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Abstract 80s Art

HUGE FRENCH ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST PAINTING - 1970'S/80'S PERIOD
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1970's-1980's Title: Abstract/ Expressionist composition
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Mid-19th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

80's record bleed, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Lela Altman
Located in Yardley, PA
"80's record bleed" by lela altman from the "bleed" series. 30" x 24" x 1.5" acrylic painting on
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

My 80's Heart "Token 4" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, yellow, orange
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Hart "Token 4" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, yellow, orange
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

My 80's Heart "Token 7" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, orange
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Heart "Token 7" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, wood, orange
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Illustration Board, Graphite

My 80's Heart "Token 9" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, orange
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Heart "Token 9" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, orange, yellow
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

My 80's Heart "Token 5" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, purple, green
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Hart "Token 5" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, purple, green, blue
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
at the Institute of Contemporary Art in London. In 1973, he produced an entirely abstract 25-minute
Category

1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
at the Institute of Contemporary Art in London. In 1973, he produced an entirely abstract 25-minute
Category

1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
Institute of Contemporary Art in London. In 1973, he produced an entirely abstract 25-minute show for RAI’s
Category

1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
Institute of Contemporary Art in London. In 1973, he produced an entirely abstract 25-minute show for RAI’s
Category

1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
Institute of Contemporary Art in London. In 1973, he produced an entirely abstract 25-minute show for RAI’s
Category

1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
Institute of Contemporary Art in London. In 1973, he produced an entirely abstract 25-minute show for RAI’s
Category

1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Lithograph w Gloss Overprinting Stacked Signs Post Modern 80s Memphis Milano Era
Located in Surfside, FL
early 1980's Post Modern Era. It also bears influence from Pop Art (Particularly Allan D'Arcangelo
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1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Recall the Early 80's, " Original Oil Pastel and Ink Drawing by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Recall the Early 80's" is an original oil pastel and ink drawing by Reginald K. Gee. The artist
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1980s Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Ink, Board

Large 80s Vibrant Dynamic Drawing/Painting Memphis Milano Era
By Peter Stevens
Located in Surfside, FL
it is currently unframed and will be sold thus. Similar in style to the 80s work of Elizabeth
Category

1980s 85 New Wave Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Conté, Charcoal, Gouache, Rag Paper, Graphite

Vintage Melinda Stickney-Gibson Acrylic On Canvas Abstract Painting 80s
By Cy Twombly
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Melinda Stickney-Gibson Abstract Acrylic On Canvas Painting Signed Melinda Stickney-Gibson 1987
Category

20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

80s Post Modern Memphis Design Handmade Marilee Hall Abstract Art Teapot Signed
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
United States and has a prominent presence in art galleries and museums in the St Petersburg-Clearwater
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

"Claire" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca Switzerland 1980-1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
Unique Tisca Wool Rug – A Perfect Example of 80s-90s Abstract Art! This 100% wool rug by Tisca
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1990s Swiss Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Recent Sales

80's Series - Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
charity auctions and other social nonprofit entities. He currently lives and works in his art studio in
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Sergio Dangelo 'Composition' Latest 80's Oil Assemblage Canvas Contemporary Art
By Sergio Dangelo
Located in Bergamo, IT
Sergio Dangelo (1932) I resti di un approdo, latest 80's, oil, assemblage and mixed media on canvas
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil

Sergio Dangelo 'Composition' Latest 80's Oil Mixed Media Canvas Contemporary Art
By Sergio Dangelo
Located in Bergamo, IT
Sergio Dangelo (1932) Hi Bous, latest 80s, oil, assemblage and mixed media on canvas; signed lower
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil

Sergio Dangelo 'Composition' Latest 80's Oil Mixed Media Canvas Contemporary
By Sergio Dangelo
Located in Bergamo, IT
Sergio Dangelo (1932) Antigrazioso, latest 80's, oil, assemblage and mixed media on canvas, signed
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil

Sergio Dangelo 'Spleen' Latest 80's Oil Mixed Media Canvas Contemporary Italian
By Sergio Dangelo
Located in Bergamo, IT
Sergio Dangelo (1932) Composition, latest 80's, oil, assemblage and mixed media on canvas; signed
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil

Sergio Dangelo 'In Rio' Latest 80's Oil Mixed Media Canvas Contemporary Italian
By Sergio Dangelo
Located in Bergamo, IT
Sergio Dangelo (1932) A Rio, latest 80s, oil, assemblage and mixed media on canvas, signed lower
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil

Colorful Abstract Forms with Lion 1960-80s Ink Drawing
By Morris Kronfeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1960-80s ink on paper abstract drawing is by Morris Kronfeld (1914-2011), a New York Modernist
Category

1960s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

80's Peach Excess (impasto pink thick painting monochrome pop square design)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
ASK THE SELLER button. Grouping of 3 paintings is $2000 and of 4 paintings is $2500. 80's Peach
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

"1986" Wall Sculpture - white, blue, purple, lilac, distressed, stripes, 80's
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
the overall feel of the piece, which feels 80's inspired.
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

My 80's Hart "Token 2" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, purple
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Hart "Token 2" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, purple
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

My 80's Hart "Token 14" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, pink
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Hart "Token 14" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, pink
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

My 80's Hart "Token 12" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, pink
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Hart "Token 11" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, pink
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

My 80's Hart "Token 11" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, green
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Hart "Token 11" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, green
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

80s Pink Excess (impasto texture thick painting monochrome pop color bold design
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, wall sculpture, abstract art, minimalism and contemporary minimalism, pastel, rough, biomorphic, thick
Category

2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Lithograph w Gloss Overprinting Stacked Signs Post Modern 80s Memphis Milano Era
Located in Surfside, FL
early 1980's Post Modern Era. It also bears influence from Pop Art (Particularly Allan D'Arcangelo
Category

1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Large 80s Vibrant Dynamic Drawing/Painting Memphis Milano Era
By Peter Stevens
Located in Surfside, FL
it is currently unframed and will be sold thus. Similar in style to the 80s work of Elizabeth
Category

1980s 85 New Wave Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Conté, Charcoal, Gouache, Rag Paper, Graphite

Contemporary Modern Leslie Silva Talisman III Shadow Box Art Table Sculpture 80s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an intricate and organic style shadow box table sculpture, "Talisman III," by Leslie Silva, circa the 1980s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 22" ...
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Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Large Pop Art Abstract Figure Digital Barcode Silkscreen Screenprint 80s Memphis
By David Prentice
Located in Surfside, FL
ascertain which one it is. Vintage 1981 DAVID PRENTICE ABSTRACT POP ART SERIGRAPH PRINT Very large
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1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Disc I & II
By Terry Winters
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Collection of Ellyn and Saul Dennison, The Morris Museum, Morristown, NJ 1992 American Art of the 80’s
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

HUGE FRENCH ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST PAINTING - 1970'S/80'S PERIOD
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1970's-1980's Title: Abstract/ Expressionist composition
Category

Mid-19th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

80's Peach Excess (impasto pink thick painting monochrome pop square design)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
ASK THE SELLER button. Grouping of 3 paintings is $2000 and of 4 paintings is $2500. 80's Peach
Category

2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

My 80's Hart "Token 1" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Hart "Token 1" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

My 80's Hart "Token 13" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, orange, blue
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Hart "Token 13" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, orange, blue
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

My 80's Heart "Token 3" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, orange
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Hart "Token 3" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, orange
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

My 80's Hart "Token 8" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, cream
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Hart "Token 8" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, cream
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

My 80's Hart "Token 10" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, purple
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Hart "Token 10" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, purple, pink
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite

My 80's Heart "Token 6" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, polka dot
By Catherine Hart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
My 80's Hart "Token 6" 2019, gouache, acrylic, graphite, panel, blue, wood, polka dots
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Panel, Wood Panel, Graphite, Illustration Board

Trio Excess (triptych painting salon hanging lemon yellow 80s pink cobalt blue)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, materiality folds, process-based, dynamism, wall sculpture, abstract art, minimalism and contemporary
Category

2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Large Pop Art Abstract Figure Digital Barcode Silkscreen Screenprint 80s Memphis
By David Prentice
Located in Surfside, FL
ascertain which one it is. Vintage 1981 DAVID PRENTICE ABSTRACT POP ART SERIGRAPH PRINT Very large
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

1960s-80s Minimalist Abstract Line Drawing in Ink
By Morris Kronfeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
This circa 1960s-80s minimalist ink on paper drawing is by Morris Kronfeld (1914-2011) was a New
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

80'S Art Deco Style Gold & Enamel Abstract Pendant Necklace By, Monet
By Monet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980'S Gold Plate & Enamel Abstract Pendant Choker Style Necklace By, Monet. This chunky and
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20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

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Surely you’ll find the exact piece of abstract 80s art you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 19 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of abstract 80s art among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of abstract 80s art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, beige and blue. An object in our assortment of abstract 80s art from Catherine Hart, Abraham William Artmico, Susan Wooler, Timothy Sanchez and Reynier Ferrer — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, acrylic paint and synthetic resin paint — can elevate any room of your home.

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Questions About Abstract 80s Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Wassily Kandinsky is the father of abstract art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Abstract, in art, refers to art that rejects visual reality. Instead, abstract arts utilizes shapes, colors, forms and other gestural marks to convey a certain feeling and reality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Abstract art grew out of the desire by artists in the early 20th century, like Wassily Kandinsky, to create “pure art,” grounded not in visual reality but in the artist’s imagination.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To describe abstract art, focus on its elements. Take notice of the types of lines and shapes the work features. Discuss its color and value, the term for the interplay between light and dark in a piece. You can also consider its texture, the materials used to produce it and how it fits into the space that surrounds it. Find a wide range of abstract art on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021
    A definition of abstract art is art through which the artist doesn't attempt a visual depiction of the world. The artist may have other intentions : conveying a pure emotion, or achieving what (s)he perceives as visual perfection, etc. There are many kinds of abstract art : lyrical abstraction, geometrical abstraction, action painting… There is also an infinite spectrum between hyperrealism and pure abstraction, since one can argue that any brush stroke is by itself an abstraction of the reality — let alone flat color patches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Abstract art was influenced by Postimpressionism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, abstract art, by definition, is not representational. Although the shapes in an abstract composition may be based on real world objects, these objects are not recognizable in the finished work.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The reasons why people like abstract art vary. Some like the fact that they can interpret abstract pieces however they desire and enjoy using their imaginations to find meaning in various works. Others experience an emotional reaction when viewing abstract art and consider it to be moving as a result. In addition, people may appreciate the creativity and inventiveness that the creation of abstract art requires. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of abstract art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, Cubism is a form of abstract art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Abstract art is meant to achieve an effect as opposed to representing an object, person, or a scene. Three characteristics of abstract art include: being non-representational art; valuation of shapes, colors, lines, and textures; and subjective art. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original abstract artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The six elements of abstract art are color, form, line, shape, texture and value. Color refers to the various hues featured in a composition, while form refers to the subjects or elements of a piece. Lines and shapes are the components that make up the artwork. Textures include both physical differences in the surface of a work and effects that create the illusion of textural variations. Value, the final element, describes how light or dark the colors are. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of abstract art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    What makes good abstract art is largely subjective. People tend to think of abstract art as good when it evokes an emotional response in them. Critics may judge abstract art based on its originality and creativity, as well as on the skill and technique of the artist. Shop a diverse assortment of abstract art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There is no single painter who experimented with abstract art and Cubism. A number of artists worked in Cubism, a style of abstract art in which reality was fragmented into flat, geometric forms. Historians generally credit Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso as being the fathers of Cubism. Other Cubist painters include Fernand Léger, Alexander Archipenko, Marcel Duchamp, Juan Gris and Jean Metzinger. Shop a collection of Cubist art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Kandinsky was called the Father of Abstract Art because he was part of a crucial moment in art history. He was influenced by styles ranging from Surrealism to Fauvism and was a leading figure in bringing together Der Blaue Reiter, a group of avant-garde artists in Munich who explored spiritual concepts through their art as a response to the materialism of the time. Wassily Kandinsky also led courses on analytical drawing and color at the Bauhaus after being appointed by founder and architect Walter Gropius to teach in Weimar in 1922. He taught at all three of the legendary school’s locations and remained with the institution until its forced closure by the Nazis in 1933. Through his work, Kandinsky pushed modern art closer to total abstraction and inspired artists like Willem de Kooning and Joan Mitchell. Explore a range of Wassily Kandinsky art on 1stDibs.
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