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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
Nick Thomm - LUMINANCE - SET (Standard)
Nick Thomm - LUMINANCE - SET (Standard)

Nick Thomm - LUMINANCE - SET (Standard)

By Nick Thomm

Located in FITZROY, VIC

Nick Thomm 'LUMINANCE' (SET) 69cm x 92cm (27"×36″) per print. Blue Limited Edition of 425. Orange Limited Edition of 409. Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle 308gsm Fine Art Pape...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Open Spaces, Abstract Painting
Open Spaces, Abstract Painting

Open Spaces, Abstract Painting

By Dorothy Gaziano

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Soft whites and cool blues create a tranquil, expansive space. Accents of orange and fine linework bring contrast and gentle energy. Minimalist abstract forms i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Geisha in Training, Oil Painting
Geisha in Training, Oil Painting

Geisha in Training, Oil Painting

By Mary Pratt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A young maiko - a geisha in training - strolls in an abstract landscape, her delicate face decorated in traditional makeup. The organic patterning surrounding...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Original World Cup USA 94 - Coca Cola Soccer poster
Original World Cup USA 94 - Coca Cola Soccer poster

Original World Cup USA 94 - Coca Cola Soccer poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Original World Cup USA ’94, Coca Cola sponsored vintage poster. Archival linen backed in A- condition, ready to frame. This World Cup ’94 poster is very rarely seen or available....

Category

1990s Abstract Art

Materials

Offset

Nick Thomm - Loom (SKY) Standard
Nick Thomm - Loom (SKY) Standard

Nick Thomm - Loom (SKY) Standard

By Nick Thomm

Located in FITZROY, VIC

Nick Thomm 'LOOM' (Sky) 69cm x 92cm (27"×36″) Limited Edition of 343. Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle 308gsm Fine Art Paper. Condition: NEW. Worldwide Shipping. Sold Unframed.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Coast Of Batumi
Coast Of Batumi

Coast Of Batumi

By Alexander Pavlov

Located in New York, NY

A. Pavlov (Lithuanian/Russian) " Coast of Batumi ", Abstract Landscape signed Oil on Canvas, 20.50 x 25.50, Late 20th Century, 1979 Colors: Yellow, White, Black, Blue, White, Purple...

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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Pumpkin, Red/White, Yayoi Kusama 草間 彌生
Pumpkin, Red/White, Yayoi Kusama 草間 彌生

Pumpkin, Red/White, Yayoi Kusama 草間 彌生

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Yayoi Kusama (1929) Title: Pumpkin, Red/White Year: 2016 Medium: Painted cast resin sculpture Sculpture Size: 4 × 3.5 x 3.5 inches Inscription: ©Yayoi Kusama, as issued Notes...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Abstract Action Painting in Vibrant Colors
Abstract Action Painting in Vibrant Colors

Abstract Action Painting in Vibrant Colors

Located in San Francisco, CA

This abstract painting is a work by Joan Miller Linsley (1922–2000), an American artist recognized for her contributions to the Washington, D.C. art scene and her powerful social com...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Expressionist Abstract Original
French Expressionist Abstract Original

French Expressionist Abstract Original

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) watercolour painting on artist paper unframed: 14.75 x 13 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings...

Category

20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Watercolor

Ethereal Abstraction 31, Abstract Painting
Ethereal Abstraction 31, Abstract Painting

Ethereal Abstraction 31, Abstract Painting

By Patrick O'Boyle

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Patrick O'Boyle abstractly paints a dreamy mist of hot pink, mustard yellow, and violet with gentle strokes of emerald. He applies several coats of col...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Nexus
Nexus

Jack YoungermanNexus, 1990

$4,500Sale Price|30% Off

Nexus

By Jack Youngerman

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Abstract sculpture by American artist, Jack Youngerman (b.1926). Nexus, 1990. 24.5 inches. Aluminum, numbered 2/3. Signed and numbered on base. 1926 Born, St. Louis, Missouri; moved with family to Louisville, Kentucky in 1929 1943-44; 1946-47 Attended University of Missouri 1944-46 U.S. Navy, University of North Carolina 1947-49 Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris 1949-55 Lived and worked in Paris 1956 Returned to the United States; lived in New York City 1956-1995 1995-current Resides in Bridgehampton, New York ONE MAN EXHIBITIONS: 1951 Galerie Arnaud, Paris 1958 Betty Parsons Gallery, New York (1960, 1961, 1964, 1967, 1968) 1959 Museum of Modern Art, New York, "Sixteen Americans" 1962 Galerie Lawrence, Paris (also 1965) 1963 Galeria dell' Ariete, Milan Everett Ellen Gallery, Los Angeles, California The Phillips Collection, Washington, D. C. 1971 Pace Gallery, New York (also 1972, 1975) 1972 Portland Center for the Arts, Oregon Seattle Art Museum, Washington 1973 The Arts Club of Chicago, Illinois Galerie Denise Rene, Paris 1975 Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire 1976 Parrish Art Museum, Southampton, New York 1981 Washburn Gallery...

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1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Aluminum

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 11.75 x 11.75 inches condition: very good and impressive provenance: all the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from the artists studio and are all featured in the artists Catalogue Raisonne. Jacques, Paul, Firmin Coulais is a French painter born on March 22 , 1955 in Fenioux ( Deux-Sèvres ) and died at the age of 56, the June 25 , 2011 in Niort (Deux-Sèvres). Born into a farming family, he was the seventh of eight children. Suddenly becoming a quadriplegic at the age of six following poliomyelitis, he overcame this handicap by building with determination an independent life centered on artistic practice and an intense social life. For more than thirty years his house and his workshop have been the center of attraction for many artists, art lovers or simply friends of Niort and all of France. Coulais began to paint with his mouth, as an autodidact. In 1978, he made the acquaintance of a plastic art teacher who advised him and engaged him on the path of watercolour. The freedom granted to him by this technique as well as the flexibility of its application fascinate him. This meeting and the friendship shared with his teacher, lead him and very quickly direct his work from figurative to abstraction in a way that he explores and that he will then find in the works of Kandinsky and Paul Klee. Admitted to the School of Fine Arts in Angoulême, he studied there from 1981 to 1984 and obtained the National Superior Diploma in Plastic Expression at the age of 31. A few years later, Jacques Coulais exhibited at the Museum of Niort and since then, his career has been punctuated by his participation in numerous exhibitions organized very regularly in various French cities as well as abroad. In the 1990s, the AAPBP, Association of Mouth and Foot Painting...

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20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Gouache

Winter Solstice - Large Original Minimalist Contemporary Blue Abstract Painting
Winter Solstice - Large Original Minimalist Contemporary Blue Abstract Painting

Winter Solstice - Large Original Minimalist Contemporary Blue Abstract Painting

By Clara Berta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Clara Berta’s acrylic and mixed-media paintings blend texture and color to create harmony, mystery, and depth on the painted surface. Her paintings transform spaces into Zen environm...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Abstract 2561
Abstract 2561

Alex SenchenkoAbstract 2561, 2025

$1,639Sale Price|20% Off

Abstract 2561

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

This piece is a celebration of contrasts—the intense dance between light and shadow, order and chaos. Using acrylic, I layered textured strokes and splashes of gold to evoke emotion ...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Toronto Golden Music - Black White Gold Romantic Couple and Piano Original Art
Toronto Golden Music - Black White Gold Romantic Couple and Piano Original Art

Toronto Golden Music - Black White Gold Romantic Couple and Piano Original Art

By Zabel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Guided by her passion for life and her spirit, French Canadian painter Zabel creates vibrant artworks filled with romance and immersive textures. With a belief that art is all about feeling, she creates magic and captures the moment by infusing her art with strong emotive qualities. Zabel communicates each scene with precision. Her work evokes the Impressionists, but depicts modern love and adventure. Couples stand at bar top tables sipping aperitifs. Bartenders and piano players help to break the ice among palm trees and cityscapes presented in vibrant, dripping hues. The energy of social butterflies drawn to one another is palpable as they float effortlessly across the canvas. This 40 inch high by 60 inch wide painting is wired and ready to hang. Zabel used gold leaf and acrylic paint to create this unique artwork. The sides of the artwork are painted and it does not require framing. The artist signs the painting on the back as well as the front lower right corner. Free local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and global shipping available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Using only spatulas, every artwork communicating her story is full of visceral energy. She plays with a strong, vast color palette and creates a unique ambiance in her artworks. Her inspiration never ends; from chic and glamorous lifestyles rendered in gold and silver to neon summer vibes, you can feel the vibrancy of her life’s travels and colorful experiences. For several years, the artworks of Zabel have seduced Quebecois from across provinces, earning her several awards. Zabel’s paintings are now catching the keen eyes of collectors internationally. From New York to Japan, across the USA from California to Miami, and all over Europe, her love story is only beginning. Artspace Warehouse has been representing and exhibiting Zabel's original artworks since 2019. The gallery has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014, with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery features a wide selection of affordable original artworks from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artspace Warehouse is known for providing accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, clear communication, and prompt delivery. The gallery's commitment to customer satisfaction means that clients can invest in art with confidence, knowing they have a reputable and established art gallery backing their acquisition. Artspace Warehouse prioritizes our clients' peace of mind by ensuring a seamless and worry-free art-buying experience. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA EXHIBITIONS 2020-26 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2020 Art Palm Springs, CA 2019 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA Coast Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA Luzano & Barbutti, New Orleans, LA Galerie Le Luxart, Montreal, Canada Ryan Fine Art Gallery, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada Galerie Guylaine Fournier, Baie-St.-Paul, Canada Galerie Celeste, St. Sauveur, Quebec, Canada Zabel Gallery, Champlain, Quebec, Canada 2018 Texas Contemporary, Texas ZK Gallery, San Francisco, CA Art San Diego, San Diego, CA Love Art Gallery, Norwalk, CT Art Production, New York, NY Merlino’s Gallery Art Expertise, Firenze, Italy San Francisco Art Market, San Francisco, CA Art Expo New York, NY 2017 Art Basel Week, Miami, FL Art San Diego, San Diego, CA ZK Gallery, San Francisco, CA Amsterdam International Art Fair, Amsterdam, Netherlands...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Life Forces - 1978 Signed Limited Edition Screen Print
Life Forces - 1978 Signed Limited Edition Screen Print

Life Forces - 1978 Signed Limited Edition Screen Print

By Kyohei Inukai

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Artist: Kyohei Inukai Title: Life Forces  Year: 1978 Print - Silkscreen    Size: 30'' x 22½'' in Edition: signed in pencil and marked 70/200 Kyohei Inukai (1913–1985) was a Japanese...

Category

1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Screen

Light Breaking West, Abstract Oil Painting
Light Breaking West, Abstract Oil Painting

Light Breaking West, Abstract Oil Painting

By Ronda Waiksnis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Clouds fill the bright turquoise sky. The land below shifts between green, olive, ochre, and orange, suggesting a grassland. Thick impasto strokes give texture ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Abstract Landscape, large mid-century green painting, COBRA art movement
Abstract Landscape, large mid-century green painting, COBRA art movement

Abstract Landscape, large mid-century green painting, COBRA art movement

Located in Beachwood, OH

Erik Ortvad (Danish, 1917 - 2008) Abstract Landscape, 1946 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right 32 X 37.5 inches 35 x 40.5 inches, framed Born in 1917 in Copenhagen, Erik Ortvad was a surrealist painter and a founding member of the COBRA art...

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1940s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Ethereal Abstraction 32, Abstract Painting
Ethereal Abstraction 32, Abstract Painting

Ethereal Abstraction 32, Abstract Painting

By Patrick O'Boyle

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Part of artist Patrick O'Boyle's ongoing Ethereal Abstraction series. He demonstrates an abstract expression of vivid colors. "I paint standing up with the pa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract art for sale on 1stDibs.

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.