Abstract Sculptures
ABSTRACT STYLE
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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Period: 2010s
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Style: Abstract
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Cloud Hawk
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with acrylic on solid maple and matte clear coat
Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-cen...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
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Wood, Maple, Coating, Acrylic
Walking Gorilla
Located in London, GB
Always drawn from life and most often constructed in re-claimed steel, Iain Nutting’s sculptures reflect his belief in the importance of the conservation of animals and of the natura...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
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Metal, Steel
Arctic Princess - contemporary, white, painted aluminum outdoor sculpture
By Rob Lorenson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Rob Lorenson has been creating masterful large abstract sculptures for public and private venues for more than thirty years. The American sculptor’s contemporary work plays with a fo...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Foam Eye
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Gonz's work is characterized by his ability to present us with a distorted version of reality. Through the use of matter and color, he manages to create images that challenge our per...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
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Oil
Stretch 26/100
By Sandy Graves
Located in Napa, CA
Born in Colorado and raised in Nebraska, Sandy Graves first forayed into the art world by presenting work as a child and 4-H member at local county fairs. As she continued her educat...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
The Sun - Energy of Life - 24k gold leaf, stainless steel, outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This eclectic and elegant contemporary sculpture is by Ania Biczysko whose work has been exhibited internationally. In this dynamic piece, ribbons of stainless steel swirl outward in...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
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Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Vibrant Hypnosis
Located in Paris, IDF
Vinyl print on stainless steel
Set of 12
Sumit Mehndiratta is an Indian artist born in 1986 who lives & works in New Delhi, India. He has pursued Master of Science in Internationa...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
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Steel, Stainless Steel
"Ascendant Isten", Minimalist Abstract, Hanging Sculpture in Cherry Wood
Located in New York, NY
"Ascendant Isten" Minimalist Abstract Wooden Sculpture by Michael Enn Sirvet
Hanging indoor/outdoor sculpture in cherry wood
Ascendant Isten--Sanskrit for '1'-- is made of 252 hand-...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
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Metal, Brass
Don't You Forget About Me, Grey
Located in Phoenix, AZ
cold rolled steel, powder coat, and urethane
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Sezione Aurea 2024-018 by Mattia Bosco - Wall sculpture, marble, gold leaf, rock
Located in Paris, FR
Sezione Aurea 2024-018 is a unique wall sculpture by contemporary artist Mattia Bosco. This sculpture is made of black Palissandro marble and gold leaf, dimensions are 74 × 40 × 7 cm...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Elegant Kinetic Bronze Sculpture "Antares", by Gianfranco Meggiato, Italy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Monumental kinetic bronze sculpture by Gianfranco Meggiato.
The artist shapes his sculptures inspired by biomorphic tissue and the labyrinth, symbolizi...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Stack XII : contemporary modern geometric sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Greg Chann creates contemporary modern abstract geometric sculptures. His constructions are complex interwoven systems of physical elements varying in size, material, and color. Thes...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
"Tree House" Abstract, Bronze Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors
Located in New York, NY
"Tree House" by Hans van de Bovenkamp
Unique welded bronze
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been descri...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
"Ethos" by Kevin Barrett, Unique Abstract Metal Sculpture in Fabricated Bronze
Located in New York, NY
"Ethos" by Kevin Barrett
Bronze outdoor sculpture
Kevin Barrett is noted for creating unique, rhythmic, abstract indoor and outdoor sculpture and wall reliefs.
Metal, Bronze, Indoo...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
SPHERE-TRAME (SCULPTURE)
Located in Aventura, FL
Sphère-trame, 1962. Welded steel rods, stainless steel. 13.75 x 13.75 x 13.75 inches. This work is from an edition of 100 (the edition was not fully executed). Artwork is in excellen...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Tonka III
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with MDF & pigmented lacquer
Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, Texas ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lacquer, Mixed Media
Norma Marquez Orozco, 'Red Triangles (21 Triangles Series)', 2014, Paper
Located in Darien, CT
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
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Paper
Sorel Etrog "La Mer"
By Sorel Etrog
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sorel Etrog (1933 - 2014) is arguably Canada's most famous sculptor.
His work can be found in numerous museum and private collections including the Tate, the AGO and LACMA.
His pub...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Seated Gorilla
Located in London, GB
Always drawn from life and most often constructed in re-claimed steel, Iain Nutting’s sculptures reflect his belief in the importance of the conservation of animals and of the natura...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Zelus
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with MDF, pigmented lacquer & cherry wood
Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair i...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Bi-Fold IX
By Mark Pomilio
Located in Phoenix, AZ
charcoal on paper mounted to silk foam core and wood
Mark Pomilio’s work focuses on the research of fractals, cloning, and single cell manipulation. His mathematics-based drawings serve as a metaphor for naturally occurring systems of reproduction and growth. When Pomilio begins a piece, he doesn’t know where it will lead; although his tools and marks are precise, the layering, repetition, rotation, and distribution of basic shapes are improvised to emulate a single cell dividing and compounding into a complex form. The process of cell growth influences Pomilio’s practice and is emphasized through his own process, the use of erasure, faint outlines, opacity and translucency, and deliberate marks. The resulting compositions are balanced, unified, and harmonious.
His work is included in the collections of the University of Arizona Museum of Art, Baylor University Martin Museum of Art, Dupont Corporation, University of Michigan...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silk, Wood, Charcoal, Foam Board, Archival Paper
The Daisy and the Marigold
Located in Phoenix, AZ
b. Melbourne, Australia
Louise Blyton is a reductive artist exploring the romance of raw linen and dry pigment. The artist’s geometrically shaped canvases explore color, light, and ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Loco 5/30
Located in Napa, CA
Siri Hollander, born in New York, lived most of her childhood in Andalusia, Spain, where the local community revolved around fairs and fiestas. Influenced by a family of artists and ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Silence
Located in Denton, TX
Earthenware with colored slips. Epoxy, acrylic paint. Cone 04 textured and satin glazes.
Signed, titled, and dated in ink on bottom.
Milnes served as Dean of the College of Visuals ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware, Slip, Glaze
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Old Sport
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with latex washes, enamel, birch, MDF & lacquer
Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Blue Copper
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Blue Copper – 24" x 24” x 1” Wood, paint, lacquer on MDF- Wood, paint, wax on MDF
Blue Copper is a discreet and elegant minimalist contemporary wall sculp...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wax, Birch, Acrylic
Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Nailed it Series No.171
Located in Paris, IDF
Textiles, acrylic paint and metal on wooden panel
Sumit Mehndiratta is an Indian artist born in 1986 who lives & works in New Delhi, India. He has pursued Master of Science in Inte...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sezione Aurea 55-2020 by Mattia Bosco - Marble and gold leaf sculpture, rock
Located in Paris, FR
Sezione Aurea 55-2020 is a unique sculpture by contemporary artist Mattia Bosco. This sculpture is made of black Palissandro marble and gold leaf, dimensions are 51 × 40 × 24 cm (20....
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Cosmic Butterflies
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media on wooden panel
Sumit Mehndiratta is an Indian artist born in 1986 who lives & works in New Delhi, India. He has pursued Master of Science in International Fashion Marke...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Outlier
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with acrylic on birch & MDF, metallic enamel and finished waxed
Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, includin...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
"Sisyphean Circle Beijing Series XXXII", Industrial Abstract Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Sisyphean Circle Beijing Series XXXII" by John Van Alstine
Slate, pigmented steel
The sculpture of John Van Alstine beautifully, and powerfully, balances the union of stone and met...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Slate, Metal, Steel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Flashe
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with spray acrylic on poplar with gloss clear coat
Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-c...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
"Guided Spirit" Unique, Organic, Abstract Metal Sculpture in Steel
Located in New York, NY
"Guided Spirit" by Kevin Barrett
Painted steel on a stainless steel base
This sculpture measures 76"h and rests on a 28" steel pedestal for a total heigh...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Untitled
Located in BARCELONA, ES
I am crafting a visual language that aims to be interpreted or understood freely. I wish the viewer to have a free association with the work.
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Fronts
Located in Paris, IDF
58 high x 28 x 15 cm
Bronze on a circular oxidised brass base
Unique variation.
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 880
The exposed natural bronze elements are high...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Paisajes del Pensamiento II. Mixed Media Wall Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Landscapes of Thought project is inspired by the impermanent nature of all things. Observing the continuous transformation of the environment, of time, of thought, is one of the ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Mixed Media
"Queen Santorini" Ceramic Vessel Sculpture
Located in Westport, CT
This glazed porcelain vase sculpture by Jon Puzzuoli features a burnt umber and white body and a wide neck finished with 18K gold luster. The artist's stamp is located at the base of...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Spomenick
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by ipe, cherry, mahogany, walnut, boat nails, acrylic & reclaimed suede
Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Mahogany, Walnut
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Navy White
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with spray acrylic on poplar with gloss clear coat
Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-c...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Shelter III
Located in Paris, IDF
52 high x 36 x 33 cm
Scorched oak enclosing a “boulder” finished with oxidised silver leaf.
Unique
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 806
The boulder is free to m...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Untitled VI
Located in Cape Town, ZA
From ancient times, the materiality of clay has presented itself as a metaphor for human self-transformation. In recent decades, visual artists have leveraged this metaphor to explor...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - BlueTwo
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made birch, wax & acrylic washes
Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, Texas C...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wax, Birch
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - SKA
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with spray acrylic on solid poplar
Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century modernism...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Raspberry Shimmer Pyrites (plum red cubic, tabletop sculpture, geometric, wood)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
This series by Chloe Hedden and Bill Hedden explores the growth forms of the mineral pyrite. Pyrite or 'fools gold' grows in organic ever expanding interconnected cubes. This father...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Alkyd
Scattering - contemporary, figurative, mask, aluminum wall sculpture
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Metal contemporary wall sculpture in a mask form. The Canadian sculptor Dale Dunning often uses recycled metals—this human-shaped head is fabricated from the centers of laser-cut bru...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Muse #3" Abstract, Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors, Silver
Located in New York, NY
"Muse #3" by Hans van de Bovenkamp
Stainless steel
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been described as a...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Points of View
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the mesmerizing sculptures of Tony Cragg, a pioneering British artist celebrated for his innovative use of materials and captivating forms. Renowned for pushing the boundari...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Prières et Rituels dans L'émerveillement" - indoor / outdoor sculpture, surreal
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Prières et Rituels dans L'émerveillement" is a surrealist metal sculpture made of stainless steel & bronze with patina. This boat, branch, ladder sculpture...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Halos III
Located in Paris, IDF
40 high x 23 x 8 cm
Bronze with ferrite inclusion on an oak base
Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 501C
Series of unique inclusion variations.
The face side with a textured surface has a circular indent incorporating an ancient Pyrite sun...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Days Sliding By
Located in Phoenix, AZ
b. Melbourne, Australia
Louise Blyton is a reductive artist exploring the romance of raw linen and dry pigment. The artist’s geometrically shaped canvases explore color, light, and form through the visual language of Reductivism, an aesthetic style characterized by streamlined compositions, restricted color, and a reduction of form and means. Identifying with Reductivism’s simplicity, Blyton’s shaped canvases and three-dimensional wall sculptures elevate craftsmanship and process, achieving a compositional clarity that unifies color and form.
To construct her works, Blyton covers custom built balsa wood stretchers with raw linen, adorning them with layers of pure pigment or acrylic paint. Each pigment reacts differently to raw linen and requires a specific number of coats to reach the artist’s desired level of saturation. As the artist explains, “I’m always looking for a kind of quietness and harmony when making my works even if the color being used is loud.”
The artist creates her own spatial dimension by manipulating the shape of the canvas, which escapes from the flat surface of the wall, confusing its role as a painting. “Rather than responding to the architecture they ask particular attributes of the building to act as support,” as some works appear to climb the surface of the walls, while others straddle columns and corners.
Louise Blyton lives and works in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia in 1988. Her works are held in significant corporate and private collections in Australia, China, France, United Kingdom, Portugal, and the United States. Since 2000, Blyton has run an artist supply store called, St. Luke Artist Colourman, which specializes in professional paint and raw materials, with her husband David Coles.
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
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Linen, Acrylic
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Thrush
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by acrylic on birch, stain & satin lacquer finish
Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Ar...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Birch, Lacquer
Oculist witnesses (après Marcel Duchamp) glass sculpture with silver screenprint
Located in New York, NY
"The Arts Council of Great Britain asked Richard Hamilton to organise a Duchamp retrospective at the Tate Gallery in 1966. The almost complete works of Marcel Duchamp opened on 18 Ju...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
FAROLITO
By Nour Kuri
Located in Mexico City, MX
Couple in love synchrony
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Preppy
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with spray acrylic on poplar with gloss clear coat
Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-c...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Butterfly Park 9
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media sculpture on wood panel framed
Sumit Mehndiratta is an Indian artist born in 1986 who lives & works in New Delhi, India. He has pursued Master of Science in Internationa...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media, Wood Panel
"Choke II: Suez Canal (Egypt) II" - ceramic - map - black & white - Nevelson
By Gregor Turk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This ceramic wall sculpture features a topographic map in black and white.
Gregor is inspired by the works of Martin Puryear, James Turrell, Louise Bourgeois, Barbara Hepworth, Chr...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
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Ceramic
NAUTILUS
By Lyle London
Located in Tempe, AZ
The nautilus never fails to fascinate. This sculpture is my interpretation of its beautifully articulated shell using dichroic glass and stainless steel. I have employed a minimal...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
South African Contemporary Art by Casper Versluis - Unveil
Located in Paris, IDF
Steel on the concrete base
1/1 Units
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
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Concrete, Steel
Abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic 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 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, red, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Scott Troxel, John Van Alstine, Marty Mackenzie, and Stephen Walling. Frequently made by artists working with Wood, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.38 inches across are also available. Prices for sculptures made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $1,400,000, while the average work sells for $4,500.