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
Bleed # 202025
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed.
Available on request - 4 week turnaround.
Backed with extruded polystyrene, concrete, acrylic, enamel and pigments (5...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Bleed # 202020
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed.
Available on request - 4 week turnaround.
Backed with extruded polystyrene, concrete, acrylic, enamel and pigments (5...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Untitled 213
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
30x30in. Aerial Photography of Earth, Land, Sea - SB 07
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
Orb # 201906
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed.
Available on request - 4 week turnaround.
Backed with extruded polystyrene, concrete, acrylic, enamel and pigments (5...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Orb # 202003
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed.
Available on request - 4 week turnaround.
Backed with extruded polystyrene, concrete, acrylic, enamel and pigments (5...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
EM-46 Ratnasambhava
By Bill Kane
Located in London, GB
Pigment on canvas - Unframed.
Edition of 3.
The Emanations series is an attempt to express the spiritual potential of the most essential aspect of photography: light. Each work in ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Canvas, Pigment
Window Pane, Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Expressionist
Located in New York, NY
"Window Pane" 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...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Archival Pigment
Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Expressionist, Contemporary, Water
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
"Kendall Jenner Out in Paris, 07/05/15 I" Colorful Abstract Photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Kendall Jenner Out in Paris, 07/05/15 I" features hues of forest green, orange, yellow, gold, red, and turquoise.
This photograph is an archival inkjet...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Hover # 201914
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
30x30in. Aerial Photography of Earth, Land, Sea -SB 04
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
30x30in. Aerial Photography of Earth, Land, Sea
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
Trace # 201903
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
Calliandra Californica - n. 2 (2016) - Cyanotype - abstract contemporary art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a cyanotype on unprocessed paper. Singular piece. Signed en verso.
Framing upon request - art exclusively at gallery. Inquire to view series, collection. Inquire to commission projects.
Christine Nguyen is a Los Angeles based artist. She received her B.F.A from California State University, Long Beach and M.F.A from University of California, Irvine.
As an artist, she is inspired by literature, science, nature, astronomy, geology, marine biology.
The layering of works, creating depth, process and nature are important elements of her work . For example, salt crystallization has been used on found objects and encrusted on photo based works on paper. The salt crystallization process is similar to preserving some objects, while disintegrating others with time. By incorporating salt crystals onto the photo based paintings, the image presents a mystical otherworldly feel, capturing and refracting light and the slippage of time.
Using photography’s processes as a point of departure, Christine Nguyen’s pioneering spirit led her to begin manipulating negatives and onward–creating her own by cutting, layering, and adding on. Nguyen’s subsequent explorations embrace drawing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Mixed Media, Photographic Paper
Bowery Street Scene with Abstract Graffiti
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th-century red fire call box is smothered in street advertisements and graffiti. It dominates the left half of the composition. Behind i, a street-l...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Channel Entrance, China, Traverse, 2012
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Channel Entrance, China, Traverse, 2012
44 x 44 inches - Edition of 10
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Print only. Ask us for framing options.
Also available i...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Cosmos I - Printed on Museum Glass and hand gilded with Pink and White Gold leaf
Located in London, GB
Anyone who has stopped to engage with an oil spill will be familiar with the rainbow colours and the myriad of shapes that appear to the keen observer. The iridescence and depth is a...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Berlin
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Michel Piquette: chromatic cities
By Anaïs Castro
It is the luminous colours of Michel Piquette’s works that first catch the eye. His chromatic circles that stir up vision take ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Aluminum
Intersect # 201605
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 4.5mm Plexiglas - Unframed.
Available on request 5-6 week turnaround.
Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option.
Edition: 1/3.
...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Beach Day, Maui, Hawaii
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Beach Day, Maui, Hawaii, 2011
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Print only. Ask us for framing options.
Also available in 50 x 50 inches Edition of 3
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Shark Bay (Square 10), Australia
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Shark Bay (Square 10), Australia, 2016
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Print only. Ask us for framing options.
Also available in 50 x 50 inches Edition of 3
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Résonance - water drop 84 (Medium)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Résonance series, Janiak explores the role of sound in creation. Taking inspiration from sacred texts from multiple spiritual traditions, he p...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Water Reflection, Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Blue, Green
Located in New York, NY
Water Reflection, Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris
Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper
Edition of 7
Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Archival Pigment
Outnumbered, Abstract Floral Art, Green and Pink Art, Futuristic Digital Art
By Katie Hallam
Located in Deddington, GB
Katie Hallam
Outnumbered
Limited Edition Digital Photograph
Edition of 75
Size of Artwork: H 60cm x W 40cm x D 2cm
Sold Unframed
Please note that in situ images are purely an indicat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Metal
Intersect # 201803
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
Concorde Hangar, Aerospatiale Concorde
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
Darkness Below - Abstract Marine Scene in Cobalt Blue with Colorful Accents
Located in Miami, FL
Viktor Schreckengost paints an ocean scene and moon with precise attention. The painting is part document and part flat abstraction. The uniqueness in this work is how Schreckengos...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Watercolor, Illustration Board, Acrylic
Intersect # 201702
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: 2/3.
...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Broome 2, Western Australia
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Broome 2, Western Australia, 2016
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Print only. Ask us for framing options.
Also available in 50...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Intersect # 201600
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
Dreaming Of The Park, Abstract Landscape Art, Original Oil Painting, Cornwall
Located in Deddington, GB
This piece reflects the magical beauty of Mount Edgecumbe Country Park in Cornwall, where Katy Brown lives and paints. In particular, it is about the Englis...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Oil, Panel
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson - Leaving NYC, Nov 26, 2012, II
Located in Atlanta, GA
Edition 1 of 1
Archival print, sintra mount, polished acrylic.
Spencer Sloan is a mixed-media artist whose recent work, digitally manipulating paparazzi photographs into abstraction...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Morphogenetic field - Dandelion (Pissenlit) (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Morphogenetic field - Dandelion (Pissenlit) (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Morphogenetic fields series, Janiak examines the visible manifestation of ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Gravity - Liquid 02 (Medium)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Gravity, Liquid series, Janiak creates visual representations of the idea that form cannot exist without an environment. There are the visible...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
"Lady Gaga Bike Riding in Barcelona, 11/12/2014" - Colorful Abstract Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Lady Gaga Bike Riding in Barcelona, 11/12/2014" features hues of hot pink, green, purple and blue.
This photograph is an archival inkjet print with sintra mount and polished acryli...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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 - 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
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
Porthole #4
By Jami Goldman
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 7/15
Dye infused aluminum photograph
Series: Portholes, abstract realism
Jami Goldman is an American fine art photographer, with over 30 years experience behind the lens. She ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Metal
Gravity Bulle d'air 05 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Gravity Bulle d'air 05 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5.
In his Gravity Bulles d'air series, Janiak creates visual representations of the idea that form canno...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Untitled 110/3
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. This work is edition 7/15.
...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Photon 06 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Photon 06 (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
Magnetic radiation 11 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Magnetic radiation 11 (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
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
Magnetic radiation 99 (Medium)
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
Gravity Bulle d'air 01 (Abstract Photography)
By Seb Janiak
Located in London, GB
Gravity Bulle d'air 01 (Abstract Photography)
Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5
In his Gravity Bulles d'air series, Janiak creates visual representations of the idea that form cannot...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
"Emma Roberts Out in LA, 11/14/16" Colorful Abstract Photograph - Celebrity
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Emma Roberts Out in LA, 11/14/16" features hues of pink, purple, green and magenta.
Spencer Sloan is inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, Richard D...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Mannerport after Monet, Etretat, Normandy, France
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Mannerport after Monet, Etretat, Normandy, France, 2017
44 x 44 inches - Edition of 10
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Print only. As...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Listening to this day, original abstract painting, impressionist art
By Mary Scott
Located in Deddington, GB
Listening to This Day by Mary Scott [2022]
original
Oil and Cold Wax on Wood Panel
Image size: H:40 cm x W:40 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:40 cm x W:40 cm x D:0.6cm
Frame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Wax, Oil
Study for Emma Roberts at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood, 6/11/15
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Study for Emma Roberts at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood, 6/11/15" features hues of teal, yellow, purple, and orange.
This photograph is an archival ink...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
" Ice Storm, Fernbank Forest, January 7, 2017" - Landscape Photography
By Peter Essick
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Ice Storm, Fernbank Forest, January 7, 2017" is a landscape in the forest with snow featuring hues of blue, orange, and white.
Peter Essick is a photographer, author, speaker, inst...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Forest, Kaaterskill, New York X 36" - Composite Image Photography - Cubism
By Peter Essick
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Forest, Kaaterskill, New York X 36" is an abstract photograph with hues of green and brown.
Peter Essick is a photographer, author, speaker, instructor, and drone pilot who special...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Emily Ratajkowski on a Boat in Positano, Italy, 6/23/17" Colorful Abstract
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Emily Ratajkowski on a Boat in Positano, Italy, 6/23/17" features hues of red, yellow, orange and green.
Spencer Sloan is inspired by the work of H...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Beech Trees, Fernbank Forest, Atlanta, Georgia X 16" - Abstract Landscape
By Peter Essick
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Beech Trees, Fernbank Forest, Atlanta, Georgia X 16" is an abstract photograph with hues of pink and brown.
Peter Essick is a photographer, author, speak...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Hilary Duff Shopping at Bed, Bath & Beyond in NYC, 9/23/14, II" Abstract Photo
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Hilary Duff Shopping at Bed, Bath & Beyond in NYC, 9/23/14, II" features hues of purple, green, and peach.
Spencer Sloan is inspired by the work of Hiero...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival 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.