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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
Abstract Diptych of Vibrant Yellow Strokes on Violet, Contemporary Painting
Abstract Diptych of Vibrant Yellow Strokes on Violet, Contemporary Painting

Abstract Diptych of Vibrant Yellow Strokes on Violet, Contemporary Painting

By Natalia Roman

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Vibrant Strokes on Violet" is an abstract painting diptych by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful series of rhythmic brushstrokes combined with subtle tones and unique s...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Paper

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

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...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

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...

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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"Love is the Souls of a Genius" Painting 30" x 24" inch by Vera Kochubey
"Love is the Souls of a Genius" Painting 30" x 24" inch by Vera Kochubey

"Love is the Souls of a Genius" Painting 30" x 24" inch by Vera Kochubey

By Vera Kochubey

Located in Culver City, CA

"Love is the Souls of a Genius" Painting 30" x 24" inch by Vera Kochubey Medium: Wall paint on canvas ATTENTION: please contact us if you want this painting to be shipped rolled to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media

Landscape 107 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm
Landscape 107 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm

Landscape 107 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm

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

Cosmic Profile, c. 1989
Cosmic Profile, c. 1989

Cosmic Profile, c. 1989

By Peter Max

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Watercolor, Screen

Hunt Slonem "Pat" Black and Purple Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Pat" Black and Purple Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Pat" Black and Purple Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Pat" Black and Purple Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a purple background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 13 x 11 inches *Painting is frame...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Tableau n°80 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 75x100 cm
Tableau n°80 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 75x100 cm

Tableau n°80 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 75x100 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...

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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Portfolio 10 Master Prints #7
Portfolio 10 Master Prints #7

Portfolio 10 Master Prints #7

By Sandro Chia

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Sandro Chia Title: Untitled 7 Medium: Carborundum etching with hand coloring on handmade paper, each piece is unique Size: 48 x 38 Inches Signed: Hand Signed Edition: 31/50...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

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

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

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

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

Bayou Teche

Bayou Teche

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Woodmere, OH

Hunt Slonem (b. 1951) is an internationally celebrated American artist whose vibrant and instantly recognizable works have made him one of the most collectible contemporary painters ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Wood, Oil

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

Hunt Slonem "Red" Black and Red Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Red" Black and Red Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Red" Black and Red Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

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

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

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

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

After a Poem (Unreleased Original Etching with a personalized note by kd lang)
After a Poem (Unreleased Original Etching with a personalized note by kd lang)

After a Poem (Unreleased Original Etching with a personalized note by kd lang)

By Francesco Clemente

Located in Burbank, CA

Original, limited edition color etching by Francesco Clemente: this is a previously unreleased artwork by this important artist and exclusive to this listing on 1stDibs. Our view is ...

Category

Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Etching

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

Hunt Slonem "John" Black and White Bunny
Hunt Slonem "John" Black and White Bunny

Hunt Slonem "John" Black and White Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "John" Black and White Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a white background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 10.5 x 8.5 inches *Painting is fra...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Posing
Posing

Posing

By Alex Radionov

Located in Zofingen, AG

This striking sculpture presents an elegant and elongated figure of a ballerina, exuding both grace and strength. Crafted with meticulous detail, the figure showcases an alluring con...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Bronze

Landscape 104 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm
Landscape 104 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm

Landscape 104 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm

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

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

Hunt Slonem "Morgaya" Black and Pink Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Morgaya" Black and Pink Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Morgaya" Black and Pink Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

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

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Landscape 99 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm
Landscape 99 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm

Landscape 99 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm

By Jean Krille

Located in Geneva, CH

This painting by Jean Krille presents an expressive, abstract landscape, where the sky takes center stage. Swirling clouds dominate the scene, rendered in a range of cool blues, gray...

Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

"Diamond Lil" White Bunny on Tiffany Blue Background Oil Painting w Gold Framed
"Diamond Lil" White Bunny on Tiffany Blue Background Oil Painting w Gold Framed

"Diamond Lil" White Bunny on Tiffany Blue Background Oil Painting w Gold Framed

By Hunt Slonem

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 Tiffany blue diamond dust background with thick u...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Glass, Resin, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

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

Bold Expressionist work in the Style of Richard Diebenkorn Original Oil
Bold Expressionist work in the Style of Richard Diebenkorn Original Oil

Bold Expressionist work in the Style of Richard Diebenkorn Original Oil

By Daniel David Fuentes

Located in Soquel, CA

Bold Expressionist work in the Style of Richard Diebenkorn Original Oil Eclectic Neo-expressionist work by San Francisco area abstract artist Daniel David Fuentes (American, 1978-20...

Category

Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

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.