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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
Bold Contemporary - Abstract Painting, Colorful Texture, Large, Dream
Bold Contemporary - Abstract Painting, Colorful Texture, Large, Dream

Bold Contemporary - Abstract Painting, Colorful Texture, Large, Dream

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Interconnected Dream Bold Abstract Contemporary Colorful Masculine Investment Red Yellow Grey Blue Orange Texture Detail This series expresses our unity and our interconnect...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil, Gesso, Canvas, Stretcher Bars

'Lily in Charcoal' abstract expressionism photography edition 3 of 10
'Lily in Charcoal' abstract expressionism photography edition 3 of 10

'Lily in Charcoal' abstract expressionism photography edition 3 of 10

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

'Lily in Charcoal' 2023 From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash. The charc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Huge French Abstract Painting Brown Beige Yellow Ochre colors, signed
Huge French Abstract Painting Brown Beige Yellow Ochre colors, signed

Huge French Abstract Painting Brown Beige Yellow Ochre colors, signed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French abstract School, late 20th century/ early 21st century, inscribed initials MD Title: Brown, yellow, beige abstract composition painted on a very large scale. ...

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Early 2000s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

YVETTE DUBOIS-HABASQUE (1929-2016) FRENCH CUBIST ABSTRACT PAINTING
YVETTE DUBOIS-HABASQUE (1929-2016) FRENCH CUBIST ABSTRACT PAINTING

YVETTE DUBOIS-HABASQUE (1929-2016) FRENCH CUBIST ABSTRACT PAINTING

By Yvette Dubois Habasque

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Abstract Composition" original Oil Painting on board by Yvette Dubois Habasque (1929-2016) signed on back Dated: November 2007 card: 15.75 x 15.7.5 inches Fine original abstract...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

ONYX - Amber (XL)

ONYX - Amber (XL)

By Nick Thomm

Located in FITZROY, VIC

Nick Thomm - ONYX - Amber (XL SIZE 36" x 48"). Limited Edition #15 of 25. Hand Signed & Numbered. Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle 308gsm Fine Art Paper. Condition: NEW - Unopen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Sonderlust -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, Anxiety, People
Sonderlust -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, Anxiety, People

Sonderlust -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, Anxiety, People

By Olumide Ajayi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

All of us can change the past. We cannot take back what has happened, who we love, what we have done. Just like we cannot change our current situation. I think life is a funny thing,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Speedy Snoopy (Original Artwork On Wood Panel)
Speedy Snoopy (Original Artwork On Wood Panel)

Speedy Snoopy (Original Artwork On Wood Panel)

By Mauro Oliveira

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

**STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** ***EVERYTHING MUST GO BY DECEMBER 31ST!*** >>The artist is moving to a new full time venture in 2026<< _________...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

SCULPTURE COLUMN V TEXTILE BLACK SPANISH CONTEMPORARY ARTIST ELIURPI 2024 NEW
SCULPTURE COLUMN V TEXTILE BLACK SPANISH CONTEMPORARY ARTIST ELIURPI 2024 NEW

SCULPTURE COLUMN V TEXTILE BLACK SPANISH CONTEMPORARY ARTIST ELIURPI 2024 NEW

By Eliurpi

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 Authenticity, guaranteeing its originality and provenance. We offer secure worldwide delivery to any address you specify, ensuring that your purchase arrives in pristine condition. If you require additional shipping options or a bespoke quote from our trusted network of carriers, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is here to help you find the best solutions for a smooth and secure delivery experience. Elisabet Urpí Ràfols and Nacho Umpiérrez Fripp, collectively known as ELIURPI, are the creative duo behind our brand. Based in Barcelona, we specialize in shaping unique pieces through a fusion of culture, architecture, and contemporary art. Founded 14 years ago, ELIURPI originally gained recognition for our sculptural hats. Over time, our artistic scope has broadened to encompass sculptures and art-design pieces. Recently, we showcased our latest creations at the Milan Fair, including an individual exhibition at Palazzo Litta titled "Shadows and Poems," inspired by Junichiro Tanizaki’s "In Praise of Shadows," which extols chiaroscuro as the pinnacle of beauty. Raffia served as the central material uniting all exhibited pieces, creating a harmonious narrative throughout the exhibition space. Our professional and personal lives intertwine, enriching our distinctive artistic language that blends cultural traditions with contemporary aesthetics. We draw inspiration from the interplay of light and shadow, while craftsmanship, creativity, and integrity guide our use of natural materials such as wood, straw, raffia, linen, and silk. Notable milestones include our ongoing exhibitions during ARCO week in Madrid, as well as appearances in international art galleries and craft biennials. In 2023, our work "Sculptural Head Object...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Textile

Quiet Play
Quiet Play

Quiet Play

By Ilana Greenberg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This colorful abstract acrylic painting is inspired by the mid-century masters. Framed in a vintage gold wood frame, wired and ready to hang Signed on the back - Ilana Greenberg 9.5...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Original-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Impressionism-Plein Air evening oil
Original-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Impressionism-Plein Air evening oil

Original-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Impressionism-Plein Air evening oil

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Sunset Song Series stands as one of the most iconic works featured in the upcoming Summer Exhibition UK, 2025—a rare and luminous collection of latest artworks we’re thrilled to pres...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

“So Plant, So Animal II” (Animalia, Fuana, Bold, Graphic, Abstract, Neutral)
“So Plant, So Animal II” (Animalia, Fuana, Bold, Graphic, Abstract, Neutral)

“So Plant, So Animal II” (Animalia, Fuana, Bold, Graphic, Abstract, Neutral)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

Bold yet delicately portrayed, "So Plant, So Animal II" is an abstract piece framed to perfection, offering a timeless neutral color palette. The central theme captures the essence o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Linen, Wood, India Ink, Acrylic

Plougastel

Plougastel

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Paris, FR

Etching and aquatint, 1970 Edition : 78/125 Publisher : Galerie de Varenne (Paris) 65.50 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.79 in. x 19.69 in. (paper) 49.00 cm. x 39.00 cm. 19.29 in. x 15.35 in. (...

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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Aquatint, Etching

Large French 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Orange and Pink
Large French 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Orange and Pink

Large French 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Orange and Pink

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Marie Deloume (French born 1942) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 51 x 38 inches condition: overall very good, a few minor s...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil

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: 10 x 6.5 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we have...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Ensign No. 1

Ensign No. 1

Located in Columbia, MO

A native of Upstate New York, Matt Ballou was educated at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago (BFA 2001) and Indiana University ( MFA 2005) before coming to The University of ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Plastic, Permanent Marker

"Hear"
"Hear"

"Hear"

By Iryna Rets

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work is about a state of openness and attentiveness to oneself and to the world. About the ability to listen — to stay in contact with one’s own feelings and with what is happen...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Inscape No.1, Abstract Painting
Inscape No.1, Abstract Painting

Inscape No.1, Abstract Painting

By Maya Malioutina

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This piece is like magnified images of the inner constellations of neurons, thought forms, and connections," says artist Maya Malioutina. A minimalist modern...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Sea Shore. 2018. Authortechnique on canvas. 110x180 cm. Signed
Sea Shore. 2018. Authortechnique on canvas. 110x180 cm. Signed

Sea Shore. 2018. Authortechnique on canvas. 110x180 cm. Signed

Located in Riga, LV

MAREKS GURECKIS (1974) CREATIVE WORK: 2025 Creation of a fire sculpture as part of the “Night of Fire” festival in Saulkrasti 2025 Visual design of the stage of the “Saulkrasti Jaz...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Metal

The Silent Sanctuary
The Silent Sanctuary

The Silent Sanctuary

Located in Zofingen, AG

The world does not always come at you loudly. Sometimes it is quiet and persistent — a thousand small moments of pressure, expectation, judgment. A look that says you are too much. A...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint

Maple Hill, Oil Painting
Maple Hill, Oil Painting

Maple Hill, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A lone multi-colored tree stands proudly in the middle of the composition, hazy and dream-like with its undefined edges. A gentle reflection of these fall col...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Monet's Pond at Giverny, Oil Painting
Monet's Pond at Giverny, Oil Painting

Monet's Pond at Giverny, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Reflections on the water in Monet's pond at Giverny. Onelio spent some time there taking in the splendor of the setting. "Each view of the place was a paintin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Ensign No. 3

Ensign No. 3

Located in Columbia, MO

A native of Upstate New York, Matt Ballou was educated at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago (BFA 2001) and Indiana University ( MFA 2005) before coming to The University of ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Plastic, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker

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.