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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
Hemisphere I - large format photograph of abstract liquid cloudscape in water
Located in San Francisco, CA
mesmerizing color compositions of liquid cloudscape painting in water, hypnotizing abstract liquidscapes from Christian Stoll‘s body of works titled 'Hemisphere' Hemisphere I by Christian Stoll 58 x 58 inches (147 x 147cm) signed edition of 7 48 x 48 inches (122 x 122cm) signed edition of 7 40 x 40 inches (102 x 102cm) signed edition of 25 archival fine art pigment print signed + numbered by artist on certificate label „frameless“ glass face mounting available on request _________________________ Christian Stoll has experimented with the photography medium since 1991. His predominant interest is the still-life on a monumental scale. As his subject matter, Stoll shoots static objects, forms...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

Stronger 02 and Look Up 01, Diptych. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stronger 02 and Look Up 01, Diptych, 2022 by Angelica Tcherassi From the series Return to Source Photo Rag Hannemuhle 308grs Overall size Sheet size 27.5 H x 39.2 W inches. Image s...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Look Up 03 and Maze Me 01, Diptych. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Look Up 03 and Maze Me 01, Diptych, 2022 by Angelica Tcherassi From the series Return to Source Photo Rag Hannemuhle 308grs Overall size Sheet size 27.5 H x 39.2 W inches. Image si...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

A I and A II, From the series Opposed Tendencies. Intervened by the artists.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A I and AII Diptych, 2022 by Hunter & Gatti From the series Opposed Tendencies Acrylic and oil wax on fine art paper 255 grs. Overall size: 29.5 in H x 47.2 in W Image size: 29.5 in ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Land II - Landscape Art Photography
Located in Salzburg, AT
Hailing from the picturesque city of Zaragoza, nestled near the Pyrenees, Carlos Blanchard's journey into the realm of photography was influenced by the rich tapestry of his upbringi...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Color

Between I
Located in Zürich, ZH
A graduate of the prestigious Seoul National University, ceramicist and photographer YoojooKim received her BFA in Ceramic Art, and MFA in Ceramic Design. Her solo exhibitions includ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Pigment, Paper

The Cavern from Within 2
Located in New York, NY
2018, Fine art paper, mounted on aluminum Limited edition of 20 Unframed prints and custom sizes available, please inquire.
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Cavern from Within 1
Located in New York, NY
2018, Fine art paper, mounted on aluminum Limited edition of 20 Unframed prints and custom sizes available, please inquire.
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Translucid Territories: Orange
Located in New York, NY
2011, Fine art paper, mounted on aluminum Limited edition of 20 Unframed prints and custom sizes available, please inquire.
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Translucid Territories: Red
Located in New York, NY
2011, Fine art paper, mounted on aluminum Limited edition of 20 Unframed prints and custom sizes available, please inquire.
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Translucid Territories 6: Eye
Located in New York, NY
2011, Fine art paper, mounted on aluminum Limited edition of 20 Unframed prints and custom sizes available, please inquire.
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Translucid Territories: Pearl
Located in New York, NY
2011, Fine art paper, mounted on aluminum Limited edition of 20 Unframed prints and custom sizes available, please inquire.
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Translucid Territories: Quantum
Located in New York, NY
2011, Fine art paper, mounted on aluminum Limited edition of 20 Unframed prints and custom sizes available, please inquire.
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Cavern from Within 4
Located in New York, NY
2018, Fine art paper, mounted on aluminum Limited edition of 20 Unframed prints and custom sizes available, please inquire.
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Where Do Icebergs Go When They Die? 1
Located in New York, NY
Fine art paper, mounted on aluminum Limited edition of 20 Unframed prints and custom sizes available, please inquire.
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

In Praise of Distance
Located in Sausalito, CA
This captivating landscape photograph emerged from Reskala's year-long exploration of Santa Monica, where she dedicated herself to capturing the essence of a particular location thro...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Canvas, Archival Pigment

Sunflowers, 2018, digitally manipulated photograph, signed
Located in New York, NY
Sunflowers, 2018 is part of the artist's "The Wholesalers" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 26.66" x 20" on 30.66" x 22" ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lychen (Nr. 3/1) - Contemporary Abstract Photography
Located in Vienna, AT
Regina Hügli Lychen (Nr. 3/1) 2023 Photogram, framed behind glas 52 x 42 cm (24 x 17 cm) Unique For quite some time now, the photo artist Regina Hügli has occupied herself with wate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photogram

No. 48329 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
No. 48329 (Abstract Photography) Photography / Archival pigment print — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. Available on request - 2 weeks turnaround. Print can be mounted to ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Ink, Archival Pigment

No. 43001 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
No. 43001 (Abstract Photography) Photography / Archival pigment print — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. Available on request - 2 weeks turnaround. Print can be mounted to ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Ink, Archival Pigment

No. 42416 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
No. 42416 (Abstract Photography) Photography / Archival pigment print — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. Available on request - 2 weeks turnaround. Print can be mounted to ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Ink, Archival Pigment

Piet 2
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 1/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently premiered his latest series of photographic murals entitled Analogies & Metaphors in New York City. Andrew’s work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying books of his work were published) and Germany. Andrew’s internationally acclaimed photography and interview project, Right, before I die, traveled abroad 7 times and attracted more than half a million visitors at its various venues. Andrew has won numerous awards for his photography and has appeared in The Huffington Post, Vanity Fair, CBS News...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Piet 1
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 1/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently premiere...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Northeaster 1
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 2/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently premiere...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Alden 2
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 2/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently pr...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Alden 1
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 1/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently pr...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Turkish Landscape
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2008. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 2/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently pr...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Shingles (green)
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 3/3 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently pr...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Reynaud
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 2/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently pr...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Family
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 1/1 on verso. This is a unique print. Artist Andrew George is based in Los ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Ellsworth
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 3/3 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently premiere...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Across 2
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 1/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently premiere...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

In Motion (aka Bear with the Hat) - contemporary black-and-white photograph
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind black-and-white darkroom print (from my award-winning "Into the Ether" series) was one of my early experimental photograms - made with flowers - and exposed (while...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

Supernova (working title) - unique space contemporary black-and-white photograph
Located in New York, NY
I began making unique cameraless photographers, due to having an unfinished darkroom at home in 2020. I've since become fairly well known for my unique silver gelatin prints - made w...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

Mohamed Yakub Abstract Oculus Architecture White Gray Photograph
Located in Nantucket, MA
Printed on Hahnemuhle paper, 310gsm 100% cellulose. This paper gives you a velvet like finish to the photograph. Printed on Epson Ultrachrome ProInk. Available in larger sizes. Unframed image is 24"h x 41"w. priced at $5,400 plus shipping in a tube. This photograph is part of a Book of images he created with his photography of the Oculus Transportation Building in NYC designed by Calatrava. Mohamad does not use titles for his photographs. Such naming or framing can constrain or shape a viewer’s engagement with an image. Without such titles, his imagery conjures imaginative spaces, movement and flow, worlds without the constraints of gravity, a visionary place of the mind or an otherworldly cosmos. In this way, his earlier fascination with streams of light...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper

Mohamed Yakub Color Long Exposure Photograph Teal Abstract Horizontal Kenyan
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mohamad does not use titles for his photographs. Such naming or framing can constrain or shape a viewer’s engagement with an image. Without such titles, his imagery conjures imaginative spaces, movement and flow, worlds without the constraints of gravity, a visionary place of the mind or an otherworldly cosmos. He is fascinated with streams of light...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Abstract Color Conceptual Photographic Print, "Pink Ballerina" 2020
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original photographic print from Southern California artist Michal Greenboim. It is an abstract color print that is 13" x 19" x 0.5" (HxLxD) and is edition 5 of 10. It is ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Color

Rocket - contemporary black-and-white abstract cameraless aerial photograph
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind darkroom print - from my "The Many Rings of Saturn" series - was made with ice, sand, flowers, and more - and is actually what I refer to as an "ice-rubbing photog...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

With the Fishes- abstract black and white contemporary photograph (made w/food!)
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind abstract handmade photograph is extra special, as it was made while testing out some "ICP Friendly" (International Center of Photography) materials - which are ac...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

"Wings" - unique black-and-white contemporary photograph - made with food!
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind abstract handmade photograph is extra special, as it was made while testing out some "ICP Friendly" (International Center of Photography) materials - which are ac...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

Moon Reflections - black and white contemporary photograph (made with food!)
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind abstract handmade photograph is extra special, as it was made while testing out some "ICP Friendly" (International Center of Photography) materials - which are ac...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

Sisters 3
Located in New York, NY
Type-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 1/1 on verso. This is a unique print. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Blues
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed and numbered 2/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently premiered his late...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Lambda, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color

Sisters 2
Located in New York, NY
Type-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 1/2 on verso. In the series ‘Weights & Measures’ (2003) Andrew George turns his lens ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Popsicle
Located in New York, NY
From the Secondhand Nature series #22. Archival Pigment Print on Canson Baryta Photographique IISigned, dated, and numbered 2/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angel...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, C Print, Color, Archival Pigment

Okay
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss. Signed, titled, dated, and numbered 8/12 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently premier...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Eric's Window
Located in New York, NY
From the series "Light Leaks" (2008) Type-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2008. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 2/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in L...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda

Cupola
Located in New York, NY
Type-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2004. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 2/2 on verso. In the series ‘Weights & Measures’ (2003) Andrew George turns his lens ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color

3AM
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 2/2 on verso. In the series ‘Weights & Measures’ (2003) Andrew George turns...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda

Vacation
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 2/2 on verso. In the series ‘Weights & Measures’ (2003) Andrew George turns...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda

Three Rivers
Located in New York, NY
"Three Rivers" from the "Light Leaks" series. Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 1/1 on verso. This is a unique...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda

Avuncular
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 1/1 on verso. This is a unique print. In the series ‘Weights & Measures’ (2...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda

76
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 2/2 on verso. In the series ‘Weights & Measures’ (2003) Andrew George turns...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda

3rd St. Shadows
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 1/1 on verso. This is a unique print. In the series ‘Weights & Measures’ (2...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda

Retina #13, 2022, digitally handmade print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Retina #13, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 16"...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Retina #12, 2022, digitally handmade print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Retina #12, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 16"...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Retina #6, 2022, digitally handmade print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Retina #6, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 16" ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dilation #21, 2022, digitally made abstract print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Dilation #21, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 1...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

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Find a wide variety of authentic 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 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 Mitchell Funk, Paul Snell, Michael Banks, and Seb Janiak. 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 photography, so small editions measuring 0.5 inches across are also available. Prices for 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 $50 and tops out at $36,000, while the average work sells for $3,359.

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