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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
THE SAME – Lunar Wall Relief with Celestial Views in Modeling Clay and Acrylic
Located in FISTERRA, ES
THE SAME is a mixed media wall sculpture by Vera Vizzi that renders the lunar surface as both stage and symbol. Modeled in clay and acrylic on a 30 cm Ø fir wood disc, the piece pres...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Enamel

"He Opened His Hand And I Put My Stories Into It" (2024) by Amy Hutcheson
Located in Denver, CO
"He Opened His Hand And I Put My Stories Into It" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas, by Amy Hutcheson, that depicts an abstract painting with colorful geometric ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Grape Universe, 100x170 cm, acrylic on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Grape Universe, 100x170 cm, acrylic on canvas
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Christina Gschwantner New Vivid Gestures Contemporary Abstract Painting Bright
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The work reflects the artist’s mastery of gesture and emotion, where each mark becomes a visual language. A striking piece that brings movement, depth, and intensity to any collectio...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Contemporary New Abstract Pastel Strokes Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Colorful Bears-original still life hyper realism oil paintings-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Hand-Gilded-Constant Gardener-Artist Proof-Rare X-Large-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
This is an unique one-off Artist Proof, in a rare Extra-Large square format. A special Proof that only 3 have been made with hand gilded Gold Leaf. The outstanding hand-painted qua...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Gold Leaf

Abstract 2517
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this acrylic exploration, I dove into a world where textures and colors speak louder than words. I melded abstract and semi-abstract forms with the whimsy of pop art to express a ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Abstract 2517
Abstract 2517
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Black and Tan - Neutral Geometric Original Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist Len Klikunas paints to modify experienced reality through visual perception. Klikunas focuses on the larger idea behind his original abstract minimalist artworks. The work is characterized by “mindful artlessness” and simplicity. Understated and subtle, the work doesn’t only refer to itself, and it doesn’t explain everything. The natural-like radiation that comes from the structure of the materials and color schemes expresses calmness. The meditative process of the work is achieved through the transformation and subtle layering of geometric and organic shapes. This black and tan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media

Anadyomine 1969 Signed Limited Edition Etching
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Artist Name: Barbara Kwasniewska Title: Anadyomine Year: 1969 Medium Type: etching Size-Width Size-Height: 22.5'' x 30" inches Signed Edition Size: Signed, Titled, and Numbered 5...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Etching

#124, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Pigment

Rich Reds Yellow Blues-"Open Your Window" - 72 X 72
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Open your window - Rich Reds and Yellow 72 X72 Neltje's signature rich colors appear in this acrylic on canvas Vivid blasts of color is a trademark of Neltje....
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Colorful Abstract Gouache on Burlap by French Painter Emile Gerard
Located in Pasadena, CA
At the core of this colorful gouache on burlap appears a simple composition with large areas of colors responding to the use of darker hues to establish the backdrop. These hues act ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Gouache

Exit Strategy - Abstract Landscape Oil Painting with Blue Colors
Located in New York, NY
Andrei Petrov's "Exit Strategy" is a 36 x 48-inch abstract landscape painting on canvas. The main colors are blue. The reference to a natural landscape is clearly there. Petrov works...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Wien 101 - Chine Colle Watercolor with Collage
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful abstract expressionist collage by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Composed of two sections of black and navy blue, this piece has layers of depth, both in the watercolor and the paper applique. Dark chine colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Five Lines With Dots
Located in Dallas, TX
ink & graphite on mulberry paper
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2010s Abstract Art

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Ink, Mulberry Paper, Graphite

Changing Moods 8- Floral landscape pink dominant contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Photographic Paper

Composition No. 4
Located in Columbia, MO
Meyer studied art at University of Central Missouri, Indiana State University and received her degree in painting and drawing from Columbia College. She has had the privilege of havi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Wax, Oil, Panel

Schwerelos Gold by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary Golden bronze sculpture
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: Schwerelos Gold Materials: Bronze sculpture with a dark patina on black granite base Size: 65cm height of upper sculpture, base: 18 x 18 cm x 8 cm Lim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Granite, Bronze

Abstract 2533
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this painting, I poured my emotions into every stroke, aiming to capture not just a scene but a sensation. This work embodies a dance of color and texture that evokes a l...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Modern Abstract Figurative Expressionistic Painting, "Navigator" 1997
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original painting by southern California artist, Peter J. Geise. Its dimensions are 7.625" x 7" x 1.5" (HxWxD). It is acrylic on canvas, it is unframed. A cer...
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1990s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Set of 2 Abstract Expressionist, Original pieces, Landscapes and seascapes
Located in Carballo, ES
Lot of 2 original works by TUSET (A Coruña, 1997) made with ink and seawater on paper. The works can be framed on request or sent to you in a protected envelope for you to place, onc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Ink, Handmade Paper

Spring on the Horizon #2
Located in Deddington, GB
Springs On The Horizon #2 – By Lucy Moore [2022] original Acrylic on canvas Image size: H:60 cm x W:98 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:60 cm x W:98 cm x D:1.5cm Sold Unframe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Antique American Impressionist Summer Lake Landscape Giltwood Frame Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist seascape oil painting by Margaret Munro Stratton McLennan (1911 - 1995) . Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Image size, 12H by 16L.
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1920s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled No. 15 (Abstract Black & Grey Charcoal Drawing with Mat & Black Frame)
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract black and grey charcoal drawing on thick, high quality Arches paper Vertical drawing, 25 x 20 inch image on 30.5 x 22.5 inch Arches paper 35 x 28.5 inches in black frame wi...
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Early 2000s Abstract Art

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Paper, Charcoal

Golden veil by Gabriela Azar Schreiner. Contemporary abstract Painting
Located in Mentone, AU
This painting is unstretched and unframed. It will be carefully rolled and shipped in a tube. "Creating large-scale abstract paintings that evoke tranquility and presence in any spac...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Oil on Canvas “X Rojo”
Located in Fresno, CA
Frank Arnold is thought by many to be one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master whose work is considered to be both personal a...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Salvador Dalì(1904-1989)-Idra a tre teste (Three-headed Hydra)- color lithograph
Located in Varese, IT
Coloured lithograph on Arches paper. Limited edition, numbered as 103/250 Eu. Signed in pencil by artist. Paper size: 65 x 48 cm Framed size: 74.5 x 87.5 cm very good condition Bib...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Wandering Backwards I Reach The End - Large Blue Figurative Abstract Original
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Fabric

Rare historic 1960s Lt Ed Fluxus poster Pittsburgh International Carnegie Museum
Located in New York, NY
Mary Bauermeister Pittsburgh International Carnegie Museum, 1967 Offset Lithograph Poster 20 × 37 inches Edition of 500 Unframed This is the original, historic poster designed by Mar...
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1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Untitled
Located in Madrid, ES
ESTEBAN VICENTE (1903-2001) UNTITLED signed and dated "1980 Esteban Vicente” (lower right) collage, watercolor and pencil on cardboard 14 x 17 inches (35.5 x 43 cm.) framed: 19-3/4 x...
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1980s Abstract Art

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Mixed Media, Cardboard

Impermanence Series n16. From Impermanence series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
In the Kingdom of Transience, everything is temporary, subject to constant change. Everything is unstable and volatile like the wind. The precariousness of our existence reminds us t...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Abstract Art
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract mixed media painting blending bold and rich colors by American artist Kismine Varner, 1990. Signed and dated lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat...
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1990s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Pencil

Untitled XLVI by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red tones
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XLVI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

oil painting, stretched, "Landscape 7", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Storyâ€
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil

#175, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Pigment

French 20th Century Shapes in Motion Abstract Seascape at Dusk Moody Horizon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed inscribed verso canvas size: 35 x 46 inches condition: overall very...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Mirror, abstract expressionist painting by Cleveland School artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Richard Andres American, 1927-2013 Mirror, 1984 acrylic and ink on paper mounted on canvas signed lower right, dated and titled verso 12 x 12 inches Richard Andres was born in Buff...
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1980s Abstract Art

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Ink, Acrylic

Untitled Geometric Abstraction - unique signed and inscribed work -framed
Located in New York, NY
Paul Pagk Untitled Geometric Abstraction, 1989 Gouache and watercolor on paper Signed, dated and inscribed "A Jacqueline". Frame included Excellent unique work on paper by contempora...
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1980s Abstract Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil, Graphite

COMPOSITION (UNIQUE 1/1)
Located in Aventura, FL
Unique monotype in colors. Hand signed, dated and numbered '1/1' lower left by Paul Jenkins. Frame size approx 27 x 34.5 inches. Additional images are available upon request. Cer...
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1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Monotype

LATE AUTUMN, Original Signed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Boston, MA
LATE AUTUMN, Original Signed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting 30" x 40" x 2" (HxWxD) Oil on Canvas Hand-signed and dated by the artist. A large-format, subdued abstract ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Realite Imaginaire, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Eugenio Carmi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Eugenio Carmi, Italian (1920 - 2016) - Realite Imaginaire, Year: 1972, Medium: Screenprint on Arches, signed, dated and numbered in pencil, Edition: 85/100, Image Size: 28.5 x 20...
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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Screen

Dancing with Dreams - original abstract expressive painting- modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

STORM LINED - Large Format Gearhart
Located in Santa Monica, CA
FRANCES H. GEARHART (1869-1958) STORM LINED c.1936 Color block print, signed and titled in pencil 13 ¼ x 10 1/8, full sheet 14 3/8 x 11 ¼” with deckle edge on her typical fibrous Ja...
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1930s Abstract Art

Materials

Color, Woodcut

Bronze Sculpture “Arise”
Located in Fresno, CA
Frank Arnold is thought by many to be one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master whose work is considered to be both personal a...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Bronze

"Dancing in Teal Waters" Colorful Japanese Koi Fish & Water Oil Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
An impressionistic portrayal of Japanese Koi fish jubilantly depicted with movement and enthusiasm. In a burst of motion, the fish joyfully swim in the clear light blue waters, as th...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rock Candy Mountain (unique, signed Abstract Expressionist painting) framed 70s
Located in New York, NY
Ben Wilson Rock Candy Mountain, ca. 1970 Oil on masonite board (Hand Signed, titled and dated) Hand signed, titled and dated by Ben Wilson on the back Frame Included: held in artist'...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Masonite, Oil, Permanent Marker

Jester, Contemporary Geometric Abstract Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting was created over several months with intermittent pauses throughout the process. The primary composition was established early on, but the surface evolved as layers of ...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Phoenix - large, colorful, contemporary, abstract, diptych, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Horizontal bars of blue, maroon, cherry red, pink, lemon yellow, burnt orange and green communicate on a soaked sand-coloured ground in the two panels that form this 9-foot square acrylic diptych painting on canvas. The rhythm of the spaces between the short lengths of colour creates a dialogue of movement that leads the eye upwards through the large picture plane. About the inspiration for the work, the artist wrote: "This is one of the rare paintings that I saw clearly in a dream and painted almost exactly as I saw it. It relates back to the four-panel work, Lock-Up (1972), done a couple of months earlier, where I used the physical break between panels as an edge to anchor some colour bars. In Phoenix, some bars are anchored while others float within the larger ground colour." This painting was included in the exhibition catalogue Milly Ristvedt-Handerek: Paintings of a Decade (1979). Milly Ristvedt, RCA, began her career in Toronto in 1964 after studies with Takao Tanabe at the Vancouver School of Art. In Toronto, during the 1960s and 1970s, she was making and exhibiting large-scale paintings alongside a small but defined group of non-figurative painters who, like Ristvedt, had planted...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Agnes Martin Recent Paintings Limited Edition 1977 PACE Gallery invite on vellum
Located in New York, NY
Agnes Martin Recent Paintings, 1977 Offset Lithograph invitation on Vellum 12 × 12 inches Edition of 2000 Unframed This early print is an exhibition invitation to the Pace Gallery's 1977 Agnes Martin show in New York. The image is a reproduction of a painting from the show, approved by Martin to be used on the invitation to the show. It is printed on a fragile, almost transparent vellum that captures the delicate power of the art. Less than 2000...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Offset, Lithograph

Contemporary mixed media oil/ writing with layered texture, photographs & wax
Located in Maricopa, AZ
A sophisticated industrial inspired mixed media painting by world renowned artist, Andre Kohn. It is on museum gallery wrap canvas and comprised of layered photographs, wax, charcoal...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Wax, Oil, Archival Paper, Pen

"The man without a rod Nr 1" Sculpture 34.6x13x10 in Ed 2/5 by Sergii Shaulis
Located in Culver City, CA
"The man without a rod Nr 1" Sculpture 34.6x13x10 in Ed 2/5 by Sergii Shaulis From "The man without a rod" series Approximate weight 40 lbs The artist spent almost ten years of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Metal

Musical Instrument II Joiki II - Spanish Abstract Art
Located in London, GB
This original etching is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Chillida” at the lower left margin. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, at the lower right margi...
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1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Etching

Harmony/2, Colored Abstract, Books, Oil on canvas, Expressionism, Geometric
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
"Harmony" by Sophie Dumont is an abstract and geometric exploration of color, texture, and composition. Framed in a simple light wood frame, the painting presents a juxtaposition of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

Abstract Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
UNIDENTIFIED "ABSTRACT FIGURE" OIL ON CANVAS, UNSIGNED AMERICAN, C.1960S 27.5 X 35 INCHES Fine Condition
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1860s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Abstract Figures
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"Masters on black and red"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
In this painting, the artist explores the theme of guidance and protection in a cubist–abstract manner. Mentors and angels are not depicted literally but emerge through the rhythm of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Eruption" – Contemporary Oil Painting With Gorgeous Greens and Blues
Located in Hollister, CA
“Eruption” is a commanding abstract in which color rises and disperses like molten energy. The layered oils feel volcanic yet intentional, echoing her long exploration of transformat...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

abstract antique white/black/blue, 1075 Abstract, Painting, 21st Century, Acryl
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way, h...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Clay, Acrylic

Fillmore Psychedelic music poster
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Original Fillmore concert poster. 4-color screen print. Excellent condition. No fading or staining. The 1st poster was printed before the concert and measures 13 5/16" x 21 3/4".
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1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Screen

"historic wall - antique red" RK41, Abstract, Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way, h...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Clay, Acrylic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract art 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 art 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, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Sumit Mehndiratta, Giorgio Lo Fermo, Francisco Nicolás, and Dadodu . Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Synthetic Resin 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 art, so small editions measuring 0.02 inches across are also available.

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