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Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

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Style: Contemporary
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Green Dendrogyra Junior triplet
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Monofilament(fishing line), Elastic yarn, Glow in the dark yarn, Led, Ceramic, Metal Knitting tecniques 47 x 18 x 13 cm Edition of 3 Sangmin Oh Green Dendrogyra Junior triplet Monof...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Indonesian Contemporary Art by Kusbudiyanto - Jagoanku, My Hero
Located in Paris, IDF
Kusbudiyanto is an Indonesian artist born in 1969 who lives & works in Jogjakarta, Indonesia. This sculpture tells the happiness of children traveling to the zoo. Happiness can be s...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Canvas, Acrylic

Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita - Sculpture by Maryam Pezeshki - 2007
Located in Roma, IT
Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita is an original modern artwork realized by Maryam Pezeshki in 2007. Mixed media and terracotta sculpture. Maryam Pezeshki was born in Tehran on August 18, 1977. SHe began to paint at the age of three. Her first painting was a Pinocchio. Participate in national and international painting competitions and festivals among Asian and Iranian children, winning first prize each time. At the age of ten she participated in a television program entitled "Little Great Artists". At the age of fourteen she won the prize for the best drawing and sculpture among Iranian teenagers, and she enrolled in the artistic high school, continuing to do her first personal exhibitions of sculpture, painting and drawing. From the age of seventeen to nineteen she won the national prize for best sculpture at the youth festival for three consecutive years. At seventeen he enrolled at the University of Art in the graphics sector and at twenty-one he graduated with full marks. In the same year she began studying for the master of graphics and managed to be among the seven students admitted. At the age of twenty-five she finished his studies and won a competition for teaching drawing and sculpture at the University of Art. In the meantime, visit the European and Indian museums...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

Alma de Cubo I - 21st Cent, Contemporary Art, Abstract Sculpture, Iron rods
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Lukas Ulmi’s work unveils the hidden beauty of shapes taking stones, seemingly static forms, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weight...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Leafy Leaf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Mixed Media piece titled "Leafy Leaf" is an original artwork by Roxana Azar made of a digital print on acrylic. The piece measures approx. 21”h x 15”w x 1”d. Roxana Azar’s wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Lucite, Digital, Pigment

Fern Spiral Series 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Mixed Media piece titled "Fern Spiral Series 3" is an original artwork by Roxana Azar made of an etched fluorescent acrylic. The piece measure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Mixed Media, Lucite, Pigment

Fern Spiral Series 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Mixed Media piece titled "Fern Spiral Series 2" is an original artwork by Roxana Azar made of an etched fluorescent acrylic. The piece measure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Mixed Media, Lucite, Pigment

Fern Spiral Series 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Mixed Media piece titled "Fern Spiral Series 1" is an original artwork by Roxana Azar made of an etched fluorescent acrylic. The piece measures 6.25”h x 7”w x 2”d. Roxana Azar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Mixed Media, Lucite, Pigment

Fern Circle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Mixed Media piece titled "Fern Circle" is an original artwork by Roxana Azar made of a digital print on acrylic. The piece measures approx. 23” diamet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Digital, Lucite, Pigment

Conversations
Located in Wiscasett, ME
American sculptor Robin Antar has been called “Brooklyn’s answer to Andy Warhol.” Her mission is to create a visual record of modern American culture through commonplace objects as she explores the question, “What is America?” Meticulously carved in stone, a hamburger with fries, an American-made work boot, denim jeans and a giant "Ballpark Frank...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Aiden (Spout with pearls), 2021, Black Parian, Freshwater pearls
Located in London, GB
MATT SMITH (BRITISH) Aiden (Spout with pearls), 2021 Black Parian, Freshwater pearls 20 x 12 x 6 cm 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. (MS210) UK-born Matt Smith is well known for his site-...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain, Precious Stone

Energies of Wind
Located in Southampton, NY
Original artwork by renowned ceramicist, Jared FitzGerald. This was part of a small series done by the artist studio to explore using bold colored glazes on smaller ceramic forms. Th...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mountain Pathways
Located in Southampton, NY
"Mountain Pathways" is a seminal work from renowned ceramicist, Jared FitzGerald's signature style of Blue/ White underglaze ceramic work. Traditionalist Chinese glaze painting techn...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Blue Harvest
Located in Southampton, NY
Original artwork by renowned ceramicist, Jared FitzGerald. This was part of a small series done by the artist studio in China to explore using bold colored glazes on smaller ceramic ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Solar Midnight Pom-Pom
Located in New Orleans, LA
JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY is proud to announce, Shape-Memory, a solo exhibition of new textile and sculptural artworks by New Orleans-based artist Gina Phillips. Initially born from h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wool

Reeds in the Water
Located in Southampton, NY
"Reeds in the Water" is a beautifully shaped traditionalist ceramic vase done in underglaze blue/ white. The abstracted plant forms rise up with the height of the form and offer a sl...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Visions Through Time
Located in Southampton, NY
Visions Through Time is somewhat of a visual anomaly. Eastern Traditionalist ceramic form and practice of underglaze paint is fused with very Western abstract motifs that evoke Chaga...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Magic in the Pines
Located in Southampton, NY
Original artwork by renowned ceramicist, Jared FitzGerald. This was part of a small series done by the artist studio in China to explore using bold colored glazes on smaller ceramic forms. These are priced as more of a marketing incentive to showcase out the artist's new concepts. "Magic in the Pines...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vibrancy of Spring
Located in Southampton, NY
Original artwork by renowned ceramicist, Jared FitzGerald. This was part of a small series done by the artist studio in China to explore using bold colored glazes on smaller ceramic ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Forgotten
Located in Southampton, NY
Original ceramic artwork by renowned ceramicist, Jared FitzGerald. "Forgotten" catches the eye with its traditionalist Urn style shape and blue/ white glaze color scheme. However, th...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Red Star Woman
Located in Southampton, NY
The bright red glaze paint of this unique original ceramic artwork by Jared FitzGerald immediately captures the eyes from any distance, within any interior. The front of piece has a ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pelt 4
Located in Montreal, Quebec
ngrid Bachmann has presented her multidisciplinary work nationally and internationally in exhibitions and festivals in Belgium, the U.S., Estonia, Singapore, Peru, Brazil, the UK, an...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Nylon, Mixed Media

Fluid Scriptures
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautifully shaped ceramic original artwork with unique abstracted symbols. Renowned ceramicist, Jared Fitzgerald used light brushstrokes to show his own type of "automatic writing" ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Summer In The City
Located in Southampton, NY
The unique dark green/ black glaze paint on this ceramic offers very expressive brushstrokes as the hue of the greens/ blacks changes with the movement and depth of the brushstrokes....
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Kindred Spirits
Located in Southampton, NY
Unique long-neck ceramic vase with brightly colored contemporary glaze painting by renowned ceramicist, Jared Fitzgerald. Eye catching compositions on facade and verso that play off ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Explorations
Located in Southampton, NY
Original ceramic artwork by renowned ceramicist, Jared FitzGerald. Very unique with two completely disparate compositions on facade/ verso. One is an harmonized seascape with a lot o...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Red Star
Located in Southampton, NY
Unique contemporary floral, abstract and still life composition with bright red and dark blue glazes. Original ceramic artwork by renowned ceramicist, Jared FitzGerald.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

'Spaniel and Pup' Sterling Silver Limited Edition Sculpture by Lucy Kinsella
Located in London, GB
A 'Spaniel and Pup' sterling silver sculpture by Lucy Kinsella, the limited edition finely modelled spaniel lying down and watching indulgently as her puppy rolls around playfully in...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Silver

A Joyful Union - contemporary sculpture green red fluorescent acrylic sheets
Located in London, GB
Richard Slee’s sculptural work grew from his “love of the Afrofuturist Music of Sun Ra and his ‘Cosmic Philosophy’, resulting from his claimed alien abduction...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic Polymer, Mixed Media

"Solid Red Bottle, " Hand Blown Glass signed by Ioan Nemtoi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Solid Red Bottle" is a hand blown glass signed by Ioan Nemtoi. This sculpture is vase like, with a large dark circular base and a long slender red neck. Art: 13 x 8.5 x 3 in IOAN...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

Untitled (Clear Horizontal)
Located in New York, NY
David Colton Untitled (Clear Horizontal), 2011 Borosilicate glass 16 x 13 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches $ 4,500
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

The Meeting
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A story within furniture. Never will see a mixed media project like this.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Matrix Index 1 / Black
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Colleen Wolstenholme’s interest in the brain has flowed from her longstanding practice of making meticulous impressions of pharmaceutical drugs, such as Xanax, Prozac and Adderal, cr...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Polystyrene

E=M2
By Elisa Cano
Located in Cuernavaca, Morelos
Stell sculpture
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Untitled Wall Piece 2
Located in Kansas City, MO
Bobby Silverman Title: Untitled Wall Piece Material: Porcelain and glaze Size: 35 x 27.5"" Signed by artist Over the the last 30 years, Bobby Silverman has become one of the foremos...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glaze, Porcelain

Untitled (Burnt Tower)
Located in Montreal, Quebec
In Erika Dueck’s optical machines, the viewer can peer through a small opening into a near-pathological state of anxious disorder; a state of things half-accomplished and naggingly r...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Paper, Mixed Media

Robot With Mask
Located in New York, NY
Robot with mask, 2012, Wood, painted, plastic elements, 35 x 30 x 56 cm, 4 kg DEMBA Camara, born in 1970 in Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire 2006/2007: Group exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain 2008: Group BHAI - friends of Art, Abidjan 2009 exhibition: solo exhibition at the galerie Le Lab, Abidjan 2009/2010: exhibition "Africa? -Una nuova storia"Complesso del Vittoriano, Rome, Italy since 2011: permanent exhibition at Gallery Amani, Abidjan 2012: Group exhibition at the galerie Le Lab, Abidjan group 'Africa Africa', Centre d'art contemporain, Meymac, France represented at Affordable Art Fair in Rome by Kyo black Representation on map a series of objects by Camara deep by Frédéric Bruly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Spinning-top by Tien Wen - Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, black
Located in Paris, FR
Spinning-top is a unique ceramic sculpture by contemporary artist Tien Wen whose work revolves around the idea of abstraction and the pureness of shapes. 57 cm × 24 cm × 24 cm. Thank...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Synthesis BM by Tom Price - Abstract LED light sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Resin, tar, steel, acrylic, LED. 70 cm × 7.6 cm × 10 cm. Unique work. Whilst being unique, this artwork can be combined with similar pieces to create lighting installations...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Unity V by Delphine Brabant - abstract geometric sculpture, terracotta
Located in Paris, FR
Unity V (2021) is a unique terracotta sculpture by French contemporary artist Delphine Brabant. 28 cm × 18 cm × 8 cm. In this artwork the composition elements are juxtaposed with each other leaving...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

Carbon Void Aluminium by Tom Price - Abstract Geometric Sculpture, black
Located in Paris, FR
Coal, aluminium, Jesmonite. 100 cm × 100 cm × 100 cm. The artist created the Carbon Voids series by combining various geometric ‘positive’ (creating ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Charcoal

White Dance
Located in New York, NY
Marble
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Triangle - tall, modern, abstract, contemporary, aluminum outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Quebecois sculptor Stephane Langlois finds inspiration in the architectural heritage of the world. Many of his abstract sculptures are shaped like the towers and church spires that d...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Soul Gate 62 - glossy, contemporary, ribbon, powder coated steel, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In bright white, ribbons of powder coated steel curl and ‘flow’ in this ethereal vertical wall sculpture by Stefan Duerst. The German born artist finds inspiration for his contempora...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

MULTICOLORED TAPESTRY 5- Textured Abstract Contemporary Painting with Glitter
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
MULTICOLORED TAPESTRY 5 is an acrylic sculptural painting on panel that is created from various types of molds. Artist Statement: I am drawn to the aesthetic qualities of jewelry...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Wood Panel, Glitter

Limited Edition Nickel Plated Steel Sculpture "School of Thought"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A limited edition nickel plated, reflective steel sculpture. Edition of 7.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Water Writing V3 - tall, black, geometric, modern, outdoor steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A rectangular, steel outdoor sculpture in black is divided in parts, like a puzzle, the edges polished and reflective. This sculpture Water Writing V3, titled in French as Aquagraphie Variation No 2, is an eight foot work by Quebec artist Philippe Pallafray is an eight foot upright is mirrored in three reflective steel puddle shapes installed at its base. Inspired by the graphic design of river maps...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Blue Gilead
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This monumental aluminum sculpture 9 feet tall is a signature Dewart piece. Blue Gilead is painted a vibrant powder coat blue and the word Gilead derives from an African American spi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Paint, Powder Coating

Home - large, translucent, feathers, representational, glass wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
John Paul Robinson arrays a sequence of feather-like forms in a spiral formation to symbolize the interrelationship between the earth and the galaxy to which we belong. Feather forms...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

Vintage 1980s Hand Blown Studio Art Glass Plate by Peter Bramhall
Located in East Quogue, NY
Beautiful yellow glass centerpiece created by Peter Bramhall, signed and dated 8/2/80. The swirl design platter is uniquely shaped and is full...
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Blown Glass

Aquagraphie Variation 2 - modern, geometric abstract, outdoor steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A rectangular, steel outdoor sculpture in black is divided into three parts, like a puzzle, the edges polished and reflective. This seven-foot upright is mirrored in three reflective steel puddle shapes installed at its base. Inspired by the graphic design of river maps...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Carol w/ Gloves by Michael Warrick
Located in Loveland, CO
Carol w/ Gloves by Michael Warrick 20x16x7" aluminum, wall mounted sculpture Fragment of a portrait with impressions of their interests highlighted across the face. Shipping price i...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Sword of No Sword 1 - black, ribbon, powder coated steel, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This dramatic wall sculpture as elegant and expressive as a cursive signature was created by Stefan Duerst. The German born artist’s ethereal work hand forges steel into dynamic comp...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Jonah with Key by Michael Warrick
Located in Loveland, CO
Jonah with Key by Michael Warrick 20x15x4" aluminum, wall mounted sculpture Fragment of a portrait with impressions of their interests highlighted across the face. Shipping price in...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

BM
Located in Greenwich, CT
BM Fiberglass / Carbon Fibre impregnated with catalysed polyester resin Powder filled acrylic lacquer on filled polyester resin base 27" x 10" x 11" "I am an artist, a sculptor not ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Fiberglass, Polyester, Lacquer

Maureen with Booties and Jacket by Michael Warrick
Located in Loveland, CO
Maureen with Booties and Jacket by Michael Warrick 21x14x10" aluminum, wall mounted sculpture Fragment of a portrait with impressions of their interests highlighted across the face. ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Kim with Flowers by Michael Warrick
Located in Loveland, CO
Kim with Flowers by Michael Warrick 14x17x5" aluminum, wall mounted sculpture Fragment of a portrait with impressions of their interests highlighted across the face. Shipping price ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Space - black blue contemporary modern abstract sculpture painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Space is a unique contemporary modern sculpture painting by Dutch artist Michiel Jansen. This wall relief is made from dozens of indivually cut strips of pure grey black slate. First...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Slate

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Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary abstract sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add abstract sculptures 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 Tony Moore, Roxana Azar, Sara Fine-Wilson, and Arozarena De La Fuente. Frequently made by artists working with Metal, and Ceramic and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary abstract sculptures, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.

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