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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Joel Urruty - Sticks and Stones, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Charred Basswood
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 langua...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Diary (2303), " 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 technica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Nocturnal Parts - abstract geometric contemporary modern painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Nocturnal Parts is a unique one-of-a-kind contemporary modern painting relief by Dutch artist Sander Martijn Jonker. It is a relief consisting of two open spherical parts with an intriguing matte black finish, perhaps a bit mysterious but very beautifully made. It can be hanged in two different ways, with the opening between the two spherical elements either facing away or facing the observer. Depending where the light comes from one might decide for the one or the other hanging method.
Sander Martijn Jonker (1977, Netherlands) graduated from the St. Joost School of Art & Design in Den Bosch, The Netherlands. He primarily makes three-dimensional reliefs that play with the tension between abstraction and representation, surface and space. Light, shadow and their elusive ever-changing properties play an important role. Although the resulting works are abstract, he uses everyday reality as a starting and/or reference point.
His work is created through forms of manipulation, distortion, repetition and simplification. Some works arise from the repetition of a simple movement or form, others are made by exploring how far he can go with the deformation and manipulation of the material, after which he captures and preserves the shape.
He experiences daily life as uncontrollable and at times confusing. In order to cope with that, he is always looking for patterns and has gradually developed various rituals and ways of control, hoping they can offer him certainty and reassurance. His work and person are inextricably connected. He makes the things he makes because he doesn’t have a choice. He is trying to get a grip...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Jute, Resin, Acrylic, Fiberboard
Joel Urruty - Day and Night, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Reclaimed wood
Diptych
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 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Joel Urruty - Scribble #3, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Walnut
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 fi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Blue Matter 1 - matte, blue, textured, abstract, mixed media wall sculpture
By Shayne Dark
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Growing up on the Ottawa River, Shayne Dark has long been inspired by the natural world that surrounded him—its myriad of shapes, patterns, forms and colours. In this new intriguing ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
"Yellow Mound", abstract ceramic sculpture composed of individual porcelain rods
Located in St. Louis, MO
"I work with a simple elemental form, a curve made from the most basic natural material, clay. I make and build with hundreds or thousands of these forms. The clay curve connects me ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
Joel Urruty - Reach, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Bleached Cherry, white concrete
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 th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Joel Urruty - Frenzy #7, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Walnut
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 fi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Athabasca Black 2/10- tall, modern, geometric, contemporary, steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This minimalist inspired pillar by Philippe Pallafray is designed with jagged polished angles in the steel that glint in the sunlight. This piece is number 2 in an edition of 10 and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Joel Urruty - Twigs, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Walnut
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 fi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Joel Urruty - Atlas, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Bronze
Edition #1/8
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 la...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Joel Urruty - Redwhiteblack, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Charred and dyed basswood
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 visu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Dye
Joel Urruty - Gathering, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Poplar, concrete, dye
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 l...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Hourglass (blue): glass sculpture sand, cast camera & quartz crystal; New in box
Located in New York, NY
DANIEL ARSHAM
Hourglass (Blue), 2019
Glass, sand, cast miniature camera and quartz crystal in opaque white resin accompanied by its original box with guara...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Resin, Plaster, Mixed Media, Plastic, Cardboard
Joel Urruty - Pod, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: dyed wood
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Dye
Ascent, 39"high mixed media, unique sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Ascent" by Chapel
39x12x6" one-of-a-kind sculpture
Mixed Media: Dyed Concrete, Stainless Steel, Marble, Steel, Slate
This particular piece is available from the estate of the artis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Marble, Slate, Steel, Stainless Steel
Black Orbit by Kuno Vollet - Large Contemporary Round Orbit sculpture
By Kuno Vollet
Located in DE
A large contemporary black powder coated steel sculpture. Beautiful on the floor or a pedestal.
A contemporary statement piece full of elegance and movement.
_______________________...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Joel Urruty - Beta, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Bronze
Edition #1/8
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 la...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Joel Urruty - Open Vessel, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Walnut and paint
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 langua...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Walnut, Paint
'Blumenmann' - collage portrait, bright colors, abstract, pop
Located in Atlanta, GA
This abstract collage portrait features hues of yellow, purple, pink and orange.
This work is 23.25 by 16.5 inches unframed and 28 by 21 inches framed in a thin black frame.
Colomb...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Magazine Paper
DO NOT TOUCH (MULTICOLOR)
Located in Aventura, FL
Sculpture made of resin, steel, string and acrylic paint. Original box included. Hand signed and numbered on canvas verso. Certificate of authenticity included. From the edition of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Orb Demi Round Lace Black - contemporary modern ceramic vessel object
Located in Doetinchem, NL
This Orb Demi Round Lace Black Vessel is a unique medium size contemporary modern ceramic object by Californian artist Lynne Meade. It is wheel thrown, hand pierced and has a smooth ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Night and Day: Cranes, 35"high mixed media sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Night and Day, Cranes" by Chapel
35x10x10" 4/21
Mixed Media: Cast Bronze, Stainless Steel, Granite Base
The base takes on more significance in this sculpture as an illusion of wate...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze, Stainless Steel
DEW - textured, black & white, nature inspired, elongated, ceramic vessel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A master ceramicist, Steven Heinemann explores the natural world through his unique work. DEW is one of a series of stunning pieces Heinemann has created in a tear-drop shape—the ext...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Before the Animals, 36"high mixed media, unique sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Before the Animals" by Chapel
36x14x8" one-of-a-kind sculpture
Mixed Media: Cast Bronze, Dyed Concrete, Steel, Marble
This particular piece is available from the estate of the artis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Marble, Steel, Stainless Steel
Joel Urruty - Twist, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Bleached Poplar, concrete
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 visu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Joel Urruty - Lotus, Sculpture
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lotus
basswood, sterling silver leaf, lacquer
24" x 7" x 7"
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Double Gourd Round Lace White - contemporary modern ceramic vessel object
Located in Doetinchem, NL
This Double Gourd Round Lace White Vessel is a unique medium size contemporary modern ceramic object by Californian artist Lynne Meade. It is wheel thrown, hand pierced and has a smo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Joel Urruty - Whole, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: White washed wood
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 langu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
'Das Schwein' - collage portrait, bright colors, abstract, pop, purple
Located in Atlanta, GA
This abstract collage portrait features hues of yellow, purple, pink and orange.
This work is 23.25 by 16.5 inches unframed and 28 by 21 inches framed in a thin black frame.
Colomb...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Magazine Paper
John Van Alstine - Rockslide '22, Sculpture 2022
Located in Greenwich, CT
Stone and metal, usually granite or slate, and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major focus. On the most basic level, the work ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Steel
Joel Urruty - Half, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: White washed wood
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 langu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Joel Urruty - Blick, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Mahogany, pigment
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 langu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany, Pigment
'XOXO' - large-scale abstract painting, modern, black, white, red, symbols
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large-scale abstract work features organic and undulating shapes in black, white and red. Modern
Colombian-born, Atlanta-based artist Esteban Patino...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Butterfly, 30"high mixed media, unique sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Butterfly" by Chapel
30x12x10" one-of-a-kind sculpture
Mixed Media: Dyed Concrete, Steel, and Marble
This particular piece is available from the estate of the artist. It is in exce...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Marble, Steel, Stainless Steel
Joel Urruty - Nebo, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Bleached and Laquered Basswood
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Teardrop Oval Lace White - contemporary modern ceramic vessel object
Located in Doetinchem, NL
This Teardrop Oval Lace White Vessel is a unique medium size contemporary modern ceramic object by Californian artist Lynne Meade. It is wheel thrown, hand pierced and has a smooth w...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Joel Urruty - Tritan, Sculpture 2022
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
mahogany, pigment, lacquer
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 lang...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Pigment
DO NOT TOUCH (GREY)
Located in Aventura, FL
Sculpture made of resin, steel, string and acrylic paint. Original box included. Hand signed and numbered on canvas verso. Certificate of authenticity included. From the edition of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Joel Urruty - Owl #1, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Basswod and milk paint (wall mounted)
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Elongated Teardrop Round Lace Black - contemporary modern ceramic vessel object
Located in Doetinchem, NL
This Elongated Teardrop Round Lace Black Vessel is a unique medium size contemporary modern ceramic object by Californian artist Lynne Meade. It is wheel thrown, hand pierced and has...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Here - contemporary modern abstract Bath stone jesmonite wall sculpture
Located in Doetinchem, NL
"Here" is a contemporary modern abstract wall sculpture by UK artist Mari-Ruth Oda. Made from Bath Stone Jesmonite, a fine art composite material based on acrylic resin, fiberglass a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
John Van Alstine - Tiller VI, Sculpture 2020
Located in Greenwich, CT
Stone and metal, usually granite or slate, and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major focus. On the most basic level, the work ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Joel Urruty - Alien Fruit, Sculpture
By Joel Urruty
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 abstract...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Pigment
The Beach, 36"wide mixed media, unique sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"The Beach" by Chapel
20x36x6" one-of-a-kind sculpture
Mixed Media: Cast Bronze, Marble, Stainless Steel, Steel
This particular piece is available from the estate of the artist. It ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Steel, Stainless Steel, Bronze
Farbenlichthaut no. 167 - contemporary modern organic sculpture painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Farbenlichthaut no. 167 is a contemporary modern organic sculpture painting relief by German artist Freddie Michael Soethout. The relief is made from a few hundred of hand-cut two mi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silicone, Plate Glass, Pigment
Joel Urruty - Owl #2, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Mahogany, basswood, milk paint
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint, Mahogany
Joel Urruty - Lithium Grande, Sculpture 2020
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Basswood, white lacquer
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 languag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Pigment
"Hats" Geometric Abstract Wooden Wall Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
"Hats" by Heiko Weiner represents an intersection between art and mathematics. This abstract wall sculpture utilizes a 13 sided shape known as "The Hat," discovered by mathematician...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Maple, Walnut
X-Y - tall, minimalist, abstracted figures, painted steel outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Bold, clean lines and vivid colours attract the viewer’s eye to this minimalist sculpture by Robert Clarke-Ellis. The Toronto artist creates expressive pieces forged out of steel. Th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Joel Urruty - Traveler, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Dyed and Lacquered Basswood
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 vi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Dye, Lacquer
Wine Country, 22"high bronze sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Wine Country" by Chapel
22x20x10" last casting in edition of 15 (last in edition)
Mixed Media: Cast Bronze, Cast Stainless Steel, Marble Base
Song birds gather along the top of vin...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Arrel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Wood, Roots
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mahogany roots with gold leaf
The Ingravidesa Sculpture Alliance is formed by an international group of sculptors and designers who collaborate to create abstract sculpture inspired by nature. They often work together for months on monumental projects. The pieces are the result of collaborations where each artist and craftsman are invited to assist in the creation of these sculptures.
Their mahogany and teak root sculptures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Joel Urruty - Wesson, Sculpture 2024
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Bleached and Lacquered Basswood
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 th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Dissolve - contemporary modern abstract Bath stone jesmonite wall sculpture
Located in Doetinchem, NL
"Dissolve" is a contemporary modern abstract wall sculpture by UK artist Mari-Ruth Oda. Made from Bath Stone Jesmonite, a fine art composite material based on acrylic resin, fibergla...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Forged in Flame", gilded abstract ceramic structure, organic, geological
Located in St. Louis, MO
“My work reflects on experiences of transformation, alchemy and the sublime, manifesting in sculptures that undulate between soft and hard, alive and static, real and imagined. Thes...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Joel Urruty - Alkai, Sculpture
By Joel Urruty
Located in Greenwich, CT
Alkai
Basswood, white lacquer
33" x 10" x 8"
As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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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