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In 1910, Wassily Kandinsky became a pioneer of abstract art, a style where formal elements take precedence over any representation of reality. He was one of the first artists to place colour at the centre of his work. He carefully considered the symbolic meaning of different hues, for Kandinsky blue inspired peace, green was synonymous with stillness, red was representative of warmth and black signified the eternal silence. Kandinsky inspired the discovery of a new expression through uncharted territories and, along with Malevich and Mondrian, invented abstract art.

Inspired by the legacy of constructivism, and opposed to realism, these artists established a new approach to abstraction. Through the use of geometrical shapes, they explored artistic purity and simplification. Their canvases were characterised by squares, circles, rectangles and triangles.

Sonia Delaunay sought after simultaneous contrasts through the juxtaposition of geometric shapes and colours. Kazimir Malevich launched suprematism and played with geometric monochrome shapes on canvases. Victor Vasarely cleverly used shapes and colour, especially gradients, to create impressive optical illusions.

In contemporary art, the repetition of patterns is one of Yayoi Kusama's signature styles and Claude Viallat reproduces patterns obsessively. Julio Le Parc and Carlos Cruz Diez are among the pioneers of kinetic art and op-art, and more recently, Georges Rousse drew inspiration from Malevich for his work in photography with geometric anamorphs.

The gallerist's role was decisive in introducing this art and new artists to the general public, especially in France. For instance, the renowned gallerist Denise René supported Op-Art artists such as Vasarely after the Second World War. Today, galleries continue to play an essential role: The Perrotin gallery represents the great Venezuelan artist Jesus-Rafael Soto and the Gimpel & Müller gallery pays tribute to both famous and emerging contemporary artists such as Cruz-Diez while also giving continuing visibility to modern artist like Léon Zack or Guy de Lussigny.

In Artsper's selection of geometric art, discover the artists who developed this style, working in a number of different movements including cubism, kinetic art and optical art. You'll also be able to explore the work of many contemporary artists who continue to be fascinated by the possibilities offered by manipulating colours and shapes.

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Photography . 32.5 x 24 x 3 cm Photography . 12.8 x 9.4 x 1.2 inch

€1,600

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Portrait in a Red Mirror: A vivid contemporary figurative artwork of feminine reflection and intimate grace in blue and red

Lost Paradise. The Home : Modern Arched Female Portrait Artwork in Pink, Cobalt Blue, and Lime Green Acrylic and Oil Pastel

Keeper of Memory: Serene Female Portrait Artwork with Gold Leaf Accent, Modern Mythological Wall Decor in Yellow, Pink, and Blue

Under the Chandelier: Vivid acrylic and oil pastel artwork depicting an ethereal gathering of women in deep blue and vibrant pink tones

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Lishma 2

J/Y Delaunay-Israël

Fine Art Drawings . 105 x 125 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 41.3 x 49.2 x 0.4 inch

€1,840

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Curva 11

J/Y Delaunay-Israël

Fine Art Drawings . 158 x 108 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 62.2 x 42.5 x 0.4 inch

€2,080

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Heavens Apart: Surreal Vogue Magazine Collage on Linen Canvas with Angel Wings, Birds, and Jewels in Muted Sage Green, Silver, and Cream

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Octopus on a Bun

Mike Jacobs

Painting . 61 x 46 x 2.5 cm Painting . 24 x 18.1 x 1 inch

€980

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Galerie Plurielle

Mike Jacobs

Painting . 46 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting . 18.1 x 24 x 1 inch

€980

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Shambala 2

Max Yaskin

Painting . 100 x 200 x 1 cm Painting . 39.4 x 78.7 x 0.4 inch

€2,150

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Patchwork 7 by M.Y.

Max Yaskin

Painting . 89 x 200 x 1 cm Painting . 35 x 78.7 x 0.4 inch

€2,100

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The Assembled Whole. No.3: Original Textured Mixed Media Geometric Art, Minimalist Palette of Deep Plum, Warm Gray, and Muted Lilac, Modern Abstract Canvas for Sophisticated Interior Decor

Svetlana Saratova

Painting . 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting . 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

€1,069

Sculptural folds N1: Minimalist 3D Plaster Relief Canvas Artwork, Neutral Cream Stone Aesthetic Wall Decor for Modern Homes

Svetlana Saratova

Sculpture . 50 x 48 x 11 cm Sculpture . 19.7 x 18.9 x 4.3 inch

€930

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Pearlescent Drapery. 3D textured wall art: Minimalist Botanical Gypsum Sculpture on Neutral Faux Leather Backing for Modern Elegant Living Room Decor

Blue spill, abstraction 2: Teal and Turquoise Fluid Abstract Mixed Media Canvas Artwork with Vibrant Crimson and Ochre Accents

The Assembled Whole. No.5: Large Textured Abstract Mixed Media Artwork in Black, White, Gray, and Taupe for Modern Home Decor

The Assembled Whole. No.8: Abstract Floral Mixed Media Artwork in Black, Ivory, and Beige with Textured Relief and Embroidery

Svetlana Saratova

Painting . 80 x 80 x 1.8 cm Painting . 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.7 inch

€930

The Assembled Whole. No.4: Large Minimalist Textured Abstract Mixed Media Artwork in Gray, Taupe, and White for Modern Interiors

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