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What makes good abstract art?
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What makes good abstract art is largely subjective. People tend to think of abstract art as good when it evokes an emotional response in them. Critics may judge abstract art based on its originality and creativity, as well as on the skill and technique of the artist. Shop a diverse assortment of abstract art on 1stDibs.
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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...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Das Grosse Blau - Large Abstract Expressionism Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His expressive abstract landscape artwork 'Das Grosse Blau' features whimsical details and vibra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Enamel
Coral Reef, Abstract Mixed Media Painting, Acrylic
Sand, 24x18in, 2025
By a.muse
Located in New york, NY
In the 24 x 18in abstract painting Coral Reef, 2025 a. muse uses acrylic, oil pastel, gouache, sand, and diamond dust to render colorful biomorphic forms from the sea. Warm, cool, an...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Rag Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gouache
"Sara
s Morning" (2025), Female Portrait, Oil Painting on Copper and Canvas
Located in Denver, CO
Lisa Fricker's "Sara's Morning" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up nude portrait of a woman in front of a earth toned , geometrical abstracted background.
...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Copper
avp_1412 - Original Abstract Deep Blue Tone Contemporary Painting on Paper
By Alex Voinea
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic


