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Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

NEO-EXPRESSIONIST STYLE

A resurgence of interest in Expressionism, Pop art, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and other movements gained steam among artists of the 1970s and ’80s, in part as a reaction to the austerity of the prevailing minimalism and Conceptual art of the era. A decadent, bold and brash art style called Neo-Expressionism saw painters returning to figural representation, creating highly textured works that were imbued with intensely personal narratives.

Neo-Expressionist paintings are sensuous in nature and highly subjective in meaning. Expressive brushwork, highly pigmented colors and layered forms and materials lent sculptural attributes to the work and were used to depict symbolic narratives from history, mythology and the artist’s personal experience. 

Prominent figures such as Jean-Michel Basquiat led the Neo-Expressionist movement in the United States with paintings and prints that were raw, emotional and often violent in nature. In Germany, Die Neuen Wilden (the “New Fauves”) was the name given to a group of postwar artists that included the likes of sculptor Georg Baselitz and Gerhard Richter, a painter and photographer who explored the possibilities of both abstraction and realism, sometimes in a single piece. The work of the New Fauves — labeled as such for its return to Fauvism’s textured brushwork and use of vibrant colors — shares commonalities with Neo-Expressionism, and Baselitz was a pioneer of the movement in Europe. In addition, Willem de Kooning’s pulsating action paintings and Julian Schnabel’s experimentation with the materiality of paintings also took shape during this period.

“I was trying to make paintings different from the paintings that I saw a lot of at the time, which were mostly minimal, and they were highbrow and alienating, and I wanted to make very direct paintings that most people would feel the emotion behind when they saw them,” said Basquiat. 

Neo-Expressionism generated some polarizing opinions, with some celebrating the revival of personal subjectivity in art while others criticizing the movement for being too commercially driven and nostalgic. But most experts agree that Neo-Expressionism was a huge commercial success and culturally impactful, paving the way for the postmodern work of artists like Richter and Sigmar Polke

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Style: Neo-Expressionist
Generalization, 70x100cm
Located in Yerevan, AM
Generalization, 2018, 70x100 cm
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

South Beach Belly Boogie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This painting depicts Miami nite life scene by borrowing modern style and subjects from Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and Matisse fruits ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

"Tiger Swallowtail & Morning Cloak" Butterflies & Tulips on Yellow Background
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Florals and Butterflies. This piece depicts swallowtail Butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful deep yellow la...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The Down Crown Crew. Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Stoked with street art and graffiti images this frieze painting from Berlin is epic, it showcases the very best of Renaissance Neo-Expressionism. It's full of flashing imagery, pulsi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

The Burden of Damascus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This painting is one of ‘Chaos series inspired by the history of Damascus which is a muse and inspiration for artists and writers including Mark Twain famous quote “We shall remember...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Hunt Slonem "Hutch Play", Contemporary Black & White Bunny Oil Painting, 2021
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Hutch Play" 60x60 oil painting on canvas of black and white contemporary abstract bunnies. Inspired by nature an...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Figurative
Located in Soquel, CA
Compelling and large scale neo-expressionist figurative painting by San Jose, California area artist Daniel David Fuentes (American, 20th century), Circa 1995. Unsigned. From a colle...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Who is the Loneliest Monk?" Contemporary Surreal Figurative Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
Large-scale contemporary figurative abstract on red, evoking the style of Basquiat, by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957), 2008. A man in a tuxedo sips a martini in the foreground, surrounded by chaotic layers of faces and figures in a surreal, dream-like space. Signed "Michael Paulker...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Permanent Marker, Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

Neo-Expressionist Green & Red Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressive late 1970's green and red abstract on rough plywood, with scribbled linear forms in the style of Basquiat, by Bay Area artist Micha...
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1970s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Plywood, Oil Pastel

Holy Fire, Abstract Expressionist Figurative Pastel
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique abstract expressionist pastel drawing by an unknown artist. Depicting a mans face as the focal point with what appears to be chu...
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Mid-20th Century Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Cardboard

Untitled
Located in Summit, NJ
Great piece by Peter Keil. The piece is from his family's private collection. It is framed in its original gold wood frame with a linen liner. Background is a beautiful blue with ma...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"After Party", Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Abstracted Symbolist Figurative
Located in Soquel, CA
"After Party", Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Abstracted Symbolist Figurative Striking abstracted figurative titled "After Party" by Michael Eggleston (Ame...
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1970s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hunt Slonem "Thalo" Green Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Thalo" Green Bunny A gestured bunny rabbit in black on a yellow lime green background. Framed in a vintage oval wooden frame. Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 14.5 x 12....
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Hunt Slonem "2 East Lake" Hot Pink Bunnies
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "2 East Lake" Hot Pink Bunnies Two black gestured black bunnies on a solid hot pink background. Framed in an antique wooden gold frame. Unframed: 14 x 10 inches Framed: ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

ABSTRACT MOOD
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper by artist Daria Kusto Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Permanent Marker

"Composizione" by Enzio Wenk, 2021-Acrylic on Canvas, Abstract, NeoExpressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Composition". Acrylic paint on canvas. Signed to verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

BUTTERFLY
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original artwork by DARIA KUSTO. the magic flow reality. Markers on paper.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Permanent Marker

"Untitled" Black Outlined Bunny on Candy Apple Red Background with Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Candy Apple Red background with thick use of pain...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Transmutation" Painting 30" x 24" inch by Emanuele Tozzoli
Located in Culver City, CA
"Transmutation" Painting 30" x 24" inch by Emanuele Tozzoli Mixed media on board 30" x 24" inch 75 x 60 cm ABOUT THE ARTIST Born in Italy in 1989, Emanuele discovered painting in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Board

"DREAMS" Abstract Painting 39" x 31.5" inch by Vera Kochubey
Located in Culver City, CA
"DREAMS" Abstract Painting 39" x 31.5" inch by Vera Kochubey * * * SHIPPED: ROLLED CANVAS * * * The majority of Kochubey’s paintings take the form of heavily symbolic portraits, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Canvas

Mixed Media Collage Neo Expressionist Painting, Drawing NYC Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
Loren Munk (American, b. 1951), mixed media painting "Romulus & Remus", signed "Munk '89", 13" x 19" inches sheet, framed 20.25" x 26" inches. In Roman mythology, Romulus and Remu...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Paint, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker

Hunt Slonem "Aesthetic Movement" Blue & Gold Butterflies
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Aesthetic Movement" Butterflies Two blue butterflies on a metallic gold & blue scored background in an antique rare frame. Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 17 x 15 inche...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

"Stance" Black Outlined Bunny on Gold Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Gold background with thick use of paint. It is ho...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Constellation" White & Blue Butterflies w Silver Background Oil Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful silver tone landscape. Slonem...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Caldentey Mallorca original neo figurative watercolor paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original neo-expressionist acrylic painting contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY Perfect state CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mallorca - Spain) The active notio...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Cardboard

Caldentey 26 Mallorca original neo figurative watercolor paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original neo-expressionist acrylic painting . framed contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY Painting on paper CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mallorca - Spain) The ...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Cardboard

"Chinensis Wed" Black Bunnies on Gold Silver Multicolor Background Oil on Wood
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts 3 gestural figures of Bunnies against a gold and silver background with colorful accents....
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

"Hutch Golden Rod" Black Bunnies on Gold Background Oil Painting on Wood
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts 4 gestural figures of Bunnies against a gold background with navy blue accents. Inspired...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

"Side Totem" Black Outline Bunny on Silver & Green Background Oil Painting Wood
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a silver and green background with thick use of pai...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Totem New Roads" Bunny on Gold & Silver w Orange Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a silver and gold with orange background with thick...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Pallette Heads 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Pallette Heads 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem "Pin Wheel" Tulips on Silver
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Pin Wheel" Tulips on Silver Orange, red, and yellow tulips on a silver metallic background in a vintage gold frame. Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 14.5 x 12.5 inches *...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Hunt Slonem "Tulips" Flowers on Metallic Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Tulips" Flowers Red and yellow tulip flowers with stems on a metallic gold background framed in a vintage unique frame. Unframed: 16.5 x 20 inches Framed: 26 x 30 inche...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Hunt Slonem "2 Owls" Metallic Birds
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "2 Owls" Metallic Birds Black gestured owls on a brand on a green scored metallic silver background in a gold antique frame. Unframed: 14 x 11 inches Framed: 18.5 x 15....
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

"Colorful Life" Abstract Painting 39" x 31.5" inch by Vera Kochubey
Located in Culver City, CA
"Colorful Life" Abstract Painting 39" x 31.5" inch by Vera Kochubey * * * SHIPPED: ROLLED CANVAS * * * The majority of Kochubey’s paintings take the form of heavily symbolic port...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem "Flutter 2" Blue & Gold Metallic Butterflies
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Ascension" Blue & Gold Metallic Butterflies Light blue butterflies on a gold metallic and blue scored background in a vintage gold frame. Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Oil

"Jeffrey" White Outline Bunny on Black Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a white bunny on a black background with thick white paint and then ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel, Glass, Resin

Hunt Slonem "Lories" Birds
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Lories" Birds Red, blue, and green lories on a bright orange background with cross hatching in a contemporary gold frame. Unframed: 37 x 37 inches Framed : 39 x 39 inc...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Lavender Fog 2" Bunny on Lavender Diamond Dust Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Light Lavender background with thick use of paint...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

Hunt Slonem "Chattering Lorry" Birds
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Chattering Lory" Birds Red, yellow, and green Lory Birds on an etched orange background in an antique frame. Unframed: 40 x 30 inches Framed : 49.75 x 39 inches *Paint...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Banded" Bunny on Colorful Stripes Diamond Dust Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a white bunny on a colorful striped background with thick use of pai...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

"Daisy's" 3 Colorful Daisy's on a Golden Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's newest series, Daisy's. This piece depicts 3 gestural figures of big bold Daisy's on a golden background with thick use of paint. Inspired ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Cherry Bloom" Bunny on Pink Diamond Dust Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a pink and white bunny on a cherry blossom pink background with thic...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

"Hummingbirds Larkspeer" French Pink Background Oil Painting Wood Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition Slonem's Hummingbirds. This piece depicts gestural figures of colorful Humming Birds on a light French Pink background with thick use of paint. It is housed i...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Cause of Our Joy" Black Outline Bunny on Silver Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a silver background with thick use of paint. Inspir...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Totem Today" Black Outline Bunny on Multicolor & Silver Background Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Multicolor silver and gold background with thick ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Madewood Bayou" Blue Yellow & Green toned Landscape Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
WIth a passion for restoring historic houses, one of Slonem's properties is in Lousiana, where he now spends a lot of his time painting and picking up inspiration for his pallet. Thi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Caldentey Mallorca original neo figurative watercolor paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original neo-expressionist acrylic painting contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY Painting on paper Perfect state CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mallorca - Spai...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Cardboard

Dialogue, 70x100cm
Located in Yerevan, AM
Dialogue, 2018, 70x100 cm
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Caldentey Mallorca original neo figurative watercolor paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original neo-expressionist acrylic painting contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mallorca - Spain) The active notion of rhythm a...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Watercolor, Cardboard

"Fantasy Life" Abstract Painting 82" x 59" inch by Vera Kochubey
Located in Culver City, CA
"Fantasy Life" Abstract Painting 82" x 59" inch by Vera Kochubey * * * SHIPPED: ROLLED CANVAS * * * The majority of Kochubey’s paintings take the form of heavily symbolic portrai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"JOY" Abstract Painting 39" x 31.5" inch by Vera Kochubey
Located in Culver City, CA
"JOY" Abstract Painting 39" x 31.5" inch by Vera Kochubey * * * SHIPPED: ROLLED CANVAS * * * The majority of Kochubey’s paintings take the form of heavily symbolic portraits, oft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas

Ecstasy: Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
This painting from the Atlantic studio of Sax Berlin captures the essence of ecstasy. It’s imbued with a special sense of immediacy and fluid movement. The painting draws one in and ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem "Flag Day 3" American Bunnies
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Flag Day 3" American Bunnies Gestured bunnies on a painted American Flag background on canvas. Unframed: 30 x 40 inches *Painting is framed - Please note Hunt Slonem pa...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Blue Lincoln" Neo-Expressionist Oil Painting in Blue Background on Wood
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of Abraham Lincoln. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of oil paint, d...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Caldentey Spoon and Plate original neo figurative acrylic paper
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
- original neo-expressionist acrylic painting contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY Painting on paper Perfect state CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mallorca - Spai...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Cardboard

"Lumina III" Abstract Painting 77" x 57" inch by Ahmed Gaafary
Located in Culver City, CA
"Lumina III" Abstract Painting 77" x 57" inch by Ahmed Gaafary To begin this description, let me start with this question: Is it the internal side of things that is more important o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Neo-Expressionist abstract paintings 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 paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, red, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including CLoD, Sax Berlin, and Taher Jaoui. Frequently made by artists working with Acrylic Paint, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Neo-Expressionist abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for abstract paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $266 and tops out at $215,000, while the average work sells for $5,530.

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