant colors and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

In Step with Time
In Step with Time

In Step with Time

Located in Zofingen, AG

In Step with Time What does it mean to be in step with time — to follow it, chase it, or try to sync your inner rhythm with the world’s pace? In this work, Iryna Burda explores the...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Hear"
"Hear"

"Hear"

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work is about a state of openness and attentiveness to oneself and to the world. About the ability to listen — to stay in contact with one’s own feelings and with what is happen...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Large Rigoberto Mena Contemporary Cuban Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Large Rigoberto Mena Contemporary Cuban Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting

Large Rigoberto Mena Contemporary Cuban Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting

By Rigoberto Mena

Located in Surfside, FL

"Yellow/Green" 2004. Oil/Acrylic on Canvas. Signed lower right Image: 34.5" x 47". Framed: 49" x 37". Rigoberto Mena Santana (Cuban, born 1961) was born in Artemisia, Havana in 1961, where he currently lives and works. He attended the Instituto Politecnico de Diseno Industrial, La Habana, and continued his studies at San Alejandro Fine Art Academy, Havana. He traveled extensively throughout Europe to study the great masters. Mena has had Solo Exhibitions in China, Germany, Netherlands, Mexico, Cuba, Spain, France, and Holland, and in the U.S. in Miami, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C, and California. Following the inauguration of his exhibition “Hablando en Lenguas”. In 2011, Rigoberto’s work was chosen to be a part of the permanent collection of the National Museum of Fine Art in Havana, Cuba. Through the eyes of an abstract expressionist, he draws inspiration from his home’s urban landscapes and the spirit of the people and the city. The start of the Cuban Abstract movement was through a group called Los Once or The eleven. Though Mena was not an original member the influence by this new outlet began to spread ideals that put his own practice into fashion. Rigoberto is considered an important painter of his generation. He is one of the few artists in Cuba who has to have a private art gallery. Mena's private gallery at the Plaza de Armas is adjacent to the neighboring government art gallery. His work has been exhibited in Mexico, Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, and Holland. Contemporaneous with the controversial, "La Generacion de los 80s" - The 80s Generation of Contemporary Cuban Art also referred to as New Cuban Art. This new Cuban plastic arts movement, with an expression of conceptual and non specific conscience manifestation, addressed many burning issues of the time and unveiled what these artists felt was the true reality of Cuba. It was more than a moment of artistic inspiration; it was a reflection of critical self-awareness and the new social role of art - the fundamental essence of the movement. They included Rubén Torres Llorca, Jose Bedia Valdes, Ricardo Rodriguez Brey, Juan Francisco Elso, Rogelio López Marín (Gory), Gustavo Pérez Monzón, José Manuel Fors, Leandro Soto Ortiz, Israel León, Tomás Sánchez and Carlos Alfonzo. In the second half of the decade, other artistic groups were formed, including 4 x 4, Grupo Hexágono, Arte Calle, Grupo Provisional, the duet René Francisco Rodríguez and Eduardo Ponjuán González and ABTV. Grupo Puré, another new wave of young artists, graduates of the Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) included Ana Albertina Delgado Álvarez, Adriano Buergo, Ciro Quintana, Ermi Taño and Lázaro Saavedra, all greatly influenced by the German Kitsch art movement. Additionally, a large number of talented creators excelled independently, such as Florencio Gelabert (sculptor), Arturo Cuenca Sigarreta, Rigoberto Mena, Humberto Castro, Gustavo Acosta, Kcho, Antonio Eligio Fernandez (Tonel), Adriano Buergo, Flavio Garciandía, Tania Bruguera, Juan Francisco Elso, Carlos Rodríguez Cárdenas, Quisqueya Henríquez, Glexis Novoa, José Toirac, Carlos García, Heriberto Mora, Segundo Planes and Pedro Vizcaíno, among others. Select Personal Exhibitions 2015 RBK 4200 ,La Cabaña,fortress. Bienal de La Habana, 2014 The shape without shape. Visual Arts Development Center, Bayamo, Cuba 2013 Allegro Ma Non Troppo. Lloyd’s Register, Havana. 2012 Spirit. Dennis Rosenthal Gallery, Chicago, U.S.A. 2011 Speaking in languages. Fine Arts National Museum, Havana. 2010 The places of time (with Alan Kleinmann). Orígenes Gallery, Havana’s Great Theater. 2009 The writing and the limit. 23 y 12 Gallery, Havana. 2007 The pleasure of absorb yourself. RAC Gallery, Veracruzan University, Xalapa, México. 2006 Coexistence. Public space, during the Ninth Havana’s Biennale. 2005 Ball change. La Casona Gallery, Havana, Cuba Das Unbestimmbare Selbst. Refugium Gallery, Berlin. 2004 From the nothing to the infinite. La Casona Gallery, Havana, Cuba 2003 The visual poetry of life. Refugium Gallery, Berlin. Rigoberto Mena. Recent Work. Habana Gallery, México DF. Recent graphic work (with Jo Ann Rothschild). Graphic workshop, Havana. Rigoberto Mena. Recent Work, Boston Art Institute, Lesley Boston University, 2001 Two plus one doesn’t make three (with Julio Girona and Angel Rivero), L Gallery, 2000 Cuba I, Space 12 Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Three abstract painters (with Jo Ann Rothschild and Julia Valdes...

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20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Chambray Sea 12", An Original Abstract Seascape Painting
"Chambray Sea 12", An Original Abstract Seascape Painting

"Chambray Sea 12", An Original Abstract Seascape Painting

Located in Westport, CT

This contemporary abstract painting by Karin Olah, titled Chambray Sea 12, captures the quiet drama of an ocean horizon beneath a luminous sky. The composition layers acrylic paint a...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Canvas, Linen, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Campeche, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Campeche, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Tracy Burke

Located in Yardley, PA

This piece was created on museum quality gallery wrapped canvas stretched over a hand-crafted wooden stretcher frame. Edges are staple-free and painted to compliment the artwork. No ...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Dreamscape, Abstract Impressionist Painting, Oil Pastel on Paper, 30x24 inches

Dreamscape, Abstract Impressionist Painting, Oil Pastel on Paper, 30x24 inches

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

I intuitively paint each of my paintings based on my mood of the day or at that moment. I never know what I am going to create until I see the end result. Sometimes it is a colorful,...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Echoes (1/13) by James Lumsden - abstract painting, vivid red
Echoes (1/13) by James Lumsden - abstract painting, vivid red

Echoes (1/13) by James Lumsden - abstract painting, vivid red

Located in Paris, FR

Echoes (1/13) is a painting by Scottish artist James Lumsden created with acrylic on canvas (gloss finish) and focusing on the red color. Dimensions: 23.6 x 19.7 inches (60 x 50 cm)....

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Lavender Fields Forever, Abstract Painting
Lavender Fields Forever, Abstract Painting

Lavender Fields Forever, Abstract Painting

By Natalie George

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Natalie George displays a dreamy abstract landscape of lavender fields. The panorama stretches across the canvas as energetic shapes of harmonizing col...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Vista I (Abstract painting)
Vista I (Abstract painting)

Vista I (Abstract painting)

Located in London, GB

Vista I (Abstract painting) Acrylic and Gouache on canvas - unframed Artwork is exclusive to IdeelArt. Daniela Marin stands as a pioneering figure in the realm of South American abs...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Roll Back The Dawn - Atmospheric Seascape Painting
Roll Back The Dawn - Atmospheric Seascape Painting

Roll Back The Dawn - Atmospheric Seascape Painting

By Dina Gardner

Located in Boston, MA

Roll Back the Dawn 48.0 × 48.0 × 2.0, 8.0 lbs Acrylic paint Hand signed by the artist Artist's Commentary: "Using a combination of house paint, acrylic paint, collage and oil pas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

A365 - Original Blue Painting Abstract Contemporary on Canvas
A365 - Original Blue Painting Abstract Contemporary on Canvas

A365 - Original Blue Painting Abstract Contemporary on Canvas

By Marco Schmidli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swiss born artist Marco Schmidli creates minimalist paintings with a contemporary edge. Placing emphasis on process, he lets the mediums naturally manifest within his artwork. “An important aspect of my artwork is the removal of my own artistic hand. Instead of controlling and demanding the paint move and act a certain way, I let the paint naturally manifest and express its pure form/ true colors/ most natural movement.” Schmidli's work is known for its sensitive surfaces and subtle textures. He has developed specialized techniques for applying and layering color, giving depth to his paintings. This 35 inch high by 28 inch wide, and 1.75-inch deep original artwork is an abstract composition in acrylic paint on wood. This artwork is wired and ready to hang. Schmidli uses acrylic paint to create the deep tonality of his colorful works. It is signed and dated on the back. Free local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Schmidli studied photography and fine art in Switzerland and Rome. He worked as a photographer and painter in Zurich and then in 1989 he moved to California. Schmidli has been creating large scale artworks since. He has developed specialized techniques for applying and layering color. His artworks have been featured in the film and entertainment industry, such as fashion photography, celebrity portraits, music videos, films, editorials, and at red carpet events. Schmidli has set a new standard for large scale contemporary abstract works in Los Angeles. His original paintings have appeared in highly respected magazine publications, such as Vogue, Flaunt, and Harper’s Bazaar. His work has also been featured in fashion spreads of iconic international brands such as Nike and Balenciaga. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA CLIENT LIST ADVERTISING Acura, Aveda, Bath & Body Works, Bloomingdales, Cost Plus, Covergirl, Heather Levine, JC Penny, Loehmann's, Lord and Taylor, Macy's, Mazda, MGM Resorts International, Neiman Marcus, Noah's Bagels, Nordstrom, O.P.I., Oakley, Porsche, QVC, Saks Fifth Avenue, Silverman Group, Sketchers, Smashbox Beauty, Sprint, Stila. EDITORIAL Architectural Digest, Cosmo Girl, Cosmopolitan, Details, Elle Décor, Elle, Empire Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, ESPN, Esquire, Essence, Forbes Life, Giant, Glamour, Golf Digest, Good Housekeeping, GQ, Hearst Magazine, House Beautiful, Instyle, Ladies Home Journal, Latina Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Lucky, Martha Stewart Living, Maxim, Men’s Vogue, New York Magazine, New York Times Magazine, Oprah Magazine, Parade, Parents, People, Playboy, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, Shape, Spin, Sports Illustrated, Teen People, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, US Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Wonderland, Women’s Wear Daily FASHION Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, BCBG, BEBE, Bluefly, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Chrome Hearts, David Yurman, Delia’s, Eileen Fisher, INC, FIDM, Fredricks of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic

La Danse des Etoiles

La Danse des Etoiles

By Gerard Stricher

Located in New York, NY

La Danse des Étoiles exemplifies Gérard Stricher’s ability to merge energy and emotion through color. The work pulses with chromatic vitality—fiery reds, cobalt blues, and golden yel...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Unique abstraction (Abstract Expressionist color field painting) Signed, Framed
Unique abstraction (Abstract Expressionist color field painting) Signed, Framed

Unique abstraction (Abstract Expressionist color field painting) Signed, Framed

By Lamar Briggs

Located in New York, NY

Lamar Briggs Untitled color abstraction, ca. 2008 Mixed media oil and gouache on paper Hand signed by Lamar Briggs on the lower center front Frame included: held in the original off ...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Gouache

Turquoise abstraction.
Turquoise abstraction.

Turquoise abstraction.

Located in Zofingen, AG

An abstract painting created using the fluid acrylic technique (fluid art). The composition is built around a strong diagonal movement that runs across the canvas. A light turquoise...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Fils I Colors DCLXXXI - Abstract Contemporary Colorful Textile Art on Paper
Fils I Colors DCLXXXI - Abstract Contemporary Colorful Textile Art on Paper

Fils I Colors DCLXXXI - Abstract Contemporary Colorful Textile Art on Paper

By Raul de la Torre

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Barcelona native artist Raul de la Torre's vibrant abstract mixed media artworks pay homage to textiles. De La Torre allows the materials to take over during the process and collabor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Thread, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Geometric Abstraction
Geometric Abstraction

Geometric Abstraction

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

A unique, beautifully composed, large-scale geometric abstraction encaustic, with fresh colors, on fibrous buff, wove paper; the image extending ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Encaustic

Yellow abstract painting GF749, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Yellow abstract painting GF749, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Yellow abstract painting GF749, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Radek Smach

Located in Yardley, PA

Radek Smach - Original abstract acrylic painting on canvas. Mixed media. My works are part of many private collections all over the world. Ready to hang. No framing required (i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Phoenix - large, colorful, contemporary, abstract, diptych, acrylic on canvas
Phoenix - large, colorful, contemporary, abstract, diptych, acrylic on canvas

Phoenix - large, colorful, contemporary, abstract, diptych, acrylic on canvas

By Milly Ristvedt

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Horizontal bars of blue, maroon, cherry red, pink, lemon yellow, burnt orange and green communicate on a soaked sand-coloured ground in the two panels that form this 9-foot square acrylic diptych painting on canvas. The rhythm of the spaces between the short lengths of colour creates a dialogue of movement that leads the eye upwards through the large picture plane. About the inspiration for the work, the artist wrote: "This is one of the rare paintings that I saw clearly in a dream and painted almost exactly as I saw it. It relates back to the four-panel work, Lock-Up (1972), done a couple of months earlier, where I used the physical break between panels as an edge to anchor some colour bars. In Phoenix, some bars are anchored while others float within the larger ground colour." This painting was included in the exhibition catalogue Milly Ristvedt-Handerek: Paintings of a Decade (1979). Milly Ristvedt, RCA, began her career in Toronto in 1964 after studies with Takao Tanabe at the Vancouver School of Art. In Toronto, during the 1960s and 1970s, she was making and exhibiting large-scale paintings alongside a small but defined group of non-figurative painters who, like Ristvedt, had planted...

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1970s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Beginning to shine
Beginning to shine

Beginning to shine

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Beginning to shine" is when the darkness is doomed. The picture is filled with light and warmth that awakens hope. This is the moment when the darkness admits its defeat to the ligh...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Ghost of the Gardens" (original flora, floral, vibrant, abstract landscape)
"Ghost of the Gardens" (original flora, floral, vibrant, abstract landscape)

"Ghost of the Gardens" (original flora, floral, vibrant, abstract landscape)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

"Ghosts of the Gardens" is a mysterious and captivating abstract painting, evoking the untamed beauty of wild gardens and chaotic floral motifs with its energetic and loose movement....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic

Abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic 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 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 Giorgio Lo Fermo, Sumit Mehndiratta, Nestor Toro, and Cindy Shaoul. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Synthetic Resin Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available.