David Stern was born on February 3, 1956, in Essen, Germany and lives in New York. Stern has referred to himself as an “action painter,” echoing the artistic legacies of New York School painters Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and Franz Kline. Yet, his human forms reach further back to histories of portraiture. After an apprenticeship as a sign painter, Stern attended the Dortmund Fachhochschule für Design and Art (1975–79) and the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf (1980–82). He then taught painting at the Dortmund Fachhochschule für Design and Art, while he developed his painting skills living in a village near the town of Münster. In 1986, he moved to Cologne, where he found his artistic voice. From 1987 on, Stern exhibited his work nationally and quickly entered the international scene in the early nineties, with shows in Austria, Hungary, the Netherlands, Belgium and Great Britain. Stern's 1992 retrospective exhibition, David Stern: Study for a Way at the Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest was the first exhibition by a contemporary Western artist after Hungary opened to the West. In 1993, Stern showed his work in the US for the first time, immigrated in 1994 and became naturalized in 2000. Since his arrival, he has been fascinated by his encounters with an intensely urban place defined by its energy, crowding, speed and cosmopolitanism. His national traveling exhibition, David Stern: The American Years (1995–2008) curated by Karen Wilkin, demonstrates shifts in form and content in Stern’s work since the artist moved to New York from Germany in 1995. Stern has exhibited widely in New York City, the US and Europe. His work can be found in public and private collections in the United States, Europe and Asia, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the Kupferstichkabinett Dresden (Dresden, Germany), the National Museum (Poznan, Poland), Dresdner Bank (Cologne, Germany), the Kunstsammlung der Universität Göttingen (Göttingen, Germany), the Arkansas Art Center (Little Rock), the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (Jacksonville, Florida), the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (Sarasota, Florida), and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum (New York).
$120,000
Snow Crash
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956), "Snow Crash", Oil/ Cotton, 71 x 82, 2016 Keywords: figurative, cabalistic, mysticism, gestural, painting, action, pigments,...
Cotton, Oil
Portrait, Abstract Acrylic and Mixed Media on Paper Painting by David Stern
By David Stern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: David Stern Title: Portrait Year: 1997 Medium: Acrylic & Mixed Media on Paper, signed l.r. Size: 30 x 22 inches (76.2 x 55.88 cm)
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Rage of Fury
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 81 inches by 71 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Key words used to describe this work by David: abstract figuration, expressionism cabalistic, mysticism, painting, action, pigments, acrylics David Stern was born on February 3, 1956 in Essen, Germany and lives in New York. Stern has referred to himself as an “action painter,” echoing the artistic legacies of New York School painters Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Franz Kline. Yet his human forms reach further back to histories of portraiture. After an apprenticeship as a sign painter...
Canvas, Acrylic
$120,000
The Disciples
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 71 inches by 81 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Keywords: red, abs...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Antagonists
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
The Antagonists 2024 David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 60 inches by 39 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Colors: Black, Brown, Ochre...
Acrylic, Cotton Canvas, Pigment
Saint Vitus Dance
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
Saint Vitus Dance, 2020, David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 51 inches by 63 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Colors: Orange, Red, P...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Petitioners 1
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956), "The Petitioners 1", Oil/ Cotton, 71 x 82, 2016 Keywords: figurative, cabalistic, mysticism, gestural, painting, action,...
Cotton, Oil
The Split (paradise lost)
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
“The Split (Paradise Lost)” David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics and Pigments on Cotton 52 x 65 inches Hand-Signed Certificate of Authenticity Included Color Palette: Purple, Blu...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment
$38,000
L'havdil
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
L'havdil David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 65 inches by 56 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Colors: Purple, Brown, Blue Key words ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Woman in a red blanket empty handed
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
Women in a Red Blanket Painting – Abstract Figuration, Expressionism, Mysticism by David Stern This striking abstract figuration and expressionist painting, titled Women in a Red Bl...
Canvas, Acrylic
... and castles made of sand ...
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
... and castles made of sand..., 2022, David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 52 inches by 64 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Colors: ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Jumping off the Sun
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylic on Canvas 91 x 81 inches Hand-Signed by the Artist Certificate of Authenticity Available A tour de force of scale, spirit, and painterly force...
Canvas, Acrylic
$75,000
Purple Robe
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956), "Purple Robe", Oil/ Cotton, 71 x 82, 2016 David Stern was born on February 3, 1956, in Essen, Germany and lives in New Yor...
Cotton, Oil
The Blue Table
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
"The Green Table" David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics and pigments on cotton 52 inches by 65 inches Hand-signed by the artist, certificate of authenticity available Colors: Green...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment
Kronos "Kronos"
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
Kronos "Kronos" David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics and pigments on cotton 52 inches by 65 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Colors: Purple, Bla...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment
Crash Out (Kronos)
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
Crash Out - (Kronos) David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics and pigments on cotton 52 inches by 65 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Colors: Purple...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment
$35,000
The Wager
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
The Wager David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics and pigments on cotton 52 inches by 65 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Colors: Purple, Black, Or...
Acrylic, Cotton Canvas, Pigment
The Antagonists
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
The Antagonists 2024 David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 65 inches by 52 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Colors: Black, Brown, Ochre...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Antagonists
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
The Antagonists” David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on Canvas 60 x 64 inches Hand-Signed by Artist Certificate of Authenticity Included Dominant Colors: Purple, Yellow, Red, Blue A bold and psychologically charged painting by master expressionist David Stern, “The Antagonists” captures the primal tension of human duality with a force rarely achieved in contemporary painting. Executed in sweeping strokes of violet, crimson, and electric yellow, the work is a masterclass in emotive figuration and gestural abstraction. Stern’s background in both German and American schools—bridging European philosophical depth with New York...
Canvas, Acrylic
Armored Morning
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 56 inches by 49 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Key words used to describe this work by David: abstract figuration, expressionism cabalistic, mysticism, painting, action, pigments, acrylics David Stern was born on February 3, 1956 in Essen, Germany and lives in New York. Stern has referred to himself as an “action painter,” echoing the artistic legacies of New York School painters Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Franz Kline. Yet his human forms reach further back to histories of portraiture. After an apprenticeship as a sign painter...
Canvas, Acrylic
Daughters of Man 1
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 71 inches by 81 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Keywords: red, abs...
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled # 13
By A.J. Fries
Located in Buffalo, NY
A contemporary oil painting on linen by American artist A.J. Fries. Artist’s Statement: These works are an extension of a small series of realistic paintings that I did of graves...
Linen, Oil
$935
H 20 in W 16 in
In My White Boots - Colorful Abstract Feminine Figurative Still Life Art
By Courtney Simone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the exploration of everyday beauty, resulting in exuberantly inspired abstract figurati...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,175
H 48 in W 24 in
Island Life - Abstract Colorful Feminine Figurative Acrylic Artwork Beach Scene
By Courtney Simone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the exploration of everyday beauty, resulting in exuberantly inspired abstract figurati...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,500
H 33 in W 24 in D 1 in
Shadows and Bloom 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Figuration, 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. About Artist The...
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,350
H 48 in W 48 in D 1 in
Echoes of Identity - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Figuration, 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. About Artist The...
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled #17
By A.J. Fries
Located in Buffalo, NY
A contemporary oil painting on linen by American artist A.J. Fries. Artist’s Statement: These works are an extension of a small series of realistic paintings that I did of graves...
Linen, Oil
$1,475
H 24 in W 30 in
Held By Stillness - Colorful Abstract Feminine Figurative Landscape Art
By Courtney Simone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the exploration of everyday beauty, resulting in exuberantly inspired abstract figurati...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,843
H 39.38 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
What we choose each day - B.Schaumann Contemporary architectural Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
Canvas, Oil
$17,770
H 51.19 in W 70.87 in D 1.19 in
Large Expressionist Figurative Oil Painting "Mythical Figures"
By André François van Vuuren
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This oil painting on Belgian linen canvas with vivid colours depicts people and situations with whom the artist have had contact. Whilst the works are not strictly speaking, portrait...
Linen, Oil
$425
H 14 in W 11 in
Buy Her Flowers - Abstract Vintage Pinup Inspired Figurative Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,777
H 20.87 in W 20.87 in D 1.58 in
Salvita Salim De Corte — Dreamlike Contemporary Figure Abstract Painting Pastel
By Salvita
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment
$1,421
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
Salvita Salim De Corte — Minimal Figurative Drawing with Ethereal Female Forms
By Salvita
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust, transparency, and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork is accompanied by a Certificate ...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment
Saint Vitus Dance
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
Saint Vitus Dance, 2020, David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 51 inches by 63 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity ava...
Canvas, Acrylic