Sometimes there are things in life that are better to remain ambiguous. Abstract art is one of these things.
Abstraction has been an integral part of the visual arts for over 100 years. From Kandinsky's Expressionism to Pollock's action painting, abstract art is the completed style of the 20th century-an irreplaceable part of modern art.
Since the early years of abstract expressionism, abstract art always developed, produced new currents and styles and kept reinventing itself.
If you keep something as a art collector, you cannot avoid this art movement. One can almost postulate that non-figurative works are the trademark of every modern, contemporary art collection.
Even when setting up a tasteful living space or representative business premises, an abstract artwork only really rounds off the interior design.
Anyone who has claimed that this art form has long since exceeded its zenith has been punished lifefully by the unbroken trend.
As a designer favorite and darling of the art collectors, curators, galleries and interior designers, the top dog not only defended its place in the sun, but also gained beam and attraction again. Is further developed in almost endless facets and styles, more emotional, subjective and more immersive than most other art and design trends.
Here are seventeen trendy abstract art styles that you should definitely know.
1. Expressive Line Work
Since 2019, more and more paintings with bold, wild lines have been seen. This type of lines stands for disorganized chaos and confusion.
Possibly mirrors n these works our mental state or our spontaneous and unstructured thought processes during complex decisions.
This relentlessly honest and unprocessed view of our inner is probably the fascination of this style.
Line work works of art - a selection
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2. Maximalism
In art, maximum, a reaction to the waiver -enhancing minimalism , is an aesthetics of the abundance. Philosophy can be summarized as "more", in contrast to the minimalist credo "less is more".
Are you just fed up with the white-on-white-minimalism?
Then this trend should trigger a real jubilee storm in them. It is characterized by complicated patterns, strong colors and an elaborate overlay of accented elements. Gallery stands are a prime example of maximalism . So fill your space with striking works of art and be confident with a penchant for abundance.
3. Soft focus
With its blurred lines, flowing layers and blurred surfaces, Rothko was the pioneer of "soft artist art" and is still the outstanding example of this style.
Over the years, he has developed into more structural works (such as those of Gerhard Richter). Contemporary works continue in this sense.
Working this art form specifically forego sharp geometry in favor of essential forms and apparently limitless dimensions. The artists bring the style with various techniques, including the blurring (application of a thin layer of color in a semicircular movement for a softer look) on the canvas.
Dense textures and picturesque forms are other license plates.
4. Gentle coloring
Let's stay in the soft and gentle corner: The use of soft and reserved colors in abstract art is an attempt to convey a feeling of calm and to slow down the world of the viewer.
An atmospheric combination is, for example, the use of acrylic paints such as pink, beige, gray and azure blue, spiced up with a little gold leaf.
This principle can also be found in the art and design trend "New Nordic Neutrals" . The Scandinavian design - aka scandi chic - is being reinvested with earth tones and sculptural motifs in a neutral color. Brave shapes are combined with colors such as sage and blush to create an inviting and elegant space.
5. Gypsum plaster
Plastering surfaces are currently experiencing a revival. The apparently simplified, uncomplicated look offers a welcome change from shine and glamor.
Since only a few were interested in plastering entire walls again, the gypsum plaster has found its way into art as a surface structure.
Intensive acrylic lines are used for this technology to create apparently unplanned, random patterns with exciting, uneven structures.
The result is a kind of pik texture and a fascinating element of the shadow play, which is revealed with changing incidence of light.
6. deep black
With abstract art, it's not just about living colors and sharp shapes. This shows the popular use of deep black tones in abstract art.
Deep and rich black colors can convey a very quiet feeling. In addition, they ensure a depth in the picture and only really make other colors shine.
In particular, the interaction with gold, pink and other bright colors is extremely effective.
7. Black and white
I don't need to say many words about this timeless and unprecedented elegant combination of the "non-colors".
Black and white works of art are incomparably versatile and make a room effectively modern in every style.
8. Monochrome color pallets
Black and white is not the only monochrome color combination. Also known as sound-in-tone painting, painting takes place in just one color direction. A monochrome painting is therefore only painted in grayscale or gradations of a single color.
Monochrome is undoubtedly the universal color palette for abstract works of art. Not too boldly, not too passive, this style, all edges, for the modern or abstract art , manages to maintain and be timeless.
9. Multi-part painting sets
Not an absolute novelty-multi-part picture sets have earned a place in this list. In the past 12-18 months, two- or three-part pictures have been offered for sale.
The possibility of dividing a single work or motif into several separate canvases offers the artist a new, broken medium to capture his thoughts and muses on canvas.
On the other hand, the artist is given the freedom of attaching and composition of the individual workpieces on the wall. A lively picture wall is a fabulous opportunity to express the individual style and let your own creativity run free.
10. Line Art / One Line Drawings
By definition, a lineart, line art or line art was originally described in the cartoon, comic and manga art. A finished drawing is created in the contours that is not colored.
Linearts are a special form of the graphic, illustration and drawing, which consists exclusively of lines and contains no colored areas.
As a modern variant of this drawing technology, the immensely popular One Line Drawings can be viewed, which come as a ink, art prints, wall art or poster.
The most famous example dates from the early 20th century, the one -line drawings by Pablo Picasso . He took a complex, realistic example and simplified it into a single uninterrupted line.
These drawings can look relatively simple, but the true essence of the shape can be captured in just one line, it can be quite a challenge.
Completed one-line drawings create a new type of illustration that have a very special effect on the viewer. Using indicated forms, curved lines invite the human eye to read, track and discover.
The result is seamless, light, abstract works of art.
11. Dimensional art
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Dimensional works are pictures in which they literally feel drawn. They develop an astonishing depth effect and plasticity.
Sometimes hypnotic, sometimes difficult to grasp, but always fascinating.
This style is a real eye -catcher and creates a magnetic eye -catcher in every apartment.
Steamy, haunted designs are mysterious and can have an intensive effect in a dynamic and calming in a neutral interior.
12. Color blocking
A modern collection of abstract art without color gives a great opportunity to help the groundbreaking art movement of the 20th century.
Serve freely in cubism, suprematism and Bauhaus and complete a room with a geometric colored blob.
The bold and square color blocking works best without restriction through patterns or texture.
Together with modern furniture, the look indoors and informed. In combination with antiques, the feeling of a temporally layered space creates.
13. Abstract natural depictions
Nature has always been represented as a prominent motif in art. It has always been a great source of inspiration for artists.
In recent years, the increase in versatile abstract nature pictures has been striking.
It is to be expected that we will see more of it this year. Forests, mountains, landscapes, wild animals and more, who can already deny mother nature her soothing and earthy effect.
Not least in the Urban Jungle or Garden Room Trend, our strong need for more closeness to nature. Plants definitely have their moment.
Expect more interiors with rich green tones, tropical paradises in your own four walls with botanically inspired art in natural colors in the course of the coming years.
14. Gestal art / gestural abstraction
Think of Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline and Willem de Kooning. Gestal abstraction in painting mixes passionate emotions and free movements up to a high degree of wild devotion of the artist during the creative process.
De Kooning once wrote: "I paint because I can put everything into the work - drama, anger, pain, love - through your eyes it becomes an emotion or an idea again."
Gestural works are channeling of human emotions, with the help of determined brush strokes, winding strokes and brave stripes.
This art unfolds an incredible effect, especially in strongly structured, minimalist or sterile interiors by breaking the planned and desired order with wild strength. A large selection of works to be purchased can be found in the Event start online gallery-the art makers. Buy paintings from national and international artists, originals, unique pieces, editions and sculptures.
Gestal works of art - a selection
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15. Metallic tones
Mixing metallic colors is the order of the day.
This trend combines and harmonizes gold, silver and other metals - and is not limited to a certain medium or a specific surface.
I have already mentioned the use of gold leaf. This is where the gold -boy Gustav Klimt comes to mind. In recent times, however, art has also been met with more art that has been worked with a wide variety of metallic colors, elements and paint products.
For example, sculptures with metallic surfaces can also be refined in a targeted manner by working with colors that shine with metallic tones.
Works of art with metallic tones - a selection
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16. Graffiti
The graffiti art of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jean Dubuffet and recently also respected by Banksy . Graffiti is now an important abstract art form.
The style resembles that of gestural painting in the use of natural movements, but retains a coarse -grained, almost destructive quality.
The spray marks of graffiti art, the bleeding color and the drops generated by gravity make them a casual, effortlessly cool art form. An effective form of expression for young people rebellious against established systems.
17th craftsmanship aesthetics
Craftsmanship and manual aesthetics celebrate a big comeback.
In this style, craftsmanship and texture are the focus of a unique look.
Art arises under recourse on materials such as fibers, ceramics and other natural fabrics. A hint of vintage characterizes these works.
... forget trend?
Have we overlooked an important current or an important style in our small trend report? Then we look forward to your suggestions, ideas and information in the comment area.
Abstract art from our online gallery
In our virtual art gallery, of course, you also have the opportunity to acquire unique and colorful abstract works of art - directly from the artist or gallery partner.
Each one of these paintings was created with passion and outstanding skills by a talented artist. Explore the diversity of the most artistic forms in your most abstract form and be inspired by pictures that tell your personal story.
Dive deeply into a world full of creative inspiration with our extensive range of exquisite abstract masterpieces.
Let yourself be inspired - our large factory collection of abstract art on Pinterest
Would you like to continue to dive into the online world of non-related art? Then we have compiled a large factory collection of important, up -and -coming and young wild artists from all over the world on our Pinterest Board "Abstract Art - Contemporary Masterpieces Worldwide" . This collection is alive and is always developed and maintained.
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Owner and Managing Director of Kunstplaza. Journalist, editor, and passionate blogger in the field of art, design, and creativity since 2011. Successful completion of a degree in web design as part of a university study (2008). Further development of creativity techniques through courses in free drawing, expressive painting, and theatre/acting. Profound knowledge of the art market through years of journalistic research and numerous collaborations with actors/institutions from art and culture.
