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Abstract Art

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
Textured lihes. Abstraction
Textured lihes. Abstraction

Textured lihes. Abstraction

By Svetlana Saratova

Located in Zofingen, AG

This artistic creation is a collection of four unique paintings, unified by an exquisite palette. Each canvas, enriched with texture through the application of spackling, possesses i...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Paste

Original Spring Triptych-British Awarded Artist-Abstract British Contemporary
Original Spring Triptych-British Awarded Artist-Abstract British Contemporary

Original Spring Triptych-British Awarded Artist-Abstract British Contemporary

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Spring Triptych begun in 2024 — Spring Duet Series — where Shizico Yi explores abstraction through the expanded formats of diptych and triptych. In this series, Shizico focuses on a restrained, luminous palette of soft greens, creamy whites, and pink-apricot tones, evoking the fragile early spring light of Northern Europe. The works hold a sense of emergence — of quiet awakening — where colour breathes gently across the canvas. Although abstract in form, all three paintings were created en plein air, in situ, capturing both the landscape surrounding her studio and the interior space itself across the unfolding months of spring. Each canvas functions like an individual musical note. Together, the three form a visual harmony — a quiet concert of rhythm, colour, and movement. This triptych is part of Shizico’s long-running Memory Landscape Project (initiated in 2015), an expansive body of work spanning painting, sculpture, installation, and abstraction. Across this project, she moves fluidly between impressionism, expressionism, and abstract language, allowing memory and presence to shape form. -Artist's Lifetime Warranty for the original artwork. -Guarantee End to end tracking Delivery Worldwide by Royal Mail Worldwide at lowest Rate £28 only. About the artist: Dr. Shizico Yi is a London-based multidisciplinary artist working across painting, installation, and film. Her practice explores themes of loss, repetition, the everyday, and the formation of memory, weaving personal narratives into broader social and human contexts. Drawing on a background in design and film, Yi’s work moves fluidly between mediums, allowing lived experience, place, and time to shape each project. Yi holds a PhD in Fine Art from the University of East London (2017), an MFA, and a BA in Womenswear from the University of the Arts London. Her practice is grounded in both rigorous research and embodied making. Alongside her studio practice, Yi works en plein air from spring through autumn, returning to studio-based work during the winter months. This cyclical approach allows seasonality, landscape, and environment to inform the scale, materiality, and emotional tenor of her work. Her work has been exhibited internationally in the UK, South Korea, and Italy, and is held in private collections across the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. In addition to her visual art practice, Yi is an award-winning filmmaker. She was the Winner of the Women Filmmakers: Best Shorts Competition in Los Angeles (2013) and has served as a guest jury member for the 14th–16th Annual New York City Independent Film Festival (2022–2024). She is also the founder and curator of no barking aRt...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Untitled #537 by Murray Duncan – Original Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper
Untitled #537 by Murray Duncan – Original Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper

Untitled #537 by Murray Duncan – Original Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper

By Murray Duncan 1

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Untitled #537 by Murray Duncan – Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper Size: 32" x 40" Unframed, signed on the back A striking exploration of form and movement, Untitled #527 by Murray ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Pencil

Abstract 2558
Abstract 2558

Alex SenchenkoAbstract 2558, 2025

$1,830Sale Price|20% Off

Abstract 2558

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I poured my emotions into a dance of textures and soft hues. The creamy creams, gentle pinks, and calming blues blend with unexpected bursts of black to evoke a serene...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Warm Touch
Warm Touch

Warm Touch

By Oksana Reva

Located in Zofingen, AG

“Warm Touch” A peaceful wave unfolds across the canvas — not forceful, not fierce, but gently wrapping the space in tenderness. Its shifting shades of blue flow softly, like the brea...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dance of the Hummingbirds
Dance of the Hummingbirds

Dance of the Hummingbirds

By Iryna Kobzar

Located in Zofingen, AG

“Dance of the Hummingbirds” invites the viewer into a luminous world of movement, balance, and quiet magic. Two vibrant hummingbirds gracefully hover around blooming fuchsia flowers,...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Daniel Humair 'Roland Garros French Open' 2004- Poster

Daniel Humair 'Roland Garros French Open' 2004- Poster

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Galerie Le Long Paris, 2004 French Open Paper Size: 29.5 x 23.25 inches ( 75 x 59 cm ) Image Size: 29.5 x 23.25 inches ( 75 x 59 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Shipping an...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Art

Materials

Offset

PULSATION OF TIME
PULSATION OF TIME

PULSATION OF TIME

By Oksana Reva

Located in Zofingen, AG

In Pulsation of Time, the artist turns to the technique of impulsive gesture, intertwining it with delicate, translucent glazing. The multilayered texture forms a space that seems to...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Night Rain 1

Night Rain 1

By Lynn Sanders

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic

Abstract Relief Painting in Vibrant Blue by José María de Aurora Contemporary
Abstract Relief Painting in Vibrant Blue by José María de Aurora Contemporary

Abstract Relief Painting in Vibrant Blue by José María de Aurora Contemporary

By Jose Maria de Aurora

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, Acrylic

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

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

R. Poch After Works 56 original acrylic painting. framed
R. Poch After Works 56 original acrylic painting. framed

R. Poch After Works 56 original acrylic painting. framed

By Ramon Poch

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

after works. original acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production company La Cosa de la...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Vibrant Abstract, Blue, Colourful Oil Painting, Original
Vibrant Abstract, Blue, Colourful Oil Painting, Original

Vibrant Abstract, Blue, Colourful Oil Painting, Original

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Vibrant Abstract, Blue, Colourful Oil Painting, Original By French artist 'L.Polevin', 20th Century Signed indistinctly and dated '1986', signed verso Oil painting on canvas, unframe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Blossoms of Abstraction, Abstract Oil Painting
Blossoms of Abstraction, Abstract Oil Painting

Blossoms of Abstraction, Abstract Oil Painting

By Ronda Waiksnis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Bold, expressive strokes present an abstract interpretation of a flower. Thick paint and dynamic application evoke a sense of vitality and spontaneity. Subtle h...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

1960's French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting - Monogrammed
1960's French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting - Monogrammed

1960's French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting - Monogrammed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, signed with initials, dated 1960's Title: Cubist abstract Medium: oil painting on board, unframed board: 13.75 x 10.5 inches Provenance: private co...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Golden Hour Landscape 3 - Abstract Flowy Minimalist Ink Painting on Linen Paper
Golden Hour Landscape 3 - Abstract Flowy Minimalist Ink Painting on Linen Paper

Golden Hour Landscape 3 - Abstract Flowy Minimalist Ink Painting on Linen Paper

By Bettina Mauel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Linen, Ink, Mixed Media

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.