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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
"Basket Weave Bacon Bowl, " Yellow Ceramic with Bacon signed by Michael Gross
"Basket Weave Bacon Bowl, " Yellow Ceramic with Bacon signed by Michael Gross

"Basket Weave Bacon Bowl, " Yellow Ceramic with Bacon signed by Michael Gross

By Michael Gross

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Basket Weave Bacon Bowl" is an original ceramic by Michael Gross. The artist signed and dated the piece on the bottom. It features images of bacon on yellow. 8 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 6" art The ceramic sculptures of Wisconsin artist Michael Gross are personal narratives that reveal an unusual mix of earthly magic and primal vitality. The artist works in a variety of forms, including figurines, large vessels and furniture. With over a dozen museum exhibitions under his belt, the artist is a regular exhibitor at SOFA in New York...

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Ceramic

The Farmer
The Farmer

ETTEThe Farmer, 2021

$11,840Sale Price|20% Off

The Farmer

By ETTE

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This painting was created for ETTE's late grandfather and paternal family, who own and work on dairy farms in Westphalia, Michigan to this day. ETTE was raised in this environment and its influence is exponential to her influence and career as an artist. “The Farmer...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Metanoia
Metanoia

ETTEMetanoia, 2020

$8,160Sale Price|20% Off

Metanoia

By ETTE

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This painting was created in a time of psychological hardship for the artist. She was under great physical and emotional distress which ultimately led to psychiatric care. During thi...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Kundalini
Kundalini

Kundalini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Matthew Marcot is an American, self-taught artist specializing in Abstract and Neo-Expressionism, and primary mediums are semiotics and collage. An unde...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Mixed Media

"Love Your Fucking Self" Painting 31.5" x 24" inch by Vera Kochubey
"Love Your Fucking Self" Painting 31.5" x 24" inch by Vera Kochubey

"Love Your Fucking Self" Painting 31.5" x 24" inch by Vera Kochubey

By Vera Kochubey

Located in Culver City, CA

"Love Your Fucking Self" Painting 31.5" 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 lowe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media

"Chastellet 2"- Colorful, Neo-Expressionist Fine Art Painting
"Chastellet 2"- Colorful, Neo-Expressionist Fine Art Painting

"Chastellet 2"- Colorful, Neo-Expressionist Fine Art Painting

By Ford Crull

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blood Moon
Blood Moon

ETTEBlood Moon, 2022

$4,320Sale Price|20% Off

Blood Moon

By ETTE

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The artist is experimenting with controlled strokes and intentional composition. Her success is found in this piece's subdued monochromatic tonal background with bold pop of color. S...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Figurative Expressionism Warm Earth Tones Female Figures Painting
Contemporary Figurative Expressionism Warm Earth Tones Female Figures Painting

Contemporary Figurative Expressionism Warm Earth Tones Female Figures Painting

Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES

Title: «Osadas en el Edén» Collection: Muses Description: Acrylic on canvas, figurative, red, pink, gestural, modern Being daring in the comfort zone, without fear of facing challenges or dangers... when rules and borders dissolve, freedom is the only law that governs our movements... we must destroy the shackles that grip a woman's will, take risks without any fear, and crush the mutilating taboos... the reward is immediate. This artwork celebrates and empowers women to break free from societal norms and restrictions, take risks, and embrace their freedom. It encourages women to be bold and daring, and to reject any taboos or constraints that might hold them back. The artwork or collection is likely to be visually striking and powerful, and may feature images of women breaking free from bondage or engaging in daring and courageous acts. The message of the artwork is one of empowerment and liberation, encouraging women to embrace their strength and independence. Victoria Tsemka...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Georg Baselitz, Puck
Georg Baselitz, Puck

Georg Baselitz, Puck

By Georg Baselitz

Located in Hamburg, DE

Georg Baselitz (German, born 1938) Puck, 1993 Medium: Woodcut on wove paper Dimensions: 103 x 72 cm Edition of 300: Hand-signed and numbered Catalogue raisonné: WVZ 1008 Condition: V...

Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Woodcut

Smoke Break Street Art Basquiat Style
Smoke Break Street Art Basquiat Style

Smoke Break Street Art Basquiat Style

Located in OIA, ES

"Smoke Break" is a visually striking and intellectually challenging painting that combines pop culture references with childhood nostalgia. At the center of the canvas, the phrase "T...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Enamel

Blumenstillleben
Blumenstillleben

Blumenstillleben

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

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

Mickey mouse painting Street Art Basquiat Style

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

Hunt Slonem "Sky Light" Blue Oval Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Sky Light" Blue Oval Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Sky Light" Blue Oval Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Sky Light" Blue Oval Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a light blue background in a vintage frame Unframed: 12 x 10 inches Framed: 17.5 x 15.5 inches *Painting...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Cockatoo Whisper Joy, Hunt Slonem
Cockatoo Whisper Joy, Hunt Slonem

Cockatoo Whisper Joy, Hunt Slonem

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Porto, 13

This painting is an oil work by Hunt Slonem, created in 2023. The piece is in excellent condition, brand new, and measures 127 x 178 cm (50 x 70 inches). The painting features a grid...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Trapeze
Trapeze

Trapeze

By Evelyne Ballestra

Located in Miami, FL

Evelyne Ballestra's work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dinner Table, Lithograph by Sandro Chia
Dinner Table, Lithograph by Sandro Chia

Dinner Table, Lithograph by Sandro Chia

By Sandro Chia

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Sandro Chia Title: Dinner Table Year: circa 1989 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: AP VIII/XXV Paper Size: 29 in. x 25 in. (73.66 cm x 63.5 cm)

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Bowie Trip
Bowie Trip

Bowie Trip

By Kokian

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Kokian makes a series "pop art is dead" in tribute to Andy Warhol. Each painting is an original work worked by the artist.

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Spray Paint, Acrylic

A Far Better View
A Far Better View

A Far Better View

By Taher Jaoui

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Neo Expressionist Abstracted Figurative paintings

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Acrylic Modern Portrait On a Blue Background
Acrylic Modern Portrait On a Blue Background

Acrylic Modern Portrait On a Blue Background

Located in Pasadena, CA

This portrait features a stylized face, designed in an aesthetic that combines the simplicity of forms with the richness of the color palette. Warm tones such as ochre and reddish br...

Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

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.