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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
Hunt Slonem "4 Square" Black and Pink Bunnies
Hunt Slonem "4 Square" Black and Pink Bunnies

Hunt Slonem "4 Square" Black and Pink Bunnies

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "4 Square" Black and Pink Bunnies Four rabbits gestured in black on a pink background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 12 x 10 inches *Painting is frame...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Landscape 143 by Jean Krille - Oil on Masonite 100x100 cm
Landscape 143 by Jean Krille - Oil on Masonite 100x100 cm

Landscape 143 by Jean Krille - Oil on Masonite 100x100 cm

By Jean Krille

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Landscape 127 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 65x92 cm
Landscape 127 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 65x92 cm

Landscape 127 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 65x92 cm

By Jean Krille

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Raygun Gothic - Vibrant Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Urban Artwork on Canvas
Raygun Gothic - Vibrant Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Urban Artwork on Canvas

Raygun Gothic - Vibrant Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Urban Artwork on Canvas

By Soren Grau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from cultural icons and global events, Soren Grau's street art-infused Neo-expressionism invites art enthusiasts to be a part of a narrative larger than life. In ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

After a Poem (Original Etching that includes a personalized note by kd lang)
After a Poem (Original Etching that includes a personalized note by kd lang)

After a Poem (Original Etching that includes a personalized note by kd lang)

By Francesco Clemente

Located in Burbank, CA

Original, limited edition color etching, new to market. Making contact with a textured green ground, a larger pair of feet supports a smaller pair that are perched atop of them. We s...

Category

Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Etching

Land of Sunshine, c. 1989
Land of Sunshine, c. 1989

Land of Sunshine, c. 1989

By Peter Max

Located in Philadelphia, PA

(Unique) 1/1 edition Max, Peter Land of Sunshine, c. 1989 Mixed media with watercolor and serigraphy on paper 13 3/4 x 12 in.

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Watercolor, Screen

Landscape 118 by Jean Krille - Oil on wood 73x60 cm
Landscape 118 by Jean Krille - Oil on wood 73x60 cm

Landscape 118 by Jean Krille - Oil on wood 73x60 cm

By Jean Krille

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Wood

Hunt Slonem "Sinatra III" Black and Silver Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Sinatra III" Black and Silver Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Sinatra III" Black and Silver Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Sinatra III" Black and Silver Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black and blue on a silver background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 12 x 10 inches *...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Hunt Slonem "Delight" Black and White Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Delight" Black and White Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Delight" Black and White Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Delight" Black and White Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a white background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 12.5 x 10.5 inches *Painting is...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Landscape n°91 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 100x120 cm
Landscape n°91 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 100x120 cm

Landscape n°91 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 100x120 cm

By Jean Krille

Located in Geneva, CH

Oil on wood sold with frame Total size with frame 102x122 cm Jean Krillé is a Swiss artist from Geneva, recognized for his significant contributions to contemporary art. Born in the...

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Tableau n°14 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 100x100 cm
Tableau n°14 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 100x100 cm

Tableau n°14 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 100x100 cm

By Jean Krille

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...

Category

1880s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Hunt Slonem "Blue Diamond Dust Helena" White and Blue Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Blue Diamond Dust Helena" White and Blue Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Blue Diamond Dust Helena" White and Blue Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Blue Diamond Dust Helena" White and Blue Bunny A single rabbit gestured in white on a blue background in a vintage frame Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 14.5 x 12.5 inc...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Panel

Hunt Slonem "Untitled" Black and Blue Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Untitled" Black and Blue Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Untitled" Black and Blue Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Untitled" Black and Blue Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a blue background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 12.5 x 10.5 inches *Painting is ...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Landscape 124 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 70x50 cm
Landscape 124 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 70x50 cm

Landscape 124 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 70x50 cm

By Jean Krille

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Cosmic Flyer, c. 1989

Cosmic Flyer, c. 1989

By Peter Max

Located in Philadelphia, PA

(Unique) 1/1 edition Max, Peter Cosmic Flyer, c. 1989 Mixed media with watercolor and serigraphy on paper 11 x 15 in.

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Watercolor, Screen

Original ink on Paper, Contemporary Abstract Expressionist
Original ink on Paper, Contemporary Abstract Expressionist

Original ink on Paper, Contemporary Abstract Expressionist

By TUSET

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Composition in Oil on Canvas
Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Composition in Oil on Canvas

Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Composition in Oil on Canvas

Located in Soquel, CA

Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Composition in Oil on Canvas Bright, dynamic composition by an unknown artist (20th Century). Shapes and colors swirl around each other, creating depth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Vintage Black & White Minimal Neo-Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting
Vintage Black & White Minimal Neo-Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting

Vintage Black & White Minimal Neo-Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting

By Michael Pauker

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...

Category

1970s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled (Royal Officer 2)
Untitled (Royal Officer 2)

Untitled (Royal Officer 2)

By Prince Obasi

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 Gallery) About Artist Prince Obasi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem "Afternoon" Black and Blue Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Afternoon" Black and Blue Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Afternoon" Black and Blue Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Afternoon" Black and Blue Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a light blue background in a vintage frame Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 14.5 x 12.5 inches *Pain...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Hunt Slonem "Mandy 2" Black and White Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Mandy 2" Black and White Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Mandy 2" Black and White Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Mandy 2" Black and White Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a white background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 12.5 x 10.5 inches *Painting is...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Red-haired Woman
The Red-haired Woman

The Red-haired Woman

By Louis Berthomme Saint-Andre

Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR

Oil on canvas by Louis BERTHOMME SAINT-ANDRE, France, 1940s. Young Red-haired Woman. with frame: 74x63 cm - 29.1x24.8 inches ; without frame: 61x50 cm - 24x19.7 inches. Format 12F. ...

Category

1940s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mermaid with Sailboat, c. 1989
Mermaid with Sailboat, c. 1989

Mermaid with Sailboat, c. 1989

By Peter Max

Located in Philadelphia, PA

(Unique) 1/1 edition Max, Peter Mermaid with Sailboat, c. 1989 Mixed media with watercolor and serigraphy on paper 15 x 11 in.

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Watercolor, Screen

Abstract Painted Ceramic Tile Pop Art Painting Italian Neo Figurative Painting
Abstract Painted Ceramic Tile Pop Art Painting Italian Neo Figurative Painting

Abstract Painted Ceramic Tile Pop Art Painting Italian Neo Figurative Painting

By Italo Scanga

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...

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Enamel

Rhythm of Hope -21st Century, Contemporary, Neo-Expressionism, Mixed Media Music
Rhythm of Hope -21st Century, Contemporary, Neo-Expressionism, Mixed Media Music

Rhythm of Hope -21st Century, Contemporary, Neo-Expressionism, Mixed Media Music

By Fredrick Idele

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...

Category

20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard

Organic landscape painting, natural pigment with abstract shapes, conceptual art
Organic landscape painting, natural pigment with abstract shapes, conceptual art

Organic landscape painting, natural pigment with abstract shapes, conceptual art

By TUSET

Located in Carballo, ES

This series by the multidisciplinary artist TUSET (1997, A Coruña, Spain) titled "Land paintings (or what painting is not)", is a series of paintings that the artist had buried in th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Organic Material, Wood, Varnish

Landscape 146 by Jean Krille - Oil on Masonite 100x100 cm
Landscape 146 by Jean Krille - Oil on Masonite 100x100 cm

Landscape 146 by Jean Krille - Oil on Masonite 100x100 cm

By Jean Krille

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Hunt Slonem "Home Run" Bunnies on Gold
Hunt Slonem "Home Run" Bunnies on Gold

Hunt Slonem "Home Run" Bunnies on Gold

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Home Run" Bunnies on Gold A rabbit couple gestured in black on a white and metallic background in a vintage frame Unframed: 17.5 x 21 inches Framed: 26 x 29.5 x 3.5 inc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Hunt Slonem "Randy" Black and White Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Randy" Black and White Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Randy" Black and White Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Randy" Black and White Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a white background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 11 x 9 inches *Painting is framed...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Neo-expressionist art for sale on 1stDibs.

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.