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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
"Abstract Donald - Cartoon Series" , Abstract, Painting, 21st Century, Acryl
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way, h...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Clay, Acrylic

"Window" Diana Kurz, 1961 Hans Hofmann School Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Window, 1961 Oil on canvas 30 x 23 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to England and th...
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Slow Speed" Original Bull Painting by Brian Keith Stephens, Textural Art
Located in Denver, CO
"Slow Speed" is an original painting by Brian Keith Stephens, beautifully composed on cotton using oil and wax. This artwork measures 40 x 54 inches and is presented unframed, ready ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Cotton, Wax, Oil

"For Granted I." (quiet, floral, soft, natural, abstract, antique French linen)
Located in Paris, IDF
"For Granted I.", 2024, Paris, France "For Granted I." is a quiet, rich and cerebral abstract painting using a subtle but powerful color palette of brown, magenta, purple, green and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Canvas

Sunset on the River Trail, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero captures this scene of a sunset's effects on a snow-covered trail near his home in northern New Jersey. The rich colors and textures of this painting, rendered in sensitive yet bold strokes, reflect the fleeting light filtering through the trees. Onelio works from a small oil study and paints the rest from memory.


About the Artist
Artist Onelio Marrero paints impressionist city scenes of everyday life. He captures the romanticism of New York City, from the picturesque fountains in Central Park to a glistening city street on a rainy afternoon. He creates a sense of nostalgia and intimacy with his work, offering the feeling that you have visited this particular scene before. “Each play of light, each texture, and each movement of a figure can have a captivating effect on me,” says Onelio. He studied at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art where he mastered discerning color and values, giving his work a more spontaneous appearance. Onelio’s work is an appreciation for beauty in all of its greatest forms; nature, art, and people.


Words that describe this painting: woods, forest, trees, leaves, snow, winter, season, trail, shadow, impressionism, sunset, oilpaint, nature, impressionism, nature, oil painting, purple


Sunset on the River...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Skyline - Abstract Muted Color Textured Impasto Cityscape Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ekaterina Ermilkina’s original, abstract fine art paintings are created using a skillful combination of applying and removing oil paint with a palette knife on canvas. Her inspiratio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

" Thundercloud lV " Acrylic on Raw Canvas, Framed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ali Enache is an American abstract painter based in Los Angeles, California. A Washington D.C. native and a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ali Enache worked as a design...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Glass Wall (Abstract Expressionism painting)
Located in London, GB
Glass Wall (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil on canvas - Unframed Laura Newman's paintings combine geometric delineations of space, ephemeral color fields, dynamic lines and or...
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Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Abstracted Cityscape', Modernist Abstract Oil, David Rockefeller Estate
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Max Gunther' (German, 1934-1974); additionally signed verso, dated 1958 and titled 'Cité Décomposée'. Provenance: Estate of David Rockefeller...
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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge French 20th Century Abstract Layers & Hidden Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed inscribed verso dated 87' canvas size: 46 x 35 inches condition: ov...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

All the Matters
Located in Denver, CO
Jason Craighead (b.1971) is an abstract artist based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In his mixed-media works, drawing, painting, and writing fuse seamlessly together His surprising com...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Oil, Graphite

"NYC Corner" by Danny McCaw (2024) Urban Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Afternoon Shadows" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts a building with two pedestrians in conversation. Bio/artist statement: Danny ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"1382 umbrella girl series" Abstract, Figurativ Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. Art Awards Winner 2019 - Art Fair Leipzig König combines modern painting with acr...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Clay, Acrylic

"Work 1 (Nude)" Abstract Nude Figure Expressionist Acrylic on Canvas Painting
Located in New York, NY
This piece is an abstract composition done with mixed media, oil and acrylic paints on linen. The artist explores an incredible world filled with color and expressive brush strokes. ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

ABSTRACT Artwork Architecture Geometry Circles Spanish Texture Mariona Espinet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

"Abstract Series - orange/grey" FK6TR, Abstract, 21st Century, Acrylic, Clay
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way,...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Clay, Acrylic

Books symphony, abstract, library, french minimalism, multicolor, expressionism
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Like a symphony that blends different instruments and musical themes, a library can contain a variety of books representing diverse genres, authors, and subjects. Each book brings i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Vintage American School Modernist Dog Portrait Interior View Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful early American modernist dog portrait painting. Oil on board. Framed. Image size, 10H x 8L.
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Inbetween 3035
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sewing on Korean Paper 19 7/10 × 19 7/10 in 50 × 50 cm This is a unique work. This work includes a Certificate of Authenticity. The patchwork of Ro, Shin Kyoung Weaving the network ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Pigment

RENE LEROY - FRENCH CONTEMPORARY OIL PAINTING -PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN IN BLUE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Rene Leroy (French b. 1932) Title: Modernist portrait of a woman Medium: oil painting on canvas Size: painting: 11.5 x 10.5 inches Provenance: all the paintings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Blue Wash, Contemporary Monochromatic Folded Textured Paper
Located in New York, NY
Original Contemporary Monochromatic artwork created with Painted and Folded Textured Paper. This artwork is priced unframed and ships flat. Contact gall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper, Mixed Media

"Is Anyone Listening?" - Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2023
Located in San Diego, CA
An original, contemporary, abstract expressionist painting, "Is Anyone Listening?" features dramatic gestural brushstrokes dancing across a layered creamy-white canvas. Soft pastel p...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Charcoal, Varnish, Crayon, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor,...

Meeting Pleasure, Meeting Pain (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Meeting Pleasure, Meeting Pain (Abstract painting) Ink and Oil on canvas — Unframed. This artwork is exclusive to IdeelArt. This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant t...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Ink

Textured Abstract Expressionist Composition in Plaster and Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Textured Abstract Expressionist Composition in Plaster and Acrylic on Canvas Brightly colored and deeply textured abstract composition by an unknown artist (20th century). Layers of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Plaster, Acrylic

Rhapsody in Yellow - oil on canvas - abstract
Located in Burlingame, CA
Color is always central in Henriques' delightful compositions that are at once, balanced, harmonious, and a toast to life. 'Rhapsody in Yellow' with its bright and pure hues shimmer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Reconciliation of Elements
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting "Reconciliation of Elements" conveys a moment of balance between various natural energies. Dynamic strokes and vibrant colors interact to create harmony in motion. The p...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Foot Steps and Foothills
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

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Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic

Hiraeth - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Miniature, Emotions, Colors
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Hiraeth is a poignant artwork that beautifully encapsulates a sense of longing for an unreachable home—a place of comfort and belonging that either no longer exists or perhaps never ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

“Multishore”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting titled “Multishore” by the well known American artist, Syd Solomon. Signed Syd Solomon lower right. Signed and dated Syd Solomon 1971 on the stretcher, inscribed as titled on the reverse 30 × 26 inches. Condition is excellent. The painting is housed in its original wood with silver reveal floating frame. Overall framed measurements are 32.75 by 28.75 inches. Provenance: A private collector. Syd Solomon was born near Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in 1917. He began painting in high school in Wilkes-Barre, where he was also a star football player. After high school, he worked in advertising and took classes at the Art Institute of Chicago. Before the attack on Pearl Harbor, he joined the war effort and was assigned to the First Camouflage Battalion, the 924th Engineer Aviation Regiment of the US Army. He used his artistic skills to create camouflage instruction manuals utilized throughout the Army. He married Ann Francine Cohen in late 1941. Soon thereafter, in early 1942, the couple moved to Fort Ord in California where he was sent to camouflage the coast to protect it from possible aerial bombings. Sent overseas in 1943, Solomon did aerial reconnaissance over Holland. Solomon was sent to Normandy early in the invasion where his camouflage designs provided protective concealment for the transport of supplies for men who had broken through the enemy line. Solomon was considered one of the best camoufleurs in the Army, receiving among other commendations, five bronze stars. Solomon often remarked that his camouflage experience during World War II influenced his ideas about abstract art. At the end of the War, he attended the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Because Solomon suffered frostbite during the Battle of the Bulge, he could not live in cold climates, so he and Annie chose to settle in Sarasota, Florida, after the War. Sarasota was home to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and soon Solomon became friends with Arthur Everett “Chick” Austin, Jr., the museum’s first Director. In the late 1940s, Solomon experimented with new synthetic media, the precursors to acrylic paints provided to him by chemist Guy Pascal, who was developing them. Victor D’Amico, the first Director of Education for the Museum of Modern Art, recognized Solomon as the first artist to use acrylic paint. His early experimentation with this medium as well as other media put him at the forefront of technical innovations in his generation. He was also one of the first artists to use aerosol sprays and combined them with resists, an innovation influenced by his camouflage experience. Solomon’s work began to be acknowledged nationally in 1952. He was included in American Watercolors, Drawings and Prints at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. From 1952–1962, Solomon’s work was discovered by the cognoscenti of the art world, including the Museum of Modern Art Curators, Dorothy C. Miller and Peter Selz, and the Whitney Museum of American Art’s Director, John I. H. Baur. He had his first solo show in New York at the Associated American Artists Gallery in 1955 with “Chick” Austin, Jr. writing the essay for the exhibition. In the summer of 1955, the Solomons visited East Hampton, New York, for the first time at the invitation of fellow artist David Budd. There, Solomon met and befriended many of the artists of the New York School, including Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline, Willem de Kooning, James Brooks, Alfonso Ossorio, and Conrad Marca-Relli. By 1959, and for the next thirty-five years, the Solomons split the year between Sarasota (in the winter and spring) and the Hamptons (in the summer and fall). In 1959, Solomon began showing regularly in New York City at the Saidenberg Gallery with collector Joseph Hirshhorn buying three paintings from Solomon’s first show. At the same time, his works entered the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Wadsworth Athenaeum in Hartford, Connecticut, among others. Solomon also began showing at Signa Gallery in East Hampton and at the James David Gallery in Miami run by the renowned art dealer, Dorothy Blau. In 1961, the Guggenheim Museum’s H. H. Arnason bestowed to him the Silvermine Award at the 13th New England Annual. Additionally, Thomas Hess of ARTnews magazine chose Solomon as one of the ten outstanding painters of the year. At the suggestion of Alfred H. Barr, Jr., the Museum of Modern Art’s Director, the John and Mable Ringling Museum in Sarasota began its contemporary collection by purchasing Solomon’s painting, Silent World, 1961. Solomon became influential in the Hamptons and in Florida during the 1960s. In late 1964, he created the Institute of Fine Art at the New College in Sarasota. He is credited with bringing many nationally known artists to Florida to teach, including Larry Rivers, Philip Guston, James Brooks, and Conrad Marca-Relli. Later Jimmy Ernst, John Chamberlain, James Rosenquist, and Robert Rauschenberg settled near Solomon in Florida. In East Hampton, the Solomon home was the epicenter of artists and writers who spent time in the Hamptons, including Alfred Leslie, Jim Dine, Ibram Lassaw, Saul Bellow, Barney Rosset, Arthur Kopit, and Harold Rosenberg. In 1970, Solomon, along with architect Gene Leedy, one of the founders of the Sarasota School of Architecture, built an award-winning precast concrete and glass house and studio on the Gulf of Mexico near Midnight Pass in Sarasota. Because of its siting, it functioned much like Monet’s home in Giverny, France. Open to the sky, sea, and shore with inside and outside studios, Solomon was able to fully solicit all the environmental forces that influenced his work. His friend, the art critic Harold Rosenberg, said Solomon’s best work was produced in the period he lived on the beach. During 1974 and 1975, a retrospective exhibition of Solomon’s work was held at the New York Cultural Center and traveled to the John and Mable Ringling Museum in Sarasota. Writer Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. conducted an important interview with Solomon for the exhibition catalogue. The artist was close to many writers, including Harold Rosenberg, Joy Williams, John D. McDonald, Budd Schulberg, Elia Kazan, Betty Friedan...
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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sans titre
Located in PARIS, FR
signed on bottom
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chinese Contemporary Art by Renjie Gao - Untitled
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Renjie Gao or Jean-Michel Gao is a Chinese artist born in 1994 who lives & works in Beijing Songzhuang in China. He is Master Fu Zenan & member of New York Hudson Arti...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lightness of Night, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The title of this painting comes from the soft glow you see at night in or near a city, where the sky is never totally black. There's always a halo of light that makes the world seem...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Illumination, flowers, soft colors, blue, beige, orange, Cy Twombley, nature
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is part of my series titled the "Essence Revealed." The series explores the interplay between presence and absence, employing negative space as a vital component within...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Charcoal, Acrylic, Graphite

"Abstract Composition (Blue, Amber and Green)" Mixed Media Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
This piece is an abstract composition done with mixed media, oil and acrylic paints on paper. The artist explores an incredible world filled with color and expressive brushstrokes. The lines and texture create a mature abstract composition as Suki Maguire has been painting in this field since the 1970s. Her joy is the expression and we can find these notes displayed vividly in this piece. This piece comes displayed in a modern light wood floating frame under glass. Art measures 9 x 6 in Frame measures 17 x 12.25 in There is a great potential for discovery in Maguire's world of symbols, but a passing glance will not do, you have to allow your gaze to linger on this part and that of each painting so that your subconscious will have the opportunity to retrieve the elusive forms that seem to be hiding within the more obvious shapes. This holds true even in those works that incorporate letters of the Korean or Latin alphabet, which serve as glyphs bearing some symbolic meaning that goes beyond the mere representation of sound. She has exhibited internationally in Seoul, Nantucket, New York, and Italy. Her styles and materials have ranged from realism to abstract, from water and oil colors to acrylics and coffee grounds. Suki Maguire (Kim Jong...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Erin O'Brien "Framed" - Abstract Acrylic Painting on Raw Linen Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Erin O'Brien Framed, 2021 acrylic on linen 25 x 20 in. (obri018) This original acrylic painting by Erin O'Brien features painterly abstract shapes in shades of blue, orange, and pu...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Raw Linen, Acrylic

Tendance lecture, Abstract Library, Geometric, Contemporary, Oil, Books, green
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
This oil on canvas painting, created by the internationally renowned artist Sophie Dumont, is a compelling exploration of color, texture, and everyday objects. The artwork measures 4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Mystery of Light Composition - contemporary, cubist, abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary cubist painting is by the highly regarded Canadian artist Otto Rogers. A prominent Canadian artist celebrated for his own distinctive brand of contemporary artwork...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mid century Modern 1960s Abstract Expressionist painting, renowned artist Signed
Located in New York, NY
Jack Wolfe Untitled, 1965 Acrylic and collage on board Hand signed on the front Frame included: held in original vintage frame with original gallery label Unique Provenance: Parker Street 470 Gallery, Boston, Mass (with label verso) Excellent abstract expressionist mixed media work. Measurements: Image: 17" x 24" Framed: 24" x 28" x 1" From Wiki: Jack Wolfe (14 January 1924 – 18 November 2007) was a 20th-century American painter most known for his abstract art, portraiture, and political paintings. Jack Wolfe was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 14, 1924, to Blanche and Everett L. Wolfe. Soon after his birth, his family moved to Brockton, MA. At 18, Wolfe had an interest in commercial illustration, which he pursued at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). However, upon matriculating at RISD in 1942, he developed an interest in fine art and painting inspired by an exhibition of modern French art. He described this change of direction, explaining that, "One day, for the first time, I saw an exhibition of modern French art. It was like being struck by lightning." He became particularly interested in the work of a number of European modernists, including Rouault, Cézanne, Braque, Modigliani, and Picasso.[1] Following his time at RISD, he pursued a Master’s in Fine Arts degree at the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston, MA. At the Museum School, Wolfe studied under the renowned Expressionist Karl Zerbe, a German-born artist who was the Museum School's most influential and vital teacher until 1953.[2] After graduating from the Museum School, Wolfe was represented by the Margaret Brown Gallery in Boston, which also represented many other cutting edge Moderns that defied the more conservative tastes of New England collectors at the time, including György Kepes, Congur Metcalf, and Alexander Calder.[3] Career and Museum Representation Jack Wolfe's painting "Robin's Rock" 1962, 72" x 72" Jack Wolfe's artwork received early recognition from a number of organizations and was consistently featured in influential exhibitions, including the 1955 Carnegie International at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, PA, the American Federation of Art's traveling exhibition New Talent in the USA in 1956-57, the Whitney Museum’s Young America exhibition in 1957,[4] the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art's Selection exhibition in 1957,[5] and both the Whitney Museum’s 1958 Annual exhibition and its Forty Artists Under Forty show in 1962-63.[6] In 1959, his widely acclaimed Portrait of Abraham Lincoln toured Europe in a show circulated by the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. In addition, his painting Crucifixion was chosen by the United States Information Agency to be exhibited across Europe, including being shown at the Salzburg Biennial in Austria in 1958.[7] Crucifixion was also exhibited at the Whitney Museum and subsequently displayed in the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, in 1958.[8] In 1966-67, his work was selected for Art for Embassies by the U.S. State Department.[9] He received the first annual Margaret Brown Memorial Award for high achievement by a New England Artist from the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, in 1958.[10] With his future as one of the great artists of his time laid out neatly before him, Wolfe moved to New York in the early 1950s, which was then the postwar epicenter of the art world and in the midst of experiencing the first real revolution in American Art, now known as Abstract Expressionism.[11] However, almost immediately upon his arrival, he became disenfranchised with the overtly commercial nature of the art scene there, spurning fame and security in an unwillingness to bend his creative vision to the expectations of others.[12] After four short months, he left New York, returned to Massachusetts where he bought property in Stoughton, cleared the land, and built both his home and studio with his own two hands. He would go on to live and paint there, extensively exhibiting and garnering constant critical acclaim.[13] Wolfe became one of the earliest artists championed by the deCordova Museum in Lincoln, MA and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. He was awarded a traveling scholarship in 1958,[6] which allowed him to set up studio in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and then in San Francisco, California.[14] Upon his return in 1959, the deCordova museum hosted Wolfe’s third solo exhibition, featuring work made during his time in California...
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache, Permanent Marker

Artwork Geometry and Red Blue Mantra by Spanish Artist Mariona Espinet 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Side Road (Red) - contemporary, abstract, landscape, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This minimalist abstract painting of a landscape offers a pop of the colour red. Canada’s Pat Service has enjoyed a decades-long career that granted her the title of one of Canada’s...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"December Sky: Blooms in Silence" very large floral painting, landscape format
Located in Zofingen, AG
Abstract textured acrylic painting on canvas 165x80x2 cm (65x31x0,8 inches). Mixed Media on gallery wrapped canvas. The work is ready to hang. No framing required. The sides of the work are painted. The artwork is signed, dated and titled. Original artwork with signed Certificate of Authenticity. My artworks are a result of years of studying spiritual books written by Eckhart Tolle. Eckhart Tolle, a spiritual teacher and author, often uses flowers as a metaphor for living in the present moment, which is a central concept in his philosophy. He notes that a flower doesn't think about the past or the future; it simply exists in the present moment, fully expressing its beauty and essence. By observing and appreciating a flower, we can learn to live more fully in the present moment and experience the beauty of life around us. In Tolle's view, flowers can also remind us of the interconnectedness of all things. A flower is not separate from its environment; it relies on the sun, the soil, and other elements to grow and thrive. Similarly, we are not separate from the world around us; we are part of a larger interconnected web of life. By recognizing this interconnectedness, we can develop a greater sense of empathy and compassion for all living beings. International Exhibitions: 2024, January - International Art Fair, Paris Art Salon, Paris, France 2023, December - "Woman: Balancing Our World" at the Mora Museum, New York, USA 2023, October - International Art Exhibition “Rebirth”, Contemporary Art Gallery, Starnberg, Germany 2023, October - International Art Fair “Art Innsbruck”, Austria 2023, August - International Art Fair, "Art Monaco", Monte-Carlo, Monaco 2023, Mai - EOS Laboratorio delle Arti, "Emozioni in Mostra", La Galleria Sant'Andrea, Parma, Italy 2023, Mai - Collins Avenue in Miami, "Just Summer On My Mind", Miami, USA 2023, March - VERNICE Art Fair, BIANCOSCURO Art Exhibition, Forli, Italy  2023, January - International Art Fair, Paris Art Salon, Paris, France
2022, Dezember - "Golden Duck" Gallery, Budapest, Hungary 2022, November - EOS Laboratorio delle Arti, Parma, Italy 2022, November -ARTBOX.PROJECT Miami 3.0 , Miami, USA 2022, October - ARTBOX.PROJECT Palma 1.0, Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Semi-Finalist 2022, August - ARTBOX.PROJECT Zürich 4.0, Zug, Switzerland 2022, May - The State Darwin Museum, "Why does Android need nature?" Moscow, Russia 2022, May - BIENNALE ART EXPO / ARTBOX.PROJECT World 1.0, Venice, Italy 2022, February - ARTBOX.PROJECT World 2.0, URBANSIDE Gallery Zurich, Switzerland 2021, December - The largest project in the history of NFT art, Nikas Safronov...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic

The garden XI. Abstract series.
Located in Zofingen, AG
The garden XI. Abstract series. I created this vibrant tableau with a symphony of strokes that dance across the canvas, intertwining in a tapestry of color and energy. Each stroke is...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Ticket To Ride, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This original abstract painting is on gallery wrapped canvas. Ready to hang :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the art...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Grapes and Lemon with Oil Paint on Board, Painting by Kate Verrion
Located in Deddington, GB
Grapes and Lemon By Kate Verrion [2020] Grapes and Lemons is an original oil painting by Kate Verrion. Kate’s photographic style gives her work an intricacy rarely found. Additiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Board

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 10.75 x 8.5 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we h...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"The Indigo Flower" 2 in the diptych
Located in Zofingen, AG
The second work of diptych "The Indigo Flower" is a diptych revealing the symbolism of inner harmony and duality. As part of the series "Behind the Facets of the Flowers", this work...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

ARMAND ROTTENBERG (1903-2000) LARGE FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition" by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000) oil painting on board, unframed board: 29 x 21 inches Stunning original Cubist painting by the French abstract artis...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Saint Minecraft XXVII (Gestural Abstract, Portrait, Persian Artist, 20% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Golfam Jozdani Saint Minecraft XXVII Mixed Media on Cardboard; Acrylic, Pencil, Colored Pencil Size: 9.44 x 14.17 inches (24 x 36 cm) Signed and dated by hand COA provided *Framing ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Cardboard, Pencil, Color Pencil

Abstract Landscape #244, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Indigo waves churn as triangular forms move through the space. Deep blues and whites swirl together, creating a sense of motion and depth, while bright red acce...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

The timeless memory of Us by Gaetan de Seguin - Figurative contemporary Painting
Located in DE
Contemporary figurative painting with lots of details and movement. Beautiful statement piece for any art collection. Combining a lot of different colors in any interiors and settin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Diptych "Predestination"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Anatoly Kost Diptych “Predestination” 2014 y. Canvas.Oil. Painting Flat: 65/110 cm Framed: 69/118 cm Diptych “Predestination” is a transformation of music on canvas.With the help o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

ABSTRACT Minimal White Crudo Painting Texture Italian Artist Silvia De Marchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its originality and provenance. We offer secure worldwide delivery to any address you specify, ensuring that your purchase arrives in pristine condition. If you require additional shipping options or a bespoke quote from our trusted network of carriers, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is here to help you find the best solutions for a smooth and secure delivery experience. Silvia De Marchi...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Acrylic, Handmade Paper

Original-The Rosarian-British School-Awarded Artist-Expression-Abstract-Roses UK
Located in London, GB
This painting is one of the Rosarian-La Vie en Rose : Summer Bloom Series where she takes on the challenge of white and roses; in Shizico's opinion, colour of white and roses are the...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Night's Edge
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mixed Media collage on Paper As Seen at Art On Paper 2024 at The Mannix Project East Hampton NY Pier 36 NYC Comes with white mat & black frame 24"X20" FRAMED. Purchase individually ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Archival Paper

"Reverie" (2024) By Dan McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's "Reverie" created in 2024, is a striking oil painting measuring 48 x 42 inches. This original artwork features an abstract composition of a figure, rendered with rich tex...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

El Sonido Del Mar 1 - original abstract landscape painting - Contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "El Sonido del Mar 1," or "The Sound of the Sea," is a mesmeri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Ocean Flight I_Audra Weaser_Acrylic/Metallic Pigment/Plaster_Round_Abstract
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
AUDRA WEASER "Ocean Flight I" Acrylic, Metallic Pigments, Plaster Paint on Panel 30 x 30 in. ___________________ Utilizing a minimalist color palette, Weaser’s process-based painti...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Plaster, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel

Large Abstract Painting by Philip Standish Read
By Philip Standish Read
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Philip Standish Read, American (1927 - 2000) Title: Untitled Year: circa 1975 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r Size: 60 x 72 in. (152.4 x 182.88 cm)
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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

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.

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