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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
Vestige - Color Photograph, Abstract Expression, Signed Edition of 10
Vestige - Color Photograph, Abstract Expression, Signed Edition of 10

Ugne PouwellVestige - Color Photograph, Abstract Expression, Signed Edition of 10

$1,712

Vestige - Color Photograph, Abstract Expression, Signed Edition of 10

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

A botanical form appears as both presence and disappearance, its outline softened, interrupted and partially absorbed into the surface. The scratches, shifts of tone and uncertain ed...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Giclée

Poppy Bird - Color Photograph, Abstract Expression, Signed Edition of 20
Poppy Bird - Color Photograph, Abstract Expression, Signed Edition of 20

Ugne PouwellPoppy Bird - Color Photograph, Abstract Expression, Signed Edition of 20

$534

Poppy Bird - Color Photograph, Abstract Expression, Signed Edition of 20

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

Poppy Bird explores how quickly we categorise the world through familiar symbols and associations. Naming helps us recognise, but it can also limit what we are able to see. Here, the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Giclée

Infinity Pool Water Reflections, Blue & White Pattern, Handmade Cyanotype Print
Infinity Pool Water Reflections, Blue & White Pattern, Handmade Cyanotype Print

Kind of CyanInfinity Pool Water Reflections, Blue & White Pattern, Handmade Cyanotype Print, 2026

$420

Infinity Pool Water Reflections, Blue & White Pattern, Handmade Cyanotype Print

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Infinity Pool" is a sophisticated image that captures the water reflections shimmering over a swimming pool. We're proud ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Lithograph, Monotype

Ramunės - abstract analogue black and white floral photography, Ltd. 20
Ramunės - abstract analogue black and white floral photography, Ltd. 20

Ugne PouwellRamunės - abstract analogue black and white floral photography, Ltd. 20, 2022

$536

Ramunės - abstract analogue black and white floral photography, Ltd. 20

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

'Ramunės' London, United Kingdom 2022 Limited edition of 20. Photograph printed on heavyweight fine art paper. Photograph is shipped fast and flat in secure thick cardboard packa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Film, Photographic Film, Giclée

Lights in Motion Photograph Chromo Photo Kodak Professional Endura
Lights in Motion Photograph Chromo Photo Kodak Professional Endura

Lights in Motion Photograph Chromo Photo Kodak Professional Endura, c.2000

$300

Lights in Motion Photograph Chromo Photo Kodak Professional Endura

Located in Surfside, FL

Artist Unknown. From Muse X Editions. An (now defunct) LA based innovative publisher of limited-edition prints, Muse X has launched its first group of prints and is just beginning to...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Vestige - Color Photograph, Abstract Expression, Signed Edition of 20
Vestige - Color Photograph, Abstract Expression, Signed Edition of 20

Ugne PouwellVestige - Color Photograph, Abstract Expression, Signed Edition of 20

$534

Vestige - Color Photograph, Abstract Expression, Signed Edition of 20

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

A botanical form appears as both presence and disappearance, its outline softened, interrupted and partially absorbed into the surface. The scratches, shifts of tone and uncertain ed...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Giclée

Phlomis Russeliana - Abstract Photography, Archival Pigment Print, Edition of 25

Giles RevellPhlomis Russeliana - Abstract Photography, Archival Pigment Print, Edition of 25, 2018

$1,233

Phlomis Russeliana - Abstract Photography, Archival Pigment Print, Edition of 25

By Giles Revell

Located in Brighton, GB

Phlomis Russeliana by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Revell r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Expressionist, Contemporary, Water

Geoffrey BarisAbstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Expressionist, Contemporary, Water, 2019

$1,575

Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Expressionist, Contemporary, Water

By Geoffrey Baris

Located in New York, NY

Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper Edition of 7 Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered by artist. Custom...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Surfer, Perth, Western Australia (Oceans series)

David BurdenySurfer, Perth, Western Australia (Oceans series), 2016

$7,800

Surfer, Perth, Western Australia (Oceans series)

By David Burdeny

Located in New York City, NY

David Burdeny Surfer, Perth, Western Australia (Oceans series), 2016 Archival Pigment Print Signature Label Print only. Ask us for framing options. Also available in 59 x 59 inches

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Blue Valley 2 (Cyanotype framed to 29 x 23 inches)
Blue Valley 2 (Cyanotype framed to 29 x 23 inches)

Christine SoBlue Valley 2 (Cyanotype framed to 29 x 23 inches), 2022

$560Sale Price|20% Off

Blue Valley 2 (Cyanotype framed to 29 x 23 inches)

By Christine So

Located in Oakland, CA

Though it resembles a giant abstract watercolor painting owing to its soft gradations and luminous quality, this is a form of photography called a cyanotype, photogram or sun print. ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram

Gem facet 3 - Signed limited edition abstract print, Contemporary Large format
Gem facet 3 - Signed limited edition abstract print, Contemporary Large format

Michael BanksGem facet 3 - Signed limited edition abstract print, Contemporary Large format, 2017

$2,855

Gem facet 3 - Signed limited edition abstract print, Contemporary Large format

By Michael Banks

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

' Gem facet 3 ' - Limited edition pigment print - Limited Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Bling 11 -Signed limited edition contemporary print , Color Photo, square white
Bling 11 -Signed limited edition contemporary print , Color Photo, square white

Michael BanksBling 11 -Signed limited edition contemporary print , Color Photo, square white, 2015

$1,713

Bling 11 -Signed limited edition contemporary print , Color Photo, square white

By Michael Banks

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

Bling 11 - Limited edition pigment print - Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity Limited Editions of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based pape...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

"JM Basquiat-GB1" Photography (FRAMED) 50" x 40" inch Ed. of 8 by Giuliano Bekor
"JM Basquiat-GB1" Photography (FRAMED) 50" x 40" inch Ed. of 8 by Giuliano Bekor

Giuliano Bekor"JM Basquiat-GB1" Photography (FRAMED) 50" x 40" inch Ed. of 8 by Giuliano Bekor, 2020

$22,500

"JM Basquiat-GB1" Photography (FRAMED) 50" x 40" inch Ed. of 8 by Giuliano Bekor

By Giuliano Bekor

Located in Culver City, CA

"JM Basquiat-GB1" Photography (FRAMED) 50" x 40" inch Ed. of 8 by Giuliano Bekor Original fine art photography by Giuliano Bekor Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA iss...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Metal

Fish Swimming Below Water, Fresh Blue Tones Cyanotype Print, Pool Art on Paper
Fish Swimming Below Water, Fresh Blue Tones Cyanotype Print, Pool Art on Paper

Kind of CyanFish Swimming Below Water, Fresh Blue Tones Cyanotype Print, Pool Art on Paper, 2022

$520

Fish Swimming Below Water, Fresh Blue Tones Cyanotype Print, Pool Art on Paper

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Emulsion, Watercolor, Monotype, Paper

Abstract Landscape #

Daniel MansurAbstract Landscape #, 2019

$4,500

Abstract Landscape #

By Daniel Mansur

Located in New York City, NY

Daniel Mansur Abstract Landscape #22 Canvas Fine Art - Framed Archival Pigment Print

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Canvas, Archival Pigment

Anemorphose Cabo Verde #4
Anemorphose Cabo Verde #4

Manolo Chrétien 1Anemorphose Cabo Verde #4, 2014

$8,110

Anemorphose Cabo Verde #4

By Manolo Chrétien 1

Located in New York City, NY

27 x 44 in Edition of 9 EUR 3.500 35 x 57 in Edition of 9 EUR 5.500 48 x 71 in Edition of 9 EUR 7.100 Dye Sublimation on Aluminum 48 x 77 in Edition of 9 EUR 9.100 Dye Sublimation...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Dye Transfer

Futurist Geometric Shapes, Triangles and Circles, White and Blue Transparencies
Futurist Geometric Shapes, Triangles and Circles, White and Blue Transparencies

Kind of CyanFuturist Geometric Shapes, Triangles and Circles, White and Blue Transparencies, 2022

$390

Futurist Geometric Shapes, Triangles and Circles, White and Blue Transparencies

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Monotype, Paper, Other Medium

Swept Away 4 ( Unique Gestural Abstract Camerless Photograph in Black and Pink)
Swept Away 4 ( Unique Gestural Abstract Camerless Photograph in Black and Pink)

Birgit BlythSwept Away 4 ( Unique Gestural Abstract Camerless Photograph in Black and Pink), 2015

$840Sale Price|40% Off

Swept Away 4 ( Unique Gestural Abstract Camerless Photograph in Black and Pink)

By Birgit Blyth

Located in Hudson, NY

Swept Away 4 ( Unique Gestural Abstract Camerless Photograph in Black and Pink) Abstract photograph, chromoskedasic monoprint 20 x 16 inches 28 x 24 inches framed, custom black wood,...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Monoprint

Rhododendron Denny Hybrid - Archival Pigment Print, Limited Edition of 25 Prints

Giles RevellRhododendron Denny Hybrid - Archival Pigment Print, Limited Edition of 25 Prints, 2018

$1,233

Rhododendron Denny Hybrid - Archival Pigment Print, Limited Edition of 25 Prints

By Giles Revell

Located in Brighton, GB

Rhododendron Denny Hybrid by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Abstract abstract photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract abstract photography available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add abstract photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, purple, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Mitchell Funk, Paul Snell, Seb Janiak, and Michael Banks. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Pigment Print 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 abstract photography, so small editions measuring 2.38 inches across are also available. Prices for abstract photography made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $105 and tops out at $36,000, while the average work sells for $3,580.

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