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Neo-Expressionist 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
the greco roman question, figure with classical statues, greens, earth tones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas, humorous depiction of a woman with classical artwork
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Blue Storm
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 ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil

Figurehead
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the days when every seaport had its figurehead to show, this same day calls for free, I must go save these countrymen, my honorable crew if they still breathe. I must sail deep down north again, with strong men and skillful hands. All I ask this day is dread naught and a star to steer her as the people blare for salvaging; And all I ask again is a windy day and a friendly storm at night, And a sweet dream with my shipment when the long cruise is over. (Written by the Artist) Shipping Procedure 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 Authenticity. About Artist Osoba Omoayo George...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Polymer

"Oath"- Neo Expressionist Painting on Canvas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“It is terrifying to paint. When you start out, you are faced with this great unknown. And you think, am I ever going to paint again? Yet, as you work, it starts to formulate itself....
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Enamel

"Save The Elephants." Contemporary Mixed Media Neo Expressionist Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
A charging bull elephant is an image we are all familiar with, but we are increasingly only able to see images and not the reality of the elephant. Berlin understands the headlong ch...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Gold Leaf

"Wild Side". Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
In the 1980's New York was a very different place to the shiny, cosmopolitan city we know today. Dark forces roamed the streets and subway, violence lurked on street corners. The cit...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

As If You Care
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 ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Wax, Oil

Street Angel. ( Subway Series ) Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
1980's NYC; dark and dangerous times. Gangs roamed the streets again, as they did in the 1800's, committing acts of egregious violence upon helpless citizens. But......... there was ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Tracciato Polivalente" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 -Acrylic on Canvas, NeoExpressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Multi-purpose trace". Acrylic on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Lonely Romantic strong red colors humorous theme flowers tattoos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oil on cradled wood board framing not necessary Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Born In the Night. Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
When Sax Berlin experiences the desire to lay something down he's unstoppable. This piece was created from an initial impulse of red. He laid down the base of reds and retired for so...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Democracy (All over the World ). Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
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...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Un volto" by Enzio Wenk, 2017 -Acrylic on Canvas Board, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "A face". Acrylic on canvas board.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard

"Cavaliere rosa" by Enzio Wenk, 2019 -Pink Figure, Acrylic, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Pink knight". Acrylic paint on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

"Giocoliere" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Mixed Media on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Juggler". Mixed media on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Anytime Anywhere. Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Acrylic On Canvas
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Guardian Bro": Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Acrylic On Canvas
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Guardian Sista. Acrylic Neo Expressionist Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
New York City has immersed Berlin in the whole vibe of the street culture that existed in the city at that time. Guardian Sista pays tribute to the women who were an integral part of...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Portokali. Vibrant landscape, Contemporary Mountains Acrylic Painting
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary acrylic landscape painting by Polish artist Andrzej Borowski. Artist is fascinated with mediterranean views and how the landscape is changing during the day and with eve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Bosco colorato" by Enzio Wenk, 2017 -Acrylic on Canvas Panel, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Colored forest". It is a diptych. Acrylic on canvas panel. It features a vintage frame.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Patterson 11 Boats Green Golden acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Licenciado en Bellas Artes por ISPEJV, en la Habana en 2002, especialización en Restauración y Conservación de pintura Mural y caballete. Ha ejercido como profesor de pintura en e...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Paesaggio urbano" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Urban landscape". Acrylic on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Muddy Company oil on monotype
Located in Brooklyn, NY
provocative female figure Oil on paper Tom Bennett’s practice is rooted in the classical tradition where painting and drawing from life is highly regarded. Bennett’s work is heavily influenced by Francis Bacon, Frank Auberbauch and foremost his father, Harry Bennett, who was also an artist. Tom’s time living abroad in Spain and traveling through Eastern Europe and Africa provided the artistic freedom to explore many of the techniques and subject matter that continue to define his practice. Bennett was born and raised in Connecticut. His mediums include monotypes, oil on paper, canvas or styrene board. In a technique that Tom started over 4 years ago, several of his monotypes have been painted over with oil paint using a palette knife, brush, or his fingers to repurpose the underlying image. These works are a testament to Bennett’s ability to quickly and concisely compose an image with expressive brush strokes, foreshortened figures and expertly rendered light. Tom’s work has been featured in group and solo exhibitions worldwide. Bennett lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. He is currently represented by Tabla Rasa...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Cool Blue
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 ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Enamel

"Una figura con albero, toro e bambino" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: " A figure with a tree, a bull and a child". Acrylic on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Scontro tra due personaggi" by Enzio Wenk, 2010 - Acrylic, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Fight between two characters" Acrylic on wood panel.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Wood Panel, Acrylic

ADANNE
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Auth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

She Knows
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil paint, oil stick & wax on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Wax, Oil

"Libellula " by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Espressionism
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...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2020 -Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Canto pomeridiano" by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Afternoon song" Acrylic paint on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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 ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Automa" by Enzio Wenk, 2018 - Mixed Media on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Robot" Mixed media on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Instant Society Street Art Basquiat Style
Located in OIA, ES
"Nestcafe Society" and Corporate Ideals A striking painting by Diego Tirigall prompts deep thoughts about the relationship between appearances and reality. The painting features a rough sketch of a well-known instant coffee brand logo with words "N3stcafe Society" beneath it. This serves as a powerful symbol of the illusions that society and corporate ideals can create. The Illusion of High-Quality Coffee The painting highlights the gap between the promise of high-quality coffee and the reality of mass-produced, preservative-filled coffee packaged in an industrial jar. The large axe that cuts through the words "N3stcafe Society" symbolizes the destruction of these false promises and the consequences of pretending to be something one is not. The red coffee jar...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Enamel

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...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Bosco" by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Diptych, Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Forest" Acrylic on double canvas. This is a diptych.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Bosco verticale" by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Diptych, Mixed Media, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Vertical forest". Mixed media on canvas. This is a diptych and each canvas measures: 100 x 150 cm.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

"Senza Narrazione - 3 " by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic Enamel on Canvas
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Without narration - 3" Acrylic enamel on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Enamel

"Embrione" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Green and Yellow Acrylic, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Embryo". Acrylic on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Red Figures, Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic on Canvas, Diptych, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Diptych. Acrylic paint on emulsified canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Angelo alato" by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic Pain on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Title: "Angelo alato: Uomo fragile con improbabili ali e una maschera muta” Translated title: "Winged angel: fragile man with improbable wings and a mute mask". Acrylic on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Summer Day" Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas 104" x 53" inch by Erik White
Located in Culver City, CA
"Summer Day" Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas 104" x 53" inch by Erik White Loose canvas. Ships rolled.
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite. The frame was painted by the artist.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite. The frame was painted by the artist.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite. The frame was painted by the artist.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic

"Coppia di innamorati di diversa etnia" by Enzio Wenk, 2016 - Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Couple of lovers of different ethnicities" Acrylic on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Aver ancora vita per cercare" by Enzio Wenk, 2016 - Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Still having life to look for" Acrylic on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Chiaro di luna" by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Bird in a Dark Scene, Abstract Animal
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Moonlight" Acrylic on canvas panel.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled
Located in Miami, FL
Jean Sanglar was born in France in 1926. He draws with taste and talent from an early age, however, his family will only consider this a mere hobby. After studying law, he later took...
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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil Pastel

Patterson abstract blue and green. boats. big. acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Licenciado en Bellas Artes por ISPEJV, en la Habana en 2002, especialización en Restauración y Conservación de pintura Mural y caballete. Ha ejercido como profesor de pintura en e...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Astro Boy - Street Art
Located in OIA, ES
🔸 _Title: Astro Boy 🔸 _Artist: Diego Tirigall 🔸 _Year of Creation: 2023 🔸 _Dimensions: 1 meter by 1 meter 🔸 _Medium: Acrylic, enamel, spray paint, oil pastel 🔸 _Support: Canvas stretched on wooden frame 🔸 _Condition: New work sold directly by the artist 🔸 _Provenance: Directly from the artist's studio 🔸 _Location: Spain 🔸 _Signature: On the front and back 🔸 _Detailed Description: Diego Tirigall's "Astro Boy" is a nostalgic tribute to the iconic animation character, presented through the distinct lens of urban art. This work invites deep reflection on our digital age, depicting Astro Boy as a white specter, suggesting the loss of an authentic childhood now supplanted by the flickering lights of screens. This message of resistance against the omnipresence of digital technology is reinforced through Astro Boy's stance, akin to Michelangelo's David, an iconic symbol of resistance and humanity. This piece is part of Tirigall's "Cracking the Kids Code" series, reflecting his concerns about the growing role of technology in child-rearing. "Astro Boy" invites the viewer to contemplate the space screens...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Enamel

Phuket Series #9
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 ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil

"Jugando en la cosecha" acrylic, figurative, orange, Mexican
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Acrylic, figurative, orange, Mexican
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Blue Song
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“It is terrifying to paint. When you start out, you are faced with this great unknown. And you think, am I ever going to paint again? Yet, as you work, it starts to formulate itself. Ultimately every work really just decides itself. I love to paint. I love the smell of paint (oil) and the way it does different things depending on how you apply it. I love how if you use a lot of turpentine, it forms these rivulets like streams in the desert. Acrylics just can’t match the intensity or viscosity of oils. In early days, I painted landscapes and portraits, but I tried to infuse them with my own nomenclature. The colors, brushstrokes, and marks that I put on a canvas transfigure into a profound sensibility that I cannot deal with in any other way. And color is a way of expressing my emotions, and the way it is planted in my works helps tell the story. When I was a boy I drew incessantly. I had sheets of paper roughly 10 by 15 inches, and I covered them with Civil War soldiers. Literally hundreds of them, each drawn with the same delicacy as if they were alive. Later I advanced to WW2, with German soldiers attacking the well-meaning but hapless British, grey against ochre, tanks and explosions, and beautiful landscapes where it happened. As I became older, I wondered what it was that had so intrigued me with these war scenarios. I became fascinated with the symbols, icons and pictograms that were behind these historic conflicts. They had a substance and meaning for me that far outweighed their prescribed meaning. A cross meant Christianity, but in the films of Sergei Eisenstein, there was a distinction between the Teutonic knights with their iron helmets invading the Russian orthodox warriors to the east. A cross could mean many things, we bow down before a cross, but are repulsed by a swastika. Yet they are related. If you cut the corners of a circle with a cross bisecting it, an early Christian icon...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Neo-Expressionist 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 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, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Hunt Slonem, Enzio Wenk, Sax Berlin, and Jean Sanglar. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Acrylic 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 paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for 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 $39 and tops out at $215,000, while the average work sells for $4,387.

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