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Contemporary Abstract Paintings

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
Morning Blooming - Butter Yellow Floral Landscape Mixed Media Art on Canvas
Morning Blooming - Butter Yellow Floral Landscape Mixed Media Art on Canvas

Morning Blooming - Butter Yellow Floral Landscape Mixed Media Art on Canvas

By Amber Goldhammer

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

Materials

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

In The Presence of Fragrant Bliss - Abstract Landscape Mixed Media Art on Canvas
In The Presence of Fragrant Bliss - Abstract Landscape Mixed Media Art on Canvas

In The Presence of Fragrant Bliss - Abstract Landscape Mixed Media Art on Canvas

By Amber Goldhammer

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

Materials

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

Love Bomb - Original Minimalist Black and White Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Love Bomb - Original Minimalist Black and White Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

Love Bomb - Original Minimalist Black and White Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

By Amber Goldhammer

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

Materials

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

Blue Landscape – Original Abstract Painting on Paper by Marilina Marchica
Blue Landscape – Original Abstract Painting on Paper by Marilina Marchica

Blue Landscape – Original Abstract Painting on Paper by Marilina Marchica

By Marilina Marchica

Located in Agrigento, AG

Blue Landscape is an original abstract painting by Italian artist Marilina Marchica, created using pure pigment on high-quality paper. This unique piece belongs to her ongoing resear...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pigment, Paper

Anew
Anew

Anew

Located in Burlingame, CA

Elizabeth Geisler is best known for her dazzling contemporary water reflection paintings that bridge realism with abstraction. Up close, the paintings appear ambiguous and loose, yet...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

Scaffold Two - Geometric Abstract Light Blue Navy Ivory Beige Lines Shapes, 2021
Scaffold Two - Geometric Abstract Light Blue Navy Ivory Beige Lines Shapes, 2021

Scaffold Two - Geometric Abstract Light Blue Navy Ivory Beige Lines Shapes, 2021

By David Collins

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

Materials

Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Panel

Untitled. Ref. 94019
Untitled. Ref. 94019

Untitled. Ref. 94019

By Carlos Capelan

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Capelán's work stands out for its rigorous handling of diverse artistic techniques and procedures, ranging from drawing to installation, including painting, printmaking, photography,...

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1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

'Veil' Acrylic Painting on Panel, Contemporary Landscape, 21st Century
'Veil' Acrylic Painting on Panel, Contemporary Landscape, 21st Century

'Veil' Acrylic Painting on Panel, Contemporary Landscape, 21st Century

Located in Burlingame, CA

Elizabeth Geisler is best known for her dazzling contemporary water reflection paintings that bridge realism with abstraction. Up close, the paintings appear ambiguous and loose, yet...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

HG66 - Playful Chaos Hidden Garden, 2023
HG66 - Playful Chaos Hidden Garden, 2023

HG66 - Playful Chaos Hidden Garden, 2023

By Damien Hirst

Located in Manchester, GB

Damien Hirst, HG66 - Playful Chaos Hidden Gardens, 2023 Oil on canvas presented in a white, hand-painted wooden frame 62.3 x 45 cm (24.5 x 17.7 in) Original artwork Hand-Signed by D...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ce qui demeure — Abstract Library, Minimalism, Oil Painting, Contemporary, 2026
Ce qui demeure — Abstract Library, Minimalism, Oil Painting, Contemporary, 2026

Ce qui demeure — Abstract Library, Minimalism, Oil Painting, Contemporary, 2026

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Oil on canvas – 54 x 65 cm (21.3 x 25.6 in) Framed dimensions: 61 x 72 cm (24 x 28.3 in) Framed in natural wood or black floater frame (your choice) Signed – Certificate of authentic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lines of Light #2 (Dusk) - Original Moody Surrealist Acrylic Painting on Panel
Lines of Light #2 (Dusk) - Original Moody Surrealist Acrylic Painting on Panel

Lines of Light #2 (Dusk) - Original Moody Surrealist Acrylic Painting on Panel

By Mike Gough

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gough’s interest in the elusive quality of memory has always been an invariable interest in his art practice. Rooted in memories of his upbringing in Newfoundland, Gough’s paintings ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Calm Mood #2 - Abstract 'I LOVE YOU' Graffiti Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Calm Mood #2 - Abstract 'I LOVE YOU' Graffiti Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

Calm Mood #2 - Abstract 'I LOVE YOU' Graffiti Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

By Amber Goldhammer

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

Materials

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

Painting Flowers Free Contemporary Modern Bold Original Nature Statement Large
Painting Flowers Free Contemporary Modern Bold Original Nature Statement Large

Painting Flowers Free Contemporary Modern Bold Original Nature Statement Large

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Freedom Flowers Painting Flowers Freedom Contemporary Modern Bold Original Nature Statement Joy Whilst creating Freedom Flowers, I connected to the gift of nature, the abund...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Wild Flower Cowgirl - Abstract Colorful Figurative Pinup Painting on Canvas
Wild Flower Cowgirl - Abstract Colorful Figurative Pinup Painting on Canvas

Wild Flower Cowgirl - Abstract Colorful Figurative Pinup Painting on Canvas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic

The Best is Yet to Come For You - Abstract Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork
The Best is Yet to Come For You - Abstract Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork

The Best is Yet to Come For You - Abstract Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork

By Amber Goldhammer

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

Materials

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

"My Horizon - Fiji" Color Field Contemporary Painting on Paper Rothko Inspired
"My Horizon - Fiji" Color Field Contemporary Painting on Paper Rothko Inspired

"My Horizon - Fiji" Color Field Contemporary Painting on Paper Rothko Inspired

By Cindy Shaoul

Located in New York, NY

An acrylic and oil on heavy weight paper piece with bright use of color and texture. We are focused on the simplicity of beauty in the moment as Shaoul creates a translucent but very...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

My Favorite Game #2 - Colorful Pacman Inspired Graffiti Mixed Media Painting
My Favorite Game #2 - Colorful Pacman Inspired Graffiti Mixed Media Painting

My Favorite Game #2 - Colorful Pacman Inspired Graffiti Mixed Media Painting

By Amber Goldhammer

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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Permutations
Permutations

Permutations

Located in Burlingame, CA

Elizabeth Geisler is best known for her dazzling contemporary water reflection paintings that bridge realism with abstraction. Up close, the paintings appear ambiguous and loose, yet...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Beautiful Mantra" Abstract Geometric Grid in Pastel Colors
"Beautiful Mantra" Abstract Geometric Grid in Pastel Colors

"Beautiful Mantra" Abstract Geometric Grid in Pastel Colors

By Kevin Snipes

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

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Pastel

Between the Landscape and Geometry - Modern Woven and Painted Abstract Artwork
Between the Landscape and Geometry - Modern Woven and Painted Abstract Artwork

Between the Landscape and Geometry - Modern Woven and Painted Abstract Artwork

By Marta Pokojowczyk

Located in Salzburg, AT

Between the Landscape and Geometry, hand weaving, linen yarn, wool, acrylic textile paint, 70 x 65 cm, 2024. There is a second painting from this series - my other article here, mat...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Linen, Yarn, Acrylic, Wool

Where Each Day Feels Like a Dream - Contemporary Architecture Pool Oil Painting
Where Each Day Feels Like a Dream - Contemporary Architecture Pool Oil Painting

Where Each Day Feels Like a Dream - Contemporary Architecture Pool Oil Painting

Located in DE

Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world, where imagination knows no bounds and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Castaway - Abstract Playful Earth Tone Textural Paint Splat Mixed Media Artwork
Castaway - Abstract Playful Earth Tone Textural Paint Splat Mixed Media Artwork

Castaway - Abstract Playful Earth Tone Textural Paint Splat Mixed Media Artwork

By Amber Goldhammer

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

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Where light lingers longest - Contemporary Architecture pool House Oil Painting
Where light lingers longest - Contemporary Architecture pool House Oil Painting

Where light lingers longest - Contemporary Architecture pool House Oil Painting

Located in DE

Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world, where imagination knows no bounds and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The last day of summer - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting
The last day of summer - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting

The last day of summer - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting

Located in DE

Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world, where imagination knows no bounds and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Poppin' Graff - Abstract Colorful Textural 'Love You' Graffiti Mixed Media Art
Poppin' Graff - Abstract Colorful Textural 'Love You' Graffiti Mixed Media Art

Poppin' Graff - Abstract Colorful Textural 'Love You' Graffiti Mixed Media Art

By Amber Goldhammer

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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Serie Dibujos Felices 10 - Original Red Blue Watercolor and Ink Artwork on Paper
Serie Dibujos Felices 10 - Original Red Blue Watercolor and Ink Artwork on Paper

Serie Dibujos Felices 10 - Original Red Blue Watercolor and Ink Artwork on Paper

By "Sergio ""Valenz"" Valenzuela"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sergio Valenzuela “Valenz” is a contemporary Guatemalan artist who tells stories with everyday objects, primarily expressing them with graphite and acrylic on canvas. His artworks pr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Violet night of the soul - Large violet abstract landscape painting
Violet night of the soul - Large violet abstract landscape painting

Violet night of the soul - Large violet abstract landscape painting

By Jennifer L. Baker

Located in Silverthorne, CO

"Violet night of the soul", a large, enveloping painting that surrounds you with an ethereal and dramatic moment of the sky and the earth coming together. A classic ascension paintin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary Abstract Figurative Graffiti, 115X115 cm, Excellent
Contemporary Abstract Figurative Graffiti, 115X115 cm, Excellent

Contemporary Abstract Figurative Graffiti, 115X115 cm, Excellent

Located in New York, NY

The image is a colorful, abstract acrylic on canvas artwork that combines figurative and geometric elements. At the center, there is a person with short dark hair, resting their arms...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mobile Shapes and Curves, Pastel Tones Triptych, Organic Modern Shapes on Paper
Mobile Shapes and Curves, Pastel Tones Triptych, Organic Modern Shapes on Paper

Mobile Shapes and Curves, Pastel Tones Triptych, Organic Modern Shapes on Paper

By Ryan Rivadeneyra

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mobile Shapes and Curves, is an original painting that presents a lyrical study in movement and form. This large-scale triptych orchestrates a dance of organic silhouettes across a ...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Handmade Paper

The Heat - Handwoven  Abstract Landscape, Contemporary Woven and Painted Artwork
The Heat - Handwoven  Abstract Landscape, Contemporary Woven and Painted Artwork

The Heat - Handwoven Abstract Landscape, Contemporary Woven and Painted Artwork

By Marta Pokojowczyk

Located in Salzburg, AT

‚The Heat’, handwoven landscape, linen yarn, organic cotton, acrylic textile paint, 60 x 50 cm, 2021. This work are a symbiosis of two disciplines of art, Painting and Weaving. Handw...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Textile, Cotton, Linen, Yarn, Acrylic

Kill Your Darlings No.18 - contemporary, abstract, acrylic on canvas
Kill Your Darlings No.18 - contemporary, abstract, acrylic on canvas

Kill Your Darlings No.18 - contemporary, abstract, acrylic on canvas

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary abstract painting was inspired by nature. This bucolic composition by Sandra Goldie, a Canadian artist features expressive, fluid brushstrokes. Shapes, hinting at ...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Minimal Landscape –Original Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Marilina Marchica
Minimal Landscape –Original Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Marilina Marchica

Minimal Landscape –Original Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Marilina Marchica

By Marilina Marchica

Located in Agrigento, AG

Artist: Marilina Marchica (b. 1984, Italy) Title: Landscape Year: 2025 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 80 × 80 × 3.5 cm Signature: Signed on the reverse Certificate of Authenticity: Incl...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Topaz from the Mirror Stone series (Portrait Painting - Hedy Lamarr)
Topaz from the Mirror Stone series (Portrait Painting - Hedy Lamarr)

Topaz from the Mirror Stone series (Portrait Painting - Hedy Lamarr)

Located in New York City, NY

CAROLINA GOMEZ Emerald from the Mirror Stone series (Portrait Painting - Hedy Lamarr) 60 x 48 inches - Unique OIL ON CANVAS Carolina Gomez’s works have become known for the powerful...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Between 2 silences— Abstract Minimalism, Oil Painting, Seaside, Contemporary art
Between 2 silences— Abstract Minimalism, Oil Painting, Seaside, Contemporary art

Between 2 silences— Abstract Minimalism, Oil Painting, Seaside, Contemporary art

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Framed in natural wood or black floater frame (your choice) Signed – Certificate of authenticity – Ready to hang Sophie Dumont is a French contemporary painter based in Normandy, kn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

I remember the sweetness of life - Dreamy soft atmospheric waterfall painting
I remember the sweetness of life - Dreamy soft atmospheric waterfall painting

I remember the sweetness of life - Dreamy soft atmospheric waterfall painting

By Jennifer L. Baker

Located in Silverthorne, CO

A moment in time and nature, "I remember the sweetness of life" is the latest in my water series, and exploration of dawn in the wild, the sweetness of the light and foamy water as i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

All creatures great and small by Lesley Anne Spowart
All creatures great and small by Lesley Anne Spowart

All creatures great and small by Lesley Anne Spowart

By Lesley Spowart

Located in Carmel, CA

Lesley Anne Spowart, an abstract artist hailing from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is renowned for her transformative creations that blur the boundaries of mediums and styles. With a di...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas with Bird "Premonition of Eternity"
Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas with Bird "Premonition of Eternity"

Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas with Bird "Premonition of Eternity"

Located in Bogotá, Bogotá

"Premonition of Eternity" – Contemporary abstract oil painting on canvas. The surface is constructed through successive layers of greens, gold, sepia, and magenta, incorporating tran...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

The Space Between

The Space Between

Located in Santa Fe, NM

acrylic, mixed media on canvas My paintings explore the themes of light, atmosphere, and nature. The expressive brushstrokes and saturated hues in my work aim to convey a sense of e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Robert Longo - Pressure on God - Unique iconic 1980s work on paper signed Framed
Robert Longo - Pressure on God - Unique iconic 1980s work on paper signed Framed

Robert Longo - Pressure on God - Unique iconic 1980s work on paper signed Framed

By Robert Longo

Located in New York, NY

Robert Longo's "Pressure on Heaven/God" is a classic work from the 1980s, a period that is very much in vogue these days and subject of major critical, commercial and scholarly re-ex...

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1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite

Innocence and Renewal - Original Green Abstract Oil Painting
Innocence and Renewal - Original Green Abstract Oil Painting

Innocence and Renewal - Original Green Abstract Oil Painting

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 spontaneity, a lyrical abstraction of frenzied marks, many of which previously lay hidden, buried beneath strong layers of self-taught expression. Those truths, first obscured and then obvious, aim to engage the viewer, allowing them to explore their own interpretation. His figurative abstract artworks are represented by Artspace Warehouse in Los Angeles and have been exhibited and collected worldwide, including London, New York, and Hong Kong. This original oil painting on canvas measures 60 inches high by 48 inches wide. In his distinct abstract expressionist style, Acetelli uses a captivating blend of color and form to create an ethereal scene filled with serenity and introspection. The artwork is wired and ready to hang. The sides of the artwork are painted black and it does not require framing. It is signed by the artist on the front of the artwork and titled on the back. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and international shipping is available. A certificate of authenticity issued by Artplex Gallery is included. Mark Acetelli was born in Detroit into an artistic household. Mark’s mother herself was a painter and some of his earliest memories were the smell of turpentine and oil paints. Growing up surrounded by his mother's work, she inspired and encouraged him to become an artist. Acetelli’s paintings are inspired by the intensely personal introspective journey of life, from the ever-changing complexities of love, loss, birth, and death. The context of his work he describes as, “Absence and Presence” pertaining to how someone or something can be physically gone, but the essence still remains. Capturing the physical mixed with spirituality on canvas. His application of paint is an extension of that thought process. He works by continuously building up and tearing down, layer upon layer, adding and subtracting. A visceral dance between the conscious and the unconscious until the emotion is expressed. Acetelli’s paintings may go through multiple incarnations with the past lying just beneath the surface, adding to its overall dimension and depth. Acetelli's mastery of abstraction is evident in his use of color and form to evoke emotion and atmosphere. In his work, Acetelli seeks to evoke a feeling rather than depict a defined image. He uses primarily oils and encaustics to create thickly layered canvases with emotive bursts of color. Creating a world where imagination and reality come together. Acetelli’s works can be found in many private and corporate collections around the world, including Bill Withers, Lisa Colburn, Colburn School of Music, Raytheon Corp, Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, Michael Jordan, Stuart Beattie, Claire Forlani, Camryn Manheim, and Francine Maisler. Artplex Gallery has been representing and exhibiting Mark Acetelli's original artworks since 2018. He was previously represented by Artspace Warehouse, a partner gallery of Artplex Gallery. The gallery has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014 with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a large selection of original artworks from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artspace Warehouse and Artplex Gallery are known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, California EXHIBITIONS 2023 Solo show, “Mark Acetelli: Surface of a Dream”, Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2022 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Brouhah Art. Country & Urban, Virtual Exhibition, Hong Kong There From Hear, LA Artcore, Los Angeles, CA LA Art Fair, Bruce Lurie Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Morton Contemporary, Philadelphia, PA Bendix Night, Bendix Building, Los Angeles, Ca 2021 High Beams, Bendix Building, Los Angeles, Ca 2020 Art Palm Springs, CA 2018 Art Palm Springs, CA Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2017 Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong Affordable Art Fair New York, NY Affordable Art Fair London, UK Art Palm Springs, CA Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA 2016 Art Hamptons, NY Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong Affordable Art Fair New York, NY Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, CA 2015 Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA Affordable Art Fair New York, NY 2014 Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA Houston Fine Art Fair, TX 2013 Shadows and Light, Whole 9 Gallery, Culver City, CA Southside Art Gallery, Oxford, MS Affordable Art Fair New York, NY 2012 Art Palm Beach, MW Galleries, Chicago Affordable Art Fair Los Angeles, CA San Diego Fine Art Fair, Artspace Warehouse, CA Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA David Perry Smith Gallery, Memphis, TN 2011 Art Hamptons Museum Works Gallery, Chicago Art Chicago, Museum Works Gallery, Chicago Art San Francisco Museum Works Galley Chicago Gallery 825, GEM Group Show, Los Angeles, CA Art Aspen, Museum Works Gallery, Chicago Art London, Museum Works Gallery, Chicago 2010 In Art Santa Fe Gallery...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary abstract paintings 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 abstract paintings 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 Anastasia Pelias, Chelsea Davine, Waleria Matelska, and Anna Maria Caboni. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Fabric and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 1.63 inches across are also available.