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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Miami Downtown, Black and White Architectural Landscape 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...
Black and White, Archival Pigment
Flowing 1 - Signed limited edition abstract print, Oversized, 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...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...
Frosted Window
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This vintage silver gelatin print is signed in pencil on the front of the mount. This rare exhibition print in glossy paper (later prints of this image from Portfolio II were made on...
Silver Gelatin
$7,250
Tentation #12- Floral landscape soft pastel 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 ...
Photographic Paper
$5,500
Domino Sugar Refinery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Fine Art Color Photography Print
Located in Miami, FL
Domino Sugar Refinery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Fine Art Color Photography Print The work is signed, dated, and numbered 4/15 in the lower right recto corner, with other sizes availa...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
An Interior Language X
Located in New York, NY
A unique photogram from abstract alphabet drawings. A silver gelatin print toned in tea. About the Series: Gilliam began the series Life Lines in 20...
Photographic Paper, Photogram, Silver Gelatin
Bling Nature 2- Signed limited edition print, Brown Square, Contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Bling Nature 2 - Limited edition pigment print - Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ...
Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Purple Sunrise, Space Age Giclée Print, Limited Edition, Pink Tones Diptych 2024
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cyd Fontaine (Lausanne, 1992) is a contemporary artist renowned for her captivating use of dreamy atmospheric gradients, which has helped her carve a distinctive niche in the world o...
Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, G...
Floral Study 181: still life photograph w/ dried flowers on sky blue field, lg
By Paul Cava
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment print depicting an abstracted still life printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308 gsm by artist Paul Cava. It is from the "Flora" series, which is one of three...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
$1,279Sale Price|20% Off
Land IV - 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...
Color
Man Watching Sunrise, Hangzhou, China, 2011
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny Man Watching Sunrise, Hangzhou, China, 2011 44 x 44 inches - Edition of 10 Archival Pigment Print Signature Label Print only. Ask us for fram...
Archival Pigment
Abstracted NYC Photograph, Susan Wides, 'The Bubble (Park Ave 2)'
By Susan Wides
Located in White Plains, NY
'The Bubble (Park Ave 2)' 2000 by Susan Wides. Chromogenic print, 50 x 40 in. C-print of Park Avenue from the Bubble Series by photographer Susan Wides. Colors in black, white, gray ...
C Print
Man Ray, Electricite Rayograph, 1931, Framed Heliogravure
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Framed Rayograph Heliogravure by Man Ray for Compagnie Parisienne de Distribution d'Electricite´, 1931. Printed in Heliogravure and signed in the negative. Limited to 500 copies. ...
Paper
$2,961
Diamond 3 -Signed limited edition pigment print, Color, purple, Square format
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Diamond 3 - Limited edition pigment print of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ). The inks used are known for their lon...
Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
$2,961
Gem facet 3 - Signed limited edition abstract print, Contemporary Large format
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
' Gem facet 3 ' - Limited edition pigment print - Limited Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber ...
Archival Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
$2,961
Diamond 4 - Signed limited edition abstract square, Large format contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Diamond 4 - Photograph by Michael Banks Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered by artist, wi...
Archival Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigme...
Untitled #5 Large Archival Pigment Print, Abstract Geometric, Unframed
Located in London, GB
This artwork explores the delicate interplay between light and shadow, creating a harmonious balance of geometric forms. #Modern eclipse #serenade in #crimson #transcendent #forms #...
Photographic Paper, Color, Photogram, Archival Pigment
$2,961
Bling 11 -Signed limited edition art print, Contemporary abstract, Square format
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Bling 11 - Limited edition pigment print . Limited Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based pape...
Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Pigment
"Bryant Park" New York, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Edition
By Hatice Besun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Bryant Park” New York, Giclee Print, Limited Edition Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2021 Dimension: 42 x 28 External Dimension( with white border) : Height: 43.6 inch Weigh...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$1,776
Bling 13 -Signed limited edition abstract brown print, Contemporary dark, Square
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Bling 13 - Limited edition pigment print - Limited Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based pap...
Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Digital, Pigment
$1,776
Bling 15-Signed limited edition abstract print, Contemporary brown Photo, square
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
'Bling 15' - Limited edition pigment print Limited Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based pape...
Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
$1,776
Bling 11 -Signed limited edition contemporary print , Color Photo, square white
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Bling 11 - Limited edition pigment print - Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity Limited Editions of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based pape...
Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
$2,369Sale Price|20% Off
Bling 13 - Signed limited edition pigment print, Color Photo, Gold square format
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Bling 13 - Limited edition pigment print - Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hah...
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Color, Digital Pigment
$4,136Sale Price|20% Off
Florist, Mandala - Collage of Dead Flowers - Colour Print with Black Background
Located in London, GB
‘Florist’ originally called ‘dead flowers’, was created using the flowers from my girlfriends ‘Zoom’ backgrounds over the space of several months. Usually scanned the moment she considered them to be wilted. About the series: " 'Detritus' series was born from the twin frustrations of lockdown halting all planned projects, yet litter still somehow being dropped in abundance on my street. With no idea of the final output, or indeed the hygiene implications, I started to collect, scan, and record what I found. When I realised these colourful misshapen objects could be turned into something beautiful, the frustrations left me and I began looking for other sources of Detritus. Florist, 2020 Series: Detritus Archival Pigment Print, Mounted on Dibond in custom made Frame; with Black Stained Oak and antireflective UV protective museum standard Art Glass Print 45 x 45 cm / Framed: 50 x 50 cm/ 19.6 x 19.6 inches approx. Edition of 8 + 2AP About the Artist George McLeod...
Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment
$1,575
Water Reflection, Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Red, Black
Located in New York, NY
Water Reflection, Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper Edition of 7 Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered...
Color, Archival Pigment
Something Happened
By Kat O'Neill
Located in New York, NY
Archival inks and acrylic on canvas. Gallery wrap continues the images on all the borders. Vibrant colors. About the Artist: Kat is an award-winning photographer, mixed m...
Canvas, Archival Ink, Acrylic
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Knot
By G.K. Austin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
C-Print mounted on acrylic board
C Print
$1,999
Solar Eclipse - 'Darts' - Black and White Limited Edition Photography Print
Located in London, GB
A striking depiction of a celestial eclipse, capturing the ethereal dance between light and shadow. This art piece explores the harmony of space through a minimalist yet profound com...
Photographic Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photography
$1,279Sale Price|20% Off
Land II - 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...
Color
E, P and V, Triptych from Opposed tendencies. Mixed media portrait
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 con...
Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Set of 8 unique photographs altered by the artist. Mixed media portrait
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 cons...
Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
$16,500
"JM Basquiat-GB5" Photograph 66" x 48" in Limited Edition of 8 by Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"JM Basquiat-GB5" Photograph 66" x 48" in Limited Edition of 8 by Giuliano Bekor Year: 2020 Medium: Photography Print size: 66 x 48 Inches trim bleed Edition of 8 Artist proof: 2 Ot...
Archival Paper
"Brief Passes" Into the Light, Abstract Photography, Giclee Print, Numbered
By Hatice Besun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2025 Dimension: 40 x 60” External Dimension( with white border) Height:40.8 in.( 103.63 cm) Width:60.8 in (154.43 cm) / Large Print In Edition o...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
"Silhouette" Into the Light, Abstract Photography, Giclee Print, Numbered
By Hatice Besun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2025 Dimension: 24 x 36" External Dimension( with white border) Height:25.6 in. Width:37.6 in Large Print In Edition of 20 + 2AP Certified Con...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
Renaissance Play House - Bathroom. Limited edition staged photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Renaissance Play House is a photographic series that juxtaposes Renaissance drawings and paintings with plastic toy furniture, creating unexpected visual encounters between historica...
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
$1,279Sale Price|20% Off
Land VII - 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...
Color
Bleed # 202505 (Abstract photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Edition: 1/3 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...
C Print, Plexiglass
$2,035Sale Price|20% Off
What Do You Want from Me - Abstract Expressionist Art Photography
By Roger Reist
Located in Zürich, CH
Der Foto-Künstler, Roger Reist, reflektiert die Welt um uns herum und in seinen Bildern auf zauberhafte Weise: "Die gesellschaftlichen Muster zu erkennen, diese anhand von meinen Bil...
Color
$1,034
Blue Haze, Katie Hallam, Limited Edition, Abstract, Photography, Affordable, Art
By Katie Hallam
Located in Deddington, GB
Katie Hallam Blue Haze Limited Edition Digital Photograph on a metal backing and does not need framing. It is mounted securely and ready to hang on a wall. ...
Metal
Temporal Perception 142A (Triptych) (Abstract photography)
By Serge Hamad
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 142A (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...
C Print
Huang Shan C - Yellow Mountains (landscape black and white art) unframed print
By Peter Leung
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Like a poetic storyteller, Modern Art Etc promotes American photographer Peter Leung’s fine art photography captures the natural beauty and landscape in China. With immaculate composition that comes from planning and patience, waiting for the best natural light and objects to fall into place, the resulting images evokes the spirit of the place and its people. Pictorialism and art conjoin to produce something acutely poetic. One wonders when looking at his pictures – is this a photograph or a painting? ABOUT THIS WORK “Huangshan C”, China The famous Huangshan, (literal translation "Yellow Mountains"), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. The materials comprise of ancient rocks...
Photographic Paper, C Print
Till It's Time to Go No. 3
Located in Westport, CT
Jeri Eisenberg creates nature inspired works in single panels, diptychs and triptychs. Her soft colored photographic pieces are created using non-traditional and alternative photo-ba...
Photographic Film, Encaustic, Handmade Paper
$3,800
CoCreate 02 and 03, From the We Are One Series. 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...
Archival Pigment
$3,800
"Glimmering Blue" Into the Light, Abstract Photography, Giclee Print, Numbered
By Hatice Besun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Glimmering Blue" Into the Light, Abstract Photography, Giclee Print, Numbered 1/20 Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2025 Dimension: 36 x 24” External Dimension( with white bor...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
Aporia II - abstract black and white figurative fine art photography, E.d.20
By Ugne Pouwell
Located in London, GB
Aporia II is a black and white fine art photograph exploring uncertainty, inner conflict and the space between knowing and not knowing. The title comes from the Greek term for a stat...
Photographic Film
Aporia - abstract black and white figurative fine art photography, E.d.20
By Ugne Pouwell
Located in London, GB
Aporia is a black and white fine art photograph exploring uncertainty, inner conflict and the space between knowing and not knowing. The title comes from the Greek term for a state o...
Photographic Film
Serenity. Cyanotype
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The photos from the series Let Me Tell You a Story show, each one individually, certain themes through strongly narrative visual units. Each photograph is dedicated to a specific rep...
Archival Paper
#106 Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
Pigment
Cosmica #84, 4 Elements
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo Cosmica #115, 4 Elements, Archival Pigment Print Unframed Ask us for framing options. 40 x 40 inches Edition of 13 Archival Pigment Print ...
Metal
Cosmica #67, 4 Elements
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo Cosmica #115, 4 Elements, Archival Pigment Print Unframed Ask us for framing options. 40 x 40 inches Edition of 13 Archival Pigment Print ...
Metal
Space Field, Digital Iris Print Muse X Large Photograph on Heavy Paper
Located in Surfside, FL
These are from the 1990s printed at Muse X and never framed. they are unsigned and unnumbered but from a very small edition. they are quite beautiful. Victor Raphael was born in Los ...
Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
#266 Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
Pigment
Cosmica #72, 4 Elements
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo Cosmica #115, 4 Elements, Archival Pigment Print Unframed Ask us for framing options. 40 x 40 inches Edition of 13 Archival Pigment Print Unframed
Metal
$1,480
After Brassaï, Black and White, 1930s, Photographic Heliogravure Print, Framed
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embark on a journey through the nocturnal streets of "Paris de Nuit" with this exclusive rare heliogravure test print by Brassai. Prior to the publication of his iconic book, this ...
Paper
Sequenced, Original Abstract Photograph, 2016
By Dan Derosato
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: Included in Artrageous30!, Montserrat College of Art's yearly auction to benefit financial aid for students. Keywords: glitch, digital, digital art, print, abstra...
Photographic Paper
$4,500
"On the edge of nothingness, n4" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed.
By Hatice Besun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
On the edge of nothingness / n°4 / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2024 Dimension: 40 x 60” External Dimension( with white border) Height:40.8 in.( 103.63 cm) Width:...
Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment, Giclée
Bleed # 202205 (Abstract Photography)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202205 (Abstract Photography) Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas — Unframed. Edition: 3/3 Work can be hung with either the WallCleat system (support bar sup...
Plexiglass, C Print
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
"Butterfly 29" (FRAMED) Photography 40" x 40" in Edition 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"Butterfly 29" (FRAMED) Photography 40" x 40" in Edition 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor Title: Butterfly B29 Year: 2018 Print size: 40" x 40" Inch Framed size: 42" x 42" Inch Edition: 1/8 A...
Plexiglass, Photographic Film, Archival Pigment
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
"Butterfly 13" (FRAMED) Photograph 40" x 40" in Limited Ed 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"Butterfly 13" (FRAMED) Photograph 40" x 40" in Limited Ed 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor Title: Butterfly B13 Year: 2018 Print size: 40" x 40" Inch Framed size: 42" x 42" Inch Edition: 1/8...
Plexiglass, Photographic Film, Archival Pigment
Vintage Silver Gelatin Photo of Ibram Lassaw Modernist Sculpture (Photograph)
By John Reed
Located in Surfside, FL
Spaceloom XXIII The Photographer is John Reed. It bears his stamp verso. An East Hampton Photographer who shot Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Larry Rivers, Philip Guston, Conrad Marca...
Silver Gelatin