Neo-expressionist, one artist at a time
Jean Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) is the most famous Neo-expressionist kunstner, whose singular vision gave us Ukendt (ernok) og Fishing Fish. Next stand Anselm Kiefer, Cy Twombly, Julian Schnabel og Georg Baselitz. These 13 kunstnere, from Philip Guston (born 1913) to Chris Ofili (born 1968), came from 4 countries.
Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Neo-expressionist, in the order of our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata identifier stay out until verified. The Wikipedia figure counts our 32 languages with an article on the artist.
In brief
One artist at a time
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Amerikansk Born in Park Slope Neo-ekspressionisme Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
I de tidlige 1980'ere overgik Basquiat fra graffiti til lærred, og opnåede hurtigt anerkendelse i den New York kunstverden. Han blev en central figur i Neo-Expressionismen, selvom han modstod nem etikettering.
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Tysk Born in Donaueschingen Neo-ekspressionisme Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Anselm Kiefer står som en af de mest dybsindige og særprægede stemmer inden for neo-ekspressionismen, en kunstnerisk bevægelse, der opstod i slutningen af 1970'erne og begyndelsen af 1980'erne som en kraftfuld reaktion mod minimalismens og konceptkunstens nøgternhed. Født i Donaueschingen, Tyskland, i 1945, er Kiefers selve eksistens uadskillelig forbundet med eftervirkningerne af Anden Verdenskrig.
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Amerikansk Born in Lexington Abstrakt ekspressionisme Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
Tidlig undervisning under Pierre Daura på Washington and Lee University fulgte op af formative oplevelser på Arts Students League i New York og Black Mountain College, hvor han mødte centrale figurer som Robert Rauschenberg, John Cage og Merce Cunningham. Men en rejse i 1952 til Italien og Nordafrika med Rauschenberg – finansieret af en donation fra Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – viste sig at være en sand transformation.
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Amerikaner Born in Brooklyn Neo-expressionisme
Hans kunstneriske udvikling tog fart i slutningen af 1970’erne med introduktionen af "Plate Paintings," hvilket var et banebrydende koncept inden for Neo-Expressionismen. Schnabel var en pioner inden for Neo-Expressionismen, hvilket var et svar på den konceptuelle præcision af 1960’erne og fremadrettet og fokuserede på subjektiv erfaring og følelsesmæssig resonans.
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Tysk Born in Deutschbaselitz Neo-ekspressionisme Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
Født som Hans-Georg Bruno Kern den 23. januar 1938 i den lille tyske landsby Deutschbaselitz, var kunstneren, der skulle blive kendt for hele verden som Georg Baselitz, et barn af dybe omvæltninger og transformationer. Da han voksede op i Oberlausitz-regionen midt i de bogstavelige og metaforiske ruiner fra Anden Verdenskrig, var hans tidlige bevidsthed uløseligt forbundet med temaer som ødelæggelse, fordrivelse og den fragmenterede orden i et knust samfund.
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Canadisk-Amerikansk Born in Montreal ['Abstrakt ekspressionisme', 'Neo-ekspressionisme'] Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
Philip Guston, født Phillip Goldstein i Montreal i 1913, var en kunstner hvis liv og virke spændte over fire årtier og markerede et af de mest fascinerende skift i amerikansk kunsthistorie. Hans rejse fra tidlige figurative studier til den ekspressive abstraktion og senere tilbage til en rå, satirisk figurativ stil, gjorde ham til en central skikkelse i New York School og en pioner inden for neo-expressionismen.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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British Born in Manchester Punk art Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
His recognition as a member of the Young British Artists group brought him to the forefront of a generation that redefined contemporary painting. A defining moment in his career arrived in 1998 when he was awarded the prestigious Turner Prize, an achievement that highlighted his ability to spark intense public debate through works such as The Holy Virgin Mary.
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Born in London
He has since created a vast body of work comprising over 400 images, primarily inspired by nature and travel. Spare’s works frequently depict wildlife, landscapes, and scenes encountered during his travels, rendered with expressive lines and subtle color palettes. His dedication to traditional printmaking techniques and his commitment to quality have helped preserve this valuable art form.
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Tysk Born in Wilhelmshaven Neo-ekspressionisme Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Da han flyttede til Berlin i begyndelsen af 1970'erne, blev Fetting indskrevet på Hochschule der Künste (Akademiet for De Skønne Kunster), hvor han studerede under professor Hans Jaenisch. I 1977 var Fetting med til at grundlægge Galerie am Moritzplatz sammen med Helmut Middendorf, Bernd Zimmer, Salomé, Anne Jud og Berthold Schepers.
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British Printmaking, Oil painting
Richard John Spare, born in Chelmsford in 1951, embarked on a journey that would establish him as a pivotal figure in British printmaking and a celebrated artist in his own right. Following college, Spare's apprenticeship with Thomas Ross & Son proved invaluable. In 2025, the Open University bestowed upon him an Honorary Doctorate, recognizing his significant “Services to the Arts.” His works now reside in esteemed public collections including the Victoria & Albert Museum, British Library, and Hunterian Art Gallery, cementing his place within the canon of contemporary British art.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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American Neo-expressionism, Glitch art
What sets Sims apart is not just his artistic vision but also his technical background. His interest in blockchain technology extends beyond mere artistic application, envisioning an NFT museum in Memphis dedicated to showcasing local talent and bridging the gap between physical and digital artworks.
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Brazilian ['Neo-Figurative Art', 'Abstract Art']
The influence of Brazilian Neo- Figurative Art is palpable – a movement known for its psychological intensity and exploration of the human condition. This process often involves a captivating interplay of vibrant reds and browns, as seen in works like ‘ Color Study C-1 ’, where color itself becomes a vehicle for exploring internal tensions.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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American Born in Long Beach Conceptual Art & Neo-Expressionism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
It was at Yale, during an era dominated by the starkness of Minimalism, that she encountered a constellation of masters including Josef Albers, Jack Tworkov, Jim Dine, and Richard Serra.
Signature works
A timeline
Figures
| USA | 4 |
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| Tyskland | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Canada | 1 |
| 1910s | 1 |
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| 1920s | 1 |
| 1930s | 1 |
| 1940s | 3 |
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | 1 |
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| Guggenheim Museum Bilbao | 1 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | 1 |
| Tate Britain | 1 |
| Albertina Klosterneuburg | 1 |
| Kunsthaus Zürich | 1 |
| Tate Modern | 1 |
| Arts Council Collection | 1 |
Every name
Jean Michel BasquiatAmerikansk · 1960–1988Anselm KieferTysk · født 1945Cy TwomblyAmerikansk · 1928–2011Julian SchnabelAmerikaner · født 1951Georg BaselitzTysk · 1938–2026Philip GustonCanadisk-Amerikansk · 1913–1980Chris OfiliBritish · født 1968Richard John Sparefødt 1951Rainer FettingTysk · født 1949Richard SpareBritish · Anthony SimsAmerican · Thiago BoecanBrazilian · Jennifer BartlettAmerican · 1941–2022Questions
First place goes to Jean Michel Basquiat (#1); Anselm Kiefer (#2) and Cy Twombly (#3) complete the podium.
Jean Michel Basquiat (#1), Anselm Kiefer (#2), Cy Twombly (#3), Julian Schnabel (#4) og Georg Baselitz (#5).
This list includes 1 women: Jennifer Bartlett (#13).
USA: 4 of the 13 kunstnere in this list were born there, then Tyskland (3) og United Kingdom (2).
The highest-ranked living kunstnere in this list are Anselm Kiefer (#2), Julian Schnabel (#4), Chris Ofili (#7), Richard John Spare (#8) og Rainer Fetting (#9).
“Kiefers teknik er kendetegnet ved en intens, tyk impasto-lagdeling.” — from our biography of Anselm Kiefer (#2).
Most kunstnere in this list were born in the 1940s (3 of 13), between 1913 and 1968 overall.
The earliest-born kunstner in this list is Philip Guston (#6), born in 1913.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (1), Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (1) og Metropolitan Museum of Art (1).
Our catalogue holds 545 works by these kunstnere.
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