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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
Emerald Whispers - Art Deco Geometric Painting
Emerald Whispers - Art Deco Geometric Painting

Emerald Whispers - Art Deco Geometric Painting

Located in Boston, MA

Emerald Whispers 24.0 × 36.0 × 0.75, 5.0 lbs Acrylic paint Hand signed by the artist Artist's Commentary: ""Emerald Whispers" - A contemporary abstract that commands attention thr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Roots Are Our Support. Diptych Nature Abstract Paintings
Roots Are Our Support. Diptych Nature Abstract Paintings

Roots Are Our Support. Diptych Nature Abstract Paintings

Located in Zofingen, AG

In keeping with my passion for nature, this collection "Infusing wisdom of Nature" focuses on the wisdom and support found in nature. Powerful roots symbolising spiritual and cultura...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

7.10.24 #4 - Original Blue and Green Abstract Mixed Media Artwork on Paper
7.10.24 #4 - Original Blue and Green Abstract Mixed Media Artwork on Paper

7.10.24 #4 - Original Blue and Green Abstract Mixed Media Artwork on Paper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Orange Circle, Abstract Oil Painting
Orange Circle, Abstract Oil Painting

Orange Circle, Abstract Oil Painting

By Heidi Hybl

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A glowing orange circle burns against a deep blue rectangular form, set within a light blue field. The closed structure and unexpected color contrast with the l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Black Beauty 4 - Monochrome Minimalist Figurative Ink Painting
Black Beauty 4 - Monochrome Minimalist Figurative Ink Painting

Black Beauty 4 - Monochrome Minimalist Figurative Ink Painting

By Bettina Mauel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Ink, Mixed Media

In a world of temporary things you are my forever - K.Husslein flower Still life
In a world of temporary things you are my forever - K.Husslein flower Still life

In a world of temporary things you are my forever - K.Husslein flower Still life

By Katharina Husslein

Located in DE

This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of a dark background. Reminding us of old master paintings, this is a brand new painting full elegance and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

It is all around- original geometric abstract painting-contemporary art
It is all around- original geometric abstract painting-contemporary art

It is all around- original geometric abstract painting-contemporary art

By Mary Chaplin

Located in London, Chelsea

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "It is All Around" by Mary Chaplin is a captivating original d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Peter Busa
Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Peter Busa

Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Peter Busa

By Peter Busa

Located in Surfside, FL

Peter Busa, American (1914 - 1985) Oil on Panel Abstract Composition Hand signed Lower Right. Dimensions: Measures 23-1/4" x 19-1/4". Frame measures 30-3/4" x 26-1/2" Peter Busa...

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20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Black gold abstraction 2
Black gold abstraction 2

Black gold abstraction 2

Located in Zofingen, AG

An abstract fluid-acrylic painting on canvas that resembles a cross-section of living matter or a cosmic nebula. The main surface is built on deep graphite-black tones, over which a ...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled #SP-214, Mixed Media on Paper by Murray Duncan - Abstract Geometric
Untitled #SP-214, Mixed Media on Paper by Murray Duncan - Abstract Geometric

Untitled #SP-214, Mixed Media on Paper by Murray Duncan - Abstract Geometric

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Untitled #SP-214, by Murray Duncan Mixed media on paper Size: 32" x 40” Unframed, signed A bold mixed-media work with dynamic lines and textures. This captivating piece by Murray...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Paper, Paint

Large, Dynamic 1960s Mid-Century Abstract Painting by Robert (Van) Warren Hoople
Large, Dynamic 1960s Mid-Century Abstract Painting by Robert (Van) Warren Hoople

Large, Dynamic 1960s Mid-Century Abstract Painting by Robert (Van) Warren Hoople

Located in Chicago, IL

A Large, Mid-Century Modern 1960s Abstract Expressionist painting in blues and greens by notable Hillside House of Originals artist, Robert (Van) Warren Hoople. Artwork size: 24 x 36 inches. Framed size: 25 1/2 x 37 1/2 inches. Signed V. Hoople, lower right. Robert (Van) Warren Hoople was born in Chicago in 1934 and studied art at University of Texas, Austin before his apprenticeship as a set painter for Paramount in Hollywood in early 50s. He landed a contract with a gallery, Hillside, House of Originals in 1957 before passing away in 1975. Hillside Originals was founded by artist Etta Benjamin Cien...

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1960s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Abstract Composition
Abstract Composition

Abstract Composition

Located in Astoria, NY

Andy Miller (American, b. 1950), Abstract Composition, Oil on Canvas, impasto details, green ground with yellow and red highlights, with artist's studio stamp to verso, apparently un...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Star Trek  - Large Original Abstract Painting Ready to Hang
Star Trek  - Large Original Abstract Painting Ready to Hang

Star Trek - Large Original Abstract Painting Ready to Hang

By Bruce Rubenstein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His original art merges the creative attitudes of the two distinct art hot spots of New York and Los Angeles. Rubenstein's work has a rigid edge and strong composition but maintains organic shapes and soft colors as well. His works have a character that brightens a space. His paintings pull from abstract expressionism and cubism but maintain a contemporary edge that strikes the viewer. His work seems collectively new and timeless at once. This large affordable one-of-a-kind 42 inch high by 66 inch wide and 1.5 inch deep artwork is a mixed media composition on canvas. It is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. This large abstract painting is signed by the artist on the front and back of the artwork. The sides are painted and it does not require framing. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping available. Provenance: Artplex Gallery. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. While the artist has chosen to keep the price upon request, this captivating piece embodies both sophistication and exceptional value. Bruce Rubenstein specializes in large-scale artworks, using huge canvases to tell his stories. Born and raised in New York, he moved to Los Angeles in 1985. His mixed media artworks defy categorization, blending abstract forms and organic shapes with subtle hints of figures and symbols. Adrien Brody and Mickey Rourke are among Rubenstein’s collectors. Bruce Rubenstein’s artistic influences include artists from Joan Miró and Jean Arp to Gerhard Richter and Pablo Picasso. “He is an artist, and that means someone who cannot restrain the flow of ideas,” says author David Rodgers. “He is someone who they just burst out of, who cannot help but communicate, and who sees no reason to stop. He’s a man not limited by media to communicate the stories that he needs to (and must) tell, through any medium he feels necessary.” His works are represented by Artplex Gallery Los Angeles and have been exhibited and collected worldwide, including exhibitions in Austria and Israel. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS 2023 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Beijing Contemporary Art Expo Crossing Art Collective Beijing, China 2022 Shenzhen Art Fair, Shenzhen, China Westbund Art Fair, Shanghai, China MAC Fine Art, Power Painters, Delray, FL Westbund Art & Design, Shanghai, China (solo) Context Art Miami, Miami, FL (solo) Crossing Art Gallery, NYC, NY (solo) 2021 “Space Time Fragments,” Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA MAC Fine Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL MAC Fine Art, Jupiter, FL MAC Fine Art, Miami, FL (solo) 2020 MAC Fine Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL Wynwood Art Festival, Miami, FL Artspace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA MAC Fine Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL (solo) Gottling Gallery, Palm Springs, CA (solo) Castelli Art Space, Culver City, CA (solo) 2019 MAC Fine Art, Jupiter, FL Artspace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Palm Springs Art Fair, Palm Springs, CA Glenn Dallas Gallery...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Modern British 20th Century Colourful Abstract Painting - Geometric shapes
Modern British 20th Century Colourful Abstract Painting - Geometric shapes

Modern British 20th Century Colourful Abstract Painting - Geometric shapes

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Composition British School, monogrammed/ dated lower corner gouache painting on paper laid over card, unframed actual painting: 22 x 15.5 inches Superb - bold - and very co...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Naples
Naples

Naples

By Katherine Bello

Located in Kansas City, MO

Katherine Bello Title: Naples Medium: oil on canvas Year: 2021 Size: 36" x 24" x 1.5" Signed, dated and inscribed by hand COA provided (issued by representing gallery) Katherine Bello's aim as an artist is to capture a sense of place, a moment of time, or a feeling - to evoke a sense of wonder. Bello loves paint and paint brushes; bold, gestural mark-making and the interplay of color. She is influenced by light and landscape, poetry, history and science. Formerly educated in Chemical Engineering and Interior Design, Bello is drawn to the process of creating Something out of Nothing. Abstract, sbstract art...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

SILENCIO #1 and #2 Diptych. Abstract painting on Canvas
SILENCIO #1 and #2 Diptych. Abstract painting on Canvas

SILENCIO #1 and #2 Diptych. Abstract painting on Canvas

By Alec Franco

Located in Miami Beach, FL

DNA is genetic information, hidden and encrypted in body fluids. Veiled data that we load, that we do not know and that someone knows how to decipher. Such specifications characteriz...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic, Oil Pastel

"Habitual II" (flora, rich, cerebral, abstract, black & white, antique canvas)
"Habitual II" (flora, rich, cerebral, abstract, black & white, antique canvas)

"Habitual II" (flora, rich, cerebral, abstract, black & white, antique canvas)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

"Habitual II", 2023, Paris, France This rich and cerebral abstract painting uses a subtle but powerful color palette of brown, pink, and white oil paints and wood stain to create visual texture and depth. The artist selected a French, antique postal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil

Orange (Abstract painting)
Orange (Abstract painting)

Orange (Abstract painting)

By Frédéric Prat

Located in London, GB

Orange (Abstract painting) Acrylic on canvas — Unframed. Frédéric Prat is a French abstract painter who studied at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris, graduating...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Ruz INDULGENCIA acrylic canvas painting
Ruz INDULGENCIA acrylic canvas painting

Ruz INDULGENCIA acrylic canvas painting

By Rafael Ruz

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

. Ruz. acrylic canvas painting Original artwork by Spanish artist Rafael Ruz. Acrylic on canvas in perfect condition. While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to tal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled
Untitled

Erez YardeniUntitled, 2018

$4,450Sale Price|20% Off

Untitled

By Erez Yardeni

Located in London, GB

'Untitled' abstract composition, mixed media on soft board, Japanese ink, oil, pencil and gouache by Erez Yardeni (2018). Beautifully balanced, stunningly...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Oil, Gouache, Board, Pencil

Large Painting on Canvas Titled: PDP 1071   72 x 96
Large Painting on Canvas Titled: PDP 1071   72 x 96

Large Painting on Canvas Titled: PDP 1071 72 x 96

By Cecil Touchon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Post Dogmatist Painting on Canvas, signed verso Cecil Touchon Born 1956 Austin, Texas is a contemporary American collage artist, painter, published poet and theorist living in Pagos...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Quiet Elegance
Quiet Elegance

Quiet Elegance

Located in Zofingen, AG

Quiet Elegance from the series Reflections Quiet Elegance is a visual hymn to womanhood — to feminine beauty understood as inner balance, dignity, and calm self-confidence. As part o...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Green and pink by Olga Reiwald - Watercolor
Green and pink by Olga Reiwald - Watercolor

Green and pink by Olga Reiwald - Watercolor

Located in Geneva, CH

Work on paper White wooden frame with glass pane 44,5 x 52,7 x 1,5 cm

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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Seaside Serenade: Minimalism Art-Deco Abstract Bold Invest Colorful Joy Bold
Seaside Serenade: Minimalism Art-Deco Abstract Bold Invest Colorful Joy Bold

Seaside Serenade: Minimalism Art-Deco Abstract Bold Invest Colorful Joy Bold

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Seaside Serenade Minimalism, Art Deco, Abstract, Bold, Invest, Colorful, Joy This series connects to that around as well as that within. Solitude takes the viewer to that ...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars

Tree of Life 2. From the series Tree of Life
Tree of Life 2. From the series Tree of Life

Tree of Life 2. From the series Tree of Life

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This series of paintings is part of a visual journey into our relationship with forests, jungles and the sacred Tree of Life. Through painting and sculpture, Gregory Robin conveys t...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Abstract 2457
Abstract 2457

Abstract 2457

Located in Zofingen, AG

In creating this artwork, I delved into the essence of nature's transformative beauty, merging abstract and impressionistic techniques with energetic strokes of acrylic. This piece s...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Contemporary New Abstract Artwork Colors by Artist Christina Gschwantner 2024
Contemporary New Abstract Artwork Colors by Artist Christina Gschwantner 2024

Contemporary New Abstract Artwork Colors by Artist Christina Gschwantner 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 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. In her work, artist Christina Gschwantner...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Raw Linen, Oil, Acrylic

Sunny 26° (Abstract painting)
Sunny 26° (Abstract painting)

Sunny 26° (Abstract painting)

By Holly Miller

Located in London, GB

Acrylic, graphite and thread on canvas - Unframed. The threaded lines suggest a physical barrier that interrupts the shapes and stops them from connecting and at the same time a tra...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Thread, Acrylic, Graphite

“The Flower That Nourishes” Series: Flowers That Feed Us
“The Flower That Nourishes” Series: Flowers That Feed Us

“The Flower That Nourishes” Series: Flowers That Feed Us

Located in Zofingen, AG

The Flower That Nourishes” explores the connection between beauty and usefulness — the wisdom of nature we often forget. Nasturtium is a plant that nourishes and heals, yet remains a...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Las Mascaras VI. From Las Mascaras (The masks) Series
Las Mascaras VI. From Las Mascaras (The masks) Series

Las Mascaras VI. From Las Mascaras (The masks) Series

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This series draws inspiration from Hatillo’s Fiesta de los Santos Inocentes, translating the festival’s vibrant movement and collective energy into a refined abstract vocabulary. Thr...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic

The Green Dress 19 - Minimalist Figurative Original Ink Painting on French Linen
The Green Dress 19 - Minimalist Figurative Original Ink Painting on French Linen

The Green Dress 19 - Minimalist Figurative Original Ink Painting on French Linen

By Bettina Mauel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bettina Mauel expresses vitality and sensuality in her abstract and figurative paintings. “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, dancers and people ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Ink, Mixed Media, Graphite

Mid Century French Linear Geometric Abstract Drawing in Black Ink on Paper
Mid Century French Linear Geometric Abstract Drawing in Black Ink on Paper

Mid Century French Linear Geometric Abstract Drawing in Black Ink on Paper

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mid Century French Linear Geometric Abstract Drawing in Black Ink on Paper by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French Ink on artists paper, unframed Size: 25.75 (height) x 19.75 (width...

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20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink

Flowers of life. Bilateral. Oil on cardboard, 73x65 cm
Flowers of life. Bilateral. Oil on cardboard, 73x65 cm

Flowers of life. Bilateral. Oil on cardboard, 73x65 cm

Located in Riga, LV

Flowers of life. Bilateral. Oil on cardboard, 73x65 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad Sch...

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1980s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Raventos Big Orange original painting
Raventos Big Orange original painting

Raventos Big Orange original painting

By Maria Asuncion Raventos

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

Original and unique work of Maria A. RAVENTOS on canvas and collage Signed by the artist . RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

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.