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Abstract Abstract Photography

ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
Undercurrents (2/6/22) - abstract photography - black and white photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
This photograph is of an edition of 10. Paper size is 28 by 36 inches, this listing is for an unframed print. Additional sizes are available. Atlanta-based photographer and master ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Carbon Pigment

Kentucky 7, abstract black and white
Located in New York, NY
His famous series that mimicked the abstract expressionist painters movement - but in photography. A great image and a striking work for any sophisticated or rustic environment. Ima...
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1950s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Triangle, Trama Series, 2024
Located in Miami, FL
Part of Eduardo Rezende’s Trama series, this work reveals the artist’s exploration of material abstraction through construction surfaces. The image captures oxidized steel panels int...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Cotton Canvas

Dan 2 - Signed limited edition Abstract photo, Contemporary black square, green
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Dan 2 - Limited edition pigment print of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ). The inks used are known for their longevi...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Zenith of the Ocean I, Abstract Expressionist C Print by Rebecca Horn
By Rebecca Horn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Rebecca Horn, German (1944 - ) Title: Zenith of the Ocean II from Doctor's of the World Portfolio Year: 2007 Medium: Chromegenic (C-Print) of Over-Painted Photograph, signed,...
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print

EM-57 White Tara (Abstract new media)
Located in London, GB
EM-57 White Tara (Abstract new media) Pigment on canvas - Unframed. Edition of 3. The Emanations series is an attempt to express the spiritual potential of the most essential aspe...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Canvas, Pigment

Temporal Perception 114 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 114 (Diptych) (Abstract photography) Archival C-Print — Unframed. Edition: 1/12 Available in 2 weeks turnaround. Sold as a diptych. Each element size is: 45 x 30...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print

Laminariales XVIII. From the series Bosque Cyanotype photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Water is constant in the artist's visual investigation, for her water is no longer the stage in which the body's memory bursts, but rather the environment and protagonist, constant o...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Wood 1 / Abstract / photography / art print / signed / limited
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Wood 1. is photography, signed in limited edition of 5. I admire the old craftsmanship and the result, even a fragment is preserved.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Laminariales VIII. From the series Bosque Cyanotype photograhs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Water is constant in the artist's visual investigation, for her water is no longer the stage in which the body's memory bursts, but rather the environment and protagonist, constant o...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gold in Grey Photography Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Gold in Grey, photography, signed and inspired by a pool and a hot summer day.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Pillow I. / Photography / Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Pillow I. is a special pillow - made from stone, located in a park. I liked the pattern, signed photography.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Entrance: framed abstract black white photograph collage w/ key, shoe, trees
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Entrance" is a black & white framed silver gelatin collage photograph with forms of a key, shoe, trees, pyramid, hair, and other abstract elements from artist Jenny Lynn's "Extrapol...
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1990s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Untitled #63 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
Untitled #63 (Abstract Photography) C-print — Unframed. Edition: 2/5 + 2 A/P This early work from Caldicott's acclaimed Tupperware series exemplifies his ability to breathe life in...
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1990s Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print

Dissolve # 201801
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 4.5mm Plexiglas- Unframed. Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option. Edition: 2/3. Paul Snell combines traditional and digit...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Plexiglass, C Print

Dissolve # 201801
Dissolve # 201801
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Temporal Perception 142A (Triptych) (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 142A (Triptych) (Abstract photography) Archival C-Print — Unframed. Edition: 1/12 Available in 2 weeks turnaround. Sold as a triptych. Each element size is: 45 x...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print

The Mask 01. From the series Making Sense. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

I Got Your Back 01. From the series Making Sense. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

I Got Your Back 02. From the series Making Sense. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

It All Moves 03, From the Universe Within series. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Healing 03, From the series The Journey. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Temporal Perception 92 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 92 (Diptych) (Abstract photography) Archival C-Print — Unframed. Edition: 1/12 Available in 2 weeks turnaround. Sold as a diptych. Each element size is: 45 x 30"...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print

Gaze Into The Lake 03, From the series The Journey. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

A New Life 03, From the series The Journey. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Below 02, From the series The Journey. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Flowing 1 - Signed limited edition abstract print, Oversized, Contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Flowing 1 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...

Maze Me 01, From the series Return to Source. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

CoCreate 03, From the We Are One Series. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Manifest 01, From the series Power. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Manifest 03, From the series Power. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

She Said 02. From the series Power. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Temporal Perception # Petite Vague (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception # Petite Vague (Diptych) (Abstract photography) Archival C-Print — Unframed. Edition: 1/12 Available in 2 weeks turnaround. Sold as a diptych. Each element size ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print

Anesthesia - underwater photograph - series REFLECTIONS - archival print 35x52"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lost in a sea of rich saturation of dark and light blue colors, a feminine form gracefully traverses the expanse of the water. Alex Sher’s “Anesthesia” invites us into an abstracted ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper

A Bleached and Traditional Watercolor Cyanotype, "Pattern Formation"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 42" long x 16" tall triptych when together without space between. Bleached and Traditional Watercolor Cyanotype and Woven Pine Needles on Wood Panel. A certificate of...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Watercolor, Photographic Paper

Blender 01. From the Making Sense series. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

A New Life 02, Print. From the The Journey series. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

It All Moves 01, From the Universe Within series. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Healing 01, From the The Journey series. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gaze Into The Lake 01, From the series The Journey. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

There, Here 02, From the series Universe Within. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

A New Life 01, From the series The Journey. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

I Got Your Back 03, From the series Making Sense. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

CoCreate 01, From the series We are one. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Temporal Perception 114 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 114 (Diptych) (Abstract photography) Archival C-Print — Unframed. Edition: 1/12 Available in 2 weeks turnaround. Sold as a diptych. Each element size is: 45 x 30...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print

Temporal Perception 142A (Triptych) (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 142A (Triptych) (Abstract photography) Archival C-Print — Unframed. Edition: 1/12 Available in 2 weeks turnaround. Sold as a triptych. Each element size is: 45 x...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print

Temporal Perception 361 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 361 (Diptych) (Abstract photography) Archival C-Print — Unframed. Edition: 1/12 Available in 2 weeks turnaround. Sold as a diptych. Each element size is: 45 x 30...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print

Architectonic 1- Signed limited edition contemporary print, Oversize, Black city
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Architectonic 1 - Limited edition pigment print - Limited Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival P...

A Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype, "Saltwater Gradient, var 6"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 5x7 Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag Paper, Mounted on Wood Panel by artist Annalise Neil. A certificate of authenticity will be provided u...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Photographic Film

Multiple Exposure of the Chrysler Building in Bright Colors
Located in Miami, FL
Bathed in bright, bold colors, "Multiple Exposure of the Chrysler Building, 1971" represents a pioneering use of multiple exposure in color photography. In fact, Mitchell Funk inve...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Future city 1-Signed limited edition abstract print, Large format contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
' Future city 1 ' - Limited edition pigment print - Limited Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fibe...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Finding the Universe in Oaxaca, Bizalu (Eye)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gary Goldberg Finding the Universe in Oaxaca, Bizalu (Eye), 2018 Archival pigmented print 19 x 13 in Edition of 10 Gary Goldberg has been photographing the unique qualities of Oaxac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Photographing The Sun 3 (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Photographing The Sun 3 (Abstract photography) Photographic print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper, 310gsm — Unframed. This work is exclusive to IdeelArt. Limited edition set of 10 + 1 ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Paper

Italia 1 - Signed limited edition abstract art print, Large format contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Italia 1 - Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered b...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...

Photographing The Sun 7 (Abstract photography)
Located in London, GB
Photographing The Sun 7 (Abstract photography) Photographic print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper, 310gsm — Unframed. This work is exclusive to IdeelArt. Limited edition set of 10 + 1 ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Paper

Heterotopia #54 - Michel Foucault Philosophy Photography Natural Light Gardens
Located in Brighton, GB
'Untitled #54' from the series Heterotopia is a dazzling Chromogenic Print by Contemporary photographer Karine Laval and is available in this size in an Edition of 5. The vividly c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Heterotopia #91 - French Philosophy Michel Foucault Conceptual Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
'Untitled #91' from the series Heterotopia is a dazzling Chromogenic Print by Contemporary photographer Karine Laval and is available in this size in an Edition of 5. The vividly c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Heterotopia #45 - Michel Foucault Neon Abstract Garden Photography Philosophy
Located in Brighton, GB
'Untitled #45' from the series Heterotopia is a dazzling Chromogenic Print by Contemporary photographer Karine Laval and is available in this size in an Edition of 5. The vividly c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Heterotopia #1 - Heterotopia Michel Foucault French Photography Philosophy
Located in Brighton, GB
'Untitled #01' from the series Heterotopia is a dazzling Chromogenic Print by Contemporary photographer Karine Laval and is available in this size in an Edition of 5. The vividly c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Heterotopia #70 - Michel Foucault French Philosophy Heterotopia Garden New York
Located in Brighton, GB
'Untitled #70' from the series Heterotopia is a dazzling Chromogenic Print by Contemporary photographer Karine Laval and is available in this size in an Edition of 5. The vividly c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Untitled #74 - Heterotopia Michel Foucault French Philosophy Nature Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
'Untitled #74' from the series Heterotopia is a dazzling Chromogenic Print by Contemporary photographer Karine Laval and is available in this size in an Edition of 5. The vividly c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Abstract abstract photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract abstract photography 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 photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, purple, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Mitchell Funk, Paul Snell, Seb Janiak, and Michael Banks. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Pigment Print and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract abstract photography, so small editions measuring 2.38 inches across are also available. Prices for abstract photography made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $105 and tops out at $36,000, while the average work sells for $3,580.

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