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It's Good Business! /// Contemporary Street Art Text War Political Painting
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "It's Good Business!" Series: Statement *Signed by Graves lower right. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso Year: 2023 Mediu...
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2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Simple - Blue Cool Tone Impasto Inspired Textural Thick Paint Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Scaffold Two - Geometric Abstract Light Blue Navy Ivory Beige Lines Shapes, 2021
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in shades of blue from cobalt to pale periwinkle, and delicate angular lines in black and dark gray are dynamic against a soft background fading from dark navy at th...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Panel

Energy - Painting Abstract Abundant Contemporary Maximalism Bold Unique Contrast
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: The Guardians of Energy (Abundant Energy) Energy Painting Abstract Abundant Contemporary Maximalism Bold Unique Contrast Fresh Revival Renewal Texture The Guardians of Ener...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Wood, Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Abstract Seascape Painting in Soft Neutrals – Original Oil on Canvas, French Art
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont – “Instant Suspendu” Oil on canvas – 19.69 x 19.69 in (50 x 50 cm) Framed dimensions: 22.44 x 22.44 in (57 x 57 cm) – Choice of black or natural wood frame Year: 2026 C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Equilibre des strates, Abstract Lanscape, oil, Expressionism, Contemporary art
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Size unframed: 50 x 50 cm (15.75 x 15.75 in) Size framed 57 x 57 cm or 22.44 x 22.44 in. Choose the color of frame black or wood. A certificate comes the painting the painting is re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Hand-Painted Canvas Limited Edition#4/10–Sunshine Factory-British Awarded artist
Located in London, GB
This stunning large-scale hand-painted canvas edition is created in oil by Shizico Yi and is 95% hand painted directly onto canvas. Signed on the front and fully signed and numbered ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Sttories From The Sea I - Modern Hand Woven and Painted Landscape Artwork
Located in Salzburg, AT
Stories from the Sea I, handwoven abstract landscape, linen yarn, organic cotton, 110 x 80 cm, 2021 Canvas is entirely constructed on a weaving loom. Each of the steps of the proces...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Textile, Linen, Yarn, Cotton

"Connection Points"
Located in Zofingen, AG
Series “Following the Movements” “Connection Points” is an abstract wall painting created as an accent piece for spaces where focus and presence are essential. This red and black pai...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

avp_1521 - Original Abstract Vibrant Blue Tone Contemporary Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The colorful abstract artworks of Romanian artist Alex Voinea are inspired by experiments with paint poured over vibrating surfaces, such as speakers at full volume. Alex Voinea coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Horizons Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Yellow and Blue Violet
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
This abstract painting explores the relationship between color, form, and space through the use of two dominant fields: a deep violet blue shape suggesting a mountainous contour and ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Larry Poons - Midget Racer, unique Color Field Abstract Geometric drawing Signed
Located in New York, NY
Larry Poons Midget Racer, 1963 Colored Pencil on Graph Paper Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the lower right front Original frame with gallery label included Provenance: H...
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1960s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Color Pencil

avp_1275 - Original Abstract Vibrant Pink Tone Contemporary Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The colorful abstract artworks of Romanian artist Alex Voinea are inspired by experiments with paint poured over vibrating surfaces, such as speakers at full volume. Alex Voinea coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Kinetic Awakening
Located in London, London
“A powerful contemporary abstract painting defined by dynamic motion, bold color accents, and refined compositional balance—perfect for collectors seeking a distinctive, investment...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Landscape
Located in London, London
artist: Katarina joys 110x210cm abstract painting, landscape, The item is located in central London, United Kingdom. The painting will be shipped rolled original painting on canvas...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Cycle of Life - Abstract Sage Green Landscape Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Latex, Ink, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Untitled 1 - Handwoven Landscape Painting, Wowen and Painted Artwork
Located in Salzburg, AT
Untitled, from the Horizon series, handwoven landscape, linen yarn, organic cotton, wool, 60 x 80 cm, 2024. Canvas is entirely constructed on a weaving loom. Each of the steps of t...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Textile, Linen, Yarn

Habitat III - Handwoven Landscape Painting, Modern Woven and Painted Artwork
Located in Salzburg, AT
"Habitat 1II", handwoven painting - landscape, linen yarn, 120 x 79 cm, 2022. Canvas is entirely constructed on a weaving loom. Each of the steps of the process of creation is con...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Textile, Linen, Yarn

Freedom in Nature - Large Abstract Green Tone Textural Floral Acrylic Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Urban Palimpsest
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work reflects on the city as a living organism—unfinished, fluid, and multilayered. The viewer is immersed in a state of presence, an experience of being in the urban fabric wov...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Passion
Located in London, London
The item is located in central London, UK. The painting will be shipped rolled, without stretcher bars. Red flowers modern acrylic, oil on canvas painting, abstract expressionism...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

“Autumn Garden”
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Autumn Garden” Presence gives way to tone. Space is condensed into an inner sensation. Color retains warmth, depth, and emotion. This is a garden distilled to its essence, a quiet ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Temps de lecture– Original Textured Abstract Library, Oil Paint, Contemporary
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
French contemporary painter Sophie Dumont is celebrated for her refined series of abstract libraries, where the geometry of books becomes a meditation on rhythm, knowledge, and memor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Eternity
Located in London, London
XXL, Extra-large painting, large painting, abstract art, abstract painting on canvas, oil on canvas, acrylic art, yellow, red, grey, rainbow, multicolour, multicolour. Hand-signed, O...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Beyond the Ashes - Abstract Moody Neutral Tone Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Rosa Pristina" (contemporary, original, abstract, floral, pink flower, natural)
Located in Paris, IDF
ROSA PRISTINA Latin for "earliest rose" or "pristine rose," captures a bloom suspended forever between full vitality and delicate decay. The painting is an abstract elegy to the rose...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Dye, Oil, Plaster, Cotton Canvas

Twilight Landscape 2 - Abstract Expressive Earth Blue Ink Painting on Paper
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Ink, Mixed Media, Graphite

Carnival - Abstract Painting Modern Bold Invest Colorful Large Contemporary Joy
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: The Guardians and the Carnival Abstract Painting Modern Bold Invest Colorful Large Contemporary Joy Love the detail in this artwork by Karnish. This work is part of a serie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Stretcher Bars

1960's Mod Girl Fashion Model portrait mid-century modern abstract painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Fabulous ca. 1960 mid-century modern painting of four fashion models. Oil on panel measuring 18 x 24 inches. Unsigned and unattributed.
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Jit Be Barking - Large Abstract Organic Unique Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rue Bootay, a New York-born artist now rooted in the vibrant artistic landscape of Los Angeles, navigates the avant-garde realm of nonrepresentational surrealism with a style uniquel...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Original-Rosarian-La Vie en Rose: Summer Bloom Serie-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
Rosarian — La Vie en Rose is part of Shizico Yi’s ongoing Summer Bloom Series, a body of work in which she explores the magical qualities of roses and the complex challenge of painti...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

DAMIEN HIRST - THE CURRENCY. Original work The Currency Project. Dots. Colors
Located in Madrid, Madrid
DAMIEN HIRST - THE CURRENCY: 6274. NOBODY SHOULD HEAR IT Date of creation: 2016 Medium: Enamel paint on handmade paper Edition: 5.149 unique works on paper Size: 21.5 x 30 cm Conditi...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Enamel

Abstract Ocean Painting, Textured Contemporary Seascape, in Yellow Tones, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Joyous Sea ” is a contemporary abstract artwork inspired by the fluid motion of ocean currents. Layers of teal, green, and yellow tones intertwine with flowing yellow lines, evoking...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Monotype

Let it Out, Abstract Expressionist Diptych in Orange, Urban Style Gestures
Located in Barcelona, ES
This energetic diptych bursts with movement, layering bold gestures of orange, graphite gray, and icy blue over a soft blush ground. Sweeps, splatters, and sharp linear marks collide...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Passion
Located in London, London
Red flowers modern acrylic, oil on canvas painting, abstract expressionism. Flowers, red, pink, green, leaves, nature, still-life, floral artwork. The item is located in central Lo...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

The Window 333 - Modern Resin Minimalist Red Two Tone Color Field Abstract Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ricky Hunt’s mixed media minimalist wall art is influenced by his tumultuous past that led to a paradigm shift in creativity and life. He covers the wood panel with layers of acrylic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings

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Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Mediterrani, Blue and White, Abstract Gesture Patters, Acrylic Painting Seascape
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor

Vintage American Modernist Abstract Framed Mid Century Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 20 by 16 inches image alone. Handsomely framed in w...
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1960s Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Wild blue
Located in London, London
extra large XXL blue sea painting 179x120x6cm framed size KEYWORDS: large abstract painting original abstract art for sale, contemporary abst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

The Window 338 - Modern Resin Minimalist Blue Two Tone Color Field Abstract Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ricky Hunt’s mixed media minimalist wall art is influenced by his tumultuous past that led to a paradigm shift in creativity and life. He covers the wood panel with layers of acrylic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings

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Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

marine lovers
Located in London, London
We sail towards an unknown shore, towards those who awaits for us, towards those whom we love dearly. Abstract painting on canvas, blue, extra-large, XXL, large oil on canvas pain...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

marine lovers
marine lovers
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Vintage American Modernist Framed Abstract Expressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 20 by 16 inches overall. Handsomely framed in wood m...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

The Window 342 - Modern Resin Minimalist Blue Two Tone Color Field Abstract Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ricky Hunt’s mixed media minimalist wall art is influenced by his tumultuous past that led to a paradigm shift in creativity and life. He covers the wood panel with layers of acrylic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings

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Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Painting Blue Dog Classic Gold Contemporary Nature Abstract Serenity Floral Calm
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Sunbeam Serenity Painting Animal Dogs Modern Gold Contemporary Striking Invest Energy Nature Blue This painting forms part of an artwork series called BLUE. I borrowed from ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Gold

Echoes of the Atelier XVII
Located in London, GB
Echoes of the Atelier XVII, acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an age...
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1980s Modern Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Board

sunrise Corals
Located in London, London
Corals, water, Blue, turquoise, pink, beige, ochre, ocean, sea, current, fluid, yellow. Title: "Sunrise Corals" Artist: Katarina Joys Dimensions: 105x 170cm original acrylic, oil painting on canvas full size 114x183cm hand signed one-of-a-kind certificate of authenticity The canvas is shipped rolled, not framed A Monumental Masterpiece of Fluid Abstraction. The Narrative: A Symphony of Motion and Light Technical Excellence & Global Acquisition Medium: Professional-grade pigments on heavy-duty archival canvas, finished with a UV-protective varnish to ensure lifelong color brilliance. Provenance: Accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Seamless Logistics: We offer White-Glove International Delivery. The price is fully inclusive of all customs duties and priority handling, ensuring the work arrives cleared and ready for immediate installation with no additional paperwork for the collector. Architectural & Designer Impact: Specifically scaled for high-ceilinged galleries, luxury residential foyers, or executive boardrooms, "Sunrise corals" is designed to be the definitive "hero piece" of a room. For Designers: Its palette aligns perfectly with the 2025 Luxury Aesthetic, bridging the gap between bold ultramarine depths and organic, earthy warmth. Placement: The horizontal orientation makes it an ideal anchor for placement above a designer sofa, a grand dining console, or as a standalone statement in a minimalist hallway. About the artist: Katarina's works are in private collections in Luxembourg, Copenhagen, Palm Springs; Australia and Germany. Katarina Joys studied Algebra and Geometry in Munich, after which she spent 3 years sailing to remote islands in South America and North America, searching for new geometric shapes in cold and hot climates, in search of mathematical perfection through the spontaneity of the natural world. A coexistence of rhythms are numbers, logic and illogical are what moves her painting. Keywords: Primary: Large Contemporary Abstract, Original Fine Art, Investment-Grade Painting. Style: Blue and Gold Abstract, Gestural Expressionism, Monumental Wall Art...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Buoyant 2
Located in Deddington, GB
Buoyant 2 by Marilyn Simler is an original vibrant and abstracted acrylic on canvas painting. It depicts pink and red flowers in an impressionist painterly manner on a light green ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Cloudy Hills & Fields
Located in Deddington, GB
Cloudy Hills & Fields The west side of the South Island in New Zealand has a ridge of hills and mountains that have evolved from volcanic activity over many ages. This paintings show...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Somewhere Feeling Calm, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Shades of blue, green, and white suggest a peaceful landscape. The painting reflects the quiet, expansive spaces in nature that always draw artist Kajal Zaveri....

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Energetic Essence. Abstract square painting in the wood gold frame
Located in Zofingen, AG
-The painting was created alongside my tropical series and does not depict a specific scene, but rather abstract forms and shades of nature. Contemplating these natural motifs always...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Beautiful Mantra" Abstract Geometric Grid in Pastel Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Beautiful Manta" is an original piece by Kevin Snipes made from ink, gouache, pastel, and acrylic on paper. This piece measures 8.25”h x 6”w and is signed en verso. Kevin Snipes (h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Pastel

Moon by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting and wall sculpture, original
Located in Paris, FR
Moon is a unique painting and wall sculpture by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This artwork is made with polished pink copper leaves on metal frame, dimensions are 1...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Red secret
Located in London, London
115x195cm 122x203cm full size, abstract painting, landscape, expressionism, impressionism, contemporary, painting on canvas. extra-large, XXL The item is located in central Londo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Original-Jardin d'Hiver-Gladiolus with Dahlias-British Awarded Artist-Impasto
Located in London, GB
Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while longing for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en plein...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

The mountains we dream in - B.Schaumann Contemporary architectural Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sidera (Honeymoon) -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Expression, Flower Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Sidera reflects that kind of radiant intimacy, the soul's longing to chart constellations in another person, to navigate the galaxies of their experiences, and to leave behind light,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

"Girl in the Rain - Gold Edition #6", Abstract, Painting, 21st Century
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Gold Edition - with real gold leaf, 23,75 carat Art measures 11.81 x 11.81 inches Frame measures 22.83 x 22.83 x 2.36 inches Framed in a high-quality contemporary wooden moulding....
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Clay, Acrylic

Fanasy with Flowers 146
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 300+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait painting "Light Reborn"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, and is part of her ongoing series dedicated to women — a powerful exploration...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait painting "Inner light"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressionist portrait was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot as part of her ongoing exploration of emotional identity, inner truth, and the human s...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Original Abstract Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.

Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.

In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.

The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.

Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.

If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.