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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
#44, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Pigment

Photographs 1960–2024. Book & signed Gelatin silver print ‘Untitled, Elba, 1980'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited Art Edition (No. 1–100), with the gelatin silver print Untitled (Elba, 1980), numbered and signed by Ralph Gibson. Edition of 100. Gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 in., in portf...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

LV and LVII Diptych, From the series Lous and The Yakuza. Mixed media photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This artwork was created by the artistic duo Hunter & Gatti (2010–2023). These works are part of the archive managed and exhibited by Cristian Hunter. The artist's technique consists...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Grey with small window Photography Fine Art Print Limited Edition
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Fine Art Print, Hahnemuehle fine art paper, limited edition of 25. Signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Refinery. Areal limited edition color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jill Peters finds her inspiration in the quickly changing architectural landmarks of her youth, like the demolished Miami Herald building, an abandoned roller coaster or a neglected ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Color, Archival Pigment, Rag Paper

Impression
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The photo was taken by me in an abandoned house. I like the colors and the impression from the picture. Will be signed, framed in a simple black frame, which can be hanged on the wal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

He Said 03 and 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...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Hot Air Balloon Championship, Austria, black and white landscape art photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure waterscape - landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 9. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to orde...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Digital Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Water element 2 - Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, Blue dark
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Water element 2 - Limited ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...

Poppy on ink - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
Located in London, GB
'Poppy on Ink' 2023 Black and white floral film photography combination with ink painting. Made using a large format 4x5 film camera, developed in the studio by the artist. Print...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Blender 01 and I Got Your Back 01, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's 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...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Red Window (artist framed) - large scale abstract monochromatic photograph
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale monochromatic abstract observation of geometric architectural elements, from Raymond Meier's series Renderings Red Window (Renderings 05) by Ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

Lily in Charcoal No.2 - Limited Edition of 10 Abstract Expressionist Photograph
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Stilbon (Four)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Stilbon Stilbon in the ancient Greek religion, is the sky god of Hermaon, the planet Mercury, and one of the Astra Planeta. The word, Stilbon, means sh...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Songs For Dead Heroes # 6 soft color floral abstract landscape photo composition
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the 17-18 century...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Digital Pigment

Paper cut
Located in London, GB
'Paper cut' London, United Kingdom 2021 Limited edition of 10. Printed on fine art heavy-weight paper. The photograph comes signed, and stamped with COA.
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Giclée, Film, Photographic Film

Breathe # 202102 (Photography)
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...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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C Print, Plexiglass

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 ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Blue eyes
Located in London, GB
Blue eyes London, United Kingdom 2015 Limited edition of 20.
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Giclée

Just a Banana... Photography Print Limited Edition
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
City reflection, print, limited 15, signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Stream of men and Ignited. The Alignment Series. Male nude color Photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
From the series “The Alignment” which is materialized from video footage shot with two ballet dancers underwater; he is carrying on the theme of wat...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Songs For Dead Heroes # 9 large abstract pastel color landscape photography
Located in New York, NY
This pastel color abstract floral landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Digital Pigment

'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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Prophetess - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 35" x 63"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Prophetess” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series Reflections - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as they bring up recollections of maste...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Old Cars Miami. Black and White Still life limited editionPhotography
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...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Summer Time Photography Limited Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
I like the mood of a summer day and the expression, taken on a lake limited to 5, framed in a black frame, will be signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

I Got Your Back 01. From the series Making Sense. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's 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...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Tentation #8 Floral landscape soft pastel color contemporary abstract photograph
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has pastel soft dominant color of grey, pink and white. Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not on...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Chrysantemum on ink -floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
Located in London, GB
'Chrysantemum on ink' 2023 Black and white floral film photography combination with ink painting. Made using a large format 4x5 film camera, developed in the studio by the artist. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

CoCreate 02 and 03 Diptych, From the We Are One Series
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...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Land V - Landscape Art Photography
Located in Zürich, CH
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

Window No.2 - Polaroid colour photography of window, Limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Window no.2' Detail of Christ Church by architect John Peter Darvall. 2023 Printed on 30 x 30cm Hahnemühle Photo Rag fine art paper. Photograph is signed front and back and com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Color, Giclée, Polaroid

#20, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Pigment

#14, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Pigment

#11, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Pigment

#10, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Pigment

Caribbean Sandy Shore, Black and White Abstract Seascape, Sunny Waves, Limited
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive limited edition black and white giclée print, on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag Fine Art matte paper. This series of black and white photographs captures the ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Emulsion, C Print, Giclée

Pando #6 by Karine Laval - Color Photography, Abstract Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
Pando Forest #6 is available in an Edition of 5 + 2 Artist Proofs. Laval's new body of work continues her ongoing exploration of light in nature. Combining the natural landscape with a radical manipulation of light, Laval creates an other-worldly scape that bridges the gap between our reality and one that could only ever be imagined. The Pando Forest is an incredible display of vegetation in Utah's Fishlake National Park in the United States. Comprised of over 40,000 individual trees, this forest is really one living organism. Connected by one enormous root system, the forest continues to exist by producing clones of itself in response to environmental stresses. Creating small, temporary interventions in the organic landscape, Laval takes natural and artificial light and observes the interaction in nature through reflective surfaces. Marine blues and plush magentas describe this living organism, while radiant aquamarines...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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C Print

3498 - Abstract portrait photography, Limited edition 3 of 20
Located in London, GB
'3498' London, United Kingdom 2022 From limited edition of 20. The photograph is signed front bottom right corner and comes with a certificate of authenticity, signed date of prin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Giclée

To the moon and back - abstract sky photography, limited edition 14 of 20
Located in London, GB
'To the moon and back' is a photograph of one of the summer evening sunsets. As you gaze at the horizon, you see a plane flying at the perfect horizontal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Giclée, Color

Poppy on ink - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
Located in London, GB
'Poppy on Ink' 2023 Black and white floral film photography combination with ink painting. Made using a large format 4x5 film camera, developed in the studio by the artist. Print...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Wind stretched daydream - black and white photography, Limited edition of 10
Located in London, GB
'Wind stretched daydream' London, United Kingdom 2022. Limited edition of 10. Printed on the finest archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper, these limited edition photographs are desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Giclée

"Shadows Kept Alive No.40", signed numbered Giclée print, Hahnemühle paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
“Shadows Kept Alive No. 40” is a triptych of 3 abstract images composed together as one single image measuring 14” high by 42” wide. It is a giclée print on archival Hahnemüle paper. The gallery is offering Free Shipping on this item globally, which ships rolled carefully in a tube. From the artist, Chris MaGee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée

'Baltic freeze' - black and white analogue landscape photography 100 x 67 cm
Located in London, GB
'Baltic freeze' 2022 A photograph captured with a 35mm camera showcases the winter landscape of Lithuania in black and white. Printed on the finest archival paper, these limited ed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Legs 2000 by Chris Marlow Color Phothography on Paper
Located in Brescia, IT
This human figure becomes abstract through the eyes of artist Chris Marlowe. The woman is seen only from one part of her body: the legs. No sexual references but a close look at the ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Paper

"Fat Tuesday - 2" (2016) By Dan Kaufman, Archival Abstracted Photo Print
Located in Denver, CO
"Fat Tuesday - 2" Is a beautiful original edited photography print, done on archival photo canvas. Created in 2016, this piece features a landscape shot of a willow tree resting abov...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Canvas

Summer Waters in Cannes, Abstract Nautical Cyanotype in Blue, Seascape Triptych
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. This beautiful triptych is called "Summer Waters in Cannes" and it shows the water reflection of one of the most iconic ci...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Watercolor, Lithograph, Monotype, Rag Paper

Follow U 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 ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Poppy on ink #2 - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
Located in London, GB
'Poppy on Ink #2' 2023 Black and white floral film photography combination with ink painting. Made using a large format 4x5 film camera, developed in the studio by the artist. Pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Untitled Triptych
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Works of Fire When I look into the night sky I am awestruck by the darkness that is the universe. As the sparse light of the stars descends, I am entangled in a state of wonder, sea...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dahlia on Ink - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
Located in London, GB
'Dahlia on Ink' 2023 Black and white floral film photography combination with ink painting. Made using a large format 4x5 film camera, developed in the studio by the artist. Prin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Dahlia on Ink #2 - floral film photography, Limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Dahlia on Ink #2' 2023 Black and white floral film photography combination with ink painting. Made using a large format 4x5 film camera, developed in the studio by the artist. P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Dahlia on Ink - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
Located in London, GB
'Dahlia on Ink' 2023 Black and white floral film photography combination with ink painting. Made using a large format 4x5 film camera, developed in the studio by the artist. Prin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Dahlia on Ink No.2 - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
Located in London, GB
'Dahlia on Ink #2' 2023 Black and white floral film photography combination with ink painting. Made using a large format 4x5 film camera, developed in the studio by the artist. P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Delphinium in cut - abstract analogue floral photography, limited edition 2 of 5
Located in London, GB
'Delphinium in cut' 100x100 cm Limited edition 2 of 5. Printed on Hahnemühle photo rag Baryta 308 Gsm fine art paper, these limited edition photographs are designed to withstand ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

Pando #7, 2018, Karine Laval - Jungle, Woodland, Trees, Color Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
Pando Forest #7 is available in an Edition of 5 + 2 Artist Proofs. Laval's new body of work continues her ongoing exploration of light in nature. Combining the natural landscape with a radical manipulation of light, Laval creates an other-worldly scape that bridges the gap between our reality and one that could only ever be imagined. The Pando Forest is an incredible display of vegetation in Utah's Fishlake National Park in the United States. Comprised of over 40,000 individual trees, this forest is really one living organism. Connected by one enormous root system, the forest continues to exist by producing clones of itself in response to environmental stresses. Creating small, temporary interventions in the organic landscape, Laval takes natural and artificial light and observes the interaction in nature through reflective surfaces. Marine blues and plush magentas describe this living organism, while radiant aquamarines...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

Greek Market - Photograph by Amanda Ludovisi - 2018
Located in Roma, IT
Greek Market is a photograph taken by Amanda Ludovisi in 2018. It represents a colorful narrow street inside the Greek market in Naxos, emblematic of the Greek culture. This is a gi...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

A part: abstract photograph w/ nudes & text on black from hand-etched photogram
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"A part" is a black & white framed archival pigment print (photograph) from a hand-etched photogram from artist Jenny Lynn's "Personal Myths" series. Includes images of nudes, glove...
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1970s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Paper flow - black and white abstract paper photography
Located in London, GB
'Paper flow' London, United Kingdom 2020. Limited edition of 20. Photograph printed on heavy-weight fine art paper. COA included.
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Film, Giclée

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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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