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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
A Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype, "Saltwater Gradient, var 9"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag Paper, Mounted on Wood Panel by artist Annalise Neil. Its dimensions are 6" x 6. A certificate of authenti...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Light 3- l Photo by Sofia Mattioli - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful photograph Light 3 was shot by the Italian photographer Sofia Mattioli. From the series The lights I see since you are gone, limited edition of 50 copies in Arab numb...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Supernova (working title) - unique space contemporary black-and-white photograph
Located in New York, NY
I began making unique cameraless photographers, due to having an unfinished darkroom at home in 2020. I've since become fairly well known for my unique silver gelatin prints - made w...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

"Porto Harbor at night" by Didier Fournet, 51 x 70 in, 2022
Located in Paris, France
Didier Fournet is a contemporary "painter" thanks to photography: he chose pixels instead of brushes and reveals the beauty of the world by turning landscapes into vibrations. Self-...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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C Print

Black and White Photography, Limited Edition Figurative Photograph
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black and White Photography, Limited Edition Figurative Photograph Alain Pino’s new works continue his exploration on the intersection between identity and industrial design. In a h...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Periphery Blue, digitally made print, edition of 10, signed
Located in New York, NY
Periphery Blue, an edition of 10, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 13" x...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dilation #29, 2022, digitally made print, edition of 3, signed, red
Located in New York, NY
Dilation #29, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 1...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Eugene 1 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

A Conceptually Alternative Cyanotype, "Emptiness is Form 3"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 12" diameter Conceptually Alternative Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Sumi-E Paper executed by artist Annalise Neil. A certificate of authenticity will be provided upon its p...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Black & White Photography "Brutalism -Barbican Centre, London No19", 2019
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
"The Barbican Centre of London photomontages by Hsu show no longer a space of unity and yet, we get lost in it. The carved self-portraits of Hsu are split up. Why do they have multip...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Giclée, Photographic Paper

Black & White Photography "Brutalism -Barbican Centre, London No20", 2020
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
"The Barbican Centre of London photomontages by Hsu show no longer a space of unity and yet, we get lost in it. The carved self-portraits of Hsu are split up. Why do they have multip...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Giclée

Bleed # 202390 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202390 (Abstract Photography) Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed. Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option. Edition: 1/3...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Plexiglass, C Print

Moon Reflections - black and white contemporary photograph (made with food!)
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind abstract handmade photograph is extra special, as it was made while testing out some "ICP Friendly" (International Center of Photography) materials - which are ac...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

Dilation #24, 2022, digitally made print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Dilation #24, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 1...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Retina #12, 2022, digitally handmade print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Retina #12, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 16"...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Retina #6, 2022, digitally handmade print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Retina #6, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 16" ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dilation #39, 2022, digitally made abstract print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Dilation #39, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 1...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dilation #8, 2022, digitally made abstract print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Dilation #8, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 16...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Die Frau in Rot
Located in Berlin, DE
Die Frau in Rot Gestural photography Intentional Camera Movement The edition size (regardless of the printed size) is 7+2 E.A. each Betty Schmidt is a German artist, her specialty,...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Canvas

Water Reflection of Fish Under Water, Pool Monotype Cyanotype in Blue Tones
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Emulsion, Printer's Ink, Watercolor, Photographic Pap...

Amber Heard takes a break from isolation to walk Birdie with Bianca Butti in LA
Located in Atlanta, GA
This work features hues of pink, purple, green and yellow. This photograph is an archival inkjet print, mounted to Sintra and face mounted to polished acrylic, edition 1 of 1. Frame...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Amanda Seyfried at a Fedex in Kinko's in West Hollywood 1/2/20 - abstract
Located in Atlanta, GA
This work features hues of pink, purple, green and yellow. This photograph is an archival inkjet print, mounted to Sintra and face mounted to polished acrylic, edition 1 of 1. Frame...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Nostalgic Photography Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Abstract photography, signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

"M&M MMDH" Photography 40" x 62" inch Edition 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"M&M MMDH" Photography 40" x 62" inch Edition 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor Original fine art photography by Giuliano Bekor Signed and numbered by the artist Title: M&M MMDH Year: 2022 Pri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Metal

Retina #10, 2022, digitally made print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Retina #10, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 16"...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Chic Fashion Model with Fireworks Explosion of Color - Monochromatic
Located in Miami, FL
A chic, high-fashion model clad in high heels and a chic hat holds a refreshing drink as she sits on a pedestal. She is depicted in silhouette as a burst of zoomed fireworks explode...
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1980s Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Float, 2019, Curacao, digitally manipulated photograph, signed
Located in New York, NY
Float, 2019 is part of the artist's "The Curacao Pictures" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 18" x 13.5" on 20" x 15.5" pa...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Blues
Located in New York, NY
Lambda digital-c print on Ilford Ilfoflex Archival Super Gloss, 2003. Signed and numbered 2/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angeles. He recently premiered his late...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Lambda, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color

Popsicle
Located in New York, NY
From the Secondhand Nature series #22. Archival Pigment Print on Canson Baryta Photographique IISigned, dated, and numbered 2/2 on verso. Artist Andrew George is based in Los Angel...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, C Print, Color, Archival Pigment

Flamingos and Church, 2018, Curacao, digitally manipulated photograph, signed
Located in New York, NY
Flamingos and Church, 2018 is part of the artist's "The Curacao Pictures" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 18" x 13.5" on...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Abstract Color Conceptual Photographic Print, "Pink Ballerina" 2020
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original photographic print from Southern California artist Michal Greenboim. It is an abstract color print that is 13" x 19" x 0.5" (HxLxD) and is edition 5 of 10. It is ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Color

"Wings" - unique black-and-white contemporary photograph - made with food!
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind abstract handmade photograph is extra special, as it was made while testing out some "ICP Friendly" (International Center of Photography) materials - which are ac...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

Azaleas and Orchids, 2018, digitally manipulated photograph, signed
Located in New York, NY
Azaleas and Orchids, 2018 is part of the artist's "The Wholesalers" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 26.66" x 20" on 30.6...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dilation #42, 2022, digitally made abstract print, edition of 3, signed, green
Located in New York, NY
Dilation #42, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 1...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Rocket - contemporary black-and-white abstract cameraless aerial photograph
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind darkroom print - from my "The Many Rings of Saturn" series - was made with ice, sand, flowers, and more - and is actually what I refer to as an "ice-rubbing photog...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

Handbags, 2018, digitally manipulated photograph, signed
Located in New York, NY
Necklaces, 2018 is part of the artist's "The Wholesalers" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 26.66" x 20" on 30.66" x 22" p...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

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 Photography

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Watercolor, Photographic Paper

Succulents, 2018, digitally manipulated photograph, signed
Located in New York, NY
Succulents, 2018 is part of the artist's "The Wholesalers" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 26.66" x 20" on 30.66" x 22" ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bleed # 202332 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202332 (Abstract Photography) Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed. Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option. Edition: 1/3...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Plexiglass, C Print

Necklaces, 2018, digitally manipulated photograph, signed
Located in New York, NY
Necklaces, 2018 is part of the artist's "The Wholesalers" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 26.66" x 20" on 30.66" x 22" p...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Anna Golovanova - "Composition with Silver and Green 1" - Digital Art
Located in Winterswijk, NL
"Composition with Silver and Green 1", photography by the artist Anna Golovanova. Abstract digital compositions. Extravagant play with form and colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Digital

Blue, my favorite colour
Located in Berlin, DE
Blue, my favorite colour Mixed Acryl on canvas With this work Betty Schmidt combines photography and painting. The subject - created by the "gestural photography" in the camera and ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Canvas, Acrylic

Shadow
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
abstract photography, signed by the author, limited 3.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Color

Lychen (Nr. 1/1) - Contemporary Abstract Photography
Located in Vienna, AT
Regina Hügli Lychen (Nr. 1/1) 2023 Photogram, framed behind glas 52 x 42 cm (40 x 30 cm) Unique For quite some time now, the photo artist Regina Hügli has occupied herself with wate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photogram

Dog Running on Galway Beach
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Water's Edge I grew up spending entire summer days by the ocean. These outings were always a special event and the beach was a place of wonderment, fascination and exploration f...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dilation #10, 2022, digitally made abstract print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Dilation #10, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 1...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dilation #5, 2022, digitally made print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Dilation #5, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 16...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dilation #4, 2022, digitally made print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Dilation #4, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 16...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dilation #3, 2022, digitally made print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Dilation #3, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 16...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lullaby - unique black and white abstract contemporary gelatin silver photograph
Located in New York, NY
Unique silver gelatin print (Printed while working with a remote photograms student). Triple exposure with flowers, sand, and glitter. This 8x10 mixed process multiple exposure photogram was printed on Fomatone MG 133 - (The Chamois surface is quite beautiful, but doesn't translate super well digitally.) Before covid, I specialized in what I refer to as gelatin silver "spiritual landscapes...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

Dilation #12, 2022, digitally made abstract print, edition of 3, signed, green
Located in New York, NY
Dilation #12, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 1...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dilation #1, 2022, digitally made print, edition of 3, signed
Located in New York, NY
Dilation #1, an edition of 3, is part of the artist's "At The Center of Seeing" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 22" x 16...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lychen (Nr. 4/1) - Contemporary Abstract Photography
Located in Vienna, AT
Regina Hügli Lychen (Nr. 4/1) 2023 Photogram, framed behind glas 42 x 52 cm (30 x 40 cm) Unique For quite some time now, the photo artist Regina Hügli has occupied herself with wate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photogram

Lychen (Nr. 2/1) - Contemporary Abstract Photography
Located in Vienna, AT
Regina Hügli Lychen (Nr. 2/1) 2023 Photogram, framed behind glas 52 x 42 cm (30 x 24 cm) Unique For quite some time now, the photo artist Regina Hügli has occupied herself with wate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photogram

YELLOW and YELLOW / Photography / Print/ Signed / Limited
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Abstract photography, limited 5, signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Rosewater - unique contemporary flower abstract black and white photograph
Located in New York, NY
Unique silver gelatin print (photogram made sans enlarger). Triple exposure with flowers, sand, and glitter. This 8x10 mixed process multiple exposure photogram was printed on Fomatone MG 133 - (The Chamois surface is quite beautiful, but doesn't translate super well digitally.) [FYI - this print makes a great diptych with "Raindrops" and some of my other 8x10 offerings.] Before covid, I specialized in what I refer to as gelatin silver "spiritual landscapes...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin

Incoming Tide - Black & White Abstract Seascape Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
Incoming tide, a black & white abstracted seascape by possibly Jim Deike, signed illegibly lower right. Unframed. Photograph: 10.25"H x 13"W. Overall: 16"H x 20"W.
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1980s Abstract Photography

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Paper, Silver Gelatin

Light 7 - Photo by Sofia Mattioli - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful photograph Light 7 was shot by the Italian photographer Sofia Mattioli. From the series The lights I see since you are gone, limited edition of 50 copies in Arab numb...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

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