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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
Ryewater in Summer, Original painting, Nature art, Floral, Flowers, Meadows
Located in Deddington, GB
The delicate summery pastel shades of this work capture a traditional wildflower meadow in June. The colours are drawn from soft green grasses and the pretty pinks and yellows of the...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Inevitable Desire of Growth by Vero Rivera
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"The Inevitable Desire of Growth" (2023) by street artist and muralist Vero Rivera Delicate, mandala-like abstract geometric pattern in black and metallic gold. Nonobjective hard ed...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Corner Street No. 2" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Abstract Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Corner Street No. 2" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 36 x 28 inches. "Corner Street #2" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique art...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Closed" Original Painting by Hiroshi Sato, Vibrant Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Closed" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 28 x 54 inches. "Closed" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique artwork is perfect for co...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Winter Grid in French Ultramarine", Blue hues, Geometric Abstraction, Calming
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Winter Grid in French Ultramarine" is an original piece by Carla Weeks made from oil on linen covered panel. This piece measures 61"h x 29"w framed and is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Wood, Oil

"Corner Street No. 1" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Abstract Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Corner Street No. 1" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 35 x 28 inches. "Corner Street #1" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique ar...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hermia and Lysander's Elope /// Contemporary Street Pop Abstract Large Painting
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Hermia and Lysander's Elope" Series: Eclecticism *Signed by Graves lower right. It is also signed, titled, and dated on verso Year: ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

"Store Lot" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Figurative Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Store Lot" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 30 x 60 inches. "Store Lot" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique artwork is perfect ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Vert Table No. 1" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Abstract Still Life
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Vert Table No. 1," created in 2023, is a captivating acrylic on canvas painting measuring 38 x 32 inches (96.52 x 81.28 cm). This original artwork features an abstrac...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Hello Sunshine, Yellow, Indigo Blue, Pink, Aqua Abstract Patterns
Located in Kent, CT
Carefully ordered patterns, geometric shapes and delicate lines in light blue, lime green, indigo, pink and aqua on a luminous golden yellow background. Signed, dated and titled on v...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Panel

"Pink Is My New Obsession" Dynamic Abstract Butterfly Painting Acrylic on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
The Butterfly series for Ash began as a sentiment to her late Father. Butterflies began to appear in unexplainable ways after his passing, the artist later discovered that Butterflie...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

"I Can Experience Joy and Happiness" Abstract Butterfly Painting Acrylic Canvas
Located in New York, NY
The Butterfly series for Ash began as a sentiment to her late Father. Butterflies began to appear in unexplainable ways after his passing, the artist later discovered that Butterflie...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Near and Far, Contemporary Abstract Landscape Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Originally conceived as an abstract piece, this painting gradually morphed into a recognizable landscape scene. It depicts a landscape in an uncanny yet familiar setting, forming par...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Evening Lawn" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Figurative Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Evening Lawn" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 28 x 32 inches. This vibrant painting captures a contemplative moment in a lush, evening landscap...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Worker" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Figurative Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Worker" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 48 x 40 inches. "Worker" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique artwork is perfect for co...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

On The Pink 1 - Series Blobs - Contemporary Oil Painting, Colourful Expression
Located in Salzburg, AT
Grzegorz Radecki is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Poland. Artist about his work: BLOBS. THE CHARM OF DRIPPING PAINT Flowing peacefully in the slow current of...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Vortex (Abstract, Gestural, Pink, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow, Orange)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kelley Carman Vortex (Abstract, Gestural, Pink, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow, Orange) Acrylic and Oil Stick Year: 2021 Size: 48x60x1.5in Signed COA provided Ref.: 924802-2043 Ta...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic

"My Possibilities are Endless" Abstract Butterfly Painting Acrylic on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
The Butterfly series for Ash began as a sentiment to her late Father. Butterflies began to appear in unexplainable ways after his passing, the artist later discovered that Butterflie...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Golden Lights in the Night Shine Bright" Abstract Chandelier Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
The Chandelier series for Ash portrays an inner mantra, that light is a fuel in which we all connect, the artist goes on to explain: "We all have a light inside of us and that light ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic

All The Pretty Faces
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"All the Pretty Faces" is an oil on canvas painting made by Shara Hughes in 2019. The artwork size is 36 x 30 inches. The work is signed verso, "Shara Hug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Falling Towards Myself, Bright Lapis Blue, Pink, Olive Green, Red, Yellow Ochre
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
Falling Towards Myself is a large-scale multicolored abstract painting with dramatic shades of Kelly green, vibrant cobalt lapis blue, yellow, ochre, peach and pale mint green agains...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel

Body in the Field #8 - Landscape, blue, yellow, red, painting
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Body in the Field #8, 2023 oil on canvas 55 1/8 H x 39 3/8 W in. 140 H x 100 W cm Zsolt Berszán embodies in his works the dissolution of the human body through the prism of the frag...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Guided by The Blue Butterfly" Abstract Chandelier Painting Acrylic on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
The Chandelier series for Ash portrays an inner mantra, that light is a fuel in which we all connect, the artist goes on to explain: "We all have a light inside of us and that light ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Dreamstate" acrylic on canvas
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mary Lai is a multifaceted Korean-American artist based in Los Angeles, California.  Her outlook is that “Art is a universal language that can speak to anyone” and her dreamer mindse...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Ryewater Extra, Original painting, Cotswolds, meadow, Nature, Contemporary
Located in Deddington, GB
This work, painted in delicate summery pastel shades depicts a traditional wildflower meadow putting on its full summer show. Here are the colours of soft green grasses and the prett...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Wild Welsh Daffodils, Original painting, Flowers, Landscape, Nature, Abstract
Located in Deddington, GB
A scene of a Welsh woodland with wild daffodils dancing in the breeze in early spring sunshine. The composition is made up of soft pastel greens and blue-greens of the foliage agains...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ryewater VI, Original painting, Cotswolds, Floral meadow, Nature, Contemporary
Located in Deddington, GB
This painting in delicate summery pastel shades depicts a traditional wildflower meadow in full bloom. The colours are drawn from soft green grasses and the pretty pinks and yellows ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

DJ Simpson, Mr Natural (Aqua), 1999
Located in Manchester, GB
DJ Simpson, Mr Natural (Aqua), 1999 Alkyd paint on ply Six panels 103 x 154 cm (40.55 x 60.63 in) Original artwork
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plywood, Alkyd

Beach IV - Painting by Johanna Winkelgrund - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Acrylic painting.  The landscapes painted by Johanna Winkelgrund in the 2020s are abstract and representational. Following the color alone, she dispenses with the human figure here...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Full Moon is coming to Town
Located in New York, NY
Mixed media painting on canvas. Ready to hang
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silk, Acrylic, Etching

'Possible Structure For A New Language #29' large-scale abstract, modern, white
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large-scale abstract work features organic and undulating wood-cut shapes. White on white - modern. Colombian-born, Atlanta-based artist Esteban Patino...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

St Ives 8, Cornwall, Original painting, Abstract Landscape art, Modern, Blue
Located in Deddington, GB
Four years ago I was lucky enough to be offered a solo exhibition at the prestigious Penwith Gallery in St Ives. It gave me the excuse to create a collection of large paintings celeb...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

I'm Going to Calm the Hell Down
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Energetic, joyous brushstrokes in this painterly abstraction with birds. Bright colors, dominant whites, blues, with touches of orange and red. Multi-layered oil paint and painted...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

Nessun Dorma (No one sleeps) colorful abstract painting, birds, blue, grey tones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-layered oil paint, inked paper on repurposed wood panel. Title is from the final act of Puccini's "Turandot."
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Oil, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

'Single Shape System' large-scale abstract, modern, black, white, green, symbols
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large-scale abstract work features organic and undulating shapes in black, white and green. Wall Sculpture. Colombian-born, Atlanta-based artist Esteban Patino...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Baltic
Located in Napa, CA
Inspired by cartography from an early age, Chase Langford’s abstract paintings transform the familiarity of cities and maps into fluid visions, evoking the feeling of the location wi...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Quadrotto Materico Turchese - Acrylic by Vito Difilippo - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Artwork in paper, glue, acrylic, wood.  Certificate by the Artist. Excellent condition.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Connections
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The painting "Connections" was included in a tour exhibition entitled "American Road Trip" curated by Art in Embassies, U.S. Department of State at Ambassador McFeeters' residence in...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Jean-Michel - Acrylic by Vito Difilippo - 2017
Located in Roma, IT
Acrylic on cardboard by Vito Difilippo. Excellent condition.  
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Fils I Colors DCLVIII - Mixed Media Embroidery Abstract Modern Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barcelona artist Raul de la Torre's vibrant abstract mixed media artworks pay homage to the material. De La Torre allows the materials to take over during the process and collaborates with the unexpected to create works that speak to the natures of dynamism and unity. Experimentation with different materials, textures, and techniques in each of his paintings has been a point of discovery and a major part of Raul de la Torre’s work. In his Fils I Colors series he attempts to find the third dimension through the use of different materials. The interaction between the artist, gravity, and the paint is important for the final result. A tilting technique permits the paint to be a major architect of the final result, giving it a life of its own. It results in infinite and timeless color combinations. In many cases, the different layers of color each represent a temporary state of mind, time, and even feelings, places, and people. Some of them are embroidered forever in our memory turning to form part of our DNA. To represent the firmness and strength of that past the cotton is mixed with the paint in the works to form a unity. This colorful 40 inch high by 60 inch wide original artwork on canvas is wired and ready to hang. Embroidery provides another layer as it creates thick shadows with organic shapes. De la Torre makes horizontal cuts on the canvas or paper and covers these open areas using color-matching cotton thread. When combined with light, these shapes create a more dynamic surface and offer different views of the work to various observers. The sides of this artwork are painted white and it does not require framing. It is signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner as well as on the back. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Raul de la Torre was born in Barcelona in 1964 and attended Massana Art School. About the Fils series, de la Torre remarks: “FILS I COLORS is an attempt to find life, movement, and parts that are not static, that change in their interaction with the observer. The different combinations of colors represent different emotions and interpretations for each individual interacting with the works.” Raul de la Torre's artworks can be found in the collections of The Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, the Tropicana Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, the Rothschild Family Collection, and varying Hilton properties. His works have been exhibited and collected worldwide, including in New York, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles. Artspace Warehouse has been representing and exhibiting Raul de la Torre's original artworks since 2010. The gallery has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014 with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a large selection of affordable original artworks from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artspace Warehouse is known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2023 "Credible Thread", Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2022 "Clarifying Color", Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2021 825 Gallery, West Hollywood, CA 2021 Pamela Walsh Gallery, Palo Alto, CA 2019 Affordable Art Fair New York 2019 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles 2019 Merritt Gallery, Baltimore, MD 2019 Art Project Paia, Maui, Hawaii 2018 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles 2016 Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong 2015 Art Project Paja, Maui, HI 2015 Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2015 FP Contemporary, Culver City, CA 2015 Off Ramp Gallery, Pasadena, CA 2015 Love Art Fair Toronto, Canada 2015 Affordable Art Fair New York, NY 2015 Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, CA 2015 LA Art Fair – Artspace Warehouse – Los Angeles, CA 2014 Red Dot Art Fair – Artspace Warehouse – Miami, FL 2014 Art Toronto – Artspace Warehouse - Canada 2014 Houston Fine Art Fair – Artspace Warehouse - TX 2014 Love Art Fair Toronto – Artspace Warehouse - Canada 2014 AAF New York – Artspace Warehouse - NY 2014 LA Art Fair – Los Angeles, CA 2013 825 Gallery – Out There 2013 - West Hollywood 2013 Bluprint Green Gallery – Modernism - Palm Springs, CA 2013 Gallery Y – Collaboration of Circles and Lines – Los Angeles, CA 2012 825 Gallery – Out There 2012 - West Hollywood, CA 2012 Artspace Warehouse – Los Angeles, CA 2012 Bruce Lurie Gallery – Los Angeles, CA 2012 Launch – Artpad San Francisco, CA 2012 825 Gallery – GEM 2012- West Hollywood 2012 Launch – Los Angeles Art Show 2012 2012 825 Gallery – Versus – West Hollywood 2011 Artspace Warehouse - Colors – Los Angeles 2011 Venice Art Walk and Auction – Venice Beach, CA 2011 Cobalt Studio – In Stitches – Chicago, IL 2011 Launch – Merry Karnowsky Gallery – Solid Stripes - Los Angeles, CA 2010 825 Gallery - Aurora - West Hollywood, CA 2010 Fresh Paint Gallery - Gathering - Culver City, CA 2010 Jon Frum Art Foundation – The Strongest of the Strange - Los Angeles, CA 2010 825 GALLERY - OUT THERE - West Hollywood 2010 VENICE ART WALK AND AUCTION - Venice Beach, CA 2010 825 GALLERY - GEM 2010 - West Hollywood 2010 GALERIA GERALDES DA SILVA - Colectiva de artistas espanhois - Porto, Portugal 2010 ARENA-1 GALLERY – Santa Monica, CA 2010 INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR PURO ARTE - Vigo, Spain 2009 ART VERSUS WALLS - Berlin, Germany 2009 ARENA-1 GALLERY - Santa Monica, CA 2009 GODO GALLERY - Highly Toxic - Glendale, CA 2009 SEYHOUN GALLERY - EUROPE NOW 2009 ROBERT DANIEL GALLERY - Tacoma, Washington 2009 Curator of the show "Europe meets America", Seyhoun Gallery 2009 SEYHOUN GALLERY - FREE IRAN – Los Angeles 2009 825 GALLERY - OUT THERE - West Hollywood 2009 SEYHOUN GALLERY - Los Angeles 2009 EL SEXTO CONTINENTE - Barcelona, Spain 2009 Hangar Gallery - Santa Monica, CA 2008- Hangar Gallery - Santa Monica, CA 2007 Bluebird art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Thread, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Morbida Tentazione Nera - Acrylic by Vito Difilippo - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Morbida Tentazione Nera (Soft Black Temptation) is an  artwork realized in Synthetic fibers, spray paint, vinyl glue, wood
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"Where Earth Meets Sky", contemporary, abstract, purple, orange, oil painting
Located in Natick, MA
“Where Earth Meets Sky” is a 48 x 36 x 1.5 inch oil painting by artist Marcia Wise, and is a part of her more abstract paintings expressing the power of nature in luscious purples, o...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

'Riddle' large-scale abstract, modern, red and black, Colombian Artist
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large-scale abstract work features organic and undulating shapes. Red and black - modern. Colombian-born, Atlanta-based artist Esteban Patino crea...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Home in the Desert - Painting by Mario Asnago - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Home in the desert  is an artwork realized by Mario Asnago (Barlassina, 25 March 1896 – Monza, 28 January 1981).  Oil paiting on canvas. 107 x 85 cm; framed. Hand signed in the lo...
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1950s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Midnight Riders - Large Textural Abstract Energetic Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large textural abstract energetic artwork on canvas by Togolese artist Olympio is a unique mixed media painting with a raw and direct aesthetic, providing an unfiltered manifestation of the artist's soul. Its expressive brushstrokes and vibrant color palette and the incorporation of an additional piece of canvas to the surface add an extra dimension of texture and interest to this already captivating piece. Olympio's raw and direct approach to mixed media and collage on canvas creates a tactile experience that provides a captivating insight into the artist's creative vision. Bright, energetic marks encircle rough textures that are perfectly balanced by the peaceful compositions beneath, creating a sense of harmony and balance in this exceptional artwork. This large 48-inch high by 60-inch wide mixed media painting is signed by Olympio on the back of the canvas. The many layers in his work emphasize the texture and visceral nature of his canvases. The painting is wired and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping is available. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by Artplex Gallery is included. For the abstract artist Olympio, art is a dance of textures and colors, woven from an eclectic medley of canvas and textiles. Each stroke on his canvas is a nod to the classical ideals of modern abstraction, a harmonious blend of purpose and spontaneity. The linens and canvases he selects have borne witness to various conditions and interactions, embracing the imprints of their past experiences. Olympio meticulously stretches, glues, and layers these diverse fabrics together, infusing them with additional layers of acrylic paint, a fusion of careful craft and serendipitous revelation. In Olympio's art, deliberate strokes mingle with accidental splashes, forming a mesmerizing canvas that speaks to the ethos of modernism's evolution. It's a reminder that the legends of yesteryears now manifest as a distinct style, a testament to their enduring influence. His mastery over the medium amplifies, imbuing each piece with a romantic essence carefully counterbalanced by his practiced modesty. The strokes, swirling and turbulent, are immersed in a rich, opulent application of paint, akin to an expansive honeysuckle-pink landscape or a brooding soot-gray abyss. Yet within this whirlwind of impressions, Olympio maintains a sense of purpose, an elusive process that surrenders control to the animated paint and sculptural fabrics. Olympio possesses a rare duality, orchestrating the delicate balance between sensuality and subtlety within his creations. Navigating these opposing forces, he transcends distractions and attains the perfect pitch, crafting a visual symphony that resonates deeply. Olympio was born into a large family of eight children in Lomé, Togo, West Africa. He began his creating art by using building scraps to make sculptures. By the time he was in high school, he started to experiment with mixed-media and collage. He later transitioned to acrylic and oil on canvas. In 2001, Olympio left his home in Africa to live in Paris. Olympio moved to the United States in 2003 and has continued to paint. His work has been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, where in 2018 he was ranked one of the Top 10 Artists by Red Dot Miami. He was also recently interviewed for France 2, TV5Monde, and the BBC. His work has been exhibited and collected internationally. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, California EXHIBITIONS 2019 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Art Palm Springs, Karyn Mannix Contemporary, Palm Springs, CA “Voltage,” Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA LA Art Show, bG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA “Immigration Celebration, Part I,” Laurent Proneur Gallery Superfine! Fair, Magic Box LA, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Red Dot Miami, Miami, FL Art Basel, Miami, FL Los Angeles Art Show, Los Angeles, CA Latino Art Museum, Pomona, CA BG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Wallspace at the Brewery Fall Art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Landscape" Minimal paint , Abstract Landscape pastels colors made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape mixed media on cotton canvas 100x100 cm 2021 original art the painting is sold stretched on a handmade wooden frame the painting is ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pastel, Oil

Miniature Landscape Study of Scottish Highlands by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Landscape Study of the Scottish Highlands by Contemporary British Artist Angela Wakefield Art measures 7 x 5 inches Frame measures 1...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Miniature Landscape Study of Scottish Highlands by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Landscape Study of the Scottish Highlands by Contemporary British Artist Angela Wakefield Art measures 7 x 5 inches Frame measures 1...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Miniature Abstract Flower Study on White Canvas by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Abstract Flower Study on White Canvas by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield Art measures 7 x 5 inches Frame measures 12 x 10 inches Angela Wakefield has twice been on the front cover of ‘Art of England’ and featured in ARTnews, attracting international attention and critical acclaim with her urban landscape paintings of New York, London & the North of England. The style of painting has been described as ‘contemporary realism’, and is often favourably compared with Edward Hopper by collectors and art critics. Angela’s work is held in private collections in Europe and the USA, including the British Royal Family. Her admirers include leading figures in international business...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Miniature Landscape Study of Scottish Highlands by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Landscape Study of the Scottish Highlands by Contemporary British Artist Angela Wakefield Art measures 7 x 5 inches Frame measures 1...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Miniature Landscape Study of Scottish Highlands by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Landscape Study of the Scottish Highlands by Contemporary British Artist Angela Wakefield Art measures 7 x 5 inches Frame measures 1...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Miniature Abstract Study on White Canvas by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Abstract Study on White Canvas by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield Art measures 7 x 5 inches Frame measures 12 x 10 inches Angela Wakefield has twice been on the front cover of ‘Art of England’ and featured in ARTnews, attracting international attention and critical acclaim with her urban landscape paintings of New York, London & the North of England. The style of painting has been described as ‘contemporary realism’, and is often favourably compared with Edward Hopper by collectors and art critics. Angela’s work is held in private collections in Europe and the USA, including the British Royal Family. Her admirers include leading figures in international business...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board

"Frammento" Contemporary Art, Oil pain on Canvas , Large size Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Frammento/ Traces oil on canvas 100x120 cm 2023 Original oil painting on canvas ready to hang the canvas is stretched on an xxl wooden stretcher frame with a 3.5 cm border the fra...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ranges (abstract, spray paint, post graffiti, street art, mixed media)
Located in Kansas City, MO
JB Nearsy Ranges 2019 Mixed Media on paper Size: 50x43in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1779 -------------- Tags: abstract, spray paint, post graffiti, street art, mixed ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

"Landscape" Contemporary Art , Minimal painting Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
PaperLandscape mixed media on canvas 100x100 cm 2021 Original Created:2021 Subjects:Landscape Materials:Canvas Styles: #Abstract #AbstractExpressionism #Figurative #MinimalismExp...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil

"Landscape B/W" Minimalist Drawing Large size Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape B/W Mineral oxide on paper (300gr) Minimalism- Original art 75x55 cm Frame 90x70 cm Original Created:2022 Subjects:Landscape Materials:Paper Styles:#Abstract #AbstractExp...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Paper

"Landscape" Abstract Painting, Large Size, Contemporary Art Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape - Original Art Extra Large size mixed media on cavas 120x150 cm 2022 Origina Art, the edge of the frame has a thickness of 3.5 cm, so it doesn't need a frame one of a k...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pastel, Acrylic

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.

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