Abstract expressionism

Abstract Expressionism established itself as one of the major turning points in twentieth-century art, emerging in New York in the 1940s around what would become known as the New York School.

Driven by figures as diverse as Jackson Pollock and his gestural dripping technique, Mark Rothko and his meditative fields of color, or Willem de Kooning and his energetic compositions oscillating between figuration and abstraction, the movement marked a decisive break with European traditions by placing spontaneity of gesture, monumental scale, and a direct physical relationship between painter and canvas at the heart of artistic practice.

Drawing on Surrealist explorations of automatism and the unconscious, it transformed painting into a space for experimentation in which color, material, and movement ceased to serve representation and instead became an autonomous language carrying an unprecedented emotional and existential intensity.

This shift in the center of gravity of Western art toward New York also represented the affirmation of an American cultural identity on the international stage, whose impact would resonate throughout contemporary artistic creation.

On Artsper, this selection brings together contemporary works that extend this foundational legacy through lyrical abstraction, gestural energy, and chromatic explorations, reflecting the enduring vitality of a movement that profoundly transformed our understanding of what painting can be.

XO Crew

Gaëlle Wagner

Painting . 165 x 130 x 3 cm Painting . 65 x 51.2 x 1.2 inch

€3,900

Male Female

Gaëlle Wagner

Painting . 165 x 130 x 3 cm Painting . 65 x 51.2 x 1.2 inch

€3,900

Punch

Gaëlle Wagner

Painting . 125 x 125 x 3 cm Painting . 49.2 x 49.2 x 1.2 inch

€2,600

Earth Memory IV: Captivating Textured Abstract Artwork - Teal, Grey & Earth Tones

Natalie Egorova

Painting . 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting . 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

€3,229

Trajectory of Disappearance | Textured Organic Abstract Artwork in Green and Earth Tones

PUGMATIK

Painting . 60 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting . 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

€1,615

Where Light Settles | Grey Blue Minimalist Textured Quadriptych

KatriTa

Painting . 60 x 60 x 1.5 cm Painting . 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.6 inch

€888

Harmonious Chaos. Composition #2: Vibrant Contemporary Abstract Artwork | 18x36 inches

Daria Borisova

Painting . 91.44 x 45.72 x 3.81 cm Painting . 36 x 18 x 1.5 inch

€1,346

Earthen Embrace

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 120 x 100 x 4 cm Painting . 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

€2,167

Untitled

Hayduk Smbatyan

Painting . 29.5 x 20 x 1 cm Painting . 11.6 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch

€250

Les nuits blanches

Fabienne Comte

Painting . 140 x 110 x 2 cm Painting . 55.1 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch

€5,600

Rebirth

Rosa Cruz

Painting . 30 x 22 x 0.3 cm Painting . 11.8 x 8.7 x 0.1 inch

€600 €480

Serie Gris

Antonio Vargas

Painting . 48 x 61 cm Painting . 18.9 x 24 inch

€500

Mexican Sun Dance: Bold Red Abstract Artwork | Vibrant Colors, Expressive Energy

Kateryna Malomuzh

Painting . 130 x 100 x 0.1 cm Painting . 51.2 x 39.4 x 0 inch

€1,067

Behing the color 1 | Modern Expressive Abstract Artwork

Olga Balaeva

Painting . 90 x 50 x 2 cm Painting . 35.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€924

Abstract 2137

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 120 x 200 x 4 cm Painting . 47.2 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch

€3,612

Universum

Harrie Sijbers

Painting . 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

€2,600

Abstract 2571

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 100 x 150 x 1.5 cm Painting . 39.4 x 59.1 x 0.6 inch

€2,348

Abstract 2569

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 100 x 150 x 1.5 cm Painting . 39.4 x 59.1 x 0.6 inch

€2,348

N°1122

Jean-Daniel Salvat

Painting . 146 x 114 x 3 cm Painting . 57.5 x 44.9 x 1.2 inch

€7,464

Bleu océan

Noj Barker

Painting . 150 x 105 x 2 cm Painting . 59.1 x 41.3 x 0.8 inch

€10,500

Naranja

Nicolas Maray

Painting . 195 x 130 x 3 cm Painting . 76.8 x 51.2 x 1.2 inch

€20,000

Today II

Viktoria Ganhao

Painting . 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

€2,800

Sea sunset

AS_ART

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

€1,121

Fountain

Kevin Brewerton

Painting . 71.1 x 71.1 x 2.5 cm Painting . 28 x 28 x 1 inch

€1,929

Rising in light

Francesca Borgo

Painting . 120 x 90 x 1.8 cm Painting . 47.2 x 35.4 x 0.7 inch

€3,812 €3,050

Effervescent

Kerry Horne

Painting . 120 x 140 x 2.5 cm Painting . 47.2 x 55.1 x 1 inch

€5,600

Abstract 1265

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 140 x 120 x 3 cm Painting . 55.1 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch

€2,769 €2,215

Abstract 1259

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 140 x 120 x 3 cm Painting . 55.1 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch

€2,649 €2,119

La biaba

Paco Requena

Painting . 100 x 80 x 4 cm Painting . 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

€1,200

Emerald Downpour

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 100 x 150 x 4 cm Painting . 39.4 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch

€2,528 €2,023

Holiday Vibes

Kirsten Jackson

Painting . 120 x 120 x 3 cm Painting . 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch

€2,900

Ha’ki

Nurdan Yilmaztürk

Painting . 175 x 120 x 3 cm Painting . 68.9 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch

€5,300

Campagne 02

Isabelle Janier

Painting . 24 x 30 x 2 cm Painting . 9.4 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

€475

Gimme a smile

Jacqueline Doyle Allison

Painting . 76.2 x 61 x 3.8 cm Painting . 30 x 24 x 1.5 inch

€736

Disappearance | Minimal Abstract Gradient Artwork with Soft Color Transition

Evgenia Makarova

Painting . 105 x 85 x 0.1 cm Painting . 41.3 x 33.5 x 0 inch

€1,973

The Pulse of Mood: Sunny Yellow Abstract with Burgundy & Blue Accents | Inner Balance Expressed, 82x82 cm

Andrey Visokinsky

Painting . 82 x 82 x 2 cm Painting . 32.3 x 32.3 x 0.8 inch

€1,121

Sans titre III

Olivier Bernex

Painting . 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting . 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

€500

Raccoglimi

Davide Angelillo

Painting . 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting . 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€180

Secret of the Forest

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

€1,926

Cloudscape Dreams

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 120 x 100 x 4 cm Painting . 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

€2,167 €1,734

Abstract 2581

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 150 x 100 x 1.5 cm Painting . 59.1 x 39.4 x 0.6 inch

€2,408 €1,926

Abstract 2565

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 120 x 100 x 4 cm Painting . 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

€2,107 €1,685

Abstract 2552

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 80 x 30 x 4 cm Painting . 31.5 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch

€590

Movimiento del mundo

Francisco Muñoz Tejeida

Painting . 125 x 250 x 8 cm Painting . 49.2 x 98.4 x 3.1 inch

€4,422

Ai piedi del Gong

Sara Montani

Painting . 20 x 20 x 3 cm Painting . 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.2 inch

€1,300

Animal Series – Rooster

Liana Ohanyan

Painting . 90 x 70 x 2 cm Painting . 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

€1,794

Black Sea

Kat Zhivetin

Painting . 92 x 122 x 6 cm Painting . 36.2 x 48 x 2.4 inch

€888

Just a dream

Michelle Hold

Painting . 60 x 60 x 4 cm Painting . 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch

€1,298

Stream of Consciousness

Iryna Tymovchak

Painting . 150 x 140 x 2.5 cm Painting . 59.1 x 55.1 x 1 inch

€1,400

Fragments of Matter VIII: Contemporary Abstract Artwork in Muted Hues & Sculptural Textures

Natalie Egorova

Painting . 63 x 53 x 2 cm Painting . 24.8 x 20.9 x 0.8 inch

€1,704

A moment of tranquility: Turquoise Water Ripples Abstract Artwork | Serene Seascape Oil on Canvas

Natalia Sysoeva

Painting . 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting . 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€897

Harmonious Chaos. Composition 1: Lyrical Abstract Artwork, Acrylic, 24x36 in, Vibrant Pink, Blue & Earthy Tones for Modern Interiors

Daria Borisova

Painting . 60.96 x 91.44 x 2.54 cm Painting . 24 x 36 x 1 inch

€1,615

Profondeur

Âme Sauvage

Painting . 80 x 80 x 2.4 cm Painting . 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch

€1,000

Le souffle créateur

Âme Sauvage

Painting . 89 x 116 x 2.4 cm Painting . 35 x 45.7 x 0.9 inch

€1,250

Nature's Pulse

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

€1,926

Sunny

Gaëlle Wagner

Painting . 180 x 300 x 0.1 cm Painting . 70.9 x 118.1 x 0 inch

€12,000

Volcano of Colors

Artyom Basenci

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

€1,884

L'éclate totale

Âme Sauvage

Painting . 81 x 65 x 2.4 cm Painting . 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.9 inch

€720

Aptère VI

Frédéric Halbreich

Painting . 118 x 90 x 3.5 cm Painting . 46.5 x 35.4 x 1.4 inch

€5,900

Clarté

Âme Sauvage

Painting . 30 x 30 x 2.4 cm Painting . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.9 inch

€150

Sopra rosso

Alessandra Bisi

Painting . 76 x 56.6 x 0.2 cm Painting . 29.9 x 22.3 x 0.1 inch

€2,150

Aurore

Marie-Laure Romanet Prin

Painting . 70 x 50 x 1 cm Painting . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

€840

The Silent Awakening

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 120 x 100 x 4 cm Painting . 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

€2,167 €1,734

Abstract 2580

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 120 x 100 x 4 cm Painting . 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

€2,167 €1,734

Abstract 2578

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 100 x 150 x 1.5 cm Painting . 39.4 x 59.1 x 0.6 inch

€2,408

Abstract 2577

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 150 x 100 x 1.5 cm Painting . 59.1 x 39.4 x 0.6 inch

€2,348

Abstract 2570

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 150 x 100 x 1.5 cm Painting . 59.1 x 39.4 x 0.6 inch

€2,348

Traces of Time

Tatiana Malinovscaia

Painting . 120 x 80 x 0.3 cm Painting . 47.2 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

€924

Rays Of A Morning Light

Sophie Mangelsen

Painting . 120 x 140 x 3.5 cm Painting . 47.2 x 55.1 x 1.4 inch

€1,250

As it is

Marlene Tyroller

Painting . 100 x 80 x 5 cm Painting . 39.4 x 31.5 x 2 inch

€3,000

Plateau der Menschheit ops I_II

Geert Lemmers

Painting . 89.9 x 89.9 x 5.1 cm Painting . 35.4 x 35.4 x 2 inch

€1,444

Blonder Peter

Christian Büffel

Painting . 124 x 324 x 5 cm Painting . 48.8 x 127.6 x 2 inch

€10,000 €9,000

La foule en concert

Âme Sauvage

Painting . 40 x 30 x 2.4 cm Painting . 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.9 inch

€200

Abstract 2573

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 120 x 100 x 4 cm Painting . 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

€2,107 €1,685

Abstract 2557

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 100 x 150 x 1.5 cm Painting . 39.4 x 59.1 x 0.6 inch

€2,287

Melodies de l'océan

Sophie Dumont

Painting . 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting . 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

€1,100

Pink lady

Julius Babilonia

Painting . 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting . 36 x 36 x 1 inch

€1,593

Coastal Showers

Sam Soles

Painting . 91.4 x 61 x 6.4 cm Painting . 36 x 24 x 2.5 inch

€1,808

Colour Take

Ron Halfant

Painting . 50.8 x 121.9 x 1.5 cm Painting . 20 x 48 x 0.6 inch

€806

Autumn II

Petra Schott

Painting . 100 x 80 x 3 cm Painting . 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

€3,120

Bright eyed and bushy tailed

Larissa Eremeeva

Painting . 120 x 110 x 2 cm Painting . 47.2 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch

€3,450

Dissolved Light / Series Color and Silence: Abstract Artwork, Ethereal Blue, Rose, Cream | Large Modern Canvas for Interior Design

Helen Zuskina

Painting . 130 x 110 x 0.1 cm Painting . 51.2 x 43.3 x 0 inch

€1,794

Wuthering Surge I | Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Artwork

Evgenia Makarova

Painting . 102 x 81 x 0.1 cm Painting . 40.2 x 31.9 x 0 inch

€2,063

"Figure in Motion", Contemporary Art, Abstract Expressionism, Figurative, Portrait, Gesture, Texture, Impasto, Color Field, Emotional Painting, Modern Art

Harold Richter

Painting . 60 x 45 x 2 cm Painting . 23.6 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

€850

Sailing into the sunset, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Andrada Anghel

Painting . 76.2 x 182.9 x 0.3 cm Painting . 30 x 72 x 0.1 inch

€1,209

Autumn Fields

Shulyak Tatyana

Painting . 60 x 70 x 2 cm Painting . 23.6 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

€1,020

Abstract 2564

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 120 x 100 x 4 cm Painting . 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

€2,107 €1,685

Abstract 2551

Alex Senchenko

Painting . 80 x 210 x 4 cm Painting . 31.5 x 82.7 x 1.6 inch

€2,348 €1,878

Endlessness

Gina Vor

Painting . 120 x 180 x 3 cm Painting . 47.2 x 70.9 x 1.2 inch

€4,000

Miroir de la vie

Charles Carson

Painting . 40.6 x 40.6 x 5.1 cm Painting . 16 x 16 x 2 inch

€5,741

Spiaggia Follonica

Paul Nicholls

Painting . 40 x 60 x 3 cm Painting . 15.7 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

€1,000

Fragments of Matter VII: Elegant Textured Abstract Artwork for Modern Interiors in Gray & Earth Tues

Natalie Egorova

Painting . 78 x 61 x 3.5 cm Painting . 30.7 x 24 x 1.4 inch

€2,108

Aluminoïde Elephantine

Frédéric Halbreich

Painting . 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

€6,500

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