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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
Mickey mouse painting Street Art Basquiat Style
Mickey mouse painting Street Art Basquiat Style

Mickey mouse painting Street Art Basquiat Style

By Diego Tirigall

Located in OIA, ES

"A Little Bit of Magic" is an expressionist portrait of Mickey Mouse, the beloved Disney character. When you gaze upon the painting, you can't help but be amazed by the immense numbe...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Enamel

Untitled

Untitled

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Fairfield, CT

Oil on wood This work is framed. Bunny on blue. Price includes frame.

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Wood, Oil

The Proposal
The Proposal

The Proposal

By Jean Sanglar

Located in Miami, FL

Jean Sanglar was born in France in 1926. He draws with taste and talent from an early age, however, his family will only consider this a mere hobby. After studying law, he later took...

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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Instant Society Street Art Basquiat Style
Instant Society Street Art Basquiat Style

Instant Society Street Art Basquiat Style

By Diego Tirigall

Located in OIA, ES

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

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Enamel

Circle Jerks
Circle Jerks

Circle Jerks

By Ford Crull

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“It is terrifying to paint. When you start out, you are faced with this great unknown. And you think, am I ever going to paint again? Yet, as you work, it starts to formulate itsel...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

White Rose
White Rose

White Rose

By Ford Crull

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“It is terrifying to paint. When you start out, you are faced with this great unknown. And you think, am I ever going to paint again? Yet, as you work, it starts to formulate itsel...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Neo-Expressionist Oil and Mixed Media Painting, Late 20th Century
Neo-Expressionist Oil and Mixed Media Painting, Late 20th Century

Neo-Expressionist Oil and Mixed Media Painting, Late 20th Century

By Jean Sanglar

Located in Miami, FL

Born in the South of France in 1926 and raised by very strict parents, Jean Sanglar was prohibited from playing with same age mates. Truly talented, as a young boy he drew frequentl...

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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Blumenstillleben
Blumenstillleben

Blumenstillleben

By Helga Scholler

Located in Wien, 9

The artist's modesty was probably an obstacle to her career. Her magnificent, expressive works have few equals in Austria, but the time has come for her work to be honoured anew afte...

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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Totem
Totem

Totem

By Ford Crull

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“It is terrifying to paint. When you start out, you are faced with this great unknown. And you think, am I ever going to paint again? Yet, as you work, it starts to formulate itsel...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil

Red Star
Red Star

Red Star

By Ford Crull

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“It is terrifying to paint. When you start out, you are faced with this great unknown. And you think, am I ever going to paint again? Yet, as you work, it starts to formulate itsel...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portfolio 10 Master Prints #5
Portfolio 10 Master Prints #5

Portfolio 10 Master Prints #5

By Sandro Chia

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Sandro Chia Title: Untitled 5 Medium: Carborundum etching with hand coloring on handmade paper, each piece is unique Size: 39 x 49 Inches Signed: Hand Signed Edition: 31/50...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Etching

Beach Game Painting, Neo-Expressionist, Mixed Media, Late 20th Century
Beach Game Painting, Neo-Expressionist, Mixed Media, Late 20th Century

Beach Game Painting, Neo-Expressionist, Mixed Media, Late 20th Century

By Jean Sanglar

Located in Miami, FL

Born in the South of France in 1926 and raised by very strict parents, Jean Sanglar was prohibited from playing with same age mates. Truly talented, as a young boy he drew frequentl...

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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Round Abstract Figures, Neo-Expressionist Painting, Late 20th Century
Round Abstract Figures, Neo-Expressionist Painting, Late 20th Century

Round Abstract Figures, Neo-Expressionist Painting, Late 20th Century

By Jean Sanglar

Located in Miami, FL

Born in the South of France in 1926 and raised by very strict parents, Jean Sanglar was prohibited from playing with same age mates. Truly talented, as a young boy he drew frequentl...

Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Under A False Flag
Under A False Flag

Under A False Flag

By Taher Jaoui

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Neo Expressionist Abstracted Figurative painting in black and white

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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.