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Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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
DEEP LOVE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto. Acrylic , acrylic markers, spray on canvas acrylic varnish Shipped rolled in a tube, From Spain.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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 Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

ABSTRACT 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 Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker

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 Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

BLACK DOG / PURE LOVE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Game Face: Original Street Art Painting Large Colorful Neo-Expressionism Artwork
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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Mrs. Kennedy" Neo-Expressionist Oil Painting in Blue Background on Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of Mrs. Kennedy. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of Cobalt blue oil...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

BLACK DOG / PURE LOVE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

WONDERFUL
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper Original art by DARIA KUSTO The magic flow reality.. Shipped well protected, unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker

Large Scale Neo-Expressionist San Francisco Urban Scene -- The Mission District
Located in Soquel, CA
Compelling and large scale neo-expressionist urban scene painting depicting San Francisco's Mission District by San Jose, California area artist Daniel David Fuentes (American, 1978-...
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media

Hunt Slonem "Abraham Lincoln Stripes" Neoexpressionist Framed Oil on Wood
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Abraham Lincoln Stripes" is a framed oil painting on wood by Hunt Slonem, depicting President Abraham Lincoln in black and white. This artist has another portrait of the iconic pres...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Wood, Paint, Oil

WALK IN THE DARK
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 Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

School of Paris, Barbara, Oil on Canvas, 1950s
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
This captivating 1950s oil on canvas portrait, possibly depicting the French singer Barbara, exudes an air of mystery and existential reflection. While the identity of the subject re...
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1950s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

LOVE NATURE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

"COFFEE WITH CAT"
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. 2024y. Acrylic on canvas. The magic flow reality... It is sent rolled in a tube, safe and express shipping to the whole world.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Rare Jewish Yemenite Family Oil Painting Israeli Judaica Itamar Siani
By Itamar Siani
Located in Surfside, FL
Itamar Siani, Israeli artist, painter, engraver, born 1941, Yemen His art commemorates the unique cultural heritage and traditions of the Yemenite Jewish community, who returned to the Promised Land on "Eagles' Wings," the code name of the Israeli rescue of Yemenite Jewry in 1949. Among his notable works is a ten-meter long oil painting depicting the immigration of the Yemenite Jews, which he worked on for 30 years.He did a celebrated series titled "The Magic Carpet" etchings depicting stages in the artist’s life including: Liberation, The Magic Carpet, Refugees, New life in Israel, Family, Mount Sinai. published in Jerusalem 1973. The artist was born in Sana’a in Yemen and flown to Israel aged 5 years old as part of operation ‘Magic Carpet’ the mass migration that transported almost the entire Jewish population of this part of the Arabian peninsula to the new State. The etchings continue and develop a long tradition of Yemenite artistry. Yemenite born Israeli painters Avshalom Okashi...
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1970s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

BLACK DOG
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Markers on paper Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

"Alma Negra". Contemporary, Figurative, expresionism, impresionism, nude
Located in MADRID, ES
"Alma Negra". Contemporary, Realism, figurative, expresionism, impresionism, human figure, nude
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Washington's Wisdom: No Kings. Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin's Sharp Edge 21st Century NYC Style Renaissance Neo Expressionism A painting imbued with symbolism and cultural references, No Kings - Wisdom of Washington pays Berlin's ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

BEAUTY
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto. Acrylicon wotercolor paper. The magic flow reality... Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker

Dominique PERY, Marianne, Oil on canvas 1987
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Dominique PERY, France, 1987. Nude named "Marianne". 73x60 cm - 28.75x23.6 in. 20F Format. Signed "D.Péry" lower right (see photo). Countersigned twice and dated 198...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Healing 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Blue, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
It takes a long time to heal as a human in this situation blue helps in calming the mind both physically and mentally blue also indicates serenity and contentment. Shipping Procedur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of a Buddha
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Manuel Pardo (1952-2012). Portrait of a Buddha, 1985. Oil on canvas, 16 x 24 inches. Unframed. Signed and dated upper left. Excellent condition. Manuel P...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Neo-Expressionist Characters Friends Symbols Art Painting - You Keep Coming Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original 47-inch tall by 59-inch wide artwork by Swedish artist Tommy Lennartsson is a wonderful example of urban abstract expressionism and mix...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Bobb13: Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
A vibrant painting that reaches into the depths of music's ability to provide social commentary on the state of the world. Berlin has an innate abilityto channel the vibe and produce...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

SWEET DEREAMS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. 2024y. acrylic on canvas. The magic flow reality... It is sent rolled in a tube, safe and express shipping to the whole world.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

HEALER CAT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper. Original art by Daria Kusto Shipped well protected, unframed.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker

UNTITLED, 1981 DIPTYCH Neo Expressionist Figures Peter Julian Oil Painting
By Peter Julian
Located in Surfside, FL
Peter Julian (born 1952 in Buffalo, New York) is an American artist best known for his Neo-expressionist paintings in the 1980s. His first major exhibition was in New York in 1982 at The New Museum as part of the museum’s annual “New Work/New York” series of exhibitions. THis piece is from that exhibition. (New Work / New York. 1982; 34 pages; staple-bound; 34 pages; 44 b/w illustrations. Essays by Lynn Gumpert and Ned Rifkin. Foreword by Marcia Tucker. Artists: Tom Butter, Tom Evans, John Fekner, Judith Hudson, Peter Julian, Cheryl Laemmle...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Sax Berlin, Emissary Of Peace. Contemporary Figurative Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Master artist Sax Berlin has turned his attention and considerable skills to creating this signature work, a self portrait. It's a complex piece that takes inspiration from the peace...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

WHAT IS LOVE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto. Acrylic , acrylic spray on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube, From Spain.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

EMOTIONS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Oil pastel on paper by artist Daria Kusto Shipped well protected, unframed Curated by Art Reserve & Angel Rivas We can do commissioned work of any technique, style and size, cont...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker

Vicente Cristellys, Oil on canvas "Gina Lollobrigida", Late 1950s
By Vicente Cristellys
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Vicente CRISTELLYS (1898-1970), School of Paris, late 1950s. "Lolo", portrait of Gina Lollobrigida in Notre-Dame de Paris (film). Arriving in Paris during the 1920s, Vicente Cristellys settled in Montparnasse like many of his colleagues from the Ecole de Paris. He paints characters and scenes largely inspired by his native Spain. It was after a bohemian period that he began to illustrate cinema posters and he managed to settle in the Parisian cinematographic milieu. For example, he will sign posters for The Big Sleep, The Man in The iron mask...
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1950s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Red-haired Woman
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Louis BERTHOMME SAINT-ANDRE, France, 1940s. Young Red-haired Woman. with frame: 74x63 cm - 29.1x24.8 inches ; without frame: 61x50 cm - 24x19.7 inches. Format 12F. ...
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1940s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pallette Heads 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Acrylic, People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Manuel Pardo (1952-2012). Portrait, 1986. Oil on canvas, 11 x 13 inches. Unframed. Signed, dated and dedicated on verso. Excellent condition. Manuel Pard...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Landscape, oil on canvas with aluminum frame, sea blue, waves texture
Located in Carballo, ES
Landscape painted by Luis Moscardo, from his series with oil paintings "Land of Storms", in which he paints the waves of the wild sea, the shapes and textures that are generated in i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Ecstasy: Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
This painting from the Atlantic studio of Sax Berlin captures the essence of ecstasy. It’s imbued with a special sense of immediacy and fluid movement. The painting draws one in and ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Snake, Large-Scale Visionary Abstract with Mystical Creatures by Barbara Carlson
By Barbara Carlson
Located in Soquel, CA
Snake, Large-Scale Visionary Abstract with Mystical Creatures by Barbara B. Carlson Large scale abstract with Central America mythological motifs by Barbara B. Carlson an Orinda, Ca...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Tempera, Laid Paper

LOVE NATURE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
IN THIS SERIES I AM MAKING THE PAINTINGS THAT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE WHEN I WAS A CHILD I FEEL I'M PAINTING TO MAKE MY INNER CHILD SMILE The painting is shipped unstretched, roll in a...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

ABSTRACT LOOK
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. 2024y. Acryic ,markers on watercolor paper. THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker

Bold Expressionist work in the Style of Richard Diebenkorn Original Oil
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold Expressionist work in the Style of Richard Diebenkorn Original Oil Eclectic Neo-expressionist work by San Francisco area abstract artist Daniel David Fuentes (American, 1978-20...
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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

WILD DOG MOUNTAIN
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube I can do commissioned works
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

BETTER TOGETHER
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper by artist Daria Kusto Shipped well protected, rolled in a tube, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker

"Scontro tra due personaggi" by Enzio Wenk, 2010 - Acrylic, Neo-Expressionism
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Fight between two characters" Acrylic on wood panel.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Wood Panel, Acrylic

Rhythm of Hope -21st Century, Contemporary, Neo-Expressionism, Mixed Media Music
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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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Cardboard

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

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

ABSTRACT FEELINGS
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. 2024y. Acryic ,markers on watercolor paper. THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker

WHISPER OF THE MOON
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. 2024y. ink , markers on watercolor paper. THE MAGIC FLOW REALITY...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker

ADVENTURE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto. Acrylicon wotercolor paper. The magic flow reality... Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker

NO KINGS NO WAR: Large Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin is a caring, compassionate man and his egalitarian outlook is translated into his art. This piece is large and impactful and shows this ascending star of the art world at ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

ALL UNDER THE SAME SUN
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic painting on canvas Unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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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 Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Hold Fast XL - Large Original Painting on Canvas - Ready to Hang
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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Cambell's Warhol Soup. Large Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Where once Warhol led the charge Sax Berlin has assumed the mantle and is in the vanguard of the renaissance of Neo-Expressionism. This is a witty take on the famous Campbell Soup sc...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Liberty Now! " Large Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
This piece is stoked with imagery and icons. Immediately recognisable in this painting are the Statue of Liberty, and the Guardian Angels, but there are other, more subtle images thr...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Ilori 1 (Take In)
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 another child. This unique and touching term encapsulates the interconnectedness of life, illustrating how love and new beginnings can emerge even in the midst of existing responsibilities. Adebayo's artwork appears to be a reflection of her personal journey and the story of her birth. She shares how her mother affectionately calls her "ÌLÒRÍ" and playfully recounts the amusing moments when she questions her conception. The artist playfully suggests that she jokingly implores her mother to use protection, a humorous remark that adds a light-hearted touch to the piece. The openness and candor with which Adebayo communicates her personal story add authenticity and vulnerability to the artwork, drawing viewers into her emotional world. The central theme of the artwork revolves around family, particularly the artist's late brother who was just nine months old at the time of her conception. Through her words, "I Miss you bro, and happy Mother's month. Your struggle is noticed," Adebayo honors her sibling's memory and acknowledges the sacrifices her mother made as a parent. The metaphorical use of the phrase "coconut head" suggests a sense of stubbornness, perhaps referring to the artist's own determination to enter this world despite the odds. This resilient spirit symbolizes the strength of the human will and the innate desire to live, even against all odds. It is a testament to the power of life and the profound connection between siblings, even those who have never met. "ÌLÒRÍ" is more than just a visual artwork; it is a story of life, love, and the unbreakable ties that bind families together. Janet Adebayo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

CITY OF LOVE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Mixed media on paper by artist Daria Kusto Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Permanent Marker

Neo-expressionist figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Neo-Expressionist figurative paintings 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 figurative paintings 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, pink, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Sax Berlin, Enzio Wenk, Jean Sanglar, and Ahmed Gaafary. 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 figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for figurative paintings 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 $200,000, while the average work sells for $2,000.

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