Abstract Abstract Photography
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
Dissolve #201901 (Abstract photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 4.5mm Matt Plexiglas - Unframed
Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option.
Edition: 1/3 + AP
Paul Snell combines traditional ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Syd # 33.85S_151.16E (Abstract Photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Syd # 33.85S_151.16E (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 4.5mm Plexiglas - Unframed.
Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option.
Available on...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Shift / World View (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Shift / World View (Abstract photography)
Photography. Painting. Wood support. Varnished with uvls protective coating - Unframed.
Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt.
Artworks are of th...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Wood
Gravity - Liquid 05 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Gravity - Liquid 05 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Gravity Liquid series, Janiak creates visual representations of the idea that form cannot exist wi...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Gravity - Liquid 58 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Gravity - Liquid 58 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Gravity Liquid series, Janiak creates visual representations of the idea that form cannot exist wi...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Untitled 213 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
Untitled 213 (Abstract Photography)
C print - Unframed.
Richard Caldicott is most well known for this earlier work series which used Tupperware containers as the subject for his ph...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Bleed # 202009 (Abstract Photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202009 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed.
Available on request - 4 week turnaround.
Backed with extruded polystyrene, co...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Dissolve # 201801 (Abstract Photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Dissolve # 201801 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 4.5mm Plexiglas- Unframed.
Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option.
Edition: 2/3.
...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Intersect # 201704 (Abstract Photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Intersect # 201704 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 4.5mm Plexiglas - Unframed.
Available on request 5-6 week turnaround.
Backed with Dibond and C-channel hangi...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Mute # 201801 (Abstract Photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Mute # 201801 (Abstract Photography)
This work is framed 8mm face and 65mm depth.
Chromogenic print face-mounted 8 mm plexiglass.
Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
A Conceptually Alternative Cyanotype, "Emptiness is Form 1"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 10x10 Conceptually Alternative Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Sumi-E Paper executed by artist Annalise Neil. A certificate of authenticity will...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
A Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype, "Saltwater Gradient, var 9"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag Paper, Mounted on Wood Panel by artist Annalise Neil. Its dimensions are 6" x 6. A certificate of authenti...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
A Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype, "Saltwater Gradient, var 7"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 6" x 6" Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag Paper, Mounted on Wood Panel by artist Annalise Neil.
Neil’s cyanotype and watercolor works are ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Photographic Film
Gravity - Liquid 04 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Gravity - Liquid 04 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Gravity, Liquid series, Janiak creates visual representations of the idea that form cannot exist w...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Photon 04 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Photon 04 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 2/5.
In his Photon series, Janiak explores the intrinsic duality of light. The photons we interpret as light exist in a ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Magnetic radiation 02 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Magnetic radiation 02 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Magnetic radiation series, Janiak reveals the hidden world of magnetism by photographing ferrofl...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
30x30in. Aerial Photography of Earth, Land, Sea - large photo BT 015
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series of photography of land art depicting Earth and its land forms taken from the air. This series of aerial photography captures Earth's beauty taken in remote lands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Résonance - water drop 251 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Résonance - water drop 251 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Résonance series, Janiak explores the role of sound in creation. Taking inspiration from sa...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Gravity - Liquid 02 (Large) (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Gravity - Liquid 02 (Large) (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Gravity, Liquid series, Janiak creates visual representations of the idea that form cannot...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Hover # 201913 (Abstract photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Hover # 201913 (Abstract photography)
Chromogenic Print face-mounted 3mm matt plexiglas - Unframed.
Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option.
Available on ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Bleed # 202051 (Abstract photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202051 (Abstract photography)
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed.
Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option.
Edition: 1/...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Shifting the frame 101 (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Shifting the frame 101 (Abstract photography)
Photography - Unframed.
Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt.
Edition of 10 +2 AP - Artworks are printed by the artist on Hahnemühle Fine Ar...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Gravity - Liquid 01 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Gravity - Liquid 01 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Gravity, Liquid series, Janiak creates visual representations of the idea that form cannot exist w...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Loops 1 (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Loops 1 (Abstract photography)
Black and white photogram. Unframed.
Tenesh Webber is a Canadian artist who works in abstract black and white photography. She lives and works in the...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Black and White, Photogram
Orb # 202003 (Abstract Photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Orb # 202003 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed.
Available on request - 4 week turnaround.
Backed with extruded polystyrene, conc...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Photon 01 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Photon 01 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Photon series, Janiak explores the intrinsic duality of light. The photons we interpret as light exist in a ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Gravity - Liquid 83 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Gravity - Liquid 83 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Gravity Liquid series, Janiak creates visual representations of the idea that form cannot exist wi...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
To and Fro 3 (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
To and Fro 3 (Abstract photography)
Silver Gelatin Print - Unframed.
Tenesh Webber is a Canadian artist who works in abstract black and white photography. She lives and works in th...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Untitled 153 (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Untitled 153 (Abstract photography)
C print - Unframed.
Richard Caldicott is most well known for this earlier work series which used Tupperware containers as the subject for his ph...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Gravity - Liquid 51 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Gravity - Liquid 51 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 2/2.
In his Gravity Liquid series, Janiak creates visual representations of the idea that form cannot exist wi...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Passing Through 1 (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Passing Through 1 (Abstract photography)
Silver Gelatin Print - Unframed.
Tenesh Webber is a Canadian artist who works in abstract black and white photography. She lives and works ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Magnetic radiation 14 (Medium) (Abstract photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Magnetic radiation 14 (Medium) (Abstract photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5
In his Magnetic Radiation series, Janiak reveals the hidden world of magnetism by photographing...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Gravity - Bulle d'air 04 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Gravity - Bulle d'air 04 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Gravity Bulles d'air series, Janiak creates visual representations of the idea that form can...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Magnetic radiation 99 (Large) (Abstract photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Magnetic radiation 99 (Large) (Abstract photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Magnetic Radiation series, Janiak reveals the hidden world of magnetism by photographing...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
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Untitled 153 (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Untitled 153 (Abstract photography)
C print - Unframed.
Richard Caldicott is most well known for this earlier work series which used Tupperware containers as the subject for his ph...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Fall (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Fall (Abstract photography)
Black and white photogram - Unframed
Tenesh Webber is a Canadian artist who works in abstract black and white photography. She lives and works in the N...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Paper, Photogram
Magnetic radiation 14 (Large) (Abstract photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Magnetic radiation 14 (Large) (Abstract photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Magnetic Radiation series, Janiak reveals the hidden world of magnetism by photographing...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Intersect # 202101 (Abstract photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 4.5mm Plexiglas - Unframed.
Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option.
Available on request 5-6 week turnaround.
Edition: 1/3.
...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Untitled 134 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
Untitled 134 (Abstract Photography)
C print - Unframed.
Richard Caldicott is most well known for this earlier work series which used Tupperware containers as the subject for his ph...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Unlock (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Unlock (Abstract photography)
Silver Gelatin Print - Unframed.
Tenesh Webber is a Canadian artist who works in abstract black and white photography. She lives and works in the New ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Passing Through 2 (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Passing Through 2 (Abstract photography)
Silver Gelatin Print - Unframed.
Tenesh Webber is a Canadian artist who works in abstract black and white photography. She lives and works ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Riff 3 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
Riff 3 (Abstract Photography)
C print - Unframed.
English abstract artist Richard Caldicott works across the disciplines of painting, photography and sculpture. His work extends a ...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Magnetic radiation 01 (Abstract photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Magnetic radiation 01 (Abstract photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Magnetic Radiation series, Janiak reveals the hidden world of magnetism by photographing ferrofl...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
30x30in. Aerial Photography of Earth, Land, Sea - BT 009
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series of photography of land art depicting Earth and its land forms taken from the air. This series of aerial photography captures Earth's beauty taken in remote lands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
EM-104 Geshe (Abstract Photography)
By Bill Kane
Located in London, GB
EM-104 Geshe (Abstract Photography)
Pigment on canvas - Unframed.
Edition of 3.
The Emanations series is an attempt to express the spiritual potential of the most essential aspect...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Canvas, Pigment
Bleed # 202041 (Abstract Photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202041 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed.
Available on request - 4 week turnaround.
Backed with extruded polystyrene, co...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Cosmica #115, 4 Elements
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo
Cosmica #115, 4 Elements,
Archival Pigment Print
Unframed
Ask us for framing options.
40 x 40 inches
Edition of 13
Archival Pigment Print
Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Metal
Magnetic radiation 99 (Medium) (Abstract photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Magnetic Radiation series, Janiak reveals the hidden world of magnetism by photographing ferrofluids. A ferrofluid is a liquid substance magne...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
"Coca-Cola Sign, Atlanta, Georgia X 36" - Composite Image Photography - Cubism
By Peter Essick
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Coca-Cola Sign, Atlanta, Georgia X 36" is composite image photograph with hues of red and blue.
Peter Essick is a photographer, author, speaker, instructor, and drone pilot who spe...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Cosmica #81, 4 Elements
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo
Cosmica #115, 4 Elements,
Archival Pigment Print
Unframed
Ask us for framing options.
40 x 40 inches
Edition of 13
Archival Pigment Print
...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Metal
Magnetic radiation 99 (Large) (Abstract photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Magnetic Radiation series, Janiak reveals the hidden world of magnetism by photographing ferrofluids. A ferrofluid is a liquid substance magne...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Magnetic radiation 14 (Medium) (Abstract photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5
In his Magnetic Radiation series, Janiak reveals the hidden world of magnetism by photographing ferrofluids. A ferrofluid is a liquid substance magnet...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Chance/Fall (11), 2010 (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
C print - Unframed
As the title suggests, Chance/Fall emanates from Caldicott’s improvised method.
This abstract composition with overlapping and drifting layers of shimmering co...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Abstract Landscape #24
Located in New York City, NY
Daniel Mansur
Abstract Landscape #24
Canvas Fine Art - Framed
Archival Pigment Print
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Canvas, Archival Pigment
Résonance - water drop 84 (Large)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic print - Unframed.
Edition 4/5.
In his Résonance series, Janiak explores the role of sound in creation. Taking inspiration from sacred texts from multiple spiritual tr...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Trace # 201901 (Abstract photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic Print face-mounted 3mm matt plexiglas - Unframed.
Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option.
Available on request - 4 week turnaround
Edition o...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
EM2020-20 (Abstract new media)
By Bill Kane
Located in London, GB
Pigment on watercolor paper - Unframed.
Edition of 10.
The Emanations series is an attempt to express the spiritual potential of the most essential aspect of photography: light. Ea...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Paper, Pigment
Dissolve #201901 (Abstract photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 4.5mm Matt Plexiglas - Unframed
Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option.
Edition: 1/3 + AP
Paul Snell combines traditional ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Untitled 156 (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
C print - Unframed.
Richard Caldicott is most well known for this earlier work series which used Tupperware containers as the subject for his photographs.
As he describes : "Tupper...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Bleed # 202052 (Abstract photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed.
Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option.
Available on request 5-6 week turnaround.
Edition: 3...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
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.