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Contemporary Abstract Photography

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
Tulip Fields 14 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, Netherlands
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Tulip Fields 14 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 4 di...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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C Print

Tulip Fields 05 by Bernhard Lang - small size
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Tulip Fields 05 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. Available dimensions and editions: - 60 x 75 cm: edition of 10 - 96 x 120 ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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C Print

Tulip Fields 10 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, Netherlands
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Tulip Fields 10 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 di...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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C Print

Munich - Contemporary Polaroid Original Photograph
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Munich - Framed Original Black and White Polaroid Photograph Like much of Pia Clodi's work, 'Munich' leaves a trace of the fast, nomadic life she leads, often depicting the real a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Polaroid

Cloud Study I - large format photograph of dramatic cloudscape sky
Located in San Francisco, CA
an homage to Caspar David Friedrich, towering thunder clouds over the Mediterranean Sea, captured with a large format camera to allow epic scale photograph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Giclée, Black and ...

H2O IV - Homage to David Hockney
Located in San Francisco, CA
large format photograph of sun reflections on pool water surface, mesmerizing light reflections of glistening sunlight on turquoise aquamarine water surface, an homage to the iconic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée

H2O IV - large format photograph of sun reflections on pool water surface
Located in San Francisco, CA
mesmerizing light reflections of glistening sunlight on turquoise aquamarine water surface, an homage to the iconic pool reflections paintings by artist David Hockney H2O IV by Erik...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

LA Parking - large scale photograph of midcentury urban architectural element
Located in San Francisco, CA
LA Parking by Frank Schott a burst of red in an urban landscape of striking minimalism from a series of photographs capturing the mid century modern architecture and architectural el...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Travel/Happiness II by Matthieu Venot - Photography, architecture, pastel
Located in Paris, FR
Travel/Happiness II is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimen...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Seascape IV (Homage to Mark Rothko) - large format abstract ocean photograph
Located in San Francisco, CA
From a series of large scale abstract photographs of muted color monochromatic water surface color clouds and horizon SEASCAPE IV by Frank Schott an homage to Mark Rothko 60" x 48" / 152cm x 122cm signed edition of 7 75 x 58 inches / 190cm x 147cm signed edition of 7 archival quality fine art pigment print limited art edition published by Edition EKTAlux...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée

The Bog Plants 005 by Bernhard Lang - Close-up photography, red tones, flora
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog Plants 005 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. It is a Fine Art Print on Hahnemüle Paper. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Untitled I by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, building, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled I, Ain’t Got No Troubles series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Untitled II by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, pink wall
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled II, Ain’t Got No Troubles series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available i...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Atlantic Ocean Series - #4 NS - Ocean, water, landscape, nature - unframed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Atlantic Ocean series places a little contextual history of this scenic image with its maritime history at that spot with the interplay of the elements - wind, clouds, water - on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Summer Games - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, abstract
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Summer Games - 2018 50x60cm, Edition of 10. Giclée Print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta, based on a Fuji Peel Apart Instant Film (not mounted). Signed on back with Certificate. ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Polaroid, Archival Pigment, Color, Archival Ink

Untitled XII by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, pink wall
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XII, Ain’t Got No Troubles series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Untitled IV by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, yellow, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled IV, Ain’t Got No Troubles series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available i...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

The Bog Plants 003 by Bernhard Lang - Close-up photography, vivid tones, flora
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog Plants 003 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. It is a Fine Art Print on Hahnemüle Paper. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Bog 002 by Bernhard Lang - Close-up photography, flora, green tones, swamps
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog 002 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. It is a Fine Art Print on Hahnemüle Paper. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Untitled XI by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, urban, city
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XI, Urban Nautilus series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dim...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

The Bog 003 by Bernhard Lang - Close-up photography, flora, green tones, swamps
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog 003 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. It is a Fine Art Print on Hahnemüle Paper. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Untitled X by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, urban, city
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled X, Urban Nautilus series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dime...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Untitled IX by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, building
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled IX, Firework series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimension...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

The Bog 001 by Bernhard Lang - Close-up photography, flora, green tones, swamps
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog 001 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. It is a Fine Art Print on Hahnemüle Paper. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Untitled II by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, building
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled II, Firework series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimension...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment

N°14, Illusions series by Matthieu Venot - Close-up photography, architecture
Located in Paris, FR
N°14, Illusions is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 sizes: *37.5 cm × 30...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment

The Bog Renaturated 016 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial view photography, blue colour
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog Renaturated 016 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. It is an archival pigment print on Hahnemüle Fine Art Paper. This photograph is sold u...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Pigment

N°13, Illusions series by Matthieu Venot - Close-up photography, architecture
Located in Paris, FR
N°13, Illusions is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 sizes: *37.5 cm × 30...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Circle Irrigation 02 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, Kansas
Located in Paris, FR
Circle Irrigation 02 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *60 × ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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C Print

Tulip Fields 16 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Tulip Fields 16 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 di...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

Deep Mirroring Forest 001 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, green
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 001 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 6 dimens...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

N°15, Illusions series by Matthieu Venot - Close-up photography, architecture
Located in Paris, FR
N°15, Illusions is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 sizes: *37.5 cm × 30...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment

Cloud Study VI - large scale photograph of dramatic momochromatic cloudscape sky
Located in San Francisco, CA
An homage to Caspar David Friedrich, towering thunder clouds over the Pacific Ocean, from a series of dramatic cloud atlas observations and abstract skyscapes above the winter sea, c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink

Travel/Happiness I by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, moon
Located in Paris, FR
Travel/Happiness I is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *30 cm x...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

African Mines 007 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, environment
Located in Paris, FR
African Mines 007 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *60 × 60 ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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C Print

African Mines 001 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, environment
Located in Paris, FR
African Mines 001 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *90 × 72 ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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C Print

DIALOGUE 14 by Matthieu Venot - Photography, pastel colours, blue, palm tree
Located in Paris, FR
DIALOGUE 14 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment

Travel/Happiness III by Matthieu Venot - Photography, pastel colours, pink, moon
Located in Paris, FR
Travel/Happiness III is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dime...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Phosphate Mining 01 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, Florida, USA
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Phosphate Mining 01 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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C Print

Deep Mirroring Forest 012 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, green
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 012 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 5 dimens...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Deep Mirroring Forest 015 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, green
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 015 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 5 dimens...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Deep Mirroring Forest 007 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, snowy
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 007 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 5 dimens...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Deep Mirroring Forest 013 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, green
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 013 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 5 dimens...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Deep Mirroring Forest 011 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, green
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 011 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 5 dimens...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Deep Mirroring Forest 005 by Bernhard Lang - Landscape photography, trees, green
Located in Paris, FR
Deep Mirroring Forest 005 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 6 dimens...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print, Photographic Paper

Tulip Fields 08 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Tulip Fields 08 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 di...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

Baltic Lagoons 002 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, blue, brown
Located in Paris, FR
Baltic Lagoons 002 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *90 cm ×...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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C Print

The Bog Renaturated 013 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial view photography, blue colour
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog Renaturated 013 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. It is an archival pigment print on Hahnemüle Fine Art Paper. This photograph is sold u...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Pigment

The Bog Plants 002 by Bernhard Lang - Close-up photography, orange tones, flora
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog Plants 002 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. It is a Fine Art Print on Hahnemüle Paper. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Tulip Fields 23 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Aerial Views, Tulip Fields 23 is a limited-edition photograph by German contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 di...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

Concrete Scaffolding 01 by Bruno Fontana - Urban photography, architecture
Located in Paris, FR
Concrete Scaffolding 01 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bruno Fontana. This photograph is a screen printing with gold ink on concrete stoneware. Dimensions are...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Concrete

The Bog Renaturated 006 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, blue
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog Renaturated 006 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *60...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

The Bog Renaturated 011 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial view photography, blue color
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog Renaturated 011 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. It is an archival pigment print on Hahnemüle Fine Art Paper. This photograph is sold u...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Pigment

N°18, Illusions series by Matthieu Venot - Close-up photography, architecture
Located in Paris, FR
N°18, Illusions is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 sizes: *37.5 cm × 30 ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment

Concrete Scaffolding 02 by Bruno Fontana - Urban photography, architecture
Located in Paris, FR
Concrete Scaffolding 02 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bruno Fontana. This photograph is a screen printing with gold ink on concrete stoneware. Dimensions are...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Concrete

Boneyard 001 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial view photography, planes, Air Force Base
Located in Paris, FR
Boneyard 001 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *72 × 90 cm (2...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

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C Print

Circle Irrigation 10 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, Kansas
Located in Paris, FR
Circle Irrigation 10 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *90 cm...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

The Bog Renaturated 007 by Bernhard Lang - Aerial abstract photography, blue
Located in Paris, FR
The Bog Renaturated 007 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Bernhard Lang. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *75...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

Contemporary abstract photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary 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, purple, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Alessandro Puccinelli, Peter Mendelson, Stefanie Schneider, and Jessica Houston. Frequently made by artists working with Pigment Print, and Archival 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 Contemporary abstract photography, so small editions measuring 2 inches across are also available.

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