"Silver Waves", Organic, Abstract, Outdoor Aluminum Metal Sculpture
By Steven Zaluski
Located in New York, NY
"Silver Waves" by Steven Zaluski Abstract, outdoor sculpture in welded aluminum Steve Zaluski’s kinetic sculptures in welded bronze or aluminum have been installed in private collec...
Metal
$26,480
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA TRIPTYCH 20. Limited edition sculpture. Op Art
By Carlos Cruz-Diez
Located in Madrid, Madrid
ABOUT THE ARTIST Carlos Cruz-Diez (1923-2019) was an influential Venezuelan-French artist who played a pivotal role in the development of kinetic and optical art. Born on August 17, ...
Ceramic
Marshall Cunningham Large Scale Abstract Constructivist Sculpture in Steel TEXAS
Located in Dallas, TX
The two large cylindrical counterbalances create a subtle Kinetic effect. In excellent condition.
Metal
Dancing Figures
Located in Columbia, MO
Our piece, Dancing Figures, while small in scale relative to his public work, expands on these themes: the figures curve into one another and rotate on their base, bringing literal k...
Bronze
$5,160Sale Price|20% Off
Victor Vasarely Felhoe Hand Painted Wood Sculpture with $15000 Appraisal
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The ArtRepublic website describes Op Art as Vasarely's "own geometric form of abstraction, which he varied to create different optical patterns with a kinetic effect. The artist make...
Wood, Acrylic
$15,660
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA 19. Limited edition sculpture. Op Art, Modern
By Carlos Cruz-Diez
Located in Madrid, Madrid
ABOUT THE ARTIST Carlos Cruz-Diez (1923-2019) was an influential Venezuelan-French artist who played a pivotal role in the development of kinetic and optical art. Born on August 17, ...
Ceramic
$15,660
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA 12. Limited edition sculpture. Op Art, Modern
By Carlos Cruz-Diez
Located in Madrid, Madrid
ABOUT THE ARTIST Carlos Cruz-Diez (1923-2019) was an influential Venezuelan-French artist who played a pivotal role in the development of kinetic and optical art. Born on August 17, ...
Ceramic
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
Victor Vasarely Ter-A Large 18” Hand Painted Sculpture Signed Edition of 100
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Minneapolis, MN
His compositions often utilize squares, circles, and warped linear frameworks to create illusions of curvature, vibration, and kinetic energy, positioning the viewer as an active par...
Wood, Acrylic
$26,480
CARLOS CRUZ-DÍEZ - CROMOVELA TRIPTYCH 18. Limited edition sculpture. Op Art
By Carlos Cruz-Diez
Located in Madrid, Madrid
ABOUT THE ARTIST Carlos Cruz-Diez (1923-2019) was an influential Venezuelan-French artist who played a pivotal role in the development of kinetic and optical art. Born on August 17, ...
Ceramic
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
Niki de St Phalle La Force Mixed Media Dragon Sculpture 1973 Edition of 7
By Niki de Saint Phalle
Located in Minneapolis, MN
She also collaborated extensively with Swiss artist Jean Tinguely on kinetic and sculptural installations that merged mechanical elements with fantastical imagery.
Ceramic
Rare Vintage Israeli Judaica Rabbi Praying Mechanical Sculpture Frank Meisler
By Frank Meisler
Located in Surfside, FL
The figure seems cartoon-like with exaggerated facial features. the head is kinetic and bobs back and forth. you can tilt it back or leave it down.
Stone, Metal
EZ Rider Functional Sculpture Motorcycle Chair Featured in Book
By Bruce Gray
Located in Surfside, FL
(the Italian original version of the book was titled Sillas Sillas Sillas) Bruce Gray was (born 1956 Orange, New Jersey) is an artist residing in Los Angeles. His work includes kinet...
Metal
$14,625
MIROIRS D'ARTISTE 3D Wall Sculpture, Mirror & Plexiglass, 20th Century
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Aventura, FL
About the Artist: Jesús Rafael Soto (Venezuelan, 1923–2005) was an artist known for his kinetic sculptures and large-scale installations.
Mirror, Plexiglass, Screen
Truth hides in plain sight
By J. Margulis
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Margulis approaches his practice with care and intention—whether experimenting with new materials, refining kinetic interactions, or incorporating technologies that add richness and ...
Plexiglass, Automotive Paint, Acrylic
World on your shoulders
By J. Margulis
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Margulis approaches his practice with care and intention—whether experimenting with new materials, refining kinetic interactions, or incorporating technologies that add richness and ...
Plexiglass, Acrylic
Piece (blue)
By Lori Cozen-Geller
Located in New Orleans, LA
s t a t e m e n t This process is a kinetic one for me. It is a journey that begins with a feeling, evolves into a powerful emotion and is then transformed into art.
Laminate, Wood, Automotive Paint
Vintage Huge German Folk Art Wood Sculpture Rocking Horse Erzgebirge Reiterlein
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage German folk art wood nutcracker "Hussar on Rocking Horse" Dimensions: H 32" x W 30" x D 15" Erzgebirge Volkskunst Hussar This is a kinetic piece and the mouth opens and c...
Wood, Paint
Hattakitkosol Somchai Art Bronze Bird Sculpture, circa 1980
By Hattakitkosol Somchai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Perched on a square marble base, the sculpture is intentionally offset, enhancing the illusion of lift and kinetic freedom. This asymmetry is no accident—it's a deliberate nod to Som...
Bronze
From the Pyx Series, Full figure
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
From the Pyx Series, Portrait male unraveling
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Figures with nervous systems
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Wound Man
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Adam & Eve with close ups
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Flayed couple in a frame
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Half Death
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Flayed man in decorative frame
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
From the Pyx series, nude figure unraveling
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Egyptian bowl
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Small Pox vessel
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Defaced graveyard portraits
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Adam & Eve with Snakes
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Reliquary, Christ with an audience
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Adam and Eve in a Frame
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Death in a Frame
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Flay in a Frame
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Adam & Eve series: Vessel #1
By Peter Olson
Located in New Orleans, LA
The kaleidoscopic photo-collages wrap around the pieces completely, including the interiors, creating moments of surprise, and hint at narratives as the past and present melt into on...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film
Price Upon Request
Uneven Arcs White
By John Poché
Located in New Orleans, LA
Poché states, “Each work is unique, but the real wonder of kinetic sculpture is the constant motion that keeps the pieces from ever appearing the same.
Metal
Price Upon Request
Half Circles in Blue
By John Poché
Located in New Orleans, LA
Poché states, “Each work is unique, but the real wonder of kinetic sculpture is the constant motion that keeps the pieces from ever appearing the same.
Metal
Price Upon Request
Half Circles in Yellow
By John Poché
Located in New Orleans, LA
Poché states, “Each work is unique, but the real wonder of kinetic sculpture is the constant motion that keeps the pieces from ever appearing the same.
Metal
Price Upon Request
Octomorph
By John Poché
Located in New Orleans, LA
Poché states, “Each work is unique, but the real wonder of kinetic sculpture is the constant motion that keeps the pieces from ever appearing the same.
Metal
Price Upon Request
Black Boxes #3
By John Poché
Located in New Orleans, LA
Poché states, “Each work is unique, but the real wonder of kinetic sculpture is the constant motion that keeps the pieces from ever appearing the same.
Metal
Price Upon Request
Overlapping Rectangles (Wall installation)
By John Poché
Located in New Orleans, LA
Poché states, “Each work is unique, but the real wonder of kinetic sculpture is the constant motion that keeps the pieces from ever appearing the same.
Metal
Price Upon Request
Black Boxes #1
By John Poché
Located in New Orleans, LA
Poché states, “Each work is unique, but the real wonder of kinetic sculpture is the constant motion that keeps the pieces from ever appearing the same.
Metal
Price Upon Request
Green 16 Leaf Tree
By John Poché
Located in New Orleans, LA
Poché states, “Each work is unique, but the real wonder of kinetic sculpture is the constant motion that keeps the pieces from ever appearing the same.
Metal
Price Upon Request
Ruffled Helix
By John Poché
Located in New Orleans, LA
Poché states, “Each work is unique, but the real wonder of kinetic sculpture is the constant motion that keeps the pieces from ever appearing the same.
Metal
Black Forest No. 5
By Daniel Torre
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Torre’s skill shines in “Black Forest No.5,” as he turns wood sculpture’s static nature into a piece brimming with kinetic energy. The black palette enhances the sculptural forms, in...
Wood
Pink Melody & Purple Shadow Play : Echoes of Kawaii in Plexi-Verse
By Saori Nakamishi
Located in PARIS, FR
Engraved and printed plexiglass layers create kinetic depth, making the characters appear suspended within a floating visual environment.
Textile, Plexiglass
$3,800
Itzik Benshalom Israeli Bronze Sculpture Homage to Henry Moore Couple of Lovers
By Itzik Ben Shalom
Located in Surfside, FL
Created in pairs, male and female, the sculptures are often kinetic with moveable pieces. The juxtaposition expresses the essence of Ben Shalom's statement and his concern with human...
Bronze
Space Churn with Squares
By George Rickey
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Space Churn with Squares" is an abstract Post War kinetic sculpture in stainless steel sculpture by George Rickey in 1969.
Stainless Steel
Oxymoron - figurative sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
"My heart, my brain, and the constant struggle" figurative sculpture still life sculpture kinetic sculpture
Metal
Fivefold Robotcats: Spirits of the Neon Pantheon
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
Radiant yellow injects optimism and kinetic energy, evoking the perpetual brightness of contemporary urban environments.
Resin, Plexiglass, LED Light, Pigment
Back to dark
By Yves Hayat
Located in PARIS, FR
The movement of the viewer in front of the repetitive and geometrical motif creates optical illusions, just like in kinetic art. In frontal view, this very black painting evokes the ...
Inkjet
Splash
By Robert Cook
Located in New York, NY
In Splash, Cook freezes a moment of kinetic energy, capturing the elegant tension between impact and expansion.
Stone, Bronze
Improvisation in Red and Blue
By Steve Zaluski 1
Located in New York, NY
Painted, Welded -Aluminum Kinetic Sculpture. Blue and red colors. About the Artist: Studied engineering and sculpture at Stony Brook University.
Mixed Media
$5,950
Alexander Calder - rare Maeght sculpted holiday card - collectors item, 1960s
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder rare Maeght sculpted holiday card, 1968 Hand made sculpted paper collage on paper with embossing Embossed artist's monogram 10 × 7 × 6 1/2 inches This rare, fold-ou...
Paper, Mixed Media, Laid Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Escher-Inspired Sculpture "Concentric Rinds"
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the famed sculptor Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof, this compelling kinetic aluminum sculpture entitled Concentric Rinds brings to life the work of the great M.C.
Metal
Red Ellipsoid
Located in PARIS, FR
Following the legacy of Jesús Rafael Soto and Walter de Maria, he creates expansive installations and kinetic illusory bodies that only our individual perception can assemble into th...
Stainless Steel
Green Light Sphere
Located in PARIS, FR
Following the legacy of Jesús Rafael Soto and Walter de Maria, he creates expansive installations and kinetic illusory bodies that only our individual perception can assemble into th...
Stainless Steel
"Omoplata 254 in Bubblegum", Hand-Folded Paper, Abstract Patterns
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
He uses many engineering skills to create kinetic sculptures, some of which have led to collaborations with scientists at the University of Michigan.
Archival Paper
Girouette Automne
By Philippe Hiquily 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Edition: 4/4 Casting date: 2006 Signature and edition engraved on the base Philippe Hiquily is a singular artist, a sculptor, but also a creator of jewellery, furniture, engravings...
Iron
If you’re thinking about decorating your space with abstract sculpture, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.
You don’t have to look for a piece that demands attention. Find a work of abstract sculpture that speaks to you. As is the case with any abstract art, whether it’s sculpture, an abstract painting or a grouping of prints, you can select a work for your living room or dining room, for example, that will either casually fade into the background or serve as a focal point. When you’re thinking about how to arrange your furniture and decor, consider color, texture and what kind of energy you’d like a specific room or corner to evoke. Abstract sculpture can go a long way in elevating a home, and its history is interesting if you’re shopping for a new piece today.
As a pioneer in naturalistic forms and figures that vividly express emotion, Auguste Rodin is often called the father of modern sculpture. His work in the 19th and early 20th century broke with artistic conventions and inspired modernism, leading to a new period of avant-garde abstraction.
Among the first artists to push abstract sculpture into the mainstream were Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. They helped define the movement of Cubism, which focused on deconstructing the world abstractly.
Later in the 20th century, the artistic movements of Italian Futurism, Dadaism, Neo-Dadaism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and minimalism all contributed to the advancement of new and more abstract sculpture designs. Italian Futurism, for example, celebrated movement, dynamics and technology in abstract sculpture. These movements passed down ideas that continue to inform abstract sculpture today.
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