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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.

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Style: Contemporary
Helen Taylor, Now She Knows, Contemporary Female Artist, River landscape
Located in Harkstead, GB
​Helen Taylor (Contemporary) Now she knows she remembers Signed with monogram Oil on board 12 x 12 inches Helen Taylor’s practice follows an interest in belonging, connection, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Notes And Things - 6"x12", Black, White, Pink Abstract Painting On Canvas
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
So little with so much to say. This expressive abstract painting invites the viewer to interpret an untold message. Emphasis is on simplified composition with the use of paint, paper...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Pastel, Acrylic, Paper

2023 I – 13 (Variations on Red) by Christiane Maurer - Textile art, line, colour
Located in Paris, FR
2023 I – 13 (Variations on Red) is a unique textile (double weave, handwoven cotton stretched on frame) artwork by contemporary artist Christiane Maurer, dimensions are 42 × 48 cm (1...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Textile, Cotton

No Expectations, Contemporary Geometric Black and Tan Abstract Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting combines abstract mark-making, geometric shapes, collaged canvas, and intricate line work. The title "No Expectations" reflects its intuitive, process-driven creation. ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Dimitri Likissas - Rabbit, Yellow, Painting 2022
Located in Stamford, CT
Series: Pop Oil Enamel Paint on Canvas I consider each colored dot to be like a person. You and me and everyone. Together we all make up that image shown. You will notice that in my...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Long Meadow, Original painting, Landscape, Floral Art, Impressionist
Located in Deddington, GB
This work comprises a pair of paintings of a meadow called Long Mead, which create a diptych. Although the paintings could be available separately, they compliment one another when h...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Society of Colours - Contemporary Modern Abstract Geometric Painting on Canvas
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Society of Colours is a unique contemporary modern painting by renowned Polish-Dutch artist Eliza Kopec, and one of her most recent masterpieces. The painting is a typical example of...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Aurora III" , Contemporary Yellow Earthtone Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary abstract painting on metal with yellow and earthtone hues by Selina Rodriguez (American, b. 1981), 2013. Signed "Rodriguez" upper right. Image, 20"H x 39"L x 3"D. Seli...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Metal

Te er Ba Abstract Original Oil On Canvas "Blue"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Untitled 24 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19.5 x 15.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Year: 2000 Circa Artist: Te'er Ba Signature: Signed Signature Location: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Dynamic Abstract Symphony in Bold Blue and Black with Red Modern Oil Painting
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A large powerful abstract oil painting on canvas by Jean Soyer (38.2 x 57.5 inches). The artwork features dramatic sweeping movements in deep ultramarine blue contrasting with bold b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Semi Truck, David E. Peterson, Abstract Modern Colorful Wooden Wall Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Semi Truck T10 by David E. Peterson features sculpture as abstract painting. This 3-dimensional wall sculpture looks bright, contemporary and amazing. Davi...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Resin, Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Bound (Sea) - Abstract Spray Paint and Fiber on Paper
Located in Gilroy, CA
Liddell often walks the line between contemporary art and craft. Working to bring materials that are traditionally labeled as "craft" and lesser into the contemporary conversation. M...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Spray Paint, Textile, Thread, Acrylic

Puzzle 94, David E. Peterson, Abstract and Modern Colorful Wooden Wall Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Puzzle 94 by David E. Peterson is part of an ongoing series featuring a beautiful, exotic woods and abstract painting. These 3-dimensional wall sculptures look amazing, they are colored purple, navy and yellow, with natural wood showing through. David E. Peterson Artist Statement “Industrial Design informs my work. Inspiration might come from a brightly coloured sneaker, an eye- catching dress, an intricate watch...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Resin, Wood, Acrylic, Poplar

Say Yes - Abstract Red White Pink Lilac Burgundy Yellow Green Patterns, 2017
Located in Kent, CT
Thoughtfully combined sections of varying textures and areas of pattern, stripes, circles, dots and undulations are cheerful in bright, exuberant color. Little moments in red, burgun...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Crescente", Contemporary, Abstract, Red, Purple, Green, Oil Painting, 2018
Located in Franklin, MA
“Crescente” is an oil painting, 30 x 30 x 1.5 inches by artist Marcia Wise, and is a part of her more abstract paintings expressing her emotional response to the landscape. Placement...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Estigma de Pintor, IV
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, Spanish (1941 - ) Title: Estigma de pintor, IV Year: 1992 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed, dated and titled verso Size: 50 x 36 in. (127 x 91.44 cm) Frame...
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Colourful Landscape Painting of the Scottish Highlands by Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Colourful Landscape Painting of Loch Leven, Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands by Leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measures 12 x...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Dancing figures - Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art, Minimalism, Vibrant
Located in Warsaw, PL
WALERIA MATELSKA (born 1994 in Belarus) In 2012-2015 she studied at the Faculty of Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, where in the years 2015-2018 she her diploma from t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Three swimmers - Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art Minimalism, Vibrant
Located in Warsaw, PL
WALERIA MATELSKA (born 1994 in Belarus) In 2012-2015 she studied at the Faculty of Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, where in the years 2015-2018 she her diploma from t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Colourful Landscape Painting of the Scottish Highlands by Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Colourful Landscape Painting of Loch Leven, Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands by Leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measures 12 x...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Wild Popping Meadows #17 by Lucy Moore, Nature, Landscape, Floral art
Located in Deddington, GB
Wild Popping Meadows #17 by Lucy Moore [2022] original and hand signed by the artist Acrylic on canvas Image size: H:42 cm x W:59 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:42 cm x W:5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Italian Contemporary Art by Uma Haime - Painting for a Better Future Regression
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas Uma Haime is an Italian artist born in 1984 who lives and works in Prague, Czech Republic. Uma Haime's art is a fusion of Mediterranean influences, linguistic nuan...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Here And There (Diptych) - Oya Bolgun -Abstract Painting - Mixed Media
Located in Carmel, CA
Oya Bolgun is a visionary artist whose dynamic and ever-evolving abstract style captures the imagination and inspires the senses. Drawing on her deep passion for self-expression and ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Imperial Pine III by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese style painting, gold leaf, red
Located in Paris, FR
Imperial Pine III is a unique painting by contemporary artist Lumi Mizutani. The painting is made with Chinese painting, Japanese pigment and gold leaf on Japanese cardboard, dimensi...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Contrapuntal Painting (5/25) by James Lumsden - Abstract painting, acrylic
Located in Paris, FR
Contrapuntal Painting (5/25) is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 40 × 35 cm (15.7 × 13.8 in). The artwork is sig...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

"Violace", Contemporary, Abstract, Flowers, Violet, Plants, Green, Oil Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
From the easel of New England painter, Anita Loomis, “Violace” is a 20 x 30 x 1.5 inch oil painting on canvas that celebrates the growth and evolution of flowers in rich and vivid ta...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"After Seated Woman", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Unframed
Located in St. Louis, MO
Kathryn Arnold’s paintings focus on interpretive markings, built up into fields of color and textured surfaces. Mixing both jewel-like and muted tones, Arnold constructs planes that...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Oversized Blue and Orange Abstract Acrylic Painting on Plywood "Come As You Are"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Robertson focuses on creating paintings that move beyond portraying reality. Driven by a synthesis of gestural brushstrokes and expressive smears, he offers viewers a liminal space o...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic

Lockdown Landscape II, bright green and brown abstract plants, surreal scene
Located in New York, NY
Unframed 10 x 7 inches Framed 13.25 x 10.25 inches The artist activates her landscapes with sensuous applications of pigment. She layers bold hues and constructs rhizomatic forms—t...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Illuminations
Located in New Orleans, LA
Margaret Evangeline is a contemporary painter, sculptor, and installation artist who lives and works in New York City. She was the first female recipient of an MFA in Fine Arts from ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Earthy Color Blocked Painting, Mixed Media, Signed Bob Thomas
Located in New York, NY
Bob Thomas (American, 1945-2018) Altered Grounds #159, c. 2010 Mixed media on wood 24 x 20 x 1 in. Robert “Bob” Thomas was an accomplished artist from Edge...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Mixed Media

Meditation Study XVIII- black abstract textural painting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel on wood 8" x 10" 2015
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Enamel

Crescendo original abstract oil painting by Deirdre Schanen
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Crescendo' is an oil painting by the American artist Deirdre Schanen. Schanen's works weave between non-objective abstraction and representative landscape painting. This example fal...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fallen Horseman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Fallen Horseman, Radell continues his exploration of line as a living, sculptural force—imbuing the surface with tension and movement. The composition unfolds like a fragment of e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Wax, Oil, Wood Panel

Wilds 1
Located in Santa Fe, NM
acrylic, sumi ink on canvas, framed in maple Thomas Slate uses large gestural drawings to create energetic abstractions. The layered process of his pieces creates a rich textured su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Wilds 1
$220 Sale Price
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River Agate Study (6)
Located in Bozeman, MT
Though the action of painting geological formations using abstraction, organic textures and luminous color, I can convey how natural physical forces work to shape a constantly changi...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

“Proposition 341” Contemporary Gold Cream Tone Three Dimensional Drip Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary gold toned abstract painting by Houston based artist Joseph Cohen. The work features a solid gold field that ends in drips off of the bottom edge of the piece. Signed an...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gold

Mingguang Yu Abstract Original Oil On Canvas "Symphony of Colors"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Symphony of Colors Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19 x 23 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Year: 200...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Chitalpa 1
Located in Santa Fe, NM
cyanotype, acrylic on canvas blue, white, cyan Thomas uses a cyanotype photographic process incorporated into his paintings. The layering process of his paintings evoke a sense of d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Photogram

Chitalpa 1
$400 Sale Price
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Bunny Woods in Bright Sunshine right panel - Original, Abstract
Located in Deddington, GB
This work is one of two panels depicting an autumn woodland in bright sunshine. This painting is available separately, but a second panel Bunny Woods in Bright Sunshine left panel, i...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"My Timeless Heart" Pop Multicolor Oil Painting on Wood with White Floater Frame
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board, Mixed Media

"Turbulence", Abstract, Yellow, Red, Brown, Mixed Media, Watercolor Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
Sarah Alexander's "Turbulence", a dramatic abstract 30 x 40 inch watercolor, ink, and charcoal drawing on watercolor canvas explores movement and weightlessness with creamy yellows, ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Dynamic Dark Blue Abstract Marine Modern Oil Painting by Jean Soyer
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A powerful abstract oil painting on canvas (45x57 inches) dominated by deep blue tones and dramatic black accents. Created by Jean Soyer using his signature technique of large brushs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Song in motion by B. Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Dancers 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, Acrylic

A Seat at the Table by Gee Gee Collins Figurative Contemporary painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vibrant and expressive figurative work by Gee Gee Collins, A Seat at the Table showcases a boldly abstracted female form in rich hues of cobalt blue, coral, and ivory. Executed in ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

Heart of Gold - Gold Leaves, Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This artist is a recipient of the Pollock-Krasner grant awarded to artists with established abilities, established by the wife of Jackson Pollock. We love the work of this artist bec...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

"Ebb and Flow", Abstract, Surreal, Turquoise Blue, Watercolor Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
"Ebb and Flow" by Sarah Alexander, is a flowing abstract watercolor on canvas in cool calm blues and turquoises measuring 30 x 24 x 1.5 inches from Alexander's "Off the Studio Floor"...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Watercolor

Sangre De Cristo
Located in Bozeman, MT
This is a two paneled painting of the Rocky Mountains. Bayard Hollins' work explores the link between abstraction and figurative representation. Al...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Note To Myself 1 - 6"x8", Black And White Abstract, Christmas Gift
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
A NOTE TO MYSELF 1 -Small paintings can make a big statement. Loose, expressive brushstrokes and spontaneous scribbles are accented by a touch of barely-there blue. A quiet sense of ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

"Honer" Contemporary Abstract Black White Ombre Concentric Shaped Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white abstract contemporary concentric shaped painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement: The ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Untitled Golden Gate - contemporary modern abstract geometric painting on canvas
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Untitled Golden Gate is a unique contemporary modern painting by renowned Polish-Dutch artist Eliza Kopec. The painting is a typical example of her preferred minimalist abstract geom...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Polymer

Botanical I, bright green and orange abstract plants, surreal scene
Located in New York, NY
Unframed  10 x 7.5 inches Framed 13.25 x 10.25 inches During these difficult times I have been finding respite and refuge in nature, once again painting outdoors, after many years o...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Paper

Representation of the Countryside - Acrylic by C. Bissattini - 1982
Located in Roma, IT
Representation of the Countryside is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1982 by Claudio Bissattini. Original Acrylic on canvas. Titled a...
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The September Trace and 7.5 x 8.5 x 1 in. Mixed Media Abstract Wall Art Relief
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Pressman’s Shape of Memory series transforms cardboard, thread, smoke, and Letraset into evocative wall-mounted works that recall ancient relics or worn book covers. Each shaped...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Thread, Acrylic, Panel, Cardboard

Letters of Love and Longing 1 - Contemporary Painting (Pink+White+Blue)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Letters of Love and Longing 1" is an original acrylic & mixed media painting by Washington-based artist Laurie Barmore. As in other works by Laurie Barmore, this piece is exploding...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Colourful Expressionist Portrait Oil Painting "Head Of An Angry Man"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, abstracted portrait oil painting on stretched Belgian linen canvas, ready to hang. Framing options available on request.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Divers - Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art Minimalism, Vibrant
Located in Warsaw, PL
WALERIA MATELSKA (born 1994 in Belarus) In 2012-2015 she studied at the Faculty of Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, where in the years 2015-2018 she her diploma from t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Waterfall
By Hiroshi Senju
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Waterfall" is an abstract landscape natural pigments and platinum on Japanese mulberry paper mounted on board painting by Hiroshi Senju in 2021. The artwork is 36 x 46 inches and 36...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Platinum

Point Series (Strata) 18 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, violet
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 18 is a unique acrylic on canvas, matt finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in). The artwork is signed,...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Cosmos IV by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese style painting, flower, silver leaves
Located in Paris, FR
Cosmos IV is a unique painting by contemporary artist Lumi Mizutani. The painting is made with pigments and silver leaves on Japanese cardboard, dimensions are 27.3 × 24.2 cm (10.7 ×...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Silver

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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