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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
Color:  Silver
Silver Shadow - small, smooth surfaced, brushed aluminum, abstract sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The clean bold lines of this sculpture by California artist Lori Cozen-Geller is accentuated by the artist’s choice of brushed aluminum. A trapezoid shaped cut out sits outside the r...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Small Owl, silver Nambe, Allan Houser owl sculpture, small, contemporary, edition
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Small Owl, silver Nambe, Allan Houser owl sculpture, small, contemporary, open edition Allan Houser (Haozous), Chiricahua Apache 1914-1994 recipient ...
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1960s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Silver Cloud for Andy (A) - Original Lightweight Metal Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of contemporary art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire

Set of 5 Silver ceramic balloon sculptures handmade for wall installation.
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
5 Silver glossy ceramic balloon sculptures - a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. handmade in the picturesque village Arsuf in Israel the balloon creates tension betwen ligtht vs. heavy, temporary vs. enterninty, fragilie vs. solid and more. The baloons can be installed individually as one balloon or in different combinations creating a unique installation for every space and making it an art tool for designers and architects as well as home owners. Harmony and grandeur characterize the work of Reli Smith and Osnat Yaffe...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glaze

Cloud Form Silver - Original Lightweight Metal Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of contemporary art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial materials. Using mostly aluminum mesh—generally found in screen doors, windows and filters—he creates contemporary abstract sculptural artworks and installations, which resemble flowers, clouds, and other natural phenomena. Working in metal, Adams effortlessly transforms rigid material into airy, effervescent artworks. This 9 by 12 by 7 inch silver metal wall sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire

"Begin to Bloom" Necklace, handmade sterling silver wire with freshwater pearls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Begin to Bloom" is an original artwork by April Field made of 98 ft of sterling silver wire, freshwater pearls, and lacquer. This piece measures 11"h x 7"w x 1.75"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Silver, Wire

Untitled
By Eva Zethraeus
Located in Morton Grove, IL
porcelain, glaze, silver luster
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Silver

Two Minds Meeting, small turquoise sculpture ltd. edition Native American animal
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two Minds Meeting, small turquoise sculpture ltd. edition Native American animal Melanie A. Yazzie "Two Minds Meeting" fabricated aluminum with a po...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Matrix Index 5 / Silver
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

Materials

Polystyrene

Silver Sea Form - Silver Three-Dimensional Lightweight Metal Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial materials. Using mostly aluminum mesh—generally found in screen doors, windows and filters—he creates contemporary abstract sculptural artworks and installations, which resemble flowers, clouds, and other natural phenomena. Working in metal, Adams effortlessly transforms rigid material into airy, effervescent artworks. This 24 by 20 by 14 inch silver metal wall sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Bubbly Silver Glitter Balloon Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
Resin, glossy finish with small chromed butterfly. Signed and numbered limited edition number 1 of 8. CÉVÉ was born in Paris in 1951. She specializes in contemporary sculpture and...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Resin

"Onna" Large Contemporary Handmade Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Part of his Strangers series, Spencer Hansen's large fanciful sculpture made of ceramic, raw diamonds, silver-plated brass, wire, and Himalayan goat fur. Onna is not meant to stand ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Wire, Silver

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Contemporary Porcelain and Earthenware Sculpture with Glaze and Luster
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Paul McMullan's work combines the surreal with the sublime; referencing imagery and objects we encounter in our every day lives, but collaged together in such a way that prompts the ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Indoor Lamp - "Globe" - unique handmade contemporary sculpture - Tall Height
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Here you will find an extraordinary and high quality lamp, which conjures a beautiful shadow pattern on the wall or ceiling. This ball lamp is delivered in lacquered rust optic, wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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"Selfie" , Surrealistic Stoneware Sculpture with Glaze and Underglaze
Located in St. Louis, MO
"My process begins with a thought, a vision, a look, a trigger that draws me to the clay. Gone are the days of exhaustive preliminary sketches and maquettes, I simply visualize how I...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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TEMPUS - Artistic modern standing sculpture
Located in Weslaco, TX
In a fast-paced world where we often get caught up in the rush, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Tempus serves as a reminder to live in the present and cherish each mom...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Large Green Totem - Ceramic Sculpture for Garden or Indoor by Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterwork is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for outdoor or indoo...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

"Pojagi Construction II" Jin-Sook So, Contemporary Korean mixed media artwork
Located in Wilton, CT
This abstract geometric mixed media piece was done by fiber artist, Jin-Sook So (b. 1950, Korea). So grew up in Seoul, Korea where she received a master's degree in textile art, afte...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Silver, Steel, Gold Leaf

Girl / Boy (diptych)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Girl / Boy (diptych)" is an original artwork by Hyland Mather made of lost objects, acrylic, aerosol, abandoned papers, laser engraving, string, nails, wood box frame measuring appr...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Thread, Wood, Paper, Found Objects, Acrylic, Engraving

"The man without a rod №6" Bronze Sculpture 9 x 4 in. Ed. 1/9 by Sergii Shaulis
Located in Culver City, CA
"The man without a rod №6" Bronze Sculpture 9 x 4 in. Ed. 1/9 by Sergii Shaulis 9" x 4" x 2.5'' inch Weight: 8 lbs "The man without a rod" series: The artist spent almost ten yea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

"Folded Form I" Abstract-Geometric Contemporary Korean Wall Sculpture
Located in Wilton, CT
"Folded Form I", steel mesh, painted, electroplaited, gold and silver leaf, 12 1/4" x 12 1/4" x 12 1/4", 2004. This abstract geometric wall sculpture was done by fiber artist, Jin-S...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Silver, Steel, Gold Leaf, Metal

"Pojagi Construction I" Jin-Sook So, Contemporary Korean mixed media artwork
Located in Wilton, CT
This abstract geometric mixed media piece was done by fiber artist, Jin-Sook So (b. 1950, Korea). So grew up in Seoul, Korea where she received a master's degree in textile art, afte...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver, Steel, Gold Leaf

15 Black Boxes, Wall Sculpture by Jin-Sook So
Located in Wilton, CT
This abstract geometric wall sculpture was done by fiber artist, Jin-Sook So (b. 1950, Korea). So’s work is informed by her time spent in Korea, Sweden and Japan. She uses transpar...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Silver, Gold Leaf, Steel

Specimen 18, Framed Sea Nature Inspired Blue Green Hand-dyed Fiber Sculpture
Located in Kent, CT
Framed in a clear UV-protected acrylic shadowbox, Catherine Latson's Specimen 18 reads as an artistic rendition of a beautiful sea specimen. Luminous light blue hand-dyed cotton thre...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wire

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Condor in Silver
Located in Greenwich, CT
"As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figure is abstrac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Silver

Condor in Silver
Condor in Silver
H 32 in W 12 in D 12 in
Sinosity in Silver (pop art metallic smooth slick sculpture abstract)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Mid sized. Silver Metallic. Smooth finish, no texture keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled,...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete

Silver Metallic, Contemporary Textile Sculpture/Vessel by Kay Sekimachi
Located in Wilton, CT
Silver Metallic, Kay Sekimachi, flax, 4” x 11” x 11”, 2008 This uniquely woven bowl sculpture, Silver Metallic (2008), was crafted by American fiber art...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Fabric, Textile, Thread

Sunflower #2, safety pin necklace, wearable art, statement jewelry, 2015
By Tamiko Kawata
Located in New York, NY
Tamiko repurposes quotidian objects to create exquisite fine art statement jewelry. She was trained in sculpture at Tokyo University. She grew up i...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Silver

Red and Silver Guardian
Located in Greenwich, CT
Basswood, sterling silver leaf, pigment and concrete 81" x 15" x 10" For questions or prices please contact us.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete, Silver Leaf

Lady in Silver
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mahogany, sterling silver leaf, lacquer and concrete 72" x 12" x 12" For questions or prices please contact us.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete, Silver Leaf

Lady in Silver
H 72 in W 12 in D 12 in
Untitled Abstract Wood
Located in Greenwich, CT
Basswood, Sterling Silver Leaf, Polyurethane 26" x 10" x 8" For questions or prices please contact us.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Silver Leaf

Silver Luster
By Jacob Burmood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jacob Burmood is a graduate from the University of Kansas, where he received his MFA in Ceramics in 2013. He graduated with a BFA in Sculpture in 2006 from Missouri State University....
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum

Silver Luster
Silver Luster
H 48 in W 35 in D 32 in
"Circle Grid No. 4", Contemporary Wall Mounting Recycled Metal Sculpture, Design
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Garrett was raised in southern New Mexico by parents who were both educators. They instilled in him an appreciation for the handmade with their collections of Native American arts and crafts. He moved to Claremont, California, to attend college at Claremont Men’s College (now Claremont McKenna College.) Following his desire to make things by hand, he enrolled in a weaving class taught by Marion Stewart at Scripps College in 1970. His intrigue with the tools, systems and materials involved in weaving and other textile constructions led him to take other courses with Neda Al-Hilali a year later, also at Scripps. He did graduate work at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied with Bernard Kester and Vasa. Garrett has exhibited throughout the United States for over thirty years in hundreds of exhibitions, as well as in Europe, Africa and Asia. Garrett has worked simultaneously with two and three-dimensional formats to create his textile forms with a variety of materials. Visually unpredictable, his work may be woven, wrapped, plaited, riveted, painted, rusted, twined, nailed, stitched or tied. With an expansive repertoire of materials, each work of art is meticulously crafted, while achieving an energetic complexity; he moves gracefully from constructing wall pieces to baskets, breathing new life into discarded objects. Currently a full time studio artist, he teaches workshops on creativity and experimental basketry at schools nationwide. He was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts fellowships in 1983 and 1995 as well as elected a Fellow of the American Craft Council in 2010. Selected Museum Collections Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, NM Museum of Art and Design, New York, NY Arkansas Museum of Art, Little Rock, AR Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA Detroit Institute of Art, Detroit, MI Erie Museum, Erie, PA High Museum, Atlanta, GA Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, MN Mint Museum of Craft and Design, Charlotte, NC Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe, NM Museum of California, Oakland, CA Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe, NM Philbrook Museum, Tulsa, OK Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI "Circle Grid No. 4", Contemporary Wall Mounting Recycled Metal Sculpture...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Silver, Wire, Metal

Untitled in Wood
Located in Greenwich, CT
"As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figure is abstrac...
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Silver, Sterling Silver

Untitled in Wood
Untitled in Wood
H 26 in W 10 in D 8 in

Contemporary abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

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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