Neo-Expressionist 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
"Uomo con Fiori" by E. Wenk, 2020-21 - Watercolor and Acrylic Paint, Figurative
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Man with flowers".
Watercolor on high-quality cotton paper, which is handmade in Italy.
This is part of an album.
The price refers to the single drawing.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Acrylic
"Grandi Occhi" by E. Wenk, 2018 - Acrylic on Canvas, Figurative NeoExpressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Big Eyes".
Acrilic paint on canvas.
The painted beech frame is included.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2021 -Acrylic on Canvas, Abstract, NeoExpressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Il Mare Dentro" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 -Acrylic on Canvas, NeoExpressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "The sea inside".
Acrylic paint on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Tracciato Polivalente" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 -Acrylic on Canvas, NeoExpressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Multi-purpose trace".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Giocoliere" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Mixed Media on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Juggler".
Mixed media on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Phuket Series #9
By Ford Crull
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 ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil
Blumenstillleben
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...
Category
20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Storm
By Ford Crull
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 ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
Most Young Kings Get Their Head Cut Off
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
This is a stunning, subtle painting from Sax Berlin that evokes the phrase used by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Berlin's interpretation of the quotation draws on his own personal knowledge ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Cool Blue
By Ford Crull
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 ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Procession" coney island theme beach scene humorous lush green colors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this is an oil on canvas heavy duty stretchers signed on reverse
It was selected for the summer in the city exhibition at the tabla rasa gallery in brookl...
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Davanti all'immenso" by Enzio Wenk, 2010 - Acrylic on a Vintage Mirror
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "In front of the immense".
Black, blue and yellow acrylic paint on a vintage mirror.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Mirror, Acrylic
"Verso il cielo" by E. Wenk, 2010 - Mixed Media on Canvas, NeoExpressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: " Towards the sky ".
Mixed media on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Snake Charmer warm sunny greens colorful mythic music theme female nude
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An early work by the artist one of his early female themes. It is signed and dated bottom left and is on heavy duty stretcher bars that do not need framing
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Acrylic Modern Textured Portrait On a Blue Background
Located in Pasadena, CA
This portrait features a stylized face, designed in an aesthetic that combines the simplicity of forms with the richness of textures. The color palette, dominated by warm tones such ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Mi son ritrovato a volare" by Enzio Wenk, 2010 -Acrylic on Canvas, Blue Faces
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "I found myself flying"
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"La forza dei miti" by Enzio Wenk, 2010 -Acrylic on Canvas, Words on Red Shades
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "The strength of the myths / legends /mild-mannered"
In Italian "Mito" means "fallacy", "myth" and also "mild-mannered".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Nenufares Fonda Azules, " Expressionist Painting of a Pond with Pink Lily Pads
Located in Austin, TX
This expressionist painting by Pep Suari featuring a blue, green, purple, and pink analogous color palette depicts a pond with pink lily pads with a rectangular color distortion inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Bosco colorato" by Enzio Wenk, 2017 -Acrylic on Canvas Panel, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Colored forest".
It is a diptych.
Acrylic on canvas panel.
It features a vintage frame.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
So many influences can be seen in this painting, however it is unmistakenly from Sax Berlin's hand. It's a classic work of the renaissance of Neo-Expressionism of which Berlin is at ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Nevermind
By Ford Crull
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 ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Renaissance of Neo Expressionisation of Klee: Contemporary Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
A tour de force of a neo-expressionist painting. This work is symbolic and contemporary, offering a bold, almost tribal visual. Klee was a revolutionary artist who used many techniqu...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
'Ruby Tuesday' Unique Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
Hunt Slonem's 'Ruby Tuesday’ is a signature gestural bunny oil painting. The gestural bunny can be found throughout Slonem’s Neo-expressionist body of work. The background of the pai...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
the greco roman question, figure with classical statues, greens, earth tones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas, humorous depiction of a woman with classical artwork
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Road XIII, monochromatic landscape, black and white and grey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Textural work by collaborative artists Asya Dodina and Slava Polishchuk is created with Japanese paper and acrylic paint on canvas.
Image of moody winter landscape with road and tre...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Rice Paper
Love is Blue
By Ford Crull
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 ...
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
"Paesaggio urbano" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Urban landscape".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Save The Elephants." Contemporary Mixed Media Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
A charging bull elephant is an image we are all familiar with, but we are increasingly only able to see images and not the reality of the elephant. Berlin understands the headlong ch...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Wild Side". Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
In the 1980's New York was a very different place to the shiny, cosmopolitan city we know today. Dark forces roamed the streets and subway, violence lurked on street corners. The cit...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil
Street Angel. ( Subway Series ) Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
1980's NYC; dark and dangerous times. Gangs roamed the streets again, as they did in the 1800's, committing acts of egregious violence upon helpless citizens. But......... there was ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Acrylic Paint on Masonite, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Acrylic paint on masonite.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
The Lonely Romantic strong red colors humorous theme flowers tattoos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oil on cradled wood board framing not necessary
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Untitled, 2013, red, color field, abstract
Located in New York, NY
24 x 24" Abstract oil painting by Russell Sharon done in 2013. Bright red and white separated by a dark line, painting done with expressive painterly br...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Democracy (All over the World ). Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
This piece is so strong it shouts from the canvas! With more than a passing nod to Ancient Greece, Democracy (All Over the World) has depth and resonance; the deep colour is so rich...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Photomaton
By Jean Sanglar
Located in Miami, FL
Born in the South of France in 1926 and raised by very strict parents, Jean Sanglar was prohibited from playing with same age mates.
Truly talented, as a young boy he drew frequentl...
Category
Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
"Albero" by Enzio Wenk, 2017 - Still Life Painting, Acrylic Paint on Canvas
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Tree".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled, 2003, abstract, framed
Located in New York, NY
24 x 24" Abstract oil painting by Russell Sharon done in 2003. Bright blue and mostly white painting with expressive painterly brush strokes, this paint...
Category
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Figura con albero" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 -Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Figure with a tree".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Acrobatic shadows
By Jean Sanglar
Located in Miami, FL
Born in the South of France in 1926 and raised by very strict parents, Jean Sanglar was prohibited from playing with same age mates.
Truly talented, as a young boy he drew frequentl...
Category
Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Muddy Company oil on monotype
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
provocative female figure
Oil on paper
Tom Bennett’s practice is rooted in the classical tradition where painting and drawing from life is highly regarded. Bennett’s work is heavily influenced by Francis Bacon, Frank Auberbauch and foremost his father, Harry Bennett, who was also an artist. Tom’s time living abroad in Spain and traveling through Eastern Europe and Africa provided the artistic freedom to explore many of the techniques and subject matter that continue to define his practice. Bennett was born and raised in Connecticut.
His mediums include monotypes, oil on paper, canvas or styrene board. In a technique that Tom started over 4 years ago, several of his monotypes have been painted over with oil paint using a palette knife, brush, or his fingers to repurpose the underlying image. These works are a testament to Bennett’s ability to quickly and concisely compose an image with expressive brush strokes, foreshortened figures and expertly rendered light.
Tom’s work has been featured in group and solo exhibitions worldwide. Bennett lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. He is currently represented by Tabla Rasa...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Meso Painting
By Ford Crull
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 ...
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Una figura con albero, toro e bambino" by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: " A figure with a tree, a bull and a child".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
As If You Care
By Ford Crull
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 ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wax, 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...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
New Blue
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Got Blues?
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Enamel
The American
Located in Natchez, MS
"The American" is certainly not one of Bailey's most flattering portraits, but is is familiar nonetheless. Who hasn't seen this expression in life?
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blood Moon
By ETTE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artist is experimenting with controlled strokes and intentional composition. Her success is found in this piece's subdued monochromatic tonal background with bold pop of color. S...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Libellula " by Enzio Wenk, 2020 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Espressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Title: "La libellula in compagnia del suo animale volante é osservata e vociferata"
Translated title: "The dragonfly in the company of its flying animal is observed and rumored".
A...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Phuket Series #8
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of a series inspired adventures in Phuket, Thailand.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
"Angelo alato" by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic Pain on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Title: "Angelo alato: Uomo fragile con improbabili ali e una maschera muta”
Translated title: "Winged angel: fragile man with improbable wings and a mute mask".
Acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic on Canvas, Diptych, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Diptych.
Acrylic paint on emulsified canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Verso il cielo" by Enzio Wenk, 2019 -Enamel on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Up to the sky"
Acrylic enamel on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Canto pomeridiano" by Enzio Wenk, 2019 - Acrylic on Canvas, Neo-Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Afternoon song"
Acrylic paint on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Blue Licorice" Neo-Expressionist Urban Landscape Oil Painting
By Linda Dumont
Located in Austin, TX
This vibrant neo-expressionist piece by Linda Dumont depicts a set table on an outdoor patio on a clear sunny day. This 16 x 12 inch piece is executed on oil on panel and framed in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Sunrise, " an Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas signed by Matthew Schaefer
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Sunrise," by American artist Matthew Schaefer, is a fauvist expressionist painting with bold, bright colors and gestural marks in a style similar to the abstractionists Willem de Ko...
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Phuket #7
By Ford Crull
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 ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Neo-expressionist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Neo-Expressionist 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 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, red, 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 paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for 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 $215,000, while the average work sells for $4,387.