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Nathan Neven Art

Irish, b. 1979

Humpback whales flying over the streets of New York City and a house packed with pink flamingos are the types of fantastical imagery one can find in the paintings by Irish artist Nathan Neven. Inspired by the isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, his recent work blends art styles and ecosystems to create lighthearted juxtapositions full of joy and teeming with life.

Neven knew at a young age that he wanted to become an artist. He spent much of his youth in Ireland, drawing and painting what he observed. Over time, and largely self-taught, he developed a mix of realist and abstract styles. He later moved to Paris in pursuit of improving his drawing and painting skills in a formal setting. He also spent time traveling in Europe, which greatly influenced his depictions of interiors and cityscapes, which feel alive with color and detail even without the wildlife settling in. 

Neven has had multiple solo shows in Japan as well as group shows in the United Kingdom, France and Ireland. Neven exhibited his work in France at the Galerie De La Vague à l’Art in La Baule in 2017 and the Galerie Cantele in Honfleur in 2018. The Montenotte Hotel in Cork, Ireland, invited Neven to be its 2022-23 Artist-in-Residence, which, associated with the Gallery Kinsale, resulted in Neven’s “Wild Life Invited” exhibition of animal portraits.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Nathan Neven’s vibrant paintings.

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Artist: Nathan Neven
Golden Lady - original wildlife interior Leopard contemporary oil painting- art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Golden Lady" by Nathan Neven is an enchanting piece that capt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

House of Flamingos- original impressionist wildlife oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "House of Flamingos" by Nathan Neven is a captivating blend of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Red Royal Ostrich Buckingham Palace -original interior wildlife oil painting-Art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Red Royal Ostrich" by Nathan Neven is a mesmerizing oil on ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Abbot Kinney - contemporary realism oil painting- cityscape art -modern artwork
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Abbot Kinney" captures the lively energy of a bustling street ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Venus of the North- original impressionistic wildlife oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. In "Venus of the North" by Nathan Neven, a captivating blend o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Royal Blood-original contemporary animal interior oil painting-Contemporary Art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art, Chelsea Gallery and online. This original oil on canvas painting by Nathan Neven,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Right by You-original surreal wildlife interior oil painting-contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. In Nathan Neven's captivating masterpiece, "Right by You," the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Santa Monica - contemporary realism oil painting- cityscape art -modern artwork
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Nathan Neven’s "Santa Monica Beach" showcases his ability to bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Shaftesbury Fountain-original surreal cityscape painting- contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. In “Shaftesbury Fountain,” Nathan Neven reimagines a beloved L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Wild Encounters-original abstract surreal wildlife oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. This original artwork by Nathan Neven joyfully presents an unu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Trafalgar Square-original surreal wildlife cityscape painting- contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. In “Trafalgar Square,” Nathan Neven transforms one of London’s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Playground Bywater -original sureal cityscape wildlife painting -modern artwork
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Playground" by Nathan Neven presents a lively tableau featuri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Sleek City Swimmers-original New York Cityscape-wildlife painting-contemporary
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Sleek City Swimmers" by Nathan Neven invites viewers into a f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Live it Up-original surreal contemporary wildlife interior painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Live it Up" by Nathan Neven is a captivating masterpiece that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Family Day Off - London modern cityscape wildlife surreal abstract oil painting
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. In this contemporary surrealist painting Nathan Neven juxtapos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Emperors and Albert Bridge - surrealist wildlife animal oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. In this contemporary surrealist painting, Nathan Neven skillfu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Grande Place-original cityscape wildlife animal architecture-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Grande Place" by Nathan Neven is a captivating portrayal that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Place des Victoires Paris-original cityscape wildlife oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Nathan Neven's "Place des Victoires Paris" invites viewers int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Golden Path-original surreal wildlife cityscape oil painting- contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. In “Golden Path,” Nathan Neven brings a touch of the wild to t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Venice Beach - contemporary realism oil painting- cityscape art -modern artwork
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Venice Beach" by Nathan Neven is a stunning oil on canvas piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Playa Del Ray - contemporary realism oil painting- cityscape art -modern artwork
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Nathan Neven’s "Playa Del Ray" is a serene yet vibrant cityscap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Sapient Business-original abstract surreal wildlife oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. This original artwork by Nathan Neven joyfully presents an unu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

Take Care of You- original abstract wildlife interior oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. In "Take Care of You" by Nathan Neven, a heartwarming scene un...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nathan Neven Art

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Oil, Canvas

Bruges-original architecture cityscape wildlife oil painting- contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Bruges" by Nathan Neven is an enchanting oil on canvas paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Nathan Neven Art

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Canvas, Oil

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Bywater Road Chelsea - Architectural modern cityscape landscape street oil paint
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Finding Wisdom - expressive surreal wildlife animal interior modern oil painting
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Open Bar - interior surreal abstract expressionist oil painting modern artwork
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A Kingdom of Pride - interior wildlife abstract expressionism oil paint modern
By Nathan Neven
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Warm at Heart - modern original animal interior wild life surrealism artwork oil
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This original painting by Nathan Neven combines traditional application of paint with exciting surreal elements that are amusing and fun. In this piece the artist fills a stylish, mi...
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Find a wide variety of authentic Nathan Neven art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Nathan Neven in canvas, fabric, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Surrealist style. Not every interior allows for large Nathan Neven art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Maria C. Bernhardsson, Joseph Broghammer, Ferjo, and Fernando de Jesus Oliveira. Nathan Neven art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,402 and tops out at $7,680, while the average work can sell for $4,238.

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