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ჟან-მიშელ ბასკია 1960–1988
ამერიკელი Born in პარკ-სლოუპი ნეოექსპრესიონიზმი Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Neo-expressionist, one artist at a time
ჟან-მიშელ ბასკია (1960–1988) is the most famous Neo-expressionist ხატველი, whose singular vision gave us უდებელი - თავფ skullი (Broad Collection, LA) და უდებელი (ერნოკ). Next stand ანსელმ კიფერი, საი თვომბლი, ჯულიან შნაბელი და გეორგ ბაზელიცი. These 13 მხატვრები, from ფილიპ გასტონი (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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ამერიკელი Born in პარკ-სლოუპი ნეოექსპრესიონიზმი Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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გერმანელი Born in დონაუეშინგენი ნეო-ექსპრესიონიზმი Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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ამერიკელი Born in ლექსინგტონი აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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გერმანელი Born in დოიჩბაზელიცი ნეო-ექსპრესონიზმი 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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კანადაელი-ამერიკელი Born in მონრეალი ['აბსტრაქტული ექსპრესიონიზმი', 'ნეო-ექსპრესიონიზმი'] Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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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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გერმანელი Born in ვილჰელმსჰავენი Neo-ექსპრესიონიზმი Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
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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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ამერიკელი Born in ლონგ-ბიჩი კონცეპტუალური ხელოვნება და ნეო-ექსპრესიონიზმი 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
| ამერიკის შეერთებული შტატები | 4 |
|---|---|
| გერმანია | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| კანადა | 1 |
| 1910s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 1 |
| 1930s | 1 |
| 1940s | 3 |
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| ბილბაოს გუგენჰაიმის მუზეუმი | 1 |
|---|---|
| Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | 1 |
| ტოლედოს ხელოვნების მუზეუმი | 1 |
| Albertina Klosterneuburg | 1 |
| Tate Britain | 1 |
| Kunsthaus Zürich | 1 |
| სმიტსონის ამერიკული ხელოვნების მუზეუმი | 1 |
| Arts Council Collection | 1 |
Every name
Questions
First place goes to ჟან-მიშელ ბასკია (#1); ანსელმ კიფერი (#2) and საი თვომბლი (#3) complete the podium.
ჟან-მიშელ ბასკია (#1), ანსელმ კიფერი (#2), საი თვომბლი (#3), ჯულიან შნაბელი (#4) და გეორგ ბაზელიცი (#5).
This list includes 1 women: ჯენიფერ ბარტლეტი (#13).
ამერიკის შეერთებული შტატები: 4 of the 13 მხატვრები in this list were born there, then გერმანია (3) და United Kingdom (2).
The highest-ranked living მხატვრები in this list are ანსელმ კიფერი (#2), ჯულიან შნაბელი (#4), Chris Ofili (#7), Richard John Spare (#8) და რაინერ ფეტინგი (#9).
“Whether through his commanding oil paintings, his evocative sculptures, or his intricate graphic works, Baselitz has remained steadfast in his commitment to a style characterized by unsettling honesty.” — from our biography of გეორგ ბაზელიცი (#5).
Most მხატვრები in this list were born in the 1940s (3 of 13), between 1913 and 1968 overall.
The earliest-born ხატველი in this list is ფილიპ გასტონი (#6), born in 1913.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are ბილბაოს გუგენჰაიმის მუზეუმი (1), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (1) და ტოლედოს ხელოვნების მუზეუმი (1).
Our catalogue holds 545 works by these მხატვრები.
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