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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
Caldentey Blue Golden Very Big original neo-expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
On the balcony looking New York.-original neo-expressionist acrylic painting composition of the artist Español Toni CALDENTEY. Mixed technique on canvas. Perfect state. contemporary...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Patterson Boats in the Sea. todos flotan. 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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Acrylic

Hunt Slonem "Julio" Green Bird on Pink
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Julio" Green Bird on Pink Single green bird on a pink background, in a new gold-leafed frame Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 15.5 x 13.5 inches *Painting is framed - P...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood

"Golden Emperor" Abstract Painting 82" x 63" inch by Vera Kochubey
Located in Culver City, CA
"Golden Emperor" Abstract Painting 82" x 63" inch by Vera Kochubey * * * SHIPPED: ROLLED CANVAS * * * The majority of Kochubey’s paintings take the form of heavily symbolic portr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

BASQUIAT : Caught in the Crossfire: Large Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Basquiat: Caught in the Crossfire is a very heartfelt and personal tribute to Basquiat and a large statement piece and with this painting Sax takes up the mantle and upgrades the con...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Gold Leaf

Caldentey 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 contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni ...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

"Air Fare" White Butterflies on Periwinkle Blue Background with Scoring Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts three delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful periwinkle blue landsca...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Lavender World" Triple Bunnies on Lavender Oil Painting in an Eastlake Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts 3 gestural figures of black bunnies on a Light Lavender background with thick use of pain...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Eminem And The Man With The Billion Dollar Hand
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin is currently working in the heat of a villa in the Spanish desert, his "billion dollar hands" creating pieces referencing cutting edge icons. This new work has such colour...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Summer Dip" White Bunny on Sapphire Blue Background Oil Painting Wood 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 Sapphire Blue background with thick use of paint....
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel, Resin

Guardian Angel Selfie. Neo Expressionist Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
"Sharp Edge" Neo Expressionism from the studio of Sax Berlin
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Big Little Angel Of SoHo. Contemporary Figurative Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Berlin has loved Manhattan & New York City for decades. This love is passionately brought to life in the dynamic & vibrant series of Guradian Angels that he's created to protect the ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

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 expressive brush strokes in grisaille paint in profile against a sky blue background. Bold, graphic and beautiful this piece represents an especially strong example of his practice. Represented by the International blue...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

"Whydahs Longtail" Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies on Gold Background Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies, Butterflies and Birds. This piece depicts gestural figures of 3 blue eyed Bunnies, 8 multicolor Butterflies...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Oil

"Green Pastures" Black Outline Bunny on Mint Green Background Oil Painting Wood
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 Mint green background with thick use of paint. In...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Lorries Bayou La Fouche" Colorful Cockatoos on Gold Background Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of Cockatoos. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of colorful oils on a...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Rose of Lima Hummingbirds" Green Red on White Background Oil Painting on Wood
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of hummingbirds. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of oil paint with ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Billy" Black Bunny on French Blue Background Oil Painting on Wood 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 French Blue background with thick use of paint. I...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

LOVE FACE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed I can do commissioned work of any technique, style and size, contact us without obligation
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

"Paris Green" Multicolor Butterflies on Green -Aesthetic Movement Eastlake Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts multicolor delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful Paris Green landsc...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Lee" Black Outline Bunny on Aqua Mist Blue Oil Painting on Wood Panel 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 an Aqua Mist blue background with thick use of pain...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Neo-expressionist Painting by Samuel Murphy "The 3 Estate Agents"
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Kevin Samuel Murphy (born 1969) THE 3 ESTATE AGENTS , 2001 Large - mixed media on canvas Size: 104 × 128 cm (including frame) Depicting three estate agents frenziedly clambering ove...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media

"Michael" Black Bunny on White Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel 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 white background with thick use of paint. It is hou...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Noche del Sur
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery. Her works were recently featured in the March issue of American Art Collector magazine 2022. A hardboun...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Hunt Slonem, "Lory", 10x8 Green Parrot Oval Avian Painting on Board
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Lory" is a 10x8 colorful oil painting on wood board of an abstract parrot in green and red against a peach-colored background. A thick application of paint combined with Slonem's antique framing lends a hand in giving this piece motion. Finished with his choice of antique framing. *Painting is framed - Please note that not all Hunt Slonem frames are in mint condition. There may be signs of wear and tear due to the age and history* Inspired by nature and his 60 pet birds, Hunt Slonem is renowned for his distinct neo-expressionist style. He is best known for his series of bunnies, butterflies and tropical birds, as well as his large-scale sculptures and restorations of forgotten historic homes. Slonem’s works can be found in the permanent collections of 250 museums around the world, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Whitney, the Miro Foundation and the New Orleans Museum of Art. About the artist: His flair and admiration for far-flung destinations has been a staple of his life since childhood. Slonem was born in 1951 in Kittery, Maine, and his father’s position as a Navy officer meant the family moved often during Hunt’s formative years, including extended stays in Hawaii, California and Connecticut. He would continue to seek out travel opportunities throughout his young-adult years, studying abroad in Nicaragua and Mexico; these eye-opening experiences imbued him with an appreciation for tropical landscapes that would influence his unique style. After graduating with a degree in painting and art history from Tulane University in New Orleans, Slonem spent several years in the early 1970s living in Manhattan. It wasn’t until Janet Fish offered him her studio for the summer of 1975 that Slonem was able to fully immerse himself in his work. His pieces began getting exhibited around New York, propelling his reputation and thrusting him into the city’s explosive contemporary arts scene. He received several prestigious grants, including from Montreal’s Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Cultural Counsel Foundation’s Artist Project, for which he painted an 80-foot mural of the World Trade Center in the late 1970s. As Slonem honed his aesthetic, his work began appearing in unique, contextual spaces. By 1995 he finished a massive six-by-86-foot mural of birds, which shoots across the walls of the Bryant Park Grill Restaurant in New York City. His charity work has resulted dozens of partnerships, including a wallpaper of his famous bunnies designed specifically with Lee Jofa for the Ronald McDonald...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

"Yellow Moon" Black Outlined Bunny on Royal Yellow Oil Painting on Wood 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 royal yellow background with thick use of paint. ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Hunt Slonem, "Score Card", 10x8 Gold Bunny Oil Painting in Silver Antique Frame
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Score Card" is a 10x8 oil painting on wood board of a contemporary abstract black rabbit in his choice of silver antique framing. Gold leaf with gridde...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Benson" Black Bunny on Light Lavender Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel
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 Light Lavender background with thick use of paint...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Let's Take the Blame : Wise Up !" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Such a stark image with a massive amount of depth from master artist Sax Berlin. The message is clear, mankind needs to be mindful of the impact we're having on the planet. We need t...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Acrylic

Romantic Pastel Jester Clown Figure Nature Expressionism Female Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Everybody Kisses a Fool Sometime" is a pastel signed by Della Wells. It depicts a black woman kissing a figure wearing a white mask and a comedia del'arte costume also known as the ...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Pastel, Paper

Skull. Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
What better time than now to introduce Sax Berlin's Mortality series. Since people started creating art works there have been representations of human (and animal) bones; skeletons a...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Back to Source : We All from Africa. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
A gripping piece referencing our mitochondrial roots. Berlin has created an image that is simultaneously urban jungle graffiti  and African tribal mask. It would enhance any space an...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Acrylic

Landric
Located in Austin, TX
Hand formed and welded aluminum
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Metal

Large Archival Pigment Print Judaica Lithograph Mark Podwal Jewish Hebrew Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Mark Podwal (American, New York, born 1945) "All This Has Come Upon Us" Archival pigment print Dimensions: 22 X 30 inches Jerusalem, Temple mount, Dome of the Rock From a 2014 por...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Lithograph, Archival Pigment

"Lilac III" Abstract Painting 20" x 20" inch by Ahmed Gaafary
Located in Culver City, CA
"Lilac III" Abstract Painting 20" x 20" 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Kunst Forum Tulip
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Oil

CONNECTION
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by DARIA KUSTO The magic flow reality.. Acrylic on canvas Shipped From Spain.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Acrylic

ABSTRACT KING
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original artwork by DARIA KUSTO. the magic flow reality. Acrylic and markers on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube From Spain.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

WHITE BIRD
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by DARIA KUSTO The magic flow reality.. Acrylic on canvas Shipped From Spain.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

RIVERS OF LOVE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas. Original art by Daria Kusto. Shipped rolled in a tube From Spain
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

SUN AND MOON
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by DARIA KUSTO The magic flow reality.. Acrylic on canvas Shipped From Spain.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Blue Diamond
Located in Austin, TX
Oil and acrylic with diamond dust on wood Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Wood, Oil, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem, "One Luna and Monarch", Yellow Colorful Butterfly Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "One Luna and Monarch" is a 30x26 colorful yellow scored oil painting on wood board of contemporary abstract butterflies in multiple colors in his choic...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Hunt Slonem, "Pink Pair", 10x8 Light Pink Oval Textured Bunny Painting on Board
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Pink Pair" is a 10x8 oil painting on wood board of two contemporary abstract bunnies in black against a light pink background. A thick application of p...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Patterson Boats in the Sea. Deriva. 2020. 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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Acrylic

Hunt Slonem, "In the Pink", 12.5x11 Diamond Dust Pink Bunny Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "In the Pink" is a 12.5x11 oil painting on wood featuring a pink and white bunny outline over a lighter pink background with diamond dust, finished with...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

YELLOW CROWN
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by DARIA KUSTO The magic flow reality.. Acrylic on canvas Shipped From Spain (rolled in a tube)
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Harvey
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Wood, Oil

Sky Walk
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood

School of Paris, Barbara, Oil on Canvas, 1950s
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas dating from the 50s whose subject strangely resembles Barbara, the French singer. If it is really her, I am unable to confirm that she played the guitar, or that it is ...
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1950s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Large Archival Pigment Print Judaica Lithograph Mark Podwal Jewish Hebrew Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Mark Podwal (American, New York, born 1945) "All This Has Come Upon Us" Archival pigment print Dimensions: 22 X 30 inches From a 2014 portfolio of archival pigment prints of acryl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Lithograph, Archival Pigment

RAINBOW SPLASH
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Work done by my partner DARIA KUSTO Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube From Spain
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Tribal Rhythm
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In Haleh Mashian’s painting, “Tribal Rhythm,” a forward-facing female figure emerges amidst sweeping, gestural brushstrokes rendered in ethereal white. The dynamic movement of these ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

ADVENTURE TIME
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by DARIA KUSTO The magic flow reality.. Acrylic on canvas Shipped From Spain.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Golden Path
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on wood Hand-signed on verso
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Wood, Oil

Large Archival Pigment Print Judaica Lithograph Mark Podwal Jewish Hebrew Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Mark Podwal (American, New York, born 1945) "All This Has Come Upon Us" Archival pigment print Dimensions: 22 X 30 inches Soldiers carrying temple Menorah From a 2014 portfolio of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art

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Lithograph, Archival Pigment

Bubbles Are Forever
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Within this piece by Haleh Mashian, the artist skillfully integrates an array of diverse media, such as resin spheres and a meticulously crafted crystal formation cast by her own han...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

ANGEL CAT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by DARIA KUSTO. The magic flow reality.. Acrylic on canvas. Shipped From Spain.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Permanent Marker

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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