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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
Rick Lewis - Passing Novella II, Painting 2026

Rick Lewis - Passing Novella II, Painting 2026

By Rick Lewis

Located in Greenwich, CT

Mixed media on canvas 48" x 60" I am a visual artist whose work investigates small and large -scale abstraction primarily in the medium of painting employing the use of industrial ...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Ink, Oil, Laid Paper, Graphite, Pigment

Morning Magic, Abstract Oil Painting
Morning Magic, Abstract Oil Painting

Morning Magic, Abstract Oil Painting

By Dorothy Gaziano

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Dorothy Gaziano layers orange and light blue with oil paint and cold wax. Using black to enhance details, she applies marks and scratches, adding contr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Red fish
Red fish

Red fish

By Irina Burda

Located in Zofingen, AG

The red fish is a symbol of confidence, stable good fortune, and abundance. It represents moving in one’s own rhythm, trusting intuition, and inner stability. The red color emphasize...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

"Warm"  Mixed Media Painting  37 x 49
"Warm"  Mixed Media Painting  37 x 49

"Warm" Mixed Media Painting 37 x 49

By Scott Harper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

BORN JULY 31, 1979 IN NEW JERSEY, USA CURRENTLY LIVES AND WORKS IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA BIO: As an artist based in the vibrant community of West Palm Beach, my work is an explor...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Staatliche Werkkunstschule Kassel (Prefatio) Poster /// Bauhaus Josef Albers Art
Staatliche Werkkunstschule Kassel (Prefatio) Poster /// Bauhaus Josef Albers Art

Staatliche Werkkunstschule Kassel (Prefatio) Poster /// Bauhaus Josef Albers Art

By Josef Albers

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: (after) Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976) Title: "Staatliche Werkkunstschule Kassel (Prefatio)" Year: 1957 Medium: Original Relief Print (Letterpress), Exhibition Poster on light wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Staatliche Werkkunstschule Kassel, Kassel, Germany Publisher: Staatliche Werkkunstschule Kassel, Kassel, Germany Sheet size: 24.75" x 17.63" Image size: 11.75" x 15.63" Condition: A few faint handling creases. Never framed, has been professionally stored away for decades. In excellent condition Extremely rare Notes: Provenance: private collection - Nuremberg, Germany. Poster produced for a special exhibition of Albers' work "Early Pictures from the Twenties and New Works" at the Staatliche Werkkunstschule Kassel from May 28 - June 8, 1957. The image featured on this poster is Albers' 1942 lithograph edition "Prefatio", (Danilowitz No. 103, page 76), from his 1942 "Graphic Tectonics" series of 9 lithographs, (Danilowitz No. 100-108, page 74-79). Printer's imprint upper right. This is an extremely rare poster being if not the, one of the, earliest documented Josef Albers exhibition...

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1950s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper

Untitled

Untitled

By Nabil Nahas

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Nahas’ paintings have made use of geometric motifs and decorative patterns inspired Levantine art architecture. Nahas also employs traditional Western abstract painting, pointillisti...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Watercolor

Red Lava Abstract Collagraph
Red Lava Abstract Collagraph

Red Lava Abstract Collagraph

By Winifred Heron

Located in Soquel, CA

Bold collagraph print by Aptos artist Winifred Heron (Italian-American, 1922-2015). The black ink has an iridescent quality. Signed in the lower right corner by the artist and number...

Category

1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Abstract Expressionist Painting by John Chambers, 1998
Abstract Expressionist Painting by John Chambers, 1998

Abstract Expressionist Painting by John Chambers, 1998

By John Chambers

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

John Chambers (British, 1934-2015) Superb original painting by the British abstract artist, John Chambers (1934-2015). The work is signed with his initials to the front and also sig...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Enamel

Homage to Vasarely- mirror sculpture by artist and designer Oliver de Schrijver
Homage to Vasarely- mirror sculpture by artist and designer Oliver de Schrijver

Homage to Vasarely- mirror sculpture by artist and designer Oliver de Schrijver

Located in Schierensee, SH

With "Hommage to Vasarely" the renowned Belgian designer and artist Olivier De Schrijver has created a stunning retro-mirror wall sculpture honoring the art of Vasarely. The work is all hand-made, a unique series of only 6 works; signed and numbered on the back. Certificate. (3/6) Practical hanging mechanism on the back for easy handing on the wall. This Belgian designer reinvents the mirror by giving it a graphic role, like in his sought after "Hommage to Vasarely" whose projected lights create luminous tesserae onto walls and ceilings. His artwork invites you to escape into the imagination and the serenity offering a moment of intimacy. Through the subtle blend of poetry and fantasy on on head and the aesthetics and ergonomics on the other, Oliver De Schrijver could perfectly assume been gate design...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Mirror

Viktor Kobylianski Abstract Composition Rose Tones Mixed Media on Canvas Large
Viktor Kobylianski Abstract Composition Rose Tones Mixed Media on Canvas Large

Viktor Kobylianski Abstract Composition Rose Tones Mixed Media on Canvas Large

By Viktor Kobylianski

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...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Pigment

Pumpkin, Yellow/Black, Yayoi Kusama 草間 彌生
Pumpkin, Yellow/Black, Yayoi Kusama 草間 彌生

Pumpkin, Yellow/Black, Yayoi Kusama 草間 彌生

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Yayoi Kusama (1929) Title: Pumpkin, Yellow/Black Year: 2016 Medium: Painted cast resin sculpture Sculpture Size: 4 × 3.5 x 3.5 inches Inscription: ©Yayoi Kusama, as issued No...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Color abstraction 2
Color abstraction 2

Color abstraction 2

By Svetlana Saratova

Located in Zofingen, AG

This abstract artwork is created with alcohol inks on synthetic paper. Vibrant shades of pink, fresh green, violet, turquoise, and soft blue flow into one another, forming a rich and...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Ink, Synthetic Paper

Stain and Stain Abstract Painting, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, Framed
Stain and Stain Abstract Painting, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, Framed

Stain and Stain Abstract Painting, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, Framed

By Sandra Salamonová

Located in Slovak Republic, SK

This was originally an oil painting on canvas from an unknown artist - which nobody liked. I tried to make an optimistic -abstract painting out of what it originally was. Hope that t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Geometric Line Study C- 5 by Murray Duncan Mix Media on Paper
Geometric Line Study C- 5 by Murray Duncan Mix Media on Paper

Geometric Line Study C- 5 by Murray Duncan Mix Media on Paper

By Murray Duncan

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Geometric Line Studies C- 5 is an original mixed-media work on paper by Toronto artist Murray Duncan, part of his ongoing exploration of gestural geometry, spatial rhythm, and atmosp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Paint, Paper, Ink, Pencil

Abstract, Joan Miro, lithograph, 1973, Sobreteixims I
Abstract, Joan Miro, lithograph, 1973, Sobreteixims I

Abstract, Joan Miro, lithograph, 1973, Sobreteixims I

By Joan Miró

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Sobreteixims I Color lithograph, 1973 Unsigned (as issued) From: Derrière le Miroir, No. 203. Large edition Published by Maeght Éditeur, Paris Lithographs printed by Lourlot, Paris P...

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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Lithograph

Colourful Modern British Summer Tall Tree Landscape Symbolist Painting
Colourful Modern British Summer Tall Tree Landscape Symbolist Painting

Colourful Modern British Summer Tall Tree Landscape Symbolist Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Contemporary British artist, 21st century oil on board, unframed size: 18 x 26 inches This came from a private collection of artworks by the artist, a few of which are signed 'Andrew...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Floral Still-life Acrylic Painting, Abstract Expressionism, Original
Floral Still-life Acrylic Painting, Abstract Expressionism, Original

Floral Still-life Acrylic Painting, Abstract Expressionism, Original

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: It's Beautiful Floral Still-life Colorful Delight Invest Flowers Bouquet Joy Energy Captivating This small-scale painting will energize the collectors space with abundance a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

"The Comfort of Rituals", Original Abstract Painting
"The Comfort of Rituals", Original Abstract Painting

"The Comfort of Rituals", Original Abstract Painting

By Sandy Palasti

Located in Westport, CT

Bold yet tranquil, this original floral abstract "The Comfort of Rituals" by Sandy Palasti is an expressive exploration of color, gesture, and atmosphere. Inspired by the fleeting be...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

Donald Lipski 'Roland Garros French Open' 1995- Poster
Donald Lipski 'Roland Garros French Open' 1995- Poster

Donald Lipski 'Roland Garros French Open' 1995- Poster

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In 1995, American sculptor Donald Lipski was commissioned to design the official poster for the French Open at Roland Garros. Known for his innovative installations and large-scale p...

Category

1990s Abstract Art

Materials

Offset

Blue Horizons
Blue Horizons

Blue Horizons

By Gary Mankus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unframed, signed, limited edition pigment print by artist Gary Mankus exists in an edition of 40. Paper size is 24"h x 48"w with an image size of 18.5"h x 41"w. Gary Mankus was...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

​"Rings" Monumental Abstract Painting on Linen by Éruel 78.7 × 118.1 in
​"Rings" Monumental Abstract Painting on Linen by Éruel 78.7 × 118.1 in

​"Rings" Monumental Abstract Painting on Linen by Éruel 78.7 × 118.1 in

Located in Zaporizhzhia, UA

BESPOKE LOGISTICS & VIP TRANSIT NOTICE Due to the monumental scale of this artwork (2х3 meters) and the current logistics complexities in Eastern Europe, we provide a premium Art...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Linen, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Ascend, Abstract Painting
Ascend, Abstract Painting

Ascend, Abstract Painting

By Julie Weaverling

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
An abstract artwork blending textures and colors captures the balance between calm and vibrancy. Vibrant reds, blacks, and blues accentuate the muted grays an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Peace flags n°30 by Gilbert Pauli - Oil on canvas 75x99
Peace flags n°30 by Gilbert Pauli - Oil on canvas 75x99

Peace flags n°30 by Gilbert Pauli - Oil on canvas 75x99

By Gilbert Pauli

Located in Geneva, CH

Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

After the rain
After the rain

After the rain

By Aliona Koroliova

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work continues the exploration of silence as an inner space — a state in which perception softens and boundaries dissolve. “After the rain” is not a clearly defined landscape, b...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Giuseppe Capogrossi Iconic Comb Design "Superficie 324" Serigrafia
Giuseppe Capogrossi Iconic Comb Design "Superficie 324" Serigrafia

Giuseppe Capogrossi Iconic Comb Design "Superficie 324" Serigrafia

By Giuseppe Capogrossi

Located in Detroit, MI

"Superficie 324" is a 1988 screen print (serigraph) of a 1959 painting by Capogrossi. This is one of his famous "comb" or "fork" works that he perfected in the 1950s and continued to create for the remainder of his life. The blocks of primary red and yellow colors give a bright, joyful feel and contrast to the strong bold black that was Capogrossi's consistent color for the "combs". With no allegorical, psychological, or symbolic meanings, these structural elements could be assembled and connected in countless variations. Intricate and insistent, Capogrossi's signs determined the construction of the pictorial surface. This piece is identified along one side: Giuseppe Capogrossi By SIAE 1988 Silvio Zamorani Editor Via Saccarelli, 9 10144 Torino Italy Tel. (39)(11) 4730554 Progetto Grafico (Graphic Project): Studio Walter Benjamin. Serigrafia (Screen Print): BISI Torino. Capogrossi was born in Rome. After obtaining a degree in law in 1923–1924, he decided to study painting with Felice Carena at Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. In 1927 Capogrossi embarked on a formative trip to Paris together with fellow artists and acquaintances Fausto Pirandello, Corrado Cagli and Emanuele Cavalli...

Category

1950s Abstract Art

Materials

Screen

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Arlene Scult

Located in New York, NY

Arlene Scult, Untitled, Abstract Mixed Media/ Pen and Ink, 27 x 37 Colors: Black, White, Brown Unframed - 20 x 29.50

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Pen

Interior with Standing Dog
Interior with Standing Dog

Interior with Standing Dog

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Irvin Nahan (b.1927) Interior with Standing Dog, 1970. Watercolor and pencil on paper. Image measures 5 x 6.5 inches. Framed measurement: 10 x 12 inches. Signed and dated by ar...

Category

1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

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.