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Neo-Expressionist Art

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
Artist: Hunt Slonem
Hutch Spring
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on canvas Signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Flight
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Oil

Ocelots 16 Managua
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on canvas Hand-signed and dated on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Hutch Pet Place
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on canvas Signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Question Mark & Comma" Butterflies on Silver and Gold Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate multicolor butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden silver land...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Ireland" Black Outline Bunny on Emerald 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 an Emerald green background with thick use of paint...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Butterflies" Multicolor Butterflies on Brilliant Golden w Gold Antique Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts multicolor delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful brilliant golden l...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel, Mixed Media

"Maybe" Black Bunny on Light Lavender Background Oil Painting - Oval 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 Light Lavender background with thick use of paint. ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Molucans Square Hawaii" Multicolor Cockatoos with Gold Background on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of Cockatoos. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of multicolor oil pai...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Blue Finches" Blue Birds on Silver Background Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of finches. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of oil paint with a sil...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Heart Felt" Heart Shaped Diamond Dust Turquoise Bunny Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a double bunny on a turquoise blue gradient background with thick use of paint and diamon...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

"Margo" Black Outlined Bunny on French Blue Background Oil Painting - Oval 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 French Blue background with thick use of paint. It ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Morning Cloaks" Multicolor Butterflies on Periwinkle Blue w Gold Antique Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts multicolor delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful periwinkle blue la...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Lavender World" Triple Bunnies on Lavender Oil Painting in an Eastlake Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts 3 gestural figures of black bunnies on a Light Lavender background with thick use of pain...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Blue Diamond Dust Castle Grounds" White Bunnies on Blue Diamond Dust Painting
Located in New York, NY
A stunning composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of Bunnies against an ultramarine blue diamond dust background. Slonem tr...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Glass, Resin, Oil

"Air Fare" White Butterflies on Periwinkle Blue Background with Scoring Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts three delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful periwinkle blue landsca...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Billy" Black Bunny on French Blue Background Oil Painting on Wood 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 French Blue background with thick use of paint. I...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Summer Dip" White Bunny on Sapphire Blue Background Oil Painting Wood 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 Sapphire Blue background with thick use of paint....
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel, Resin

"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 Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Paris Green" Multicolor Butterflies on Green -Aesthetic Movement Eastlake Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts multicolor delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful Paris Green landsc...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Lee" Black Outline Bunny on Aqua Mist Blue Oil Painting on Wood Panel 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 an Aqua Mist blue background with thick use of pain...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Whydahs Longtail" Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies on Gold Background Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies, Butterflies and Birds. This piece depicts gestural figures of 3 blue eyed Bunnies, 8 multicolor Butterflies...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Mixed Media, Oil

"Lorries Bayou La Fouche" Colorful Cockatoos on Gold Background Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of Cockatoos. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of colorful oils on a...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Michael" Black Bunny on White Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel 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 white background with thick use of paint. It is hou...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Rose of Lima Hummingbirds" Green Red on White Background Oil Painting on Wood
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of hummingbirds. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of oil paint with ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Yellow Moon" Black Outlined Bunny on Royal Yellow Oil Painting on Wood 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 royal yellow background with thick use of paint. ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Hunt Slonem, "Lory", 10x8 Green Parrot Oval Avian Painting on Board
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Lory" is a 10x8 colorful oil painting on wood board of an abstract parrot in green and red against a peach-colored background. A thick application of paint combined with Slonem's antique framing lends a hand in giving this piece motion. Finished with his choice of antique framing. *Painting is framed - Please note that not all Hunt Slonem frames are in mint condition. There may be signs of wear and tear due to the age and history* Inspired by nature and his 60 pet birds, Hunt Slonem is renowned for his distinct neo-expressionist style. He is best known for his series of bunnies, butterflies and tropical birds, as well as his large-scale sculptures and restorations of forgotten historic homes. Slonem’s works can be found in the permanent collections of 250 museums around the world, including the 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. About the artist: His flair and admiration for far-flung destinations has been a staple of his life since childhood. Slonem was born in 1951 in Kittery, Maine, and his father’s position as a Navy officer meant the family moved often during Hunt’s formative years, including extended stays in Hawaii, California and Connecticut. He would continue to seek out travel opportunities throughout his young-adult years, studying abroad in Nicaragua and Mexico; these eye-opening experiences imbued him with an appreciation for tropical landscapes that would influence his unique style. After graduating with a degree in painting and art history from Tulane University in New Orleans, Slonem spent several years in the early 1970s living in Manhattan. It wasn’t until Janet Fish offered him her studio for the summer of 1975 that Slonem was able to fully immerse himself in his work. His pieces began getting exhibited around New York, propelling his reputation and thrusting him into the city’s explosive contemporary arts scene. He received several prestigious grants, including from Montreal’s Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Cultural Counsel Foundation’s Artist Project, for which he painted an 80-foot mural of the World Trade Center in the late 1970s. As Slonem honed his aesthetic, his work began appearing in unique, contextual spaces. By 1995 he finished a massive six-by-86-foot mural of birds, which shoots across the walls of the Bryant Park Grill Restaurant in New York City. His charity work has resulted dozens of partnerships, including a wallpaper of his famous bunnies designed specifically with Lee Jofa for the Ronald McDonald...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

"Benson" Black Bunny on Light Lavender 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 Light Lavender background with thick use of paint...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Landric
Located in Austin, TX
Hand formed and welded aluminum
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Metal

Kunst Forum Tulip
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Oil

Hunt Slonem, "Score Card", 10x8 Gold Bunny Oil Painting in Silver Antique Frame
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Score Card" is a 10x8 oil painting on wood board of a contemporary abstract black rabbit in his choice of silver antique framing. Gold leaf with gridde...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Blue Diamond
Located in Austin, TX
Oil and acrylic with diamond dust on wood Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Oil, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem, "Pink Pair", 10x8 Light Pink Oval Textured Bunny Painting on Board
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Pink Pair" is a 10x8 oil painting on wood board of two contemporary abstract bunnies in black against a light pink background. A thick application of p...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Golden Path
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Oil

Hunt Slonem, "One Luna and Monarch", Yellow Colorful Butterfly Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "One Luna and Monarch" is a 30x26 colorful yellow scored oil painting on wood board of contemporary abstract butterflies in multiple colors in his choic...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Harvey
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Oil

Sky Walk
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood

Hunt Slonem, "In the Pink", 12.5x11 Diamond Dust Pink Bunny Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "In the Pink" is a 12.5x11 oil painting on wood featuring a pink and white bunny outline over a lighter pink background with diamond dust, finished with...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Blade" Black Outline Bunny on a Deep Green Background Oil Painting 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 green background with thick use of paint. Inspire...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Hunt Slonem Colorful Bunny Oil Painting 'Evening'
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. Hunt Slonem bunny oil painting 'Evening' 2023. Oil on wood, 10 x 8 in. / Frame: 16 x 14 in. This painting features Slonem's signature bunny outl...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Oil

Hunt Slonem Colorful Bird Oil Painting 'Now and Again'
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Now and Again' by Hunt Slonem, 2023. Oil on wood, 10 x 8 in. / Frame: 15 x 13 in. This painting features a charming portrait of a parrot. The ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Oil

Pale Yellow
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Oil

"Red" Neo-Expressionist Rabbit in Vintage Gold Frame
Located in Austin, TX
By Hunt Slonem This piece is a neo-expressionist depiction of a rabbit in red and black which comes ready to hang in a vintage gold frame. 2021 7.5" x 6" – Oil on Board Framed Size: ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Snow
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood

Purple Wisteria Courds
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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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 Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"4 Play More" Black Bunnies on Gold Background with Pink Accents Oil 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 pink accents. Inspired by n...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Oil

Ultra
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on panel Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil

Right
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Hand-signed by artist on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil

Coral Gables
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Hand-signed by artist on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil

Hunt Slonem, "Green Singers", 25x22 Pink Yellow Bird Finch Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Green Singers" is a 25 x 22 colorful oil painting on wood board of contemporary abstract yellow and orange finches outlined in black against a vibrant ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

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 Art

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Oil, Board

"Cockatoo Whisper" White & Blue Cockatoos with Gold Background on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of Cockatoos. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of black and red oil ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media

"Molucans Cockatoos Turtle" Multicolor Cockatoos with Gold Background on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of Cockatoos. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of multicolor oil pai...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Mixed Media, Canvas

"Patch" Black Outline Bunny on Tangerine Orange 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 Tangerine background with thick use of paint. It is housed in a wonderful gold tone wood frame. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings encompass unique inspirations drawn from the world. While viewing this piece in person, it is as if we are surrounded by elegance effortlessly, enchanted with the charm of the Rabbit which symbolizes good fortune. The color tangerine...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Edgar" Black Bunny on Golden Background with Lime Green Accents & Scoring
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 with lime green accents and gold background with thick...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Amanda" Black Bunny on Deep Periwinkle 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 Purple Lavender background with thick use of pain...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Magic Field" White Butterflies with Golden Background Oil Painting on 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 golden landscape. Slonem trac...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Neo-Expressionist art 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 art 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, purple, 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 art, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for art 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 $3,444.

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