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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
I'm Seeing Double
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I’m not proud of some things I’ve done I cannot summon Jesus to die again for this sin. I’m not yet 60 but Karma is after me. Take it easy on me, let me get some grey hair first. Hunt me later or forgive me. Yea, don’t gimme that look karma, You know I had the longing to do what’s right. (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 Janet Adenike Adebayo (b. 1997) is a self-taught Nigerian artist, born in Lagos and based in Lagos as an artist. She began her journey as a painter in 2017. She refers to herself as a “confessional” artist, as her art is an expression of intimate moments and openness of truths and feelings others may be otherwise shy to confront. Adebayo expresses herself using acrylic and mixed media on canvas, employing techniques such as her signature “mosaic skin” tones, fusing a collage of colors to create humanoid figures, made obvious by exaggerated features. Janet Adebayo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Neo-Expressionist Characters Friends Symbols Art Painting - You Keep Coming Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original 47-inch tall by 59-inch wide artwork by Swedish artist Tommy Lennartsson is a wonderful example of urban abstract expressionism and mix...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Landscape, oil on canvas with aluminum frame, sea blue, waves texture
Located in Carballo, ES
Landscape painted by Luis Moscardo, from his series with oil paintings "Land of Storms", in which he paints the waves of the wild sea, the shapes and textures that are generated in i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Untitled
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A work by Julian Schnabel. This large scale, Untitled, abstract, oil, resin, gesso, fabric and leather on seamed dropcloth is executed in a dark palette of rust, gray and black with ...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Leather, Gesso, Fabric, Resin, Oil

Large Aboriginal-Inspired Abstract Oil on Board.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Large Aboriginal-inspired abstract oil on board. We have shown the painting hanging in 'portrait' form but it could also be hung 'landscape'. This painting shares some of the qualit...
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Mid-20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Hunt Slonem "Patch" Blue Butterflies
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Patch" Blue Butterflies Two black and white butterflies on a blue background in a vintage frame. Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 14 x 12 inches *Painting is framed - Pl...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Jungle Boogie" by Lesley Anne Spowart - Bright Colorful Animal Abstract Dogs
Located in Carmel, CA
Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "Jungle Boogie" 2023 Acrylic paint, Collage, Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Wood The artist signed the bottom left and back of the painting. A vi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Wood, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Landscape, oil on canvas with aluminum frame, sea blue, waves texture
Located in Carballo, ES
Landscape painted by Luis Moscardo, from his series with oil paintings "Land of Storms", in which he paints the waves of the wild sea, the shapes and textures that are generated in i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Tre teste" by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic Paint on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Three heads" Acrylic paint on canvas.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Landscape 109 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Jean Krillé’s paintings are known for their expressive use of color and dynamic, abstract forms, blending realism with abstraction in his depictions of nature. His landscapes often f...
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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Earth And The Planets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural icons and world events acting as inspiration, artist Soren Grau strives to communicate meaning through figures and colors. He paints in a stre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

ABSTRACT FEELINGS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. 2024y. Acryic ,markers on watercolor paper. THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Permanent Marker

Landscape 101 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Jean Krillé’s paintings are known for their expressive use of color and dynamic, abstract forms, blending realism with abstraction in his depictions of nature. His landscapes often f...
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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

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

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Permanent Marker

Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Modern Portrait, "Alida Valli" Black & White
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressive and raw large-scale modernist portrait of the timeless film actress Alida Valli (Italian, 1921-2006) by contemporary Barcelona artist Mariona Mi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Wood, Masonite, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem CHL0650 2013
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical and sophisticated painting was realized by the esteemed contemporary painter, Hunt Slonem in 2013. This piece features a lovely background in a muted sunflower yellow ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Landscape 111 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite - 100x80cmm
Located in Geneva, CH
Jean Krillé’s paintings are known for their expressive use of color and dynamic, abstract forms, blending realism with abstraction in his depictions of nature. His landscapes often f...
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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

"Dog with Pearls" by L. A. Spowart - Abstract Animal Painting on Wood Panel
Located in Carmel, CA
Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "Dog with Pearls" 2021 Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Wood Panel The artist signed the bottom left and back of the painting. "Dog with Pearls"...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"Ring" Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil on Cradled Masonite Panel
Located in Soquel, CA
"Ring" Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil on Cradled Masonite Panel Abstract composition by California artist Devon Brockopp-Hammer (American, b. 1986). This piece is hi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Rhythm of Hope -21st Century, Contemporary, Neo-Expressionism, Mixed Media Music
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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 (Issued by the Gal...
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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard

Landscape 112 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Jean Krillé’s paintings are known for their expressive use of color and dynamic, abstract forms, blending realism with abstraction in his depictions of nature. His landscapes often f...
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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

"Green Pastures" Black Outline Bunny on Mint 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 Mint green background with thick use of paint. In...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Original ink on Paper, Contemporary Abstract Expressionist
Located in Carballo, ES
Black And White Minimal Painting is an original artwork realized by TUSET in 2020. The painting is unframed, we can frame it in natural wood or black on request. The title of this w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Ink, Handmade Paper

Still life 115 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite - 50x70cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Jean Krillé’s paintings are known for their expressive use of color and dynamic, abstract forms, blending realism with abstraction in his depictions of nature. His landscapes often f...
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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Hunt Slonem "Siddhas and Butterflies Play of Consciousness"
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Siddhas and Butterflies Play of Consciousness" Multicolor Faces and Butterflies Pink, yellow, blue and white butterflies and Siddha faces on a gold scored background Unf...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

BETTER TOGETHER
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper by artist Daria Kusto Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Permanent Marker

CHL 0948 Monte
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical and sophisticated painting was realized by the esteemed contemporary painter, Hunt Slonem in 2014. It presents a stylized rabbit in profile, rendered with loose and ex...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Cambell's Warhol Soup. Large Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Where once Warhol led the charge Sax Berlin has assumed the mantle and is in the vanguard of the renaissance of Neo-Expressionism. This is a witty take on the famous Campbell Soup sc...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Gold Leaf

LOOK FORWARD
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Art by DARIA KUSTO. Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube From Spain
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

WILD DOG MOUNTAIN
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube I can do commissioned works
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

RADIANCE OF SOULS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper by artist Daria Kusto Shipped well protected, unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Permanent Marker

Washington's Wisdom: No Kings. Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin's Sharp Edge 21st Century NYC Style Renaissance Neo Expressionism A painting imbued with symbolism and cultural references, No Kings - Wisdom of Washington pays Berlin's ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

PORTRAIT OF MYSTERIOUS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by DARIA KUSTO The magic flow reality.. Acrylic on canvas Shipped From Spain.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Hold Fast XL - Large Original Painting on Canvas - Ready to Hang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural icons and world events acting as inspiration, artist Soren Grau strives to communicate meaning through figures and colors. He paints in a street art-inspired Neo-expres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Sax Berlin, Emissary Of Peace. Contemporary Figurative Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Master artist Sax Berlin has turned his attention and considerable skills to creating this signature work, a self portrait. It's a complex piece that takes inspiration from the peace...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Vintage Black & White Minimal Neo-Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressive black and white abstract, with scribbled linear patterns in the style of Jean-Michel Basquiat, by by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). circa 1977. Oil on canvas. Titled "Baldwin" and dated "Summer 77" on verso. Here he revisits a piece he did early in his carrier of the same title "Baldwin" in 1967. Unframed. Image size: 16"H x 12"W. “I’m driven by curiosity...where it comes from I can’t tell you; it’s just there. And early 20th-century modernist art is the thing that I keep returning to.” - Michael Pauker Bay Area artist and art educator Michael Pauker was born in New York in 1957 and knew he wanted to be an artist from the age of 15. He earned a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts at SUNY Purchase in his native state of New York. In 1989 he went on to earn an M.F.A at Mills College in Oakland and was awarded the City of Oakland Artist Fellowship in Painting. He has been a Bay Area resident since 1988. His work has been exhibited widely across the U.S., as well as in Japan and Costa Rica, and is included in the collection of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Exhibitions include: 2007 Contemporary Art Museum, San Jose, Costa Rica 2007 “The Ebay Art Project,” Works/San Jose, San Jose, CA 2003 “Found Imagery: The Art of Collage,” Fresno Art Museum,Fresno, CA 2003 “Cut, Copy, Paste,” De Saisset Museum, Santa Clara, CA 2003 “20th Annual Exhibition,” Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, CA 2002 “40 by 40,” Adam Baumgold Gallery, N.Y., NY 2002 “Works on Paper,” Bryant St. Gallery, Palo Alto, CA 2002 Dolby...
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1970s Neo-Expressionist 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 Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Oil

Pallette Heads 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Acrylic, People
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 Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem Colorful Bunny Oil Painting 'Anthony'
Located in White Plains, NY
Hunt Slonem bunny oil painting 'Anthony' 2024. Oil on wood, 10 x 8 in. / Frame: 12 x 10 in. This painting features Slonem's signature bunny outlined in black over a white background. Includes a handpicked, antique wood frame. Considered one of the great colorists of his time, Slonem’s neo-expressionist paintings feature an exuberant and bold, fauvist palette to emphasize his beloved menagerie of animals. Through the application of lavish, lush colors, Slonem’s painterly style continues to be fresh and innovative bordering on Pop Art aesthetics. Depicting his signature motifs of repeating whimsical animal imagery, the artist’s devotion to nature and its inhabitants are apparent. Born in Kittery, Maine in 1951, Hunt Slonem graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Painting and Art History from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Slonem later attended the prestigious Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine, where he was exposed to influential artists from the New York area including Alex Katz, Alice Neel, Richard Estes, Jack Levine, Louise Nevelson and Al Held. This exposure played a pivotal role in Slonem’s artistic career, as it aided in his decision to move to New York in 1973. Since 1977, Slonem has had over 250 solo exhibitions at prestigious galleries. Museums, both domestic and international, have collected his work, among them Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Whitney, the Miro Foundation, and the New Orleans Museum of Art. His work has been exhibited globally, including in Madras, Quito, Venice, Gustavia, San Juan, Guatemala City, Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Stockholm, Oslo, Cologne, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. His work has been shown in thirty-one different museums including the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1981; the Museo Diocesano d'arte sacra Sant'Apollonia in Venice, Italy, in 1986; the Albany Museum of Art in Albany, Georgia, in 2007; the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2007; Museo de Arte de El Salvador in San Salvador, El Salvador, in 2010; the National Gallery for Foreign Art in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 2010; the Alexandria Museum of Art in Alexandria, Louisiana in 2011, the Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Vineyards - n°82 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 100x100 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Of Germanic descent, the painter Jean Krillé was born in 1923 in Switzerland. His father, writer and poet, oriented him towards art and culture. From the age of 16, he enrolled at th...
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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Big Night Tonight - Vibrant Original Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural icons and world events acting as inspiration, artist Soren Grau strives to communicate meaning through figures and colors. He paints in a stre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Mannequin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural icons and world events acting as inspiration, artist Soren Grau strives to communicate meaning through figures and colors. He paints in a street art-inspired Neo-expres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Impresser
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Impresser" is an intriguing artwork that captures the essence of competition, skill, and the desire to impress. This piece of art depicts a man playing snooker with exceptional skill, in the presence of a lady who is watching him intently. The artwork showcases the man's confidence and mastery of the game, as he strives to impress the on-looking lady with his abilities. This work is inspired by the rate of ability Men display to impress a lady they've fallen for. Moses Ndubuzo came to the realization that Men (who don't know much about women) do things with style and often incredible things when a crush is around the corner, just like showing off, but this time it's natural. The man in the artwork is shown in a moment of intense focus, as he lines up his shot on the snooker table. His body language exudes confidence and skill, and his expression suggests that he is fully immersed in the game. The lady, on the other hand, is shown standing at a distance, watching the man with a curious and fascinated expression. She is dressed in elegant attire, which adds to the ambiance of the scene, and her presence seems to be the focal point of the man's efforts. This creates a sense of visual interest and draws the viewer's attention toward the lady, who is the center of the man's attention. The lighting in the artwork is also skillfully done, with the snooker table being illuminated, creating a sense of focus on the game. The artwork's title, "Impresser," is aptly chosen, as it encapsulates the man's desire to impress the lady. This desire is a common human trait, as people often seek to impress others with their skills, talents, and abilities. The man's mastery of the game of snooker is a testament to his dedication and hard work, and his desire to impress the lady reflects the universal desire to be recognized and appreciated for one's achievements. Overall, "Impresser" is a captivating artwork that speaks to the human experience of competition, skill, and the desire to impress. Its use of colors, lighting, and symbolism creates a sense of visual interest and draws the viewer into the scene. This artwork is a testament to the power of art to capture human emotions and experiences, and its ability to connect people across time and space. Whether one is a snooker player or not, "Impresser" is an artwork that is worth experiencing. 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 (Issued by the Gallery) Overall, "Far From Home" is a stunning piece of art that speaks to the human experience of longing for a place to call home. Its subtle yet powerful symbolism, combined with its evocative imagery, creates a sense of emotional resonance that is hard to forget. This artwork is a testament to the power of art to convey complex emotions and experiences, and its ability to connect people across time and space. Whether one is far from home or not, "Far From Home" is an artwork that is worth experiencing. About Artist Ndubuzo Moses...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

ANIMAL CREW
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Markers on paper Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

"Never Alone" New York Graffiti Abstract
By Scott K. Duff
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic abstract painting titled "Never Alone" by Scott K. Duff (American, b.1961). Signed "S.K. Duff" lower right corner. Presented in a rustic, black painted wood frame. SHIPPED WI...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

EMOTIONS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Oil pastel on paper by artist Daria Kusto Shipped well protected, unframed Curated by Art Reserve & Angel Rivas We can do commissioned work of any technique, style and size, cont...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Permanent Marker

MODEL FACE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Markers & acrylic on paper Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Permanent Marker, Acrylic

NO KINGS NO WAR: Large Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin is a caring, compassionate man and his egalitarian outlook is translated into his art. This piece is large and impactful and shows this ascending star of the art world at ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Abstract Painted Ceramic Tile Pop Art Painting Italian Neo Figurative Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
This painted ceramic tile by Italo Scanga, epitomizes the characteristics of his oeuvre. Polychrome and vibrant art from the Memphis Milano era. This is signed with his initials. This is reminiscent of the mid century work of Jean Lurcat and Jean Picart le Doux. Italo Scanga (June 6, 1932 - July 7, 2001), an Italian-born American artist, was known for his sculptures, prints and, paintings, mostly created from found objects. In his youth in Calabria, Italy he worked as a cabinetmaker's apprentice and studies sculpture with a man who carved statues of saints. Italo Scanga was an innovative neo Dada, neo-Expressionist, and neo-Cubist multimedia artist who made assemblage, collage, sculptures of ordinary objects and created prints, glass, and ceramic works. Modern Italian abstract geometric folk art. Scanga's materials included natural objects like branches and seashells, as well as kitsch figurines, castoff musical instruments and decorative trinkets salvaged from flea markets and thrift shops. He combined these ingredients into free-standing assemblages, which he then painted. Although visually ebullient, the results sometimes referred to gruesome episodes from Greek mythology or the lives and deaths of martyred saints. He considered his artistic influences to be sweepingly pan-cultural, from African sculpture to Giorgio de Chirico. He often collaborated with the sculptor Dale Chihuly, who was a close friend. Constructed of wood and glass, found objects or fabric, his ensembles reflect a trio of activities—working, eating, and praying. These activities dominate the lives of those who live close to the land, but they are also activities that are idealized by many who contemplate, romantically, a simpler, bucolic life. Italo graduated from Michigan State University where he befriended fellow artists Richard Merkin and David Pease. He studied under Lindsey Decker who introduces him to welding and sculpture after his initial interest in photography. Also studies with Charles Pollock, the brother of Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock. His first teaching job was at University of Wisconsin (through 1964). where he met Harvey Littleton, a fellow instructor. He later moves to Providence, Rhode Island,I to teach at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Is colleagues with artists Richard Merkin and Hardu Keck. Starts a correspondence with HC Westermann. Spends summers teaching at Brown University; colleague of Hugh Townley. Moves to State College, PA, and teaches at Pennsylvania State University for one year. Meets artists Juris Ubans, Harry Anderson, Richard Frankel, and Richard Calabro, who remain friends throughout his career. 1967: David Pease helps him get a tenure track position at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA, . Artists he works closely with include Ernest Silva, Lee Jaffe, Donald Gill, and William Schwedler. Meets graduate student Dale Chihuly while lecturing at RISD and develops a lifelong friendship. 1969: One person exhibition, Baylor Art Gallery, Baylor University, Waco, TX. Works very closely with students Larry Becker and Heidi Nivling (who later run a gallery in Philadelphia, PA), and Harry Anderson. Welcomes many artists into his home including Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, Bruce Nauman (a former student), Vito Acconci, Ree Morton and Rafael Ferrer. 1973: "Saints Glass" at 112 Greene Street Gallery, NYC. Installation at the Institute of Contemporary Art at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Meets Gordon Matta Clark and contributes to an artist cookbook. Goes to Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, founded by Dale Chihuly, as a visiting artist. He continues to work there annually through 2001. Works over the years with Pilchuck artists Richard Royal, Seaver Leslie, Jamie Carpenter, Joey Kirkpatrick, Flora Mace, Robbie Miller, Billy Morris, Buster Simpson...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Enamel

Hunt Slonem "Glisten X" Rainbow Bunnies
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Glisten X" Rainbow Bunnies White diamond dust bunnies gestured on a rainbow resin background in a gold contemporary floating frame. Unframed: 34 x 26 inches Framed: 36....
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Glass, Resin, Oil, Acrylic

Banff Night
Located in Bozeman, MT
This is an original painting made with oil and acrylic with diamond dust on wood, framed. Inspired by nature and his 60 pet birds, Hunt Slonem is renowned for his distinct neo expre...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Wood, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem, "Mint", 30x24 Silver and Green Textured Butterfly Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Mint" is a 30x24 metallic silver scored oil painting on wood board of contemporary abstract butterflies in white and green. *Painting is framed - Ple...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Honey - Contemporary, Bee, Human, Vivid Colors, Figurative Painting, Yellow, Red
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Honey, 2012 Acrylic on canvas (Signed on front ) 59 1/10 H × 28 W in 150 H × 71 W cm The artwork "Honey" was part of the solo show “Epic”. This exhibition, as the artist confessed, ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

R. Poch Two Characters Big Square. original acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
99 las diez y diez 150x150 cm. original acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production co...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

The Incredible Combustible, colorful abstract of classical figure theme
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abstract and figurative interpretation of a classic theme. Originally inspired by the Odalisque.
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

CHL 0820
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical and sophisticated painting was realized by the esteemed contemporary painter, Hunt Slonem in 2014. It presents a stylized rabbit in profile, rendered with loose and ex...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

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...
Category

1970s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Plywood, Oil Pastel

WE WILL NOT BE SiLENCED (The Golden Voice). Neo Expressionist Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Berlins response to the tragic loss of a young woman's life in London 2021 is this vibrant, passionate painting.  Once again women have held vigils and peaceful protests to draw atte...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

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