Contemporary Abstract Photography
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
Style: Contemporary
Color: Blue
Deterioration Series 117
Located in New York, NY
Robert Farber
Deterioration Series 117
1979-2013 (printed later)
Archival pigment print
60 x 40 inches
signed and numbered edition of 5 on the verso
This image is part of Robert Fa...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Ghost Story - Contemporary, Figurative, Woman, Polaroid, 21st Centur
By Lisa Toboz
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Ghost Story - 2021
Archival Print based on an original Polaroid on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper.
25x20cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs.
Signature label and certificate.
Not ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid
A Life of Its Own
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Jessica Houston has traveled from pole to pole—using photography, painting, oral histories and objects—to evoke natureculture entanglements. Her multimedia projects often include sit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Digital
Running Dogs in New York City Early Morning Light adorned in Blues and Greens
Located in Miami, FL
Dogs are a wonderful and joyful gift to us all. ln a continuing series, Mitchell Funk explores the dog's playful nature and captures it in dramatic early morning light. The magic...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Bent Sound - an underwater portrait of singer Njomza Vitia - aluminum 24x36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater portrait of the singer Njomza Vitia.
Original digital print on aluminum plate signed by the artist.
Limited edition of 12, print #2
The artwork is furnished with cert...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Metal
Cold December - underwater photograph - Four Seasons - print on paper 24 x 40"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An edited underwater photograph of two naked young women wrapped in tulle.
This photograph is a part of the series ‘Four Seasons’. We offer 20% discount for buyers purchasing all ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Ground Water II - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Childhood, abstract
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Ground Water II (Journey to the Center of the Earth) - 2019
100x82cm, Edition of 10.
Photograph printed in Canson Barita Fiber Rag 340gr,
based on a reclaimed Fuji Instant Film Ne...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid
Farewell - Contemporary, Polaroid, Childhood
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Farewell - 2019 -
20x25cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs.
Photograph printed in Canson Barita Fiber Rag 340gr,
based on a reclaimed Fuji Instant Film Negative (not mounted)...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid
Hedge Fun - Naples Arch - How the Rich do Street Art
By Robert Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Robert Funk’s photographs of elaborate landscaping redefine what Street Art is.
Street Art from the rich is to be found on every corner in Naples. It's a city with perhaps more flow...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
Journey to the center of the Earth - Contemporary, Polaroid, Childhood
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Journey to the Center of the Earth - 2019 -
20x25cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs.
Photograph printed in Canson Barita Fib...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid
Blue Moon 2 2/3 - large, dramatic, abstracted, high res archival digital print
Located in Bloomfield, ON
An imposing image of a deep blue sphere dominates the space in this large print by the celebrated Canadian artist Steven Heinemann. This high-quality print was created by Heinemann i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Metal
aROUNDme 10 - Photo by Giulio Gonella - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful photograph aROUNDme 10 was shot by the Italian photographer Giulio Gonella.
Print on hahnemuhle photo rag paper from the series aROUNDme, open edition. Hand-signed by...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Journey to the center of the earth - Contemporary, Polaroid, Childhood, abstract
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Journey to the center of the earth (Journey to the Center of the Earth) - 2019
Edition of 10.
Photograph printed in Canson Barita ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid
In Between #15 - Panoramic Seascape Photography
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #15, 2018
In Between series
Seascape
20 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
Archival Pigment Print
30 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
Archival Pigment Print
35.5 x...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Hedge Fun - Naples Arch - How the Rich do Street Art
By Robert Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Robert Funk’s photographs of elaborate landscaping redefine what Street Art is. Street Art from the rich is to be found on every corner in Naples. It's a city with perhaps more flo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
Blue II (Deconstructivism) - Contemporary, Expired Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Blue II (Deconstructivism) - 2015
- about the narrative potential of images.
20x24cm, Edition of 10,
digital C-Print, based on a Polaroid,
Artist Inventory 3963.
Signature label ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
In Between #26 - Panoramic Seascape Photography
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #26, 2018
In Between series
Seascape
20 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
Archival Pigment Print
30 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
Archival Pigment Print
35.5 x...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
In Between #24 - Panoramic Seascape Photography
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #24, 2018
In Between series
Seascape
20 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
Archival Pigment Print
30 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
Archival Pigment Print
35.5 x...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
In Between #5 - Seascape
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #6, 2018
Seascape - From the In-Between series - Framed
27 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
40 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
47 x 71 inches
Edition of 3
Arch...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
In Between #2
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #2, 2018
Seascape - From the In-Between series - Framed
27 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
40 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
47 x 71 inches
Edition of 3
Arch...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
In Between #1
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #1, 2018
Seascape - From the In Between series - Framed
27 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
40 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
47 x 71 inches
Edition of 3
Arch...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
In Between #14 - Panoramic Seascape Photography
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #14, 2018
In Between series
Seascape
20 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
Archival Pigment Print
30 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
Archival Pigment Print
35.5 x...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
In Between #20 - Seascape
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #20, 2018
Seascape - From the In-Between series - Framed
27 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
40 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
47 x 71 inches
Edition of 3
Arc...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
In Between #19 - Seascape
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #19, 2018
Seascape - From the In-Between series - Framed
27 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
40 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
47 x 71 inches
Edition of 3
Arc...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
In Between #12 - Seascape
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #12, 2018
Seascape - From the In-Between series - Framed
27 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
40 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
47 x 71 inches
Edition of 3
Arc...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
In Between #8 - Seascape
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #8, 2018
Seascape - From the In-Between series - Framed
27 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
40 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
47 x 71 inches
Edition of 3
Arch...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
In Between #3 - Seascape
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #3, 2018
Seascape - From the In-Between series - Framed
27 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
40 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
47 x 71 inches
Edition of 3
Arch...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
In Between #4 - Seascape
Located in New York City, NY
Alessandro Puccinelli
In Between #4, 2018
Seascape - From the In-Between series - Framed
27 x 40 inches
Edition of 10
40 x 60 inches
Edition of 5
47 x 71 inches
Edition of 3
Arch...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Driving Range II, Chris Frazer Smith - Contemporary Photography, Landscape
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days.
Driving Range is a dynamic C-Type Matt Print by Contemporary photographer Chri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print, Color
Finished Bridge (Stay) - Contemporary, Abstract, New York, USA, Polaroid, Blue
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Stefanie Schneider's work was used for Marc Forster's movie 'Stay'. Featuring Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts and Ryan Gosling. Naomi and Ryan were both portraying artists and Stefanie's ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Hedge Fun - How the Rich do Street Art - Naples #4
By Robert Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Robert Funk’s photographs of elaborate landscaping redefine what Street Art is. Street Art from the rich is to be found on every corner in Naples. It's a city with perhaps more flo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
The Colonies
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Jessica Houston has traveled from pole to pole—using photography, painting, oral histories and objects—to evoke natureculture entanglements. Her multimedia projects often include sit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Digital
Autumn Leaves – Ola Kolehmainen, Contemporary, Colour, Nature, Photography, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
Ola KOLEHMAINEN (*1964, Finland)
Autumn Leaves, 2008
Analogue C-type print face-mounted to acrylic (Diasec)
Sheet 202 x 260 cm (79 1/2 x 102 3/8 in.)
Edition of 6, plus 2AP's; Ed. no. 3/6
Framed print
About Earlier works:
In his earlier works Kolehmainen reduces buildings to their ornamental character. What appeals to him are the geometric grids of façade surfaces, ceiling designs or reflecting window openings on the selected landmarks of architectural history. Where nature meets architecture as a reflection, his minimalist, aesthetic work begins, which was strongly influenced by James Turell...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Stadttempel 1826 II – Ola Kolehmainen, Contemporary, Geometry, Architecture, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
Ola KOLEHMAINEN (*1964, Finland)
Stadttempel 1826 II, 2017
C-print mounted on composite sheet in Artist Frame
Sheet 135 x 184 cm (53 1/8 x 72 1/2 in.)
Edition of 5, plus 2 AP; Ed. no...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Mirages #10 Landscape architectural abstract color limited edition photography
By Javier Rey
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mirages #10 by Javier Rey
Archival pigment print
Medium size: 75 cm H x 55 cm W.
Edition of 5 + 1AP
Unframed
Mirages. The idea of the monumental, utopian, and modern city is const...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Archival Pigment
MVSEVM VIII (Barberini Faun - Kouros) – Ola Kolehmainen, Contemporaty, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
Ola KOLEHMAINEN (*1964, Finland)
MVSEVM VIII (Barberini Faun - Kouros), 2020
Archival Ink-Jet matt prints Dibond mount in Artist Frames
Sheet 168 x 140 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink
Suprematism Nr. 106 Circles in Red, Blue and – Ola Kolehmainen, Art , Photography
Located in Zurich, CH
Ola KOLEHMAINEN (*1964, Finland)
Suprematism Nr. 105 Circles and a bulb, 2020
Analogue film, ink print in Artist Frame
Sheet 135 x 135 cm (53 1/8 x 53 1/8 in.)
Edition of 4, plus 2 A...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Blue (Deconstructivism) - Contemporary, Expired Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Blue (Deconstructivism) - 2015
- about the narrative potential of images.
20x24cm, Edition of 10,
digital C-Print, based on a Polaroid,
Artist Inventory 3962.
Signature label and...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Mirages #9. Landscape architectural abstract color limited edition photography
By Javier Rey
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mirages #9 by Javier Rey
Archival pigment print
Medium size: 75 cm H x 55 cm W.
Edition of 5 + 1AP
Unframed
Mirages. The idea of the monumental, utopian, and modern city is consta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Archival Pigment
Recordings (Bello). Abstract color photograph
By Javier Rey
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Recordings (Bello) by Javier Rey
Color Archival pigment print
Image size: 80 cm H x 53 cm W.
Edition 2/5 + 1AP
Unframed
Recordings is a collection series of experiences with diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Archival Pigment
Recordings (Arias). Abstract color photograph
By Javier Rey
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Recordings (Arias) by Javier Rey
Color Archival pigment print
Image size: 80 cm H x 53 cm W.
Edition of 5 + 1AP
Unframed
Recordings is a collection series of experiences with diff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Archival Pigment
September 2, 2020
By Ion Zupcu
Located in New York, NY
2020
Signed and numbered on label, verso
Archival pigment print
40 x 52 inches, image
(Edition of 3 + 2 APs)
$5500
26 x 34 inches, image
(Edition of 6 + 2 APs)
$4500
14 x 18 inc...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"UNTITLED (BLUE ERASE)", digital scan, photo paper, sculpture, assemblage, time
By Sophia Rauch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"UNTITLED (Blue Erase)", 2018, is a color photograph by Sophia Rauch, one of a series originating as digital scans with the artist manipulating materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Digital, Inkjet
"UNTITLED (Red Dot)", digital scan, photo paper, sculpture, assemblage, painting
By Sophia Rauch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"UNTITLED (Red Dot)", 2018, is a color photograph by Sophia Rauch, one of a series originating as digital scans with the artist manipulating materials dir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Digital, Inkjet
Back Lighting purple
By Dora Franco
Located in Miami Beach, FL
BACK LIGHTING, 1984
Limited edition of 6 + 2AP
Unframed.
The Back Lightin series :The artist finds inspiration Where nostalgia and the fascination of dreams transport her, beyond th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Color
'Impressions of Milwaukee #2' original photograph signed by Jessie Spiess
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this image, Jessie Spiess applies her signature multiple-exposure technique to the City of Milwaukee, emphasizing its many tall buildings. She often turns her camera to views of s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Canvas, Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
'Impressions of Downtown from the Milwaukee Yacht Club' by Jessie Spiess
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this image, Jessie Spiess applies her signature multiple-exposure technique to the City of Milwaukee as seen from the Yacht Club on Lake Michigan. She often turns her camera to vi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Canvas, Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
'Impressions of Calatrava III' original photograph signed by Jessie Spiess
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this image, Jessie Spiess applies her signature multiple-exposure technique to the Milwaukee Art Museum's famous Quadracci Pavilion, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. She ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Canvas, Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
Flora Fauna Series Vintage Color Photograph Abstract Flower Fuji Crystal Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
FLORA & FAUNA SERIES, c.1998, Fuji crystal archive paper. Unsigned.
Photographer Jeffrey Rothstein focuses on different elements within Nature for his subject matter, ranging from f...
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print, Photographic Paper
'Impressions of Milwaukee #1' original photograph signed by Jessie Spiess
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this image, Jessie Spiess applies her signature multiple-exposure technique to the City of Milwaukee, emphasizing its many tall buildings. She often turns her camera to views of s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Canvas, Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
'Impressions of Calatrava II' original photograph signed by Jessie Spiess
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this image, Jessie Spiess applies her signature multiple-exposure technique to the Milwaukee Art Museum's famous Quadracci Pavilion, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. She ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Canvas, Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
Equus on Blue - Tim Flach, Animals, Contemporary British Art, Horse Photography
By Tim Flach
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times between 15-20 days.
Edition of 9/75
All items are shipped as a print only and come unframed.
Tim Flach is a g...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, C Print
Escape Through the Window
Located in Sante Fe, NM
This series of images reflects a time when I was caring for my mother, who was rapidly declining into dementia, in my home.
Each morning before the long day...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Oceano
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo
Oceano, 2020
Archival Pigment Print
Framed (White Frame Matt)
40 x 60 inches
Edition of 7
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Connect, Katie Hallam, Blue Art, Tree Art, Nature Prints, Limited Edition Print
By Katie Hallam
Located in Deddington, GB
Katie Hallam
Connect
Limited Edition Digital Photograph
Edition of 25
Size: H 63cm x W 53cm X D 0.5cm
Sold Unframed
Please note that in situ images are purely an indication of how a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Digital
Dreamscape (Wastelands) - Contemporary, Abstract, Polaroid, Expired, Photograph
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Dreamscape (Wastelands), Edition 1/10, 58x56cm, 2003,
Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper, based on a Polaroid, Artist inventory No. 1152.01,
mo...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Polaroid, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print
August 16, 2019
By Ion Zupcu
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print
Signed and numbered on label, verso
14 x 18 inches, image size, mounted to 20 x 24-inch museum board
(Edition of 10 + 3 APs)
26 x 34 inches, image size
(Edit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Contemporary abstract photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary 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, purple, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Alessandro Puccinelli, Peter Mendelson, Stefanie Schneider, and Jessica Houston. Frequently made by artists working with Pigment Print, and Archival 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 Contemporary abstract photography, so small editions measuring 2 inches across are also available.