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Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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
Contemporary Cast Glass, Optical Effect, Design, Blue, "Cuttyaugh Rocks Boat"
By Steven Weinberg
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Cast Glass, Optical Effect, Design, Blue, "Cuttyaugh Rocks Boat" Steven Weinberg's "Cuttyaugh Rocks Boat" is a remarkable contemporary glass sculpture, expertly crafted...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

"On the Beach" Abstract Bronze Sculpture 36" x 9" x 5.5" in by Sarkis Tossonian
Located in Culver City, CA
"On the Beach" Abstract Bronze Sculpture 36" x 9" x 5.5" in by Sarkis Tossonian Sarkis Tossoonian was born in Alexandria in 1953. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts/Sculptur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

"Chaco", Hand Made Khadi Paper, Gold Leaf, Acrylic Paint, Birch Panel, Frame
Located in St. Louis, MO
Glover did not begin her career as an artist. After receiving an MBA from Harvard Business School, she served as an international consultant in strategy, industry best practices, and...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Cerulean/Gold Ellipse 7335
Located in Napa, CA
David Patchen creates vivid and luminous glass works using the time-honored techniques of cane and murrine glass blowing, originally discovered in the glass blowing studios of Venice...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

"Element 1" by Vaclav Rezac Blown Glass Sculpture
Located in Rye, NY
Vaclav's work reflects what is stored somewhere in the depths of the soul. He does not seek inspiration on the surface of things but in what is hidden under the surface, inside the s...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Donut X
Located in Burlingame, CA
All white organic freestanding ceramic sculpture - 17 1/2 x 17 x 5 inches - from Pop Art pioneer, Jane B. Grimm, whose artistic career exploded onto the 1960's art and fashion scene ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Spira Fiore
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: Spira Fiore comes from a body of work based on a tying system I created which draws inspiration from sea shells. It is made of three layers of bamboo. One layer u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Linen, Glass, Wood, Wax, Handmade Paper

Crevice by Sharon Brill - Wall sculpture, mixed media, ceramic, square, movement
Located in Paris, FR
Crevice is a unique sculpture by contemporary artist Sharon Brill. This sculpture is made of porcelain, wall putty and paint on wooden frame, dimensions are 40 × 40 × 12 cm (15.7 × 1...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint, Wood Panel

Tumsae No 7 - red, white, abstract, contemporary, industrial felt wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Striking organic shapes in bright red provide dramatic contrast in this cream felt tapestry by fabric artist Chung-Im Kim. Kim meticulously hand stitches together small pieces of ind...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Felt, Thread, Mixed Media, Screen

Sirius No 2 - contemporary, abstract, Corten steel, outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This monumental contemporary outdoor steel sculpture is by Viktor Mitic. This compelling sculpture by Viktor Mitic is named for Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. Forged f...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Hot Oak, Emma Levine, floral print, original work, colourful, landscape,
Located in Deddington, GB
Original work by Emma Levine, ‘Hot Oak.’ A bright, colourful hot pink silk background with a laser cut paper oak tree attached with pins. 53cm x 53cm – Framed Silk, paper, entomology...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Paper, Silk, Pins

"Big Rope", Cotton Crochet Thread, Hanging Fiber Sculpture, Soft, Installation
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Garrett was raised in southern New Mexico by parents who were both educators. They instilled in him an appreciation for the handmade with their collections of Native American a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Cotton, Thread, Polyester, Mixed Media

Cherry - Carved Cherry Wood, Internal Lead Ballast, Oil Pigment on Mahogany
Located in Hudson, NY
The title of Benjamin Heller’s group of sculptures, “Inner Tidal” refers to an “Intertidal Zone”, which is the edge of an ecosystem that is alternately above and below the waterline ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Cobalt Glass Vase with "Lily Pad" Pattern
By Harry Boyer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Cobalt Glass Vase with "Lily Pad" Pattern Signed " Boyer" on foot Size: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches Harry Boyer is a famous glass blower located in Harbor Springs...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Floral Wooden Dowel Wall Sculpture, 2550-FLORAL Diptych by Matt Bilfield
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MATT BILFIELD '2550-FLORAL-01 Diptych' 5,100 Painted Wooden Dowels and Architectural Plywood 58 x 8 in each panel 58 x 16 inches diptych size _________________ My creative jour...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Plywood

Soul of a Big Blue Bowl, Contemporary Wall Sculpture by Jin-Sook So
Located in Wilton, CT
Jin-Sook So’s work is informed by her time spent in Korea, Sweden and Japan. She uses transparent steel mesh cloth, which she burns, paints, electroplates in gold or silver, sews an...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Silver, Steel, Gold Leaf

"Regret" Abstract Contemporary Minimalist Wood Sculpture
By Steve Murphy
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary minimalist lead on wood wall sculpture by Steve Murphy (Stephen Murphy). Signed by the artist at the back (long edge). Artist Statement: I am dealing with the classic e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

"Resonance in Rust" Abstract Sculpture 38" x 24" x 24" in by Shawn Kolodny
Located in Culver City, CA
"Resonance in Rust" Abstract Sculpture 38" x 24" x 24" in by Shawn Kolodny Medium: Steel Automotive Paint Shawn Kolodny is a Miami-based artist renowned for his immersive, la...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Lily, Hand Carved Italian Alabaster Stone Sculpture
Located in Doylestown, PA
Presented is a one-of-a-kind single edition sculpture by female sculptor artist Sherry Rossini. Hand carved by the artist from alabaster stone that was ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

The Raven by Romain Langlois - Bronze sculpture, man, figurative
Located in Paris, FR
The Raven is a figurative bronze sculpture by French artist Romain Langlois, representing the face of a young man with long hair, his facial features engraved with a traditional tatt...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

All Loved Up 47 - Ceramic, Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Sandra Shashou All Loved Up 47, 2019 Royal Stuart Stephenson, Vintage Fine Bone Porcelain China Ware 50 x 50 x 25 cm 19 3/4 x 19 3/4 x 9 7/8 in
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Knife V
Located in New York, NY
"As an artist, I am fascinated by the inherent balance and symmetry possible in geometric structures, which reflect the order and structure underlying the natural world. By embracing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

CINCHES (Ceramic Octo) - Reductive Minimalist Industrial Sculpture, Terracotta
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
In this piece, seven octagonal terra-cotta bricks of cylindrical shape are on the floor in a V shape. Two concrete bricks are placed amongst these cylinders. All of these objects are bound together by a string that is tied around the objects. Brian Russell...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

United by Francesca Bernardini - Abstract sculpture, black marble
Located in Paris, FR
Belgium black marble sculpture, iron base. 50 cm × 24 cm × 18 cm // 19.7 in x 9.4 in x 7.1 in. The indicated dimensions include the iron base of the sculpture. The sculpture is main...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Iron

Duet, 6-ft tall sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Duet" by Mark Leichliter Abstract Sculpture 6ft high" Powdercoated Steel 2/10 Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for safe transport of fine art. ABOUT THE ARTIST...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

"Everlast" Contemporary Pastel Abstract Boxing Glove Wall Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Exhibited in "Benji Stiles: A Human Day" at Reeves Art + Design. In “A Human Day,” a solo show dedicated to the work of contemporary multidisciplinary artist Benji Stiles, we explor...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Found Objects, Acrylic

Blue Gilead
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This monumental aluminum sculpture 9 feet tall is a signature Dewart piece. Blue Gilead is painted a vibrant powder coat blue and the word Gilead derives from an African American spi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Powder Coating

Blue Gilead
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Stretching original opal serpentine Shona sculpture signed by Canaan Ngandu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Stretching' is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Canaan Musiyiwa Ngandu. The sculpture presents an abstract figure in Ngandu's quintessential sty...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Care by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, blue, white
Located in Paris, FR
Care is a fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF sculpture by Patricia Volk, dimensions are 63 × 43 × 36 cm (24.8 × 16.9 × 14.2 in). It is a unique signed piece and come...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

French Contemporary Sculpture by Arnaud Billotet - Éclat II
Located in Paris, IDF
Pedestal 20 x 10 x 2.5 cm - 7,8 x 3,9 x 1 in Arnaud Billottet who lives & works in Paris is an artist resolutely turned towards contemporary art with various influences from contemp...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

Black Ceramic Sculpture with Texture, 2025 - Bucket
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Drawing inspiration from ancient ceramic traditions, including Korean pottery and the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic, Laura Pasquino (Grège Gallery) explores the beauty of imperfection...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Tektite
Located in Geneva, CH
Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli lived in Geneva, where he devoted himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His favorite the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Abstract Contemporary Black Chain Wall Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large abstract contemporary chain sculpture by Houston, TX artist, Matthew Reeves. The sculpture depicts a linked chain sculpture that can be displayed ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Don t Let Them Burst your Bubble, Effervescence: Cerulean - glass wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary cerulean blue-coloured glass wall sculpture was created by Cheryl Wilson Smith. The uniquely beautiful glasswork of this Canadian artist is known for its form, col...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Wall sculpture: Maurizia
Located in New York, NY
As an artist, I am a storyteller wielding visual art as my medium. My creative journey is fueled by a relentless thirst for knowledge acquired through both hands-on experience and ke...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Wire

Ceramic Sculpture, Laura Pasquino - SCULPTURAL OBJECT I
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Drawing inspiration from ancient ceramic traditions, including Korean pottery and the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic, Laura Pasquino (Grège Gallery) explores the beauty of imperfection...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Under the skin by Francesca Bernardini - Abstract sculpture, petit granit, glaze
Located in Paris, FR
Under the skin is a unique petit granit and glaze sculpture by contemporary artist Francesca Bernardini, dimensions are 16 × 30 × 24 cm (6.3 × 11.8 × 9.4 in). The sculpture is signe...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

First Connections by Francesca Bernardini - Abstract sculpture, Carrara marble
Located in Paris, FR
First Connections is a unique white Carrara marble sculpture by contemporary artist Francesca Bernardini, dimensions are 24 × 40 × 10 cm (9.4 × 15.7 × 3.9 in). The sculpture is maint...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Power of nature II by Francesca Bernardini - Abstract marble sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Power of nature II is a unique Statuario marble sculpture sculpture by contemporary artist Francesca Bernardini. The dimensions (including the ordinary marble base) are 41 × 52 × 52 ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Leviathan, 17x10x4" Carved Cocobolo Wood sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
"Leviathan" by Mark Leichliter one-of-a-kind abstract Sculpture 17"x10"x4" Carved Cocobolo wood ABOUT THE ARTIST: ​I was born in Loveland, Colorado and now reside in nearby Fort C...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Nailed It
Located in Nottingham, GB
Fantastic sculpture made entirely from nails. Presented on a solid slate base
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Caniform by Richard Perry - Abstract sculpture, Irish blue limestone, geometric
Located in Paris, FR
Caniform is a unique Irish blue limestone sculpture by contemporary artist Richard Perry, dimensions are 26 × 37 × 37 cm (10.2 × 14.6 × 14.6 in). The sculpture is signed and comes w...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Ceramic Cloud Box - White Porcelain Box with Black and Orange Detail
Located in East Quogue, NY
This hand-built lidded vessel by ceramic artist Sam Chung exemplifies his signature fusion of functional form and stylized abstraction. The “Cloud Box” features Chung’s iconic floati...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze

Folding in Motion 1 by Simcha Even-Chen - Porcelain sculpture, red and yellow
Located in Paris, FR
Folding in Motion 1 is a unique paper porcelain sculpture by contemporary artist Simcha Even-Chen, dimensions are 24 × 46 × 26 cm (9.4 × 18.1 × 10.2 in). The sculpture is signed and...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Cog by Patricia Volk - Abstract bronze sculpture, blue, vivid, smooth
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze Cog is a bronze sculpture by Patricia Volk, dimensions are 46 × 46 × 46 cm (18.1 × 18.1 × 18.1 in). The signed piece, it is part of a limited edition of 9 editions and comes ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Patrol 14/35
Located in Napa, CA
Born in Colorado and raised in Nebraska, Sandy Graves first forayed into the art world by presenting work as a child and 4-H member at local county fairs. As she continued her educat...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Blossom II by Wouter van der Vlugt - Wood sculpture, round, movement, shape
Located in Paris, FR
Blossom II is a sculpture in walnut by the Dutch artist Wouter van der Vlugt. Dimensions are 42 × 46 × 46 cm (16.5 × 18.1 × 18.1 in). It is a unique signed piece and it comes with a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Red Lantern Flowers
Located in Fairfield, CT
Shaped aluminum with red powder coat on polished aluminum base Edition of 3
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Mirror “with fold” 148 by Franck K - Large stainless steel sculpture, reflection
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror “with fold” 148 is a unique mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture and concrete base by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 153 × 148 × 50 cm (60.2 × 58.3 × 19.7 i...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete, Stainless Steel

Round Beige Ceramic Sculpture with Rough Texture, 2024 Grain 27
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Drawing inspiration from ancient ceramic traditions, including Korean pottery and the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic, Laura Pasquino (Grège Gallery) explores the beauty of imperfection...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Entrapped 10 by Simcha Even-Chen - Porcelain sculpture, red white, organic
Located in Paris, FR
Entrapped 10 is a unique paper porcelain sculpture by contemporary artist Simcha Even-Chen, dimensions are 38 × 40 × 23 cm (15 × 15.7 × 9.1 in). The sculpture is signed and comes wi...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain

White Ceramic Sculpture with Texture, 2025 - Milk Jug
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Created especially for Timeless Remnants — the collaborative exhibition between Grège Gallery and CWART — Milk Jug embodies Laura Pasquino’s deeply personal approach to contemporary ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Architectural Carved Polychrome Wood Head Sculpture with Block Structure
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This large architectural wood sculpture is a landmark work within José Perozo’s ongoing exploration of anthropotecture, a term he uses to describe the convergence between human prese...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Flint 14 - Contemporary Abstract Geology Encaustic Sculpture, 2025
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary encaustic sculpture, colorful layers of pigmented beeswax suggest geological formations. Sculpture is on the right side of image in photo of grouping. Laura Mor...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Encaustic, Wax

"#20 Uranium (Aqua)" one-of-a-kind handblown glass bowl by artist William Dexter
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One-of-a-kind "#20 Uranium (Aqua)" handblown glass bowl by artist William Dexter. Inspired by the sea and its bright blue color, the softly shaped edges of this bowl mimic the moveme...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

"Mannequine II" Abstract Sculpture 40" x 7.5" x 5" in by Sarkis Tossonian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Mannequine II" Abstract Sculpture 40" x 7.5" x 5" in by Sarkis Tossonian Sarkis Tossoonian was born in Alexandria in 1953. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts/Sculpture in 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Polyester

Pillow Cloud II - Contemporary Abstract Metallic Three-Dimensional Wall Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Sculptural Metal Floor Lamp - Design, 2024 – Okinawa
Located in Bruxelles, BE
"MIES" is a sculptural floor lamp designed by Iskandar Jani, inspired by the structural columns of the German Pavilion, designed by Mies van der Rohe for the 1929 International Expos...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Cotton Candy Cumulus Blue Purple Orange - Abstract Three-Dimensional Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire

Painted Wooden Cubist Style Folk Fish Sculptured
Located in Houston, TX
Wooden cubist fish sculpture that is painted in red, orange and yellow. The sculpture is hanging from a chain attached in a dark wooden frame. The work is ...
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Contemporary abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary abstract sculptures 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 sculptures 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, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Tony Moore, Roxana Azar, Sara Fine-Wilson, and Arozarena De La Fuente. Frequently made by artists working with Metal, and Ceramic 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 sculptures, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.

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