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
Embryon 6
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Laurent Lamarche’s objects strike a scientific chord in contrast to an art world overwrought with digital spectacles and ominous critique. Lamarche’s work bares a rigorous formalism ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Digital
Ground Cloud - Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Ground Cloud
by Stuart Möller
(Photo by Stuart Möller)
Archival Pigment Prints signed and numbered by the artist.
- Location of the signature : bottom right
- Dimensions large 41...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Wood Cut - Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Wood Cut
by Stuart Möller
(Photo by Stuart Möller)
Archival Pigment Prints signed and numbered by the artist.
- Location of the signature : bottom right
- Dimensions extra large ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Eugene 5 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Las Vegas Neon Signs Fremont Street, Abstract Photography
Located in Miami, FL
An abstract view of the classic Las Vegas Neon signs on Fremont Street at sunset. Bold reds, pinks, and blues work with the dramatic Nevada sunset. Th...
Category
1970s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
"Barbed Wire" The Frequency, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed.
By Hatice Besun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Barbed Wire" The Frequency, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed.
Creator: Hatice Besun
Creation year: 2018
Dimension: 16 x 24” External Dimension( with white border) : H...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
“She” The Frequency, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Edition
By Hatice Besun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“She” The Frequency, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Edition
Creator: Hatice Besun
Creation year: 2015
Dimension: 11 x 10” External Dimension( with white border) : Heigh...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
"Istanbul" The Frequency, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Edition
By Hatice Besun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Istanbul” The Frequency, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Edition
Creator: Hatice Besun
Creation year: 2016
Dimension: 16 x 24” External Dimension( with white border) : ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
Flux 01 -Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, Contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Flux 1 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks
Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm )
Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered by ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...
Gewitter and Directive Forces. Diptych. Mixed media portrait photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gewitter and Directive Forces. Diptych, 2022 by Hunter & Gatti
From the series Infinite
Acrylic and scratch on fine art metallic paper with a pearlescent coating
Overall size: 20.8 i...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper
Retaining Wall II, Rockingham - Abstract Blue Color Photograph
Located in Cambridge, GB
Blue abstract photograph from Richard Heeps' series Trading Paint.
Richard Heeps has a history of photographing Drag Racing in the UK, America and Europe. Trading Paint is a term tha...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Barbara Hocker, Woven Water XXII, encaustic, photograph, monotype, Naturalism
Located in Darien, CT
Barbara Hocker sees her life’s vocation as being an ambassador for the natural world through her art.
Nature is facing many challenges right now. Hock...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Mixed Media, Encaustic, Digital, Monotype
Ramunės no. 2
Located in London, GB
'Ramunės no. 2'
London, United Kingdom 2022
Limited edition of 20.
Photograph printed on heavyweight fine art paper.
COA Included.
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Film, Photographic Film, Giclée
A Bleached and Traditional Watercolor Cyanotype, "Pattern Formation"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 42" long x 16" tall triptych when together without space between. Bleached and Traditional Watercolor Cyanotype and Woven Pine Needles on Wood Panel. A certificate of...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Watercolor, Photographic Paper
Joyful Birds on Roof of a Pink, Summer Beach House East Hampton, Abstract Photo
Located in Miami, FL
Three Gulls sit atop a colorful pink and white beach house near East Hampton. The lead gull is captured with his wings spread and poised to take flight. The picture evokes the summ...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Colorful Street Art Reflected in Car - Abstract Photography
Located in Miami, FL
Street photographer Mithcell Funk achieves a heightened a dramatic effect of color as he shoots the reflection of the street art in a car. Through Funk's lens, the car becomes the w...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
'Undercurrents (10/31/21)' - abstract photography - black and white photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
This photograph is of an edition of 10. Paper size is 24 by 80 inches, this listing is for an unframed print. Additional sizes are available.
Atlanta-based photographer and master ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Carbon Pigment
Vintage Motels Signs Las Vegas Strip
Located in Miami, FL
Signed, dated, numbered on lower right, 2/15 Printed later, other size available, unframed, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Absolut/Photography/Limited/Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Absolut is an abstract photography, limited to 10 and signed. I like the momentum mood which the photography is evoking - for me F. Kupka. The picture was taken during a work process...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
'Lily in Charcoal no.3' abstract expressionism photography edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Lily in Charcoal no.3' 2023
From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal No.3' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Photographing The Sun 28 (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Photographing The Sun 28 (Abstract photography)
Photographic print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper, 310gsm — Unframed.
This work is exclusive to IdeelArt.
Limited edition set of 10 + 1...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Paper
'Lily in Charcoal no.2' abstract expressionism photography edition of 10
Located in London, GB
'Lily in Charcoal no.2' 2023
From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal No.2' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Singularity 02 and 03, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's wo...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Ancient Laurel Cloud Forest, black and white photography, landscape, framed
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography Gerald Berghammer. Archival Pigment Ink Print, Edition 1/7, signed, numbered, dated. Aluminum frame, matt black, natural white archival...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Central Park In Autumn With Billionaires Row Skyscrapers. Surreal City
Located in Miami, FL
Surreal City. It's Vermont in Manhattan? It's Vermont like autumn colors of oranges, amber, auburn, and crimsons of Central Park trees. They juxtaposed against the steely cold mono...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet
Golden Girl 1 - Signed limited edition pigment print , Large scale photo, model
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Golden Girl 1
Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm )
Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbere...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pi...
Daydream - abstract colour photography Limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Daydream'
London, United Kingdom 2020
Limited edition of 20.
The photograph is signed front and back and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Carefully placed in a secure ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Giclée, Color
Signs and Shapes Primary Colors , Modern Photography Cover by Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Photography Cover , August 1978 ( Editors flipped the image. The correct way is yellow arrows on bottom
Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso Edition 3 of 15, Unf...
Category
1970s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
'Lily in Charcoal no.3' abstract expressionism photography edition 3 of 20
Located in London, GB
'Lily in Charcoal no.3' 2023
From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal No.3' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Chrysler Building Art Deco Skyscraper
Located in Miami, FL
Architecture becomes an abstract design statement as seen thru the lens of Mithcell Funk
Striking graphic design with found elements is a signature style of Mitchell Funk. He brings ...
Category
1980s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper
Healing 03 and The Block 02, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's wo...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Miami Beach NYE. Black and White Abstract Photography
By Luca Artioli
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The 'Miami Skin Series' it’s not a traditional collection of photos about the architecture of Miami and Miami Beach. It’s rather a quick journey between its own skin from the Art Dec...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Black and White, Archival Pigment
Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Lucille Khornak (American), "Issey Miyake", Black and white screen print on Harmon paper, 16 x 20, Late 20th Century
Hand signed by Lucille Khornak
Available sizes: 11 x 1...
Category
1980s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film
Manifest 03, From the series Power. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's wo...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Feared, Loved (Abstract Baroque Style Still Life Photo of Green Vines & Flowers)
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstracted Baroque style still life photograph of colorful green vegetarian and flowers.
Available in multiple sizes (listed below)
Lisa Fran...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Digital Pigment
Between
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The photo was done during a lovely walk in the park during the pandemic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Songs of the Sky 14 (Abstract Landscape Color Photograph of Clouds & Blue Sky)
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstracted landscape color photograph of clouds and blue sky on 4 panels
Japanese Kozo paper infused with encaustic on 4 panels, each panel is 36...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Wax, Encaustic, Mulberry Paper
Gateway 03, From the series Portal. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's w...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Brooklyn Bridge and Building
Located in Miami, FL
Signed, dated, numbered 4/15 recto, unframed, printed later, other sized available, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
Category
1970s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Flowing 1 - Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, Large contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Flowing 1 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks -Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm )
Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...
Neon Old Fremont Street, Las Vegas - Dramatic Sky
Located in Miami, FL
Old Las Vegas is captured with glowing neon signs set against a dramatic desert sunset.. Signed, dated numbered on the lower right, 2/15 , Printed later, another size available, unf...
Category
1970s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Wave I - large format abstract liquidscape in azur and lapis blue color palette
Located in San Francisco, CA
mesmerizing large scale photographic capture of strikingly abstract water surface shimmering in soothing tones of cobalt, admiral, azur and lapis blue
Wave I (Abstract) by Christian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
Multilayer 328 - unique abstract collage of layered torn sculpture photographs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Multilayer 328
unique abstract photo paper collage (1 of 1), signed
28.8" x 21.7" / 73cm x 55cm
About the artist
Felix Schramm was born in Hamburg, Ger...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Inkjet, Archiv...
Fluidity 3- Signed limited edition abstract art print, Large format contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Fluidity 1 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm )
Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numb...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pi...
Fashion Hat in Paris
Located in Miami, FL
Fashion Hat in Paris. Style above it all.
A graphic statement in red, black and green
Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, Edition 2 of 15, Printed later. Unframe...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Gateway 01, From the series Portal. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's w...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Eugene 3- Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Fern - black and white landscape photography Limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Fern'
London, United Kingdom 2024.
It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera.
The photograph is signed front and back and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Film, Photographic Film, Giclée
Temporal Perception 6B (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
By Serge Hamad
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 6B (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
Archival C-Print — Unframed.
Edition: 1/12
Available in 2 weeks turnaround.
Sold as a diptych. Each element size is: 45 x 30"...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Temporal Perception 365 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
By Serge Hamad
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 365 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
Archival C-Print — Unframed.
Edition: 1/12
Available in 2 weeks turnaround.
Sold as a diptych. Each element size is: 45 x 30...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Temporal Perception # Petite Vague (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
By Serge Hamad
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception # Petite Vague (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
Archival C-Print — Unframed.
Edition: 1/12
Available in 2 weeks turnaround.
Sold as a diptych. Each element size ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Temporal Perception 206A (Triptych) (Abstract photography)
By Serge Hamad
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 206A (Triptych) (Abstract photography)
Archival C-Print — Unframed.
Edition: 1/12
Available in 2 weeks turnaround.
Sold as a triptych. Each element size is: 45 x...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
'Lily in Charcoal no.2' abstract expressionism photography edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Lily in Charcoal no.2' 2023
From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal No.2' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Breathe # 202102 (Photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Edition: 2/3
Work can be hung with either the WallCleat system (support bar supplied) or the screw-eye system if it needs support from wire or above.
Available in 4-5 weeks turnaro...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print, Plexiglass
the Girl 3 - Signed limited edition contemporary art print, Oversize, dark brown
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
The Girl 3 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks
Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm )
Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pi...
Cuts
Located in London, GB
'Cuts'
London, United Kingdom 2022
Limited edition of 20.
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Film, Photographic Paper
Light 6 - Photograph by Sofia Mattioli - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful photograph Light 6 was shot by the Italian photographer Sofia Mattioli.
From the series The lights I see since you are gone, limited edition of 50 copies in Arab numb...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Changing Moods pink 2- Floral landscape pink color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Abstract photography for sale on 1stDibs.
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.