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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
Self Appreciation
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Loje Oluwaseun's "Self Appreciation" is a striking artwork that delicately captures the essence of self-love and inner beauty. The focal point of the pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

My Culture and My Beauty 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the evocative artwork "My Culture and My Beauty," Loje Oluwaseun masterfully encapsulates the essence of beauty within the rich tapestry of tradition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

"Arrival" Abstract Painting 60" x 86" inch by Ahmed Gaafary
Located in Culver City, CA
"Arrival" Abstract Painting 60" x 86" inch by Ahmed Gaafary To begin this description, let me start with this question: Is it the internal side of things that is more important or i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Life Enjoyment 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the captivating artwork "Life Enjoyment" by the talented artist Loje Oluwaseun, a delightful celebration of life unfolds before our eyes. The focal p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

Liegender Akt auf rotem Polster
Located in Wien, 9
The artist's modesty was probably an obstacle to her career. Her magnificent, expressive works have few equals in Austria, but the time has come for her work to be honoured anew afte...
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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Hunt Slonem ME00111 2017
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical and sophisticated painting was realized by the esteemed contemporary painter, Hunt Slonem in 2017. This piece features a lovely background in light blue green with def...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil

Patterson abstract blue and green. boats. big. acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Licenciado en Bellas Artes por ISPEJV, en la Habana en 2002, especialización en Restauración y Conservación de pintura Mural y caballete. Ha ejercido como profesor de pintura en e...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem, "Day Flight", 10x8 White Butterfly Oil Painting in Antique Frame
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Day Flight" is a 10x8 white and scored oil painting on wood board of contemporary abstract black and white butterflies in his choice of antique framing...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

MINIMAL ANIMAL
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Markers & acrylic on paper Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Hunt Slonem CHL0650 2013
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical and sophisticated painting was realized by the esteemed contemporary painter, Hunt Slonem in 2013. This piece features a lovely background in a muted sunflower yellow ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil

"Bayou La Fouche" Blue, Purple & Green toned Landscape Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
WIth a passion for restoring historic houses, one of Slonem's properties is in Lousiana, where he now spends a lot of his time painting and picking up inspiration for his pallet. Thi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

GOLD RAIN
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original unique piece hand painted
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Acrylic

Red Cross Belt
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

Apples and Avocados
Located in Columbus, OH
Original oil painting by celebrated, twentieth-century California landscape painter, Ronald Shap. A vibrant still life of a bowl of fruit from the artist's '90s, neo-expressionist / neo-fauvist period. Predominate colors are gold, green and orange. 8x10 inch canvas. Signed. Framed. Comes with contemporary...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

ABSTRACT NATURE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Art by DARIA KUSTO. Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube From Spain
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Permanent Marker, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem CER00464 2017
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical and sophisticated painting was realized by the esteemed contemporary painter, Hunt Slonem in 2017. Featuring a stunning background hue in a high chroma blue green, thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil

Lady on Blue Jacket
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

TRIPLE FACE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on watercolour paper. by artist Daria Kusto The magic flow reality... Shipped well protected, unframed Curated by Art Reserve & Angel Rivas We can do commissioned work...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Permanent Marker

"Davanti all'immenso" by Enzio Wenk, 2010 - Acrylic on a Vintage Mirror
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "In front of the immense". Black, blue and yellow acrylic paint on a vintage mirror.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Mirror, Acrylic

SUNNY AND FUNNY
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on watercolour paper. by artist Daria Kusto The magic flow reality... Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Permanent Marker

Mable
Located in Denver, CO
"Mable" is a charming yellow hued portrait of a rabbit by artist Hunt Slonem. Slonem is enamored with the long-eared small creatures, and returns to them often in his practice. "Ma...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood

CAT STORIES
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper by artist Daria Kusto The magic flow reality... Shipped well protected, unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Permanent Marker

MULTIPLE FACE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
watercolour on paper. by artist Daria Kusto The magic flow reality... Shipped well protected, unframed Curated by Art Reserve & Angel Rivas We can do commissioned work of any tec...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Permanent Marker

Hunt Slonem CRK02828 2016
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modern acrylic painting was realized by the esteemed contemporary painter, Hunt Slonem in 2016. It presents a stylized bunny rabbit, rendered with loose and expres...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Hiding the Emotions
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Janet Adebayo's exquisite artwork, "Hiding the Emotions," captivates viewers with its poignant portrayal of a young woman holding a rose-like flower. This evocative piece transcends ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

Hunt Slonem CER01298 2018
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modern acrylic painting was realized by the esteemed contemporary painter, Hunt Slonem in 2018. It presents a stylized bunny rabbit, rendered with loose and expres...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Ilori 3 (Put To Bed)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The title itself, "ÌLÒRÍ," holds a special meaning, as the artist reveals it is a name given to a child who finds its way into their mother's belly while she is still breastfeeding a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Canvas

VILLERS, Pride, Oil on Canvas, 1972
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by VILLERS, France, 1972. Pride. With frame : 84.5 x 65 x 5 cm - 33.3 x 25.6 x 2 in. , without frame : 80 x 60 x 2 cm - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 in. Signed and dated lower ...
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1970s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Phuket #7
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Nevermind
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Songbirds Sing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Bionic Twins" Abstract Painting 37" x 37" inch by Ahmed Gaafary
Located in Culver City, CA
"Bionic Twins" Abstract Painting 37" x 37" inch by Ahmed Gaafary To begin this description, let me start with this question: Is it the internal side of things that is more important...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Village of Provence, Oil on Canvas
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Michel Jouenne, France, Early 1960s. Village of France. Measurements : with frame : 38.7x28 inches - 98.3x71 cm, without frame : 36.3x25.6 inches - 92.2x65 cm, Forma...
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1960s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Europalia 87 Osterreich Metal Foil Print Offset Lithograph Poster
Located in Surfside, FL
Europalia 87 Oesterreich (Austria) by Friedrich Hundertwasser – original vintage poster – offset lithograph with metal foil insets fine art print Copyright by Gruener Janura AG, Glarus/ Switzerland. Printed in Germany. Europalia 87 Oesterreich 16 Sept - 16 Dec Festival des Arts en Belgique. Original poster designed by Hundertwasser, printed with 9-colour offset lithographic process, Gold and Silver metal foil insets. Friedensreich Fritz Hundertwasser was born in Vienna in 1928 as Friedrich Stowasser. He initially gained acclaim for his paintings, but is currently more renowned for his unique architectural stylings. His revolutionary ecological stands with regard to architecture have earned him the nickname Architecture­ Healer. His works have been used for flags and stamps, coins and posters, schools and churches. The galerie Peithner­ Lichtenfels showed his work. Artists present at the opening exhibition included Adolf Frohner...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Offset

Farrow
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a black bunny painted on a vibrant green background with thick use of paint. It is housed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil

Israeli Judaica Watercolor Gouache Bar Mitzvah Boy Rabbi Painting Russian Artist
By Ben Zion Magal
Located in Surfside, FL
Ben Zion Magal (1908 - 1999) Ben Zion Magal was born in 1908 in Kishinev - Russia and there, years later, graduated from the Art Academy. He arrived to Erertz Israel together with hi...
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1960s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Watercolor, Gouache

South Beach Belly Boogie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This painting depicts Miami nite life scene by borrowing modern style and subjects from Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and Matisse fruits ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

With a kettle, 100x60cm
Located in Yerevan, AM
With a kettle, 2019, 60x100 cm
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Side Isle" White and Blue Butterflies on Gold Background with Scoring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts two delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden landscape. Slonem ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

"St. Theresa 3" White and Blue Butterflies on Gold Background with Scoring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts two delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden landscape. Slonem ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

"Untitled" Colorful Yellow Blue & White Butterflies w Orange Background Scoring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful rich orange landscape. Slonem...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

LOVE FACE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Markers & acrylic on paper, 300GR Shipped well protected, unframed I can do commissioned work of any technique, style and size, contact us without obligation i can ship several dra...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

"Code" Abstract Painting 39" x 65" inch by Ahmed Gaafary
Located in Culver City, CA
"Code" Abstract Painting 39" x 65" inch by Ahmed Gaafary To begin this description, let me start with this question: Is it the internal side of things that is more important or is it what is presented to us visually? Naturally, the human notices the appearance of things and deals with things that have a direct connection with the senses without considering what is behind them. This makes one go directly to a materialist mindset. It is a mentality that drives one to consider things only from the surface while trapped in a corner in the judgment of only the shape of things observed. So I find the perfect way to describe my project, Primitive Life, as a process of connecting shapes from the internal cells of the human body from which comes the inner sociological forum of that body, expressing it visually and using color as harmony. While extracting the visual values, composing the forms of the cells and representing them in a new abstract way, I express the primitive side of life, concentrating on this often neglected part for the human experience/observation. This expression helps to create a community line of thinking and a social consciousness making it easier to find a common language for all human beings to understand and deal with each other. All the while knowing more about the special world of the artist and creating an arena of communication between the artist as the main subject and the community around him. Born In Cairo 1987 Where He Currently Lives And Works. He Received His Bachelor’s Degree In Information Systems In 2008 From The Higher Institute Of Advanced Studies And Followed The Evening Classes (Painting Department)Of Fine Arts Faculty, Helwan University From 2005 To 2007. After His Graduation as an Information System Engineer, He Gave Up His Engineer Practices And Decided To Be An Independent Visual Artist. He Participated In Many Solo And Collaborative Exhibitions,Among Which; Nabokov Signs Exhibition In Etejah Gallery, Palace Of Arts In Cairo Opera House In 2016, Kamal Khalifa Gallery At The Gezira Art Center In 2012. Beit El Umma Gallery At Saad Zaghloul Center In 2012, Engy Aflaton Gallery In Cairo Atelier at 2010, Ahmed Nagy Gallery In Cairo Atelier In 2009, Tahya Halim Gallery In Cairo Atelier In 2008, Salon Of Youth Exhibition In Palace Of Arts From 2008 To 2015, The Mediterranean Symposium In 2010. He Also Participated In The Following Workshops In Cairo In 2008 At The Cairo Opera House, The Fine Arts Sector Cultural Workshop And In The Mahmoud Mukhtar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Sulphurs" Yellow and Black Butterflies on Silver Background with Scoring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts two delicate yellow butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful silver landscape. ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

Don't Even Think
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil

"Wide Open" Red and White Tulip on Light Sky Blue Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's newest series, Tulips. This piece depicts gestural figure of a red and white Tulip on a light sky blue background with thick use of paint. ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Fransois
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on white background with thick use of paint. It is hou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil

Teal Bunnys
Located in Denver, CO
"Teal Bunnys" is an oil painting by Hunt Slonem featuring a grouping of the titular long-eared creatures. With their shapes outlined in black oil paint on a greenish blue background,...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Modernist British Israeli Lithograph Expressionist Figures
By Michael Druks
Located in Surfside, FL
Signed AP (Artist's Proof) Michael Druks - painter, sculptor, and conceptual, video, performance and installation artist - was born in Jerusalem September 26, 1940. He has lived in L...
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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Blue Storm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil

Red Abraham Lincoln
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisitely textured portrait of the famed president Abraham Lincoln captures his serious yet sincere visage. Created by artist Hunt Slonem, this work comes framed in a vintage-...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood

"Blue Diamond Double" Diamond Dust Ultramarine Blue Oil Painting Bunnies Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of white bunnies on an Ultramarine blue background with thick use of pai...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Glass, Resin, Oil, Acrylic

Blue Green Cross Flower
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil

Winged Victory
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil

ABSTRACT SPACE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper by artist Daria Kusto Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Permanent Marker

"Pink Stem" Red Tulip on Light Cerulean Blue Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's newest series, Tulips. This piece depicts gestural figure of a red Tulip on a light cerulean blue background with thick use of paint. Inspi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Green Man Trail" Light Green Oil Painting with Diamond Dust Bunnies on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of white bunnies on a light green background with thick use of paint and...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Glass, Resin, Oil, Acrylic

"Red Double Tulips" Tulips on Soft Lavender Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's newest series, Tulips. This piece depicts gestural figures of two red and orange Tulips on a soft lavender background with thick use of pai...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

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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