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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
Hunt Slonem Colorful Bunny Oil Painting 'Evening'
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. Hunt Slonem bunny oil painting 'Evening' 2023. Oil on wood, 10 x 8 in. / Frame: 16 x 14 in. This painting features Slonem's signature bunny outl...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood

Caldentey Forest Mallorca original neo figurative watercolor paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original neo-expressionist acrylic painting virtual frame contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY Painting on paper Perfect state CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mal...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Cardboard

Georg Baselitz, Untitled (from Eine Woche) - Signed Etching, Framed Print
Located in Hamburg, DE
Georg Baselitz (German, born 1938) Untitled (from Eine Woche), 1972 Medium: Etching on chine-collé, on wove paper Dimensions: 50 × 70 cm (19 7/10 × 27 3/5 in) Edition of 52: Hand-sig...
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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

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Etching

Caldentey Mallorca original neo figurative watercolor paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original neo-expressionist acrylic painting . framed contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY Painting on paper CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mallorca - Spain) The ...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Cardboard

"Toda Raba #5, " Abstract Yellow & Black Acrylic on Canvas signed by Reginald Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Toda Raba #5" is an original painting by Reginald K. Gee signed in the lower right hand corner. 20" x 24" Contemporary African American and Native American Hertiage Artist, Regina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Greenland - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Neo-Expressionism
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

"Devil is Busy, Talk to God" Painting 59" x 43" inch by Vera Kochubey
Located in Culver City, CA
"Devil is Busy, Talk to God" Painting 59" x 43" inch by Vera Kochubey Medium: Wall paint on canvas ATTENTION: please contact us if you want this painting to be shipped rolled to l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media

Halo Stickman - Quirky Abstract Modern Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
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, Mixed Media

Caldentey 9 Mallorca original neo figurative watercolor paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original neo-expressionist acrylic painting contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY Painting on paper Perfect state CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mallorca - Spain...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Archival Paper

Front Yard Abstract Expressionist Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Front Yard Abstract Expressionist Landscape The viewer is greeted by rich visual texture in this abstract expressionist painting by Kristin Cohen (American, b.1963). Along the botto...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Caldentey Fruits original neo figurative acrylic paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original neo-expressionist acrylic painting contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY Painting on paper Perfect state CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mallorca - Spai...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Cardboard

An Absurd Truth
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Neo Expressionist Abstracted Figurative painting in black and white
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Cherry Bloom" Bunny on Pink Diamond Dust Background Oil Painting Framed
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 pink and white bunny on a cherry blossom pink background with thic...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood Panel, Oil, Resin, Glass

The Blue Window
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

Silent harmony, 60x40cm, acrylic, pastel, canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Silent harmony, 60x40cm, acrylic, pastel, canvas
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Pastel, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem "Hombre Heart" Orange Double Diamond Dust Bunny
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

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Resin, Oil, Panel

American Neo Expressionist Woman with Monkeys Abstract Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Robert Beauchamp, American (1923-1995) Untitled Hand signed lower right, titled verso. MIxed media oil painting on heavy art paper sight: 22 3/4 x 29 1/2 inches frame dimensions: 23 ...
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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

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Paper, Oil

Les Aériennes
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

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

"Untitled" White Outline Bunny Black Background Diamond Dust Oil Painting Framed
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 black background with thick white paint and then ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

Matt Godwin UNTITLED Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Matt Godwin (American, b. 1987) Marking(s); notes: signed; circa 2010 Materials: mixed media on paper Dimensions (H, W, D): 24"h, 18"w; 33.5"h, 27.25"w frame Additional Information: Matt Godwin’s raw, expressive figuration fuses comic brutality with psychological depth, echoing the neo-expressionist energy of artists such as George Condo, Robert Nava...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Desert Angel myths and legends strong color nude in nature abstract figurative
Located in Brooklyn, NY
soft pastel on sanded toned paper this item is mounted on archival foam board with a clear plastic protective coating suitable for framing under glass *ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen ...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Pastel, Archival Paper

Basquiat . Caught in the crossfire of Silver Bullets.
Located in Brecon, Powys
Created in Berlin's inimitable style and using a rich and vibrant palette this piece reflects the social turmoil of the times, Drawing on his personal experience of living in New Yor...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Gold Leaf

"Grand Mott Mott" Multicolored Birds with Background Oil Painting on Wood Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of birds. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of oil paint with multico...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Ring" Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil on Cradled Masonite Panel
Located in Soquel, CA
"Ring" Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil on Cradled Masonite Panel Abstract composition by California artist Devon Brockopp-Hammer (American, b. 1986). This piece is hi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Masonite, Oil

Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Composition in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Scale Neo-Expressionist Composition in Oil on Canvas Bright, dynamic composition by an unknown artist (20th Century). Shapes and colors swirl around each other, creating depth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Hunt Slonem "Sky Light" Blue Oval Bunny
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

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Oil, Panel

Georg Baselitz, Skulpturen: Original Signed Exhibition Poster, 1994
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare original poster for Georg Baselitz's 1994 exhibition "Skulpturen" at Hamburger Kunsthalle, Germany. The show took place from 18 February - 17 April 1994. The exhibition...
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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

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Offset

Paris Review Lithograph Francesco Clemente Neo Expressionist Italian Avant Garde
Located in Surfside, FL
Francesco Clemente (Italian b. 1952), Lithograph 1990 From the edition of 250 Hand signed lower center Published by: The Paris Review Dimensions: 32" x 23" Frame measures 34" x 25"...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Tableau n° 83 by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 80x100 cm
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

"Blue Belles" by Anna Pennati - acrylic on canvas, 60x50cm
Located in Milano, MI
Dance and Passion is my “fil rouge”, the continuum in my artwork. Dance is my passion and in my paintings movement and anatomy are always respected and represented with knowledge. ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Caldentey Mallorca original neo figurative watercolor paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original neo-expressionist acrylic contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY Painting on paper Perfect state
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Cardboard

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

SNAKE DOG
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Shipped from Thailand because i am living here in 2025 Acrylic on canvas Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

SNAKE DOG
SNAKE DOG
$120 Sale Price
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Space Jam, Blue and Green Contemporary Abstraction, Modern Gestural, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
Emotions and Textures bursts with gestural freedom and expressive layering, capturing the raw vitality of contemporary abstraction. With bold brushstrokes, spray textures, and a vibr...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

"Dog and Kitty Go for a Ride" by Spowart - Colorful Yellow Animal Abstract
Located in Carmel, CA
Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "Dog and Kitty Go for a Ride" 2021 Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Wood The artist signed the bottom left and the back of the painti...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Paper, Wood Panel, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Wood

FLY
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original artwork by Daria Kusto. Acrylic, markers, ink on watercolor paper. Unframed. Ships securely and well protected from Spain.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

FLY
FLY
$135 Sale Price
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Human Evolution 1 - Large Colorful Street Art Wall Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural icons and world events acting as inspiration, artist Soren Grau strives to communicate meaning through figures and colors. He paints in a street art-inspired Neo-expres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Figure B - Original Abstract Modern Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
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, Mixed Media

Original Birdhead - Modern Abstract Quirky Figurative Mixed Media Art on Canvas
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, Mixed Media

Painting of a farmer's wife, by neo-expressionist/colorist Marcel Cockx
Located in Oostende, BE
Painting of a farmer's wife, by neo-expressionist/colorist Marcel Cockx. On the back you can see a newspaper article about the painting and the artist himself has also written & sign...
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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas

Maybe Tomorrow - Contemporary Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Art on Canvas
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, 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

Good News - 21st Century, Contemporary, Neo-Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
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

ADANNE
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

ADANNE
ADANNE
$1,120 Sale Price
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"Toda Raba #7, " Acrylic Abstract on Panel signed by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Toda Raba #7" is an original acrylic painting by Reginald K. Gee, signed in the lower right hand corner. The panel has a textured surface that brings out the expressionist movements...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Panel

"Cause of Our Joy" Black Outline Bunny on Silver Background Oil Painting Framed
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 black bunny on a silver background with thick use of paint. Inspir...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood Panel, Mixed Media, Oil

EchoLayer: Quantum Family - Abstract Expressionist Figurative Layered Art
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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Plexiglass, Paint, 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

Serenity - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Modern
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 "Hombre" Red and Orange Diamond Dust Bunny Heart
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Hombre" Red and Orange Bunny Heart A rabbit gestured in red and orange on a matching Diamond Dust background in a vintage frame. Unframed: 14 x 14 inches Framed: 20 x 1...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Resin, Oil, Panel

DOG LOVE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Shipped from Thailand because i am living here in 2025 Acrylic on canvas Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

EchoLayer: Solar Nomad - Original Figurative Expressionist Abstract Layered Art
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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Plexiglass, Mixed Media

Afib Hearts
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Neo Expressionist Abstracted Figurative paintings
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Hunt Slonem Colorful Bunny Oil Painting 'Mauve'
Located in White Plains, NY
Hunt Slonem bunny oil painting 'Mauve', 2021. Oil and diamond dust on wood, 10 x 8 in. / Frame: 14.5 x 12.5 in. This painting features Slonem's sign...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media, Oil, Wood

CALM FOREST
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. This piece is all about those forest vibes mixed with my love for Art Brut and Pop Art, with a big dose of Basquiat inspiration. You've got cats, th...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

CALM FOREST
CALM FOREST
$1,448 Sale Price
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Landscape 142 by Jean Krille - Oil on Masonite 100x100 cm
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

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Masonite, Oil

Assemblage of inflatable paint islands silkscreen printing on paper, tapestry
Located in Carballo, ES
Work belonging to the latest exhibition of the Manolo Eirin contemporary art gallery in A Coruña, Spain. The work is a drawing made by the artist for the exhibition using the assemb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Cotton Canvas, Printer's Ink, Archival Paper

Catch me !
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, Oil Pastel

EchoLayer: Daisy Constellation - Original Expressionist Abstract Layered Art
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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Plexiglass, Mixed Media

Neo Expressionism Renaissance. Volume 1
Located in Brecon, Powys
Neo-Expressionism has a justified place in the art pantheon and is currently experiencing a revival on both sides of the Atlantic. The human condition is laid out in this piece which...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, 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.