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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
"Pink Summer KMH 010, " Acrylic & Mixed Media signed by Katherine Hartley
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Pink Summer KMH 010" is an original acrylic and mixed media painting by Katherine Hartley. The artist signed the piece lower right. This piece depicts a line of girls in dresses amo...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

SHOULD I STAY IN or GO OUT? Signed Oil Pastel Seated Man by Window Spooky Plants
Located in Union City, NJ
SHOULD I STAY IN or GO OUT? is an original oil pastel drawing on brown paper grocery bag by the self taught African American artist Reginald K. Gee, born April 28, 1964, in Milwaukee...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel

The Thief
Located in Long Island City, NY
A hand colored etching by Sandro Chia from the 1980's. Artist: Sandro Chia, Italian (1946 - ) Title: The Thief from Ten Masterprints Medium: Carborundu...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Etching, Paper

"Cousin Mammy Grasp Your Mind, " Original Pastel Drawing signed by Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Cousin Mammy Grasp Your Mind" is an original pastel drawing by Della Wells. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. This piece depicts a blonde woman surrounded by snakes an...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Pastel

Il Trovatore, Abstract Lithograph by Sandro Chia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Sandro Chia (Italian, b. 1946) Title: Il Trovatore Year: 1984 Medium: Color Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250 Size: 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.88 cm) From...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Menine
Located in Miami, FL
The artist Mariko grew up in Africa, where she discovered clay and sandstone at an early age. Studying at “Les Beaux-Arts” in France, Mariko was marked by the Cubist movement, in par...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Enamel

Untitled 1, from 12 Etchings
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Untitled 1 is a 2007 etching by Anish Kapoor. Untitled 1 is from a portfolio of 12 color etchings by Anish Kapoor. Untitled 1 is from an edition of 40 plus artist and printers proofs...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Etching

"The Closet, " Neo-Expressionist Acrylic on Paper signed by Karen Hoepting
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Closet" is an original acrylic painting on paper by Karen Hoepting. The artist signed and dated the piece in the lower right and titled the piece upper right. It depicts a few o...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Mise en Perspective
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

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Mixed Media

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite. The frame was painted by the artist.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Masonite, Acrylic

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2016 - Blue and Gold, Mixed Media, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Mixed media on wood. It features a frame painted by the artist.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media, Wood Panel

Revenge of the Cat, Etching by Richard Bosman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Richard Bosman, American (1944 - ) Title: Revenge of the Cat Year: 1983 Medium: Sugarlift Etching with white ground, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 33/40 Image: 24 x...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Etching

Untitled
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

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Mixed Media

Hombori
Located in New York, NY
This Miquel Barceló work exemplifies the artist's distinct handling of paint and mixed media to create a textured canvas and expressive work.
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media

"Ocean Window, " Oil Pastel on Grocery Bag signed by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Ocean Window" is an original oil pastel drawing on a grocery bag by Reginald K. Gee. It depicts fish and underwater plants with a frame of abstracted colors. The artist signed the p...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Found Objects

The Invitation
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

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Mixed Media

"White Doves, After Boucher, " Original Pastel signed by Alicia Czechowski
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"White Doves, After Boucher" is an original pastel drawing by Alicia Czechowski. The artist signed the piece lower right. It depicts two birds sitting in...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Pastel

Sitting Lady
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Sandro Chia (Italian, born 1946) Title: Sitting Lady Year: 1984 Medium: Etching Edition: Inscribed A.P (Artist Proof) in pencil Paper: F...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Etching

Angel with Heart (large)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Sandro Chia (Italian, b. 1946) Title: Angel with Heart (large) Year: circa 1980 Edition: 2/6 Medium: Bronze, signature and numbering inscr...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Bronze

"Sunrise, " an Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas signed by Matthew Schaefer
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Sunrise," by American artist Matthew Schaefer, is a fauvist expressionist painting with bold, bright colors and gestural marks in a style similar to the abstractionists Willem de Ko...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite. The frame was painted by the artist.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Masonite, Acrylic

Modern Contemporary Abstract Spiritual Black Artist Tapestry Sunrise Bold Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Spirit Sunrise" is an abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Reginald K. Gee. It includes a red orb at the top of the painting with beige, green, and yellow marks in front of a dark...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Hatred Ceases for One Day, " Oil Pastel on Rag Board signed by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Hatred Ceases for One Day" is an original oil pastel drawing on rag board. This piece is signed on the back by the artist Reginald K. Gee. It depicts an abstracted city scene with a...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Rag Paper

Beach Time
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

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Mixed Media

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite. The frame was painted by the artist.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Masonite, Acrylic

Yoda was In Love
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
New revelation and blow of heart for the gallery: Rose-Agathe Steiner. We like its themes (comics, superheroes, series and sagas), its technique (linen cloth, glossy varnish ...) an...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"Quante cose ho visto" by Enzio Wenk, 2016 - Mixed Media, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "How many things I've seen..." Mixed media on canvas. The dimensions refer to the painting with the frame.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Masonite, Acrylic

Marilyn Trip
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Original work Painting Technique Mixte Signature overleaf Kokian's "pop art is dead" collection is a tribute to Andy Warhol, master of pop art. Kokian chose to take over some icons a...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Spray Paint, Acrylic

"Cover Jar w/ 2 Birds, " Stoneware and Bronze signed by Ernst Gramatzki
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Cover Jar with 2 Birds" is an original stoneware vase by Ernst Gramatzki. 9" x 5 1/4" art Ernst Gramatzki is a world renowned artist, sculptor, potter, painter and poet. Some of his work is in the Smithsonian Institute in D.C. as well as in art galleries in both the U.S and Europe. Ernst was born in Koenigsverg, Germany, in the Russian sector near the Baltic Sea. The area is also referred to as Kaliningrad and is the birthplace of philosopher Emanuel Kant. His interest in art is the result of two Hungarian art students taken in as borders by his family following the Hungarian revolution. One, who is still well known throughout Europe, was a potter. "I shared half of the garage with him," said Ernst, who attended the School of Art in Hamburg. It was in 1961 that Ernst immigrated to the United States, taking a position with the Milwaukee Public Museum. He has lived in Rochester for nearly 30 years. Each room of his home is dedicated to a different art form. A room at the top of the stairs is filled with oil paints and multi-paneled works that are still in progress. In the basement, wet clay sits ready to be molded by inspired hands. Ernst still does work for museums, which sometimes directs where he focuses his energy each day. "I try to juggle the things I have to do with the things I want to do," he said. "One is always at the expense of the other. "I like to blow things up that people are too busy to look at," he said of his oil paintings. "You have to sit and look at things. You don't need to name things. That limits people in their imagination and what they would like it to be." An entire painting may be devoted to the stains on the bottom of a coffee mug, or a close-up view of a twig. Ernst said his inspiration can come from anything around him. He found a use for a dried-up grapefruit by using it as a mold for a clay stamp. Nothing, including an old corn cob, is overlooked as an artistic tool. "I dream lots of things. It's like turning on the TV as soon as I hit the sack," he said, working the surface of a clay toad he had sculpted the following day, using a walnut to stamp out some eyes. Most of his pottery takes the form of covered jars, each of which has its own number and entry in a journal that includes a sketch and to whom the piece were sold. The covers of the jars have small bronze sculptures for handles. Recently, Ernst has shifted gears and has been creating dozens of clay bird...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Bronze

Wise Up We All From Africa
Located in Brecon, Powys
Painted in Sax Berlin's iconic Sharp Edge style, Wise Up displays motif's from Africa, see the display of flags at the bottom of the canvas for example, and instantly recognisable sy...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

"Linear Still-Life, " Black & Neon Colored Mixed Media by Catherine Holmburg
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Linear Still-Life" is an original mixed media piece by Catherine Holmburg. It depicts a contour drawing of a still life of fruit in bright purple over dark blues and greens. 37" x 42" art 44" x 49 1/4" frame Holmburg is a native of Wisconsin.The combination of her vision and technique results in a richness and depth of surface suggesting contemporary version of Jan Vermeer's, the great Dutch master...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media

Untitled
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

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Mixed Media

"Art Critic with 2.3 Billion Dollar Painting, " Oil Pastel signed by Reg K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Art Critic with 2.3 Billion Dollar Painting" is an original oil pastel drawing on a grocery bag by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece in the...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Found Objects

"After Party", Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Abstracted Symbolist Figurative
Located in Soquel, CA
"After Party", Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Abstracted Symbolist Figurative Striking abstracted figurative titled "After Party" by Michael Eggleston (Ame...
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1970s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Turn of the Century Abstract, " Pastel on Grocery Bag signed by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Turn of the Century Abstract" is an original oil pastel on grocery bag by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. This piece depicts blue, teal, yellow, bla...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Found Objects

Weaveworld Etc
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With both cultural icons and world events often acting as inspiration, Soren Grau strives to communicate meaning through both figures and colors. Each of his artworks conveys both pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite. The frame was painted by the artist.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Masonite, Acrylic

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Masonite, Acrylic

Industrielle
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

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Mixed Media

Untitled
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

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Oil, Wood

Emportés par la foule
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

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Mixed Media

"Untitled Vase, " Neo-Expressionist Ceramic Vase signed by Michael Gross
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Untitled Vase" is an original ceramic vase by Michael Gross. It features abstracted and grotesque figures on a yellow ground. 11 1/2" x 4 1/2" 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...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Ceramic

Tir à l'Arc
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

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Mixed Media

Untitled
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

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Mixed Media

The Flying Carpet
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

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Mixed Media

Untitled
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

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Mixed Media

"Preferred But Not Required, " Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Preferred But Not Required" is an original oil pastel drawing by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece in the left margin. This abstract piece contains a wide variety of colo...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel

Game Face: Original Street Art Painting Large Colorful Neo-Expressionism Artwork
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

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Gary, " an Acrylic on Parchment signed by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Gary" is an original acrylic painting on parchment signed and dated in the lower right by the artist Reginald K. Gee. It is also signed and dated on verso. This painting depicts a m...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Parchment Paper, Acrylic

Fenêtre sur le Large
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

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Mixed Media

Garfields Muscular Hello
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title : Sylvester Admiring His Knockers Materials : stamps, ink, crayon,marker,pen Date : 2017 Dimensions : 8.5x11"
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media

Untitled
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

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Mixed Media

Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2015 - Acrylic on Masonite, Pink and Green Shades
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic on masonite
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Masonite

"Study in Tonal Change, " Acrylic on Canvas signed by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Study in Tonal Change" is an abstract Neo-Expressionist acrylic painting on canvas by Reginald K. Gee. It is signed by the artist in the lower right corner. 72" x 66" canvas Regi...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Untitled
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

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Mixed Media

"Planter, " an Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Planter" is an original oil pastel drawing on a grocery bag signed in the upper right by artist Reginald K. Gee. It depicts a woman with a gardening hoe looking at the flowers she h...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel

"Lobster, " Original Color Still Life Serigraph signed by Hunt Slonem
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Lobster" is an original color serigraph by Hunt Slonem. The artist signed and dated the piece lower right, wrote the title lower center, and the edition number (AP/2) in the lower left. This piece depicts a still life of patterned pillows, vegetables, and animals. 19"x 19"image 21 7/8"x 29 3/4"paper 31 1/2 x 31 1/2" frame Hunt Slonem (born Hunt Slonim, July 18, 1951) is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is best known for his Neo-Expressionist paintings of tropical birds, often based on a personal aviary in which he has been keeping from 30 to over 100 live birds of various species. Slonem's works are included in many important museum collections all over the world; he is exhibiting regularly at both public and private venues, and he has received numerous honors and awards. Hunt Slonem’s oil paintings...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Screen

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.

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