Which Neo-expressionist kunstnik is the most famous?

First place goes to Jean-Michel Basquiat (#1); Anselm Kiefer (#2) and Cy Twombly (#3) complete the podium.

Who are the 5 most famous Neo-expressionist artistid?

Jean-Michel Basquiat (#1), Anselm Kiefer (#2), Cy Twombly (#3), Julian Schnabel (#4) ja Georg Baselitz (#5).

In which period did Neo-expressionist art flourish?

Most artistid in this list were born in the 1940s (3 of 13), between 1913 and 1968 overall.

Where were most Neo-expressionist artistid born?

Ameerika Ühendriigid: 3 of the 13 artistid in this list were born there, then Saksamaa (3) ja United Kingdom (2).

Who are the most famous female Neo-expressionist artistid?

This list includes 1 women: Jennifer Bartlett (#13).

Who was the first Neo-expressionist kunstnik?

The earliest-born kunstnik in this list is Philip Guston (#6), born in 1913.

Which techniques define Neo-expressionist art?

“Kieferi tehnika iseloomustab intensiivne ja paks impasto kihtide kordamine.” — from our biography of Anselm Kiefer (#2).

Where are the great works of Neo-expressionist art today?

The museums holding the most key works of this list are Toledo Museum of Art (1), Guggenheimi muuseum Bilbao (1) ja Metropolitan Museum of Art (1).

Which city was home to the most Neo-expressionist artistid?

Brooklyn: 2 of the artistid in this list were born there.

Who are famous Neo-expressionist artistid today?

The highest-ranked living artistid in this list are Anselm Kiefer (#2), Julian Schnabel (#4), Chris Ofili (#7), Richard John Spare (#8) ja Rainer Fetting (#9).

Where can I see more works by these artistid?

Our catalogue holds 545 works by these artistid.

Neo-expressionist, one artist at a time

13 Famous Neo-expressionist Kunstnikud Who Shaped the Movement

Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) is the most famous Neo-expressionist kunstnik, whose singular vision gave us Pealkiri: Pealkohata (ernok) ja Fishing Fish. Next stand Anselm Kiefer, Cy Twombly, Julian Schnabel ja Georg Baselitz. These 13 artistid, from Philip Guston (born 1913) to Chris Ofili (born 1968), came from 5 countries.

Selected by OriginalUniqueArt.com28 oktoober 2026

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.

1Jean-Michel Basquiat
2Anselm Kiefer
3Cy Twombly

In brief

Neo-expressionist in brief

13Kunstnikud
1913–1968Sünniaastad
5Sünnimaad
1Naised
5Elavad kunstnikud
545Meie kataloogis olevad teosed

Linnad kõige rohkem sünnilaikadega: Brooklyn (2), Donaueschingen (1), Lexington (1), Deutschbaselitz (1)
Muuseumid, kus on kõige rohkem olulisi teoseid: Toledo Museum of Art (1), Guggenheimi muuseum Bilbao (1), Metropolitan Museum of Art (1), Tate Britain (1)
Selle nimekirja naised: Jennifer Bartlett

One artist at a time

13 Neo-expressionist Kunstnikud and their signature works

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Jean-Michel Basquiat 1960–1988

Ameeriklaste rahvus Born in Brooklyn Neo-ekspressionism Wikipedia in 29/32 languages

Ta sündis 22. detsembril 1960. aastal Brooklynis New Yorgis Haiti päritolu isa ja Puerto Rico päritolu ema juures. Enne maalikunstniku tunnustamist tegi Basquiat oma jälje pseudonüümi SAMO all koos sõbraga Al Diaziga. Basquiat’i tõus oli meteoorne. 1982. aastal osales ta alles kaksekümneselt Documentas Kasselis Saksamaal, saades kõige nooremaks kunstnikuks, kes seal kunagi eksponeerinud on.

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Anselm Kiefer sündinud 1945

Saksa Born in Donaueschingen Neo-ekspressionism Wikipedia in 23/32 languages

Sündinud Saksamaal Donaueschingenis aastal 1945, on Kieferi olemus lahutumalt seotud teise maailmasõja jälgedega. Tema kunstiline teekond algas rangete õppetöödega Peter Dreheri ja Horst Antes juures Hochschule für Gestaltung Weinheim-Baselis, kus ta pani aluse oma kuulsale eksperimentaalsetele lähenemisele kunstitegemisel. Kieferi tööhing on sügavalt juurdunud mineviku kirjanduslikesse varjudesse, eriti Paul Celani hauntavates luuletustes.

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Cy Twombly 1928–2011

Ameeriklanna Born in Lexington Abstractne ekspressionism Wikipedia in 21/32 languages

Varased õpingud Pierre Daura juhendamisel Washington and Lee ülikoolis jäid järgnenud kogemustega Arts Students League of New Yorkis ja Black Mountain College’is – kus ta kohtus olulisi figuure nagu Robert Rauschenberg, John Cage ja Merce Cunningham. Ta ammutas inspiratsiooni mitmekesitest allikatest – Jean Dubuffeti ja Alberto Giacometti toorest energiast kuni Stéphane Mallarmé, Rainer Maria Rilke ja John Keatsi poeetiliste tundlikkuseni.

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Julian Schnabel sündinud 1951

USA Born in Brooklyn Neo-ekspressionism

Olles sündinud Brooklynis aastal 1951, võttis tema varajane elu ootamatut pöördet, kui tema perekond koli 1965. aastal Texasist Brownsville'i – see kujundav kogemus sisaldas temas outsideri tunnet ja fassinatiooni toetmatute, metsikute keskkondade vastu. Ometigi järgiandmata osales Schnabel murdelistel näitustel, nagu Vene bienaal 1980. aastal ja „A New Spirit in Painting“ Royal Academy of Artsis 1981. aastal, kinnistades oma positsiooni maali kunstikaastuse juhtivana.

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Georg Baselitz 1938–2026

Saksa Born in Deutschbaselitz Neo-ekspressionism Wikipedia in 26/32 languages

Throughout his prolific career, Baselitz’s artistic language has been a complex tapestry woven from myriad influences, ranging from the starkness of Socialist Realism and the dramatic tension of Mannerism to the primal rhythms of African sculpture.

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Philip Guston 1913–1980

Born in Montréal Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Ta hakkas joonistama juba noores eas ja käisin Los Angeles Manual Arts High Schoolis, kus ta alustas maalimist 1927. Alguses oli tema töö füguratiivne ja esitav, näidates varajasi mõjupunkte Renessansi meistritelt nagu Piero della Francesca. Hiljem omastas ta abstraktsiooni, muutudes prominentseks tegelaseks New Yorki koolis koos kunstikega nagu Jackson Pollock ja Willem de Kooning.

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Chris Ofili sündinud 1968

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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Richard John Spare sündinud 1951

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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Rainer Fetting sündinud 1949

Saksa Born in Wilhelmshaven Neo-ekspressionism Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Rainer Fetting, kes sündis 1949. aastal Saksamaal Wilhelmshavenis, on 20. sajandi lõpus toimunud figuratiivse maalaid uuenemise võtmefigure. Kolnud 1970. aastate alguses Berliini, kus Fetting õppis Hochschule der Künste (Kunstakadeemia) üliõpilasena professor Hans Jaenischie juures. Aastaks 1977 asutas Fetting koos Helmut Middendorfi, Bernd Zimmeri, Salomé, Anne Judi ja Bertholdi Schepersiga Galerie am Moritzplazi.

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Richard Spare

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.

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Anthony Sims

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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Thiago Boecan

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.

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Jennifer Bartlett 1941–2022

Ameerika Born in Long Beach Kavandlik kunst ja neoekspressionism 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.

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Signature works

Signature Neo-expressionist works

Pealkiri: Pealkohata (ernok)

Jean-Michel Basquiat
Böhmen liegt am Meer (Bohemia Lies by the Sea)

Anselm Kiefer

1996
Proteus

Cy Twombly

1984
Ornamental Despair

Julian Schnabel
Supper in Dresden

Georg Baselitz

1983 · Kunsthaus Zürich
The Pit

Philip Guston

1976
The Holy Virgin Mary

Chris Ofili

1996 · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York
Puffin Pair

Richard John Spare

2010

A timeline

Neo-expressionist through its signature works

Figures

The figures

Sünnemaa
Ameerika Ühendriigid	3
Saksamaa	3
United Kingdom	2
USA	1
Kanada	1

Sünniaasta kümnend
1910s	1
1920s	1
1930s	1
1940s	3
1950s	2
1960s	2

Muuseumid, kus asuvad nende peateosed
Toledo Museum of Art	1
Guggenheimi muuseum 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

List of 13 famous Neo-expressionist artistid, every name

1Jean-Michel BasquiatAmeeriklaste rahvus · 1960–1988
2Anselm KieferSaksa · sündinud 1945
3Cy TwomblyAmeeriklanna · 1928–2011
4Julian SchnabelUSA · sündinud 1951
5Georg BaselitzSaksa · 1938–2026
6Philip Guston1913–1980
7Chris OfiliBritish · sündinud 1968
8Richard John Sparesündinud 1951
9Rainer FettingSaksa · sündinud 1949
10Richard SpareBritish ·
11Anthony SimsAmerican ·
12Thiago BoecanBrazilian ·
13Jennifer BartlettAmeerika · 1941–2022

Questions

Your questions

Which Neo-expressionist kunstnik is the most famous?
First place goes to Jean-Michel Basquiat (#1); Anselm Kiefer (#2) and Cy Twombly (#3) complete the podium.
Who are the 5 most famous Neo-expressionist artistid?
Jean-Michel Basquiat (#1), Anselm Kiefer (#2), Cy Twombly (#3), Julian Schnabel (#4) ja Georg Baselitz (#5).
In which period did Neo-expressionist art flourish?
Most artistid in this list were born in the 1940s (3 of 13), between 1913 and 1968 overall.
Where were most Neo-expressionist artistid born?
Ameerika Ühendriigid: 3 of the 13 artistid in this list were born there, then Saksamaa (3) ja United Kingdom (2).
Who are the most famous female Neo-expressionist artistid?
This list includes 1 women: Jennifer Bartlett (#13).
Who was the first Neo-expressionist kunstnik?
The earliest-born kunstnik in this list is Philip Guston (#6), born in 1913.
Which techniques define Neo-expressionist art?
“Kieferi tehnika iseloomustab intensiivne ja paks impasto kihtide kordamine.” — from our biography of Anselm Kiefer (#2).
Where are the great works of Neo-expressionist art today?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Toledo Museum of Art (1), Guggenheimi muuseum Bilbao (1) ja Metropolitan Museum of Art (1).
Which city was home to the most Neo-expressionist artistid?
Brooklyn: 2 of the artistid in this list were born there.
Who are famous Neo-expressionist artistid today?
The highest-ranked living artistid in this list are Anselm Kiefer (#2), Julian Schnabel (#4), Chris Ofili (#7), Richard John Spare (#8) ja Rainer Fetting (#9).
Where can I see more works by these artistid?
Our catalogue holds 545 works by these artistid.