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
"Cose Acerbe in Tasca" by Enzio Wenk, 2022 - Acrylic on Cardboard, Figurative
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Unripe things in a pocket".
Acrylic paint on cardboard.
The blue frame is included.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Cardboard
"Grandi Occhi" by E. Wenk, 2018 - Acrylic on Canvas, Figurative NeoExpressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Big Eyes".
Acrilic paint on canvas.
The painted beech frame is included.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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...
Category
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Cardboard
Love is Blue
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
$17,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Ecstasy: Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
This painting from Sax Berlin's studio overlooking the wild Atlantic Ocean captures the essence of ecstasy. It's imbued with the hot sense of the urgency and frenetic energy of New Y...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
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...
Category
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Cardboard
"Untitled" Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas 44" x 39" inch by Erik White
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled" Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas 44" x 39" inch by Erik White
Loose canvas. Ships rolled.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Paesaggio urbano" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Urban landscape".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic Paint on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
Blue Storm
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
$17,600 Sale Price
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"Bosco colorato" by Enzio Wenk, 2017 -Acrylic on Canvas Panel, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Colored forest".
It is a diptych.
Acrylic on canvas panel.
It features a vintage frame.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled
Located in Surfside, FL
Richard Hennessy, 1972. Born in Rochester, NY, in 1941, Hennessy began as a gifted concert pianist studying at the Eastman School of Music from 1954-1959. He went on to study art history at the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University, from 1963-66, after which he began his career as a fine artist. His early paintings were quickly admired and supported by Henry Geldzahler, curator of Modern Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His first exhibition was in 1969 at Olivier Bernier Inc. NYC, followed in 1970 by a show at the Tibor De Nagy Gallery, also in NYC. Over the years he has shown in San Francisco, Indiana, Arizona, Florida, and at other prominent NYC galleries including Robert Miller, Hamilton, John Good and a retrospective at NYU’s Grey Gallery...
Category
1970s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Verso il cielo" by Enzio Wenk, 2019 -Enamel on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Up to the sky"
Acrylic enamel on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Salvation!
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matthew Marcot is an American, self-taught artist specializing in Abstract and Neo-Expressionism, and primary mediums are semiotics and collage. An underlying theme in Marcot’s work ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
The Down Crown Crew. Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
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...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
"Verso il cielo" by E. Wenk, 2010 - Mixed Media on Canvas, NeoExpressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: " Towards the sky ".
Mixed media on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Spike Gold Tooth : Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Twenty First Century Sharp Edge NYC Style this painting showcases an iconic symbol of popular culture;the gold tooth or teeth. In this piece Berlin has comb...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
"Mi son ritrovato a volare" by Enzio Wenk, 2010 -Acrylic on Canvas, Blue Faces
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "I found myself flying"
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"La forza dei miti" by Enzio Wenk, 2010 -Acrylic on Canvas, Words on Red Shades
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "The strength of the myths / legends /mild-mannered"
In Italian "Mito" means "fallacy", "myth" and also "mild-mannered".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Bosco Dorato" by Enzio Wenk, 2012 - Oil on Canvas Panel, Neo-Espressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Title: "Bosco Dorato"
Translated title: "Golden Forest".
Acrylic on canvas panel.
The wooden frame is included and is vintage, made in the 40s.
Canvas measures:
Width: 60 cm
He...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Gardener
By ETTE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"The Gardener" has a story that is as old as time. It begins with a flower, grown naturally in nature, wild and free, but when planted and tended to by humans, its life becomes entir...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Diptych “Interaction”, 100x160cm, acrylic on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Diptych “Interaction”, 100x160 cm
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,100 Sale Price
25% Off
Nevermind
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$17,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Democracy (All over the World ). Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
This piece is so strong it shouts from the canvas! With more than a passing nod to Ancient Greece, Democracy (All Over the World) has depth and resonance; the deep colour is so rich...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Figura con albero" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 -Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Figure with a tree".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Guardian Bro": Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Acrylic On Canvas
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Scontro tra due personaggi" by Enzio Wenk, 2010 - Acrylic, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Fight between two characters"
Acrylic on wood panel.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Acrylic
"Tracciato Polivalente" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 -Acrylic on Canvas, NeoExpressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Multi-purpose trace".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Albero" by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Still Life Painting, Acrylic Paint on Canvas
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Tree".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Phuket Series #9
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
"Pesci" by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Fishes"
Acrylic paint and collage on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Euridice"- Colorful, Neo-Expressionist Fine Art Painting
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
"Quante cose ho visto" by Enzio Wenk, 2016 - Mixed Media, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "How many things I've seen..."
Mixed media on canvas.
The dimensions refer to the painting with the frame.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Babybel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jordan Barker is a New York City based mixed media artist. Initially inspired by found objects, his first piece was a coffee table that was created from a wooden palate found in the ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Foam Board
$15,000
"Libellula " by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Espressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Title: "La libellula in compagnia del suo animale volante é osservata e vociferata"
Translated title: "The dragonfly in the company of its flying animal is observed and rumored".
A...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Winged Victory
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
$17,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Cool Blue
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
$12,000
"La casa e il teschio" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 -Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "The house and the skull".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2020 -Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2020 -Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Path of Fire" Mixed media Painting 27.5" x 20" inch by Emanuele Tozzoli
Located in Culver City, CA
"Path of Fire" Mixed media Painting 27.5" x 20" inch by Emanuele Tozzoli
Mixed media on board
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born in Italy in 1989, Emanuele discovered painting in the very first years of his life together with his father, Dario, who is also an artist and has been painting and creating sculptures with all types of material for over 40 years.
At the age of 7, Tozzoli created his first small sculpture by assembling objects, and painted his first informal abstracts, discovering a side of creative and fascinating art.
Deeply attracted by the most intimate nature of artistic research, in the following years, he extended his studies to the field of music, forming adolescence as a sound engineer.
From 2007 he began composing electronic music, carrying out his research in the field of sound.
In the following years, he studied musical composition and played his productions in clubs in Italy and Europe, also published on various underground record labels.
He learned the restoration of antique woodworking...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Board
"Teschio Tropicale" by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Tropical skull".
Acrylic on canvas.
It features a lacquered wooden frame with brass studs.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Brass
"Giocoliere" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Mixed Media on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Juggler".
Mixed media on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite.
The frame was painted by the artist.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite.
The frame was painted by the artist.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
"Canto pomeridiano" by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Afternoon song"
Acrylic paint on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Many Rivers to Cross
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Many rivers to cross, but I can't seem to find my way over..."
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Automa" by Enzio Wenk, 2018 - Mixed Media on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Robot"
Mixed media on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
“Monster”- Fine Art, Mixed Media Abstract Painting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Acrylic, Latex, Mixed Media on Canvas, include upcycled tin from a food product that has been painted gold, highly textured with molding paste and crackling paste.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media
"Senza Narrazione - 3 " by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic Enamel on Canvas
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Without narration - 3"
Acrylic enamel on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite.
The frame was painted by the artist.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite.
The frame was painted by the artist.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
Metanoia
By ETTE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This painting was created in a time of psychological hardship for the artist. She was under great physical and emotional distress which ultimately led to psychiatric care. During thi...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$8,160 Sale Price
20% Off
"Aver ancora vita per cercare" by Enzio Wenk, 2016 - Acrylic on Canvas
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Still having life to look for"
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Coppia di innamorati di diversa etnia" by Enzio Wenk, 2016 - Acrylic on Canvas
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Couple of lovers of different ethnicities"
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Blood Moon
By ETTE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artist is experimenting with controlled strokes and intentional composition. Her success is found in this piece's subdued monochromatic tonal background with bold pop of color. S...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Board
Upside-Down II
By Jean Sanglar
Located in Miami, FL
Born in the South of France in 1926 and raised by very strict parents, Jean Sanglar was prohibited from playing with same age mates.
Truly talented, as a young boy he drew frequentl...
Category
Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Neo-expressionist abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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.