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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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Style: Abstract
Principled Opportunism Matter
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ruan Hoffmann uses ceramic earthenware as his preferred medium. Ruan Hoffmann chooses familiar objects such as plates as his canvases, however the resulting works are not presented a...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze

Richard Bottwin, 'Red.Center', 2016, Acrylic Paint, Wood
Located in Darien, CT
Architecture and functional objects inform the vocabulary of Richard Bottwin’s sculpture. The plywood surfaces, laminated with wood veneers or painted with acrylic colors, are confi...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Maria
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist grew up in the French Alps, in the heart of the mountains, on the Italian border. I keep a love of nature, wide open spaces, silence. Her work is imbued with these organic...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Knife
Located in Westport, CT
This aqua resin and acrylic sculpture is an abstract female for created by Kevin Kelly. The dimensions are noted include a 4 inch high white base. The pedestal is separate. Kelly wor...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Acrylic

Karen Schiff, Space Die, 2016, Wood, Ink, Gouache
Located in Darien, CT
Karen Schiff is an artist and wordsmith based in New York; she has always been a reader as well as a visual artist. Her drawings, paintings, installations, and performances combine t...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Ink, Gouache

Karen Schiff, Space Eyes, 2016, Wood, Gouache
Located in Darien, CT
Karen Schiff is an artist and wordsmith based in New York; she has always been a reader as well as a visual artist. Her drawings, paintings, installations, and performances combine t...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Gouache

Karen Schiff, Space Eyes, 2016, Wood, Acrylic Paint, Watercolor
Located in Darien, CT
Karen Schiff is an artist and wordsmith based in New York; she has always been a reader as well as a visual artist. Her drawings, paintings, installations, and performances combine t...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic, Watercolor

Richard Bottwin, 'Parallel #5', 2006, Wood
Located in Darien, CT
Architecture and functional objects inform the vocabulary of Richard Bottwin’s sculpture. The plywood surfaces, laminated with wood veneers or painted with acrylic colors, are confi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Glass Sculpture Escape
By L.G.
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous One of a kind Blown and fused Glasswhite silver transparent and matte white and noir. Includes its black metal base ( about 32 cm X 10 cm X 18 cm ). Total weight about 2...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Blown Glass

CHROMORITMO
Located in New York, NY
This wall installation is made up of 7 painted aluminum pieces, 4 are 24"x5"x4" and the other 3 pieces are 18"x 5"x4". Each piece is made of painted aluminum and hung individually. ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum

Glass Sculpture Constantly and successively
By L.G.
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous One of a kind Blown and fused Glass in opaque black, blueish black, transparent white and sandblasted. Includes its black metal base ( about 32 cm X 10 cm X 18 cm ). Tota...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Blown Glass

"Guardian of Love" Selenite Cluster and Acacia Wood Modern Organic Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
The Guardian of Love is a striking blend of Selenite, Quartz Crystal, Acacia Wood, and a steel base, illuminated with LED lights, offering not only visual beauty but also profound he...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Lonely Sister
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Olga’s artistic approach is centered around the elusive concept of time and its impermanence. Rather than engaging in an ontological reflection on the nature of time, Olga prefers to...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

1960s Mid Century Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Wooden Base Stand - Chama
Located in Denver, CO
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture "Chama" by Eduardo Arcenio Chavez (1917-1995), circa 1966, elegantly presented on a wooden base. The sculpture measures 7 ¼ inches in height, 10 inches in width, and 3 ¼ inches in depth, showcasing Chavez’s unique style and mastery in bronze casting. About the Artist: Eduardo Chavez...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

POINTER (K Back), Industrial Abstract Sculpture, Slate Stone Bronze Steel Metal
Located in New York, NY
"POINTER (K Back)" by John Van Alstine Slate, Bronze, Pigmented Steel Stone, Metal, Sculpture, Abstract, Contemporary, Outdoor, Industrial, Industry, Nature, Orange, Red The sculpt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Slate, Metal, Steel, Bronze

Into Black, Gudrun Pagter, Abstract geometric tapestry
Located in Wilton, CT
Pagter’s minimalism is emblematic of the shared sensibilities of Scandinavian and Japanese artists, popularly termed 'Japandi'. Into Black is one in a three part series. “In the ref...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Textile, Linen, Thread

"Divine Balance" Hanging Teak Wood and Quartz Modern Organic Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Divine Balance captures the ethereal beauty of harmony, as the graceful curve of Hanging Stained Teak Wood contrasts with the purity of the Quartz Crystal. The natural warmth of the ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Duster
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with MDF, enamel, latex & wax 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

Enamel

Sanctuary 2
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Sanctuary 2 is an outdoor standing sculpture fabricated in corten steel. The sculpture stands well on its own in an open space, or if sited in front of a building will complement the...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balanced Point Stone and Steel with Patina Angled Abstract Sculpture
By Delos Van Earl
Located in Miami, FL
Two marble pieces converge on one point in this perfectly balanced sculpture of warm marble and steel. It is a beautiful abstract work that hold both inte...
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1990s Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Steel

Silver Waves, Contemporary Tapestry by Adela Akers
Located in Wilton, CT
Silver Waves, Adela Akers, linen, horsehair, paint & metal foil, 63” x 24”, 2014 “There is a mathematical discipline in the way the work is constructed,” ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Foil

Club
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Club" is a bronze cast sculpture made by Kiki Smith in 1992. The artwork is 33 x 8 x 6 inches and weighs less than 50 lbs. The work is signed and dated, lower middle, "Kiki Smith 19...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Just Tapes
Located in Fairfield, CT
Materials are often the driving force and inspiration behind the works of art that I create. I have always been drawn to the functional wear and patina of vintage and found objects. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Other Medium

"Sisters of the Wind" Wall Sculpture 25" x 36" inch by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Sisters of the Wind" Wall Sculpture 25" x 36" inch by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak Fiberglass Signed & Dated Sculptures that mostly depict his characteristic figures of feminine form and...
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Black Oval Pinch - Black Pinched Oval Porcelain Sculptural Vessel
Located in East Quogue, NY
"Black Oval Pinch" Pinched Oval Porcelain sculptural vase with black satin glaze. Size: 7.5 x 6 x 4 in Porcelain, ceramic, ceramic sculpture, functional sculpture, functional vessel...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain, Glaze

Untitled
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
Upcycled metal Unique work Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Gathering
Located in Paris, IDF
16 high x 27 x 19 cm Bronze Edition of 9 variations Stamped with monogram signature on underside and uniquely numbered 526, 7/9 The natural bronze edge is finely rubbed and lacquered...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Lucite Pyramid Modern Decorative Centerpiece
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful rare tall magnificent modern Lucite Pyramid Modern Decorative Centerpiece midcentury
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

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Lucite

"Somewhere Between the Deep Blue Sea and the Edge of the Universe III" Nevelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Somewhere Between the Deep Blue Sea and the Edge of the Universe III" is a circular disc shaped wall sculpture featuring hues of blue, purple and gold. Corrina is inspired by the ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Geometric Sculpture 'Untitled Wallpaper Abstraction #42' by Amy Feigley-Lee
Located in White Plains, NY
'Untitled Wallpaper Abstraction #42' 2024. Found wallpaper collage on wood form, 40 x 32 x 7 in. is a multicolor, abstract geometric sculpture featuring carefully cut pieces of found...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Archival Paper

"Between the Lines" Abstract, Paper Wall Relief Sculpture, Mixed Media Collage
Located in New York, NY
"Between the Lines" by Joan Giordano Mixed media, archival newspaper, encaustic on canvas Museum shown and collected artist Joan Giordano is known for her unique hand made paper sculpture and wall relief sculpture and Japanese influenced wall scrolls...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Paper, Encaustic, Magazine Paper, Newsprint, Canvas, Mixed Media

"Butterfly Effect No. 3", Organic, Abstract Glass Sculpture, Tabletop Size
Located in New York, NY
"Butterfly Effect No. 3" by Norman Mooney Edition of 10 + 2AP Float glass and aluminum In 1994 Mooney moved from Ireland to New York City and has been exhibiting locally and interna...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - StarFoil
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on solid maple matte clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century modernism to mak...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Maple, Acrylic

SPIRALING DISC
Located in Tempe, AZ
Tensioeds to a stainless steel semicircular tension bar this nylon 3D print exhibits the complex wire mesh geometry of a helical disc. The piece is an edition of 20 and is availabl...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

'Pile Smile' - contemporary fiber art, texture, pattern, stripes, tufting
Located in Atlanta, GA
This tufted work features hues of red, blue and green. Trish Andersen is inspired by the work of Shelia Hicks, Cy Twombly, Judith Scott and Nick Cave. Savannah-based artist Trish A...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wool, Yarn

Full Bloom
Located in Phoenix, AZ
"These inflated objects are grown more than fabricated. Through the process of inflation, the application of the air to the geometric construction defines form at the moment of infla...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Cotton, Resin, Vinyl

"Swoosh", Abstract, Organic, Industrial Large-Scale Outdoor Sculpture in steel
Located in New York, NY
"Swoosh" by Carole Eisner Rolled and welded steel I-beams Carole Eisner has worked with scrap and recycled metal for 40 years creating elegant, abstract forms welded in steel. The a...
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Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Choke II: Strait of Sicily (Tunisia & Sicily) - ceramic - map
Located in Atlanta, GA
This ceramic wall sculpture features a topographic map in black and white. As a self-proclaimed topophiliac, Gregor Turk is known for ceramic sculptures, photography, mixed-media c...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

All the Summers are Hers
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

Ceramic Texture Large Sculpture Abstract
Located in Buffalo, NY
The material of choice for Neil Tetkowski's abstract sculptural work comes directly from the Earth. Most often he uses clay, which he believes is the perfect medium to express his re...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mistral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gabriel Sobin was born in 1971 in Salon de Provence, France, to an English mother and an American father. Sobin studied at l’École d’Arts Appliqués ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Chromatic Waves 2
Located in Paris, IDF
Spray paint on upcycled plastic Set of 8 panels Sumit Mehndiratta is an Indian artist born in 1986 who lives & works in New Delhi, India. He has pursued Master of Science in Intern...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Plastic, Spray Paint, Panel

Perfection & Prosperity Life By Bronze & Copper Table Sculpture Edition of 16
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Perfection Edition of 16 The shape of the sculpture “Perfection” resembles the number 8, and if we rotate it a little to the side it will become the symbol infinity. Infinity means f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Copper, Stainless Steel

Starship
Located in Fairfield, CT
Materials are often the driving force and inspiration behind the works of art that I create. I have always been drawn to the functional wear and patina of vintage and found objects. Recently, vintage measuring tapes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Other Medium

Starship
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Duality 4/12
Located in Napa, CA
Bronze Installed at one of wine country's most iconic luxury resorts Auberge Du Soleil By applying classical techniques to his contemporary subjects, Palumbo’s textured and spirit...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

NOR Cliff dwelling
Located in Ranchos De Taos, NM
Ceramic sculpture of combined clay bodies, unique processes developed by Anna Bush Crews, looks to inherent qualities in the material, the way it smoot...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

"The World in a Grain of Sand" Abstract Paper Wall Sculpture, Mixed Media
Located in New York, NY
"The World in a Grain of Sand" by Joan Giordano Mixed media, international archival newspapers, encaustic on canvas Museum shown and collected artist Joan Giordano is known for her ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Paper, Mixed Media, Magazine Paper, Newsprint, Canvas, Encaustic

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Dusty Pink
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by acrylic on solid maple, matte clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Maple, Acrylic

Organza Fold
Located in Westport, CT
This purple/lavender piece is by Korean artist, Jaena Kwon. Her dimensional relief work is concerned with painting components and how painting space is constructed. She treats painti...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Fiberboard

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Bend
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with spray acrylic on solid walnut satin finish Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-cent...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

"Groove" Large Outdoor, Abstract Bronze Metal Sculpture by Kevin Barrett
Located in New York, NY
"Groove" by Kevin Barrett Bronze metal abstract sculpture Barrett is noted for creating unique, rhythmic, abstract indoor and outdoor sculpture and wall reliefs. Organic, Abstrac...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Clown Cat - Limited Edition Sculpture 9/10
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Discover the Essence of Joy: Karel Appel's "Clown Cat" 9/10 Limited Edition Sculpture in Acrylic on wood. Crafted from the finest wood, its playful contours and vibrant hues captiva...
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Wedge
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with acrylic on solid maple with satin clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-ce...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Rhombus Optica
Located in Paris, IDF
Archival pigment on wooden panel, edition 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 Intern...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood Panel, Archival Pigment

Space Dust
Located in Phoenix, AZ
"These inflated objects are grown more than fabricated. Through the process of inflation, the application of the air to the geometric construction defines form at the moment of infla...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Cotton, Resin, Vinyl

"Where did you say it feels good?" - triptych pink abstract sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful laser cut sculpture is part of Ilanit`s Calligraphy series. It is made of laser cut aluminium and covered with automotive paint. Th...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

"Casas Grandes Pottery, " a Ceramic Pot signed with Benito Morass
By Benito Morass
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Casas Grandes Pottery" is a signed hand-built ceramic vessel with slip glaze created by Benito Morass. It features an abstract geometric design ...
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1990s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Slip, Glaze

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Balken
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with spray acrylic on solid mahogany, cherry & oak Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-c...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Mahogany, Oak, Spray Paint

"Love of Horses" Bronze and Marble Sculpture 16" x 7" in by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Love of Horses" Bronze and Marble Sculpture 16" x 7" in by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak Love of Horses, 2000 Bronze & Marble (Double Face) 40 x 18 cm, Signed & Dated Sculptures that mostl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

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