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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
Nurturing 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Neo-Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
Nurturing 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Neo-Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa

Nurturing 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Neo-Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa

By Loje Oluwaseun

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem "Coral" Black and Pink Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Coral" Black and Pink Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Coral" Black and Pink Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Coral" 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 fra...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Hunt Slonem "Amazons & Pionus" Green Birds
Hunt Slonem "Amazons & Pionus" Green Birds

Hunt Slonem "Amazons & Pionus" Green Birds

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Amazons & Pionus" Green Birds Green, blue and red parrots on a white background, scored. Unframed Hunt Slonem is a well-renowned American artist known for his neo-e...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Mixed Media Neo Expressionist Painting Drawing African American Kids in Park
Mixed Media Neo Expressionist Painting Drawing African American Kids in Park

Mixed Media Neo Expressionist Painting Drawing African American Kids in Park

By Loren Munk

Located in Surfside, FL

Loren Munk (American, b. 1951), mixed media painting "Romulus & Remus", signed "Munk '89", 13" x 19" inches sheet, framed 20.25" x 26" inches. This one is African American kids in a park at the water fountain. The artist Loren Munk (born 1951) is primarily known for his YouTube nickname James Kalm as an uploader of videos about New York exhibitions, amongst others. He presents himself as a maker of contemporary paintings for several decades and of cubist paintings of urban imagery. Munk has received accolades for his drawings and mosaics. He differs from traditional mosaic artists by the manner in which he incorporates glass into his decorative paintings. His unique and innovative use of materials such as mirror, gold-leaf and glass mosaic affirmed him as a founding force of Kitsch Art and a leading member of New York Neo-Expressionism. Munk's work debuted in SoHo in 1981 with a double show at J. Fields Gallery and Gabrielle Bryers. Since then, he has overseen an international career. In addition to exhibiting in Brazil, France, Germany and the United States, Munk has received national and overseas, public and private commissions. He is well represented in important collections throughout Europe, South and North America and the Middle East. Most recently, Munk has been producing a series of paintings which tackle the subject of art itself through a historical and diagrammatic lens. Munk documents the New York art world in YouTube videos, using the name James Kalm. Timeline: 1979 Attended Art Students League, New York 1973-75 Attended University of Maryland at Ramstein, Germany while in US Army 1969-72 Attended Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho 1951 Born, Salt Lake City, Utah Select Group Exhibitions 2018 “Under Erasure” curated by Heather and Raphael Rubinstein at Pierogi Gallery New York 2016 "It Was Never Linear: Recent Painting" at the Sheldon Museum of Art Lincoln Neb. with: Robert Bordo, Dawn Clements, Lois Dodd, Michelle Grabner, Colin Prahl, Peter Saul, Barbara Takenaga, and Stanley Whitney 2014 "Some Artists" curated by Matthew Deleget at Minus Space. David Diao, Mary Beth Edelson, Alfred Jensen, George Maciunas, Loren Munk, Ward Shelley, John Zinsser 2013 "Coming Together: Surviving Sandy Year 1" curated by Phong Bui for the Dedalus Foundation, "The Decline and Fall of the Art World: Part I" curated by Nick Lawrence at Freight+Volume, N.Y. "Reticulate" at McKenzie Fine Art Inc., N.Y. "The Pyramids Along the Nile" at English Kills Gallery 2012 "When We Were Ancient" organized by Ethan Petitt at Teddy's Bar, Williamsburg "Heroes" curated by Julie Torres at Small Black Door, Ridgewood Queens, N.Y. 2011 "ABC123" curated by Janet Goleas at Eric Firestone Gallery, East Hampton, N.Y. "6 Who Paint" curated by Fred Valentine at Big & Small/Casual, Long Island City, N.Y. "It's All Good: Apocalypse Now" curated by Richard Timperio, Side Show Gallery, Brooklyn, N.Y. "Paper 2011" at Janet Kurnatowski Gallery, Brooklyn. "NEW year NEW work NEW faces" by Jason Andrew and Deborah Brown at Storefront Gallery. "Unfinished Pictures" curated by Kristin Calabrese...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker

Patterson   Boat  Vertical  sin titulo 9. acrylic painting
Patterson   Boat  Vertical  sin titulo 9. acrylic painting

Patterson Boat Vertical sin titulo 9. acrylic painting

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

Patterson. boats. vertical . Licenciado en Bellas Artes por ISPEJV, en la Habana en 2002, especialización en Restauración y Conservación de pintura Mural y caballete. Ha ejercido...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Mid-20th Century Aboriginal-Inspired Abstract Oil Painting on Board
Mid-20th Century Aboriginal-Inspired Abstract Oil Painting on Board

Mid-20th Century Aboriginal-Inspired Abstract Oil Painting on Board

Located in Cotignac, FR

Large Aboriginal-inspired abstract oil on board. We have shown the painting hanging in 'portrait' form but it could also be hung 'landscape'. This painting shares some of the qualit...

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Mid-20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Caldentey Black and White original neo-expressionist acrylic painting
Caldentey Black and White original neo-expressionist acrylic painting

Caldentey Black and White original neo-expressionist acrylic painting

By Toni Caldentey

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

" La lluita. original neo-expressionist acrylic painting contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY virtual framed Perfect state CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mallorc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem "Sky Tower" Black and Blue Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Sky Tower" Black and Blue Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Sky Tower" Black and Blue Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Sky Tower" 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...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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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...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Philippe Cognee Carved Painting  Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art
Philippe Cognee Carved Painting  Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art

Philippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art

Located in Surfside, FL

Roughly hewn and painted, carved wooden sculpture. Hand signed and dated. Provenance Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, (accompanied with copy of original invoice dated 1986.) This was from his show Out of Africa. Expressionist paintings and carved reliefs at the Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago His first one-man exhibition in the United States, the show featured multidimensional and multi-media work with influences from Africa and nature. Philippe Cognée...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Oil

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TIFE

TIFE

By Wisdom Uche

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Auth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Landscape 122 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 70x50 cm
Landscape 122 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 70x50 cm

Landscape 122 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...

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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Wood, Oil

Landscape 130 by Jean Krille - Oil on canvas 50x35 cm
Landscape 130 by Jean Krille - Oil on canvas 50x35 cm

Landscape 130 by Jean Krille - Oil on canvas 50x35 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

Hunt Slonem "Teal 2" Black and Teal Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Teal 2" Black and Teal Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Teal 2" Black and Teal Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Teal 2" Black and Teal Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a teal background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 13 x 11 inches *Painting is framed...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

French Neo Expressionist Surreal Oil Painting Robert Vernet Bonfort  Deaf Artist
French Neo Expressionist Surreal Oil Painting Robert Vernet Bonfort  Deaf Artist

French Neo Expressionist Surreal Oil Painting Robert Vernet Bonfort Deaf Artist

By Robert Vernet-Bonfort

Located in Surfside, FL

Robert Vernet-Bonfort (French, 1934-2017) LA VIEILLE MAISON Oil painting on canvas Hand signed lower right, signed and inscribed on verso In a heavy carved frame Dimensions: 19 ¼ x 23 ¾”, frame 29 x 33 Provenance: Cambridge Art Gallery, Brentwood, California. Born in Marseille, France in 1934, he began his life as a healthy, happy child. Rendered deaf by an early childhood illness, Vernet-Bonfort embraced visual arts in study and practice as a refuge from the silence of the outer world, permitting elaborate expression through a vivid and colourful visual language. He studied at L'école des Beaux-Arts in Marseille from 1948 to 1957. A frequently exhibited and lauded French artist active since the 1950's, Vernet-Bonfort's work demonstrates the intersection of old and new masters' technique, with a strong personal sensibility with an element of surrealism. Upon completion of his studies he was awarded the Prix Claverie, the first of many future accolades. The year of his graduation also marked his first gallery exhibition at the Galerie Reboul in Marseille. In the next decade Vernet-Bonfort exhibited in many French cities, earning many honours, including the Prix de l'U.N.A.M., for Young Mediterranean Artists He has exhibited over the years with Albert-Ernest De Carrier-Belleuse, Maximilien Luce, Jean Pesce, Lucien Guerber, Honore Jacquet, Georgette Nivert...

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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hunt Slonem "Hombre Heart" Orange Double Diamond Dust Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Hombre Heart" Orange Double Diamond Dust Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Hombre Heart" Orange Double Bunny A pair of rabbits gestured in red and orange on a matching Diamond Dust background in a vintage frame. Unframed: 14 x 14 inches Framed...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Resin, Oil, Panel

Hunt Slonem "Andrilla" Black and Blue Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Andrilla" Black and Blue Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Andrilla" Black and Blue Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Andrilla" Black and Pink Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a dark blue background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 12.5 x 10.5 inches *Paintin...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Hunt Slonem "Happy Camper" Black and White Bunny
Hunt Slonem "Happy Camper" Black and White Bunny

Hunt Slonem "Happy Camper" Black and White Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "Happy Camper" Black and White Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a white and grey background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 12.5 x 10.5 inche...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Oswald the Rabbit! Large Colorful Ispiring Neo-Expressionist Pop Art Painting
Oswald the Rabbit! Large Colorful Ispiring Neo-Expressionist Pop Art Painting

Oswald the Rabbit! Large Colorful Ispiring Neo-Expressionist Pop Art Painting

By Tommy Lennartsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Urban abstract expressionism artist Tommy Lennartsson draws on the visual culture of street and pop art when creating his original vibrant mixed-medi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite, Gouache

Landscape n°92 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 80x100 cm
Landscape n°92 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 80x100 cm

Landscape n°92 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 80x100 cm

By Jean Krille

Located in Geneva, CH

Oil on wood sold with frame Total size with frame 94x114 cm Jean Krillé is a Swiss artist from Geneva, recognized for his significant contributions to contemporary art. Born in the ...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil

At Last

At Last

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Fairfield, CT

Framed dimensions 14.5 x 12.5 in.

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Wood, Oil

Hunt Slonem "All Ears" Black Outline Bunny on White
Hunt Slonem "All Ears" Black Outline Bunny on White

Hunt Slonem "All Ears" Black Outline Bunny on White

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "All Ears" Black Outline Bunny on White A single rabbit gestured in black on a white background in a vintage frame Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 15.5 x 13.5 inches *Pa...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

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

Tableau n°75 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 80x100 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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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil

Landscape 111 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite - 100x80cmm
Landscape 111 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite - 100x80cmm

Landscape 111 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite - 100x80cmm

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 "4 Hombre" Gradient Diamond Dust Bunnies
Hunt Slonem "4 Hombre" Gradient Diamond Dust Bunnies

Hunt Slonem "4 Hombre" Gradient Diamond Dust Bunnies

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem "4 Hombre" Orange and Red Diamond Dust Bunnies A family of four rabbits in orange, red, yellow and purple Diamond Dust in a vintage frame Unframed: 21.5 x 16.5 inches Fr...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Glass, Resin, Oil, Panel

Landscape 103 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm
Landscape 103 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 100x100cm

Landscape 103 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

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.