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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
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture with Pigmented PVC Surface, Design, Mixed Media
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture with Pigmented PVC Surface, Design, Mixed Media Maxwell Mustardo is a ceramic artist whose highly textured forms are the result of meticulous research...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Plastic, PVC

Large Limited Edition Rusted Steel Sculpture "Suspended Belief"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A life size, rusted steel sculpture, edition 2/5. Available in different colours on request.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Contemporary Installation Sculpture, Woven and Crocheted Videotape with Cotton
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 a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Tape, Mixed Media, Other Medium

Abstract Minimal Clay Sculpture: 'Escalate'
Located in New York, NY
Judi Tavill( NJ) creates biomorphic abstraction coupling sculpture with drawing that references the complicated experience of connection and entanglement. ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Clay, Paint, Varnish, Graphite

Repose figurative sculpture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Catherine Bohrman's bronze sculptures encompass gestural form with figurative elements. Her international style has been noted to possess soft edges that belie the magnitude of thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Untitled #5 - abstract geometric, organic white glazed porcelain sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Lurie Untitled #5 White Glazed Porcelain 18" x 12" x 11" 2019 Artists Statement: My interest is in exploring ways of building structural forms in ceramics. Many ideas for the f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain

Chevron (Rafter) by Romain Langlois - wood-like bronze sculpture, Trompe-l'œil
Located in Paris, FR
Chevron (Rafter) is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Romain Langlois. In this kind of "trompe l'oeil" work, the artist takes a very mundane object (a roof beam, the k...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Siren - Carved Oak, Steel, Felt
Located in Hudson, NY
The title of Benjamin Heller’s group of sculptures, “Inner Tidal” refers to an “Intertidal Zone”, which is the edge of an ecosystem that is alternately above and below the waterline ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Limited Edition Nickel Plated Steel Sculpture "Sunday Morning"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A limited edition nickel plated, reflective steel sculpture. Edition 3/7.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Container by Romain Langlois - Wood-like sculpture, golden bronze interior
Located in Paris, FR
Container (2014) is a work by contemporary French artist Romain Langlois. Bronze, 39 cm × 106 cm × 26 cm. Edition of 8 & 4 A.P. In this bronze sculpture, Romain Langlois has produce...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Porthole 36-5
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Jose Margulis is a contemporary artist whose work explores the space where art, science, and philosophy meet. Best known for his three-dimensional geometric constructions, he works w...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Plexiglass, Automotive Paint, Acrylic

"Green Tree, " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2023
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

"Vibrant Conversation", Contemporary Abstract Textile Wall Sculpture
By Marianne Kemp
Located in Wilton, CT
Vibrant Conversation, horsehair, cotton, linen, 49” x 70” x 6", 2018. This vibrant contemporary abstract textile wall sculpture was done by textile artist, Marianne Kemp (b. 1976, W...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Tapestry, Linen

Sage Goat
Located in Bozeman, MT
'We surround ourselves with elements from nature in the form of manicured lawns, sculpted trees, and our domesticated companions. We bend the natural world to our tastes and create a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

standing sculpture, tabletop, rusted steel, figurative, wood, "Gathering 7"
Located in Milwaukee, WI
My series of Gathering sculptures are table-top pieces made from laminated plywood and rusted steel, combining organic elements with industrial elements. The wood is varied in color ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Citadel
Located in New Orleans, LA
Christian Hootsell was born in Mississippi and resides in Dallas, TX.  While touring museums early in life, Hootsell became fascinated with metal sculpture and was inspired by the wo...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Stonegrain Wave, Clay-infused fabric sculpture, for wall installation
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Painter and sculpture Artist Natalie Krainin creates artworks using the innovative method of Fabric Texture Art. This technique, which resonates deeply with her professional roots, a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Fabric, Cotton, Paint, Glaze

Yezed Soude - Carbonized Cherry Wood, Bleached Cherry Base
Located in Hudson, NY
The title of Benjamin Heller’s group of sculptures, “Inner Tidal” refers to an “Intertidal Zone”, which is the edge of an ecosystem that is alternately above and below the waterline ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

"Cinnabar, " Copper and Stone signed by Dennis Robert
By Dennis Robert
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Cinnabar" is an original sculpture by Dennis Robert. It is signed at the base. Copper pieces burst out from a piece of store, the style reminiscent of natural forms. 11" x 5" x 3" "Observing the natural landscape around me, I’m inspired by the unique patterns and distinctive shapes from plants, animals as well as the colors and textures of rocks. The seeming permanence of metal and stone used as compositional elements captures the essence of what I see, and I translate those elements and designs into sculptures. It starts with the stone. I use sandstone...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Copper

Herinnering 2 Memory 2 Bronze People on Bench Figurative Sculpture Contemporary
Located in Utrecht, NL
Herinnering 2 Memory 2 Bronze People on Bench Figurative Sculpture Contemporary Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, sil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Bronze

Origami
Located in PARIS, FR
Jacqueline Hubin, better known as Jacotte Capron, was born in 1935 and studied at the Ecole des Beaux-arts in Nantes. While on vacation in the South of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glaze

Vibration, Amagansett, NY 2020
Located in Hudson, NY
ABOUT “There’s no color in my work,” says Shlafer, “I either burn it, bleach it, or leave it alone.” Shlafer’s sculptures are designed with rudimentary material such as pine, oak, and spruce salvaged as driftwood on the Eastern end of Long Island. The artist started this body of work during the pandemic after he stumbled upon the charming discoveries while traveling on foot by the coastline. Always a wayfarer at heart, he drew inspiration from his youth of traveling on a motorcycle through Southern Africa and seeing indigenous art made from ordinary earth objects within local villages. “Wishbone 1” a 5 Foot sculpture, charred white oak with a tinted aqua resin base that reflects an omen of resilience and hardiness in light of the hardships of the past pandemic year, In another “Tune” a bleached spruce fence post narrowed into a tuning fork shape with a slate base. It welcomes a ceremonial vibe. “At the end of the day, that’s the energy we all crave,” says Shlafer, “who doesn’t respond to that?” “Mushroom #3” a charred white oak sculpture that is versatile in design so it can act as an end table or a stool. It is masterfully crafted and brings to mind the redwood stools...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Driftwood

Large Limited Edition Mild Steel Sculpture "African Strider"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A large, powder coated mild steel sculpture, edition 1/3. Available in different colours on request.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

standing sculpture, tabletop, rusted steel, figurative, brown, "Small Town 2"
Located in Milwaukee, WI
My series of Small Town sculptures are table-top pieces made from rusted steel. They are durable pieces, inviting viewing from all angles, and can be placed on a table or a pedestal....
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Horse I - Horse and Rider, Bronze and Artificial Stone on Steel Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Jesús Curiá Perez Horse I bronze and artificial stone 23h x 19.75w x 8.25d in 58.42h x 50.16w x 20.95d cm JCP061 It is seemingly easier to identify with the ideas and thoughts of a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Malaita 3', 2022 by David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Malaita 3' is a contemporary cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from the Chill Project Series. The series is one of David's first explorations in casting natural forms in natural gl...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

Limited Edition Nickel Plated Steel Sculpture "Just Dreaming"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A limited edition nickel plated, reflective steel sculpture. Edition 5/7.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Pair of "(Blue) Persian Rug" Italian Moderne Chairs /// Contemporary Mid-Century
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
A pair of Anigre wood Italian mid-century modern chairs with removable fabric covered cushioned seats designed by American artist Jack Graves III (1988-), 2015. Chairs have sweeping ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Fabric, Wood

Puzzle 2, David E. Peterson, Modern French Flag Painted Wooden Wall Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
For you Francophiles...! Puzzle #2 by David E. Peterson is part of an ongoing series featuring beautiful, exotic woods and abstract painting. This 3-dimensional wall sculpture is painted using the colors of the French flag. David E. Peterson Artist Statement “Industrial Design informs my work. Inspiration might come from a brightly coloured sneaker, an eye- catching dress, an intricate watch...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Wood, Acrylic

Lil' mama
Located in New Orleans, LA
ANASTASIA PELIAS was born in New Orleans, LA to Greek parents. Her artistic practice is rooted in the dual cultural identity of both her native and ancestral roots in New Orleans, LA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete, Limestone, Metal

French Contemporary Sculpture by Eric Beauplace - Confusion Mentale
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media: linen canvas, acrylic paint, wood, mirrored acrylic glass, polished stainless steel Eric Beauplace is a French contemporary plastic artist born in 1962 who lives & work...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Campbell Apartment
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Campbell Apartment is a wall sculpture fabricated in welded aluminum and painted in enamel paints. It is comprised of five sections which give the appearance of one, unified piece wh...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Purple Fletcher
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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Wood, Paint

3 Clays XII, Original Ceramic 3D Art, Contemporary Sculptural Wall Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Emma Bell’s ceramic and porcelain Pot Frame – Installation Piece. Emma Bell says: “This piece is inspired by my glaze test vessels. As a potter, I am always...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass, Wood

Kinetic Sculpture
By Bruce Stillman
Located in Long Island City, NY
A steel sculpture by Bruce Stillman from 1980. A kinetic sculpture with rotating components perched atop a whimsically modernist base. Artist: Bruc...
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Large Textile Conceptual Sculptures: 'All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go'
Located in New York, NY
Theda Sandiford, is a self-taught mixed media artist based in Jersey City, NJ. Though art is engrained in her psyche, Theda’s first creative endeavors were in the music business as a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Yarn, Trimming, Mixed Media

Volatility Screen, Contemporary Art Room Divider Walnut with Black, Teal, Ivory
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Volatility Screen Acrylic and oil on walnut veneered plywood in 4 parts, with aluminum and steel fittings. 4 panels each 16.25 x 72", overall 65 x 72" 2019 This substantial work b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Porcelain Vase, Sculpture, Korean American, Flared Cloud Vase by Sam Chung, 2023
Located in St. Louis, MO
Porcelain Vase, Sculpture, Korean American, Flared Cloud Vase by Sam Chung, 2023 Sam Chung lives and works in Tempe, AZ. He is a ceramic artist and Pr...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

"A Natural History of Dreams", Contemporary, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Paper, Gold
Located in St. Louis, MO
Glover did not begin her career as an artist. After receiving an MBA from Harvard Business School, she served as an international consultant in strategy, industry best practices, and...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

wall sculpture, abstract art, metal art, colorful, painting, "madame, MONSIEUR!"
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Madame, MONSIEUR! is a wall sculpture fabricated in welded aluminum and painted in enamel paints. It is comprised of four sections which give the appearance of one, unified piece whe...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

White Drop - Carved Basswood, Internal Lead Ballast
Located in Hudson, NY
The title of Benjamin Heller’s group of sculptures, “Inner Tidal” refers to an “Intertidal Zone”, which is the edge of an ecosystem that is alternately above and below the waterline ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Large Limited Edition Mild Steel Sculpture "Surprise Development"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A life size, powder coated mild steel sculpture, edition 3/5. Available in different colours on request. The piece is shipped dis-assembled (base and two m...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

"MD13", Contemporary, Abstract, Ceramic, Sculpture, Stoneware, Gold Luster Glaze
Located in St. Louis, MO
José Sierra is a self-taught artist and ceramicist, born in Mérida, Venezuela in 1975. His work draws inspiration from his heritage, along with pre-Hispanic art, East Asian potter...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze

BLUE CIRCLE QUILT I -Framed, Textured, Sculptural, Molded Acrylic Painting
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
In BLUE CIRCLE QUILT, 1, Natalie Harrison deconstructs both the historically domestic crafts of molding and quilting and her own personal creative history to create a new work of collage. Shaping multicolored, leftover paint from her past work through a candy mold...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Meme, 50" high stainless steel sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Meme" by Mark Leichliter Abstract Sculpture 50x17.5x8" Stainless Steel edition of 10, signed and numbered 1/10 Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for safe transpo...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Cardinal Unfolded 2/24 - Kevin Box and Michael G. LaFosse
Located in Napa, CA
“It took two years of tireless experimentation for me to develop the process of casting paper into bronze, another seven years to perfect, and it continues to evolve today.” - Kevin...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Solar System 3
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Solar System 3 is a painted aluminum and wood wall sculpture. It is light weight and easily installed with a single wall anchor, which is included. It is from a series of wall sculpt...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

American Contemporary Mixed Media Sculpture - Linda Stein, Knight of Promise 558
Located in New York, NY
This sculpture from Linda Stein’s Knights of Protection series functions both as a defender in battle and a symbol of pacifism. The series references popular and religious icons such as Wonder Woman, Princess Mononoke...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Metal

Rose Gold Clay Balloon Sculpture handmade for wall, ceiling, Small
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This High Gloss Handmade ceramic balloon sculpture is a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. Fo...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Coating, Glaze

Green Ring
Located in Park City, UT
Brian Usher has been exploring the physical and emotional power of space with his cast glass sculptures for almost two decades. His goal is to use the pieces to create a space, both ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

Dragonflies, Sculpture by Glenn Green, Silver, Metal, Round, Sculpture, Abstract
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Dragonflies, sculpture by Glenn Green, silver, metal, round, sculpture, abstract limited edition of 24 aluminum with powder coat finish Contact us for custom sizes.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Amulet 4
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Amulet 4 is a painted aluminum wall sculpture. It is light weight and easily installed with a single wall anchor, which is included. It is from a series of wall sculptures which exis...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

And Your Love Is All Around
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Heidi Spector is a geometric artist best known for her exploration of minimalism as studied through lines, repetition, color and reflection. Spector’s work has been the subject of nu...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Birch, Panel

Solar System 2
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Solar System 2 is a painted aluminum and wood wall sculpture. It is light weight and easily installed with a single wall anchor, which is included. It is from a series of wall sculpt...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Unique Kinetic Mild Steel Sculpture "Pink Footprint"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, powder coated mild steel sculpture, capable of bouncing (see video). Available in different colours on request.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Contemporary, Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Colorful Vessel Form, Stoneware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary, Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Colorful Vessel Form, Stoneware José Sierra is a self-taught artist and ceramicist, born in Mérida, Venezuela in 1975. His work draws insp...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze

Solar System 1
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Solar System 1 is a painted aluminum and wood wall sculpture. It is light weight and easily installed with a single wall anchor, which is included. It is from a series of wall sculpt...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Moeder Studie 2 Mother Study 2 Figurative Bronze Woman Sculpture In Stock
Located in Utrecht, NL
Moeder Studie 2 Mother Study 2 Figurative Bronze Woman Sculpture In Stock Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, silversmi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Bronze

Don't Look Away
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shredded and rolled non-profit and political solicitations, health care statements and spray varnish on cradled board. Jaynie Crimmins fabricates objects ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Varnish, Wood Panel, Magazine Paper

Sylvania 13
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Sylvania 13 is a painted aluminum wall sculpture. It is light weight and easily installed with a single wall anchor, which is included. It is from a series of wall sculptures which e...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

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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