Neo-expressionist, one artist at a time
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) is the most famous Neo-expressionist umetnik, whose singular vision gave us Naslov: Neimenovana - Lobanja, (Zbirka Broad, LA) in Naslov: Neizdano (ernok). Next stand Anselm Kiefer, Cy Twombly, Julian Schnabel in Georg Baselitz. These 13 umetniki, from Philip Guston (born 1913) to Chris Ofili (born 1968), came from 5 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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Born in Park Slope Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Rodil se je 22. decembra 1960 v Brooklynu, New Yorku, očetu Haitijca in materi Portoričanke. Preden je bil prepoznan kot slikar, je Basquiat pustil svoj pečat pod psevdonimom SAMO, skupaj s prijateljem Alom Diazom. Leta 1982 se je v starosti komaj dvaindvajset let udeležil Documente v Kasselu, Nemčija, postal najmlajši umetnik, ki je tam razstavljal.
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Nemec Born in Donaueschingen Neoekspresionizem Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Rodjen v nemškem Donaueschingenju leta 1945, je Kieferova sama eksistenca neločljivo povezana z posledicami druge svetovne vojne. Njegova umetniška pot se je začela z zahtevnimi študiji pri Peterju Dreherju in Horstu Antesu na Hochschule für Gestaltung Weinheim-Basel, kjer je postavil temelje za svoj znamenit eksperimentalni pristop k ustvarjanju umetnosti. Duša Kieferjevega dela je globoko zakoreninjena v literarni preteklosti, predvsem skozi pretresljivo poezijo Paula Celana.
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Born in Lexington Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
Zgodnje študije pod Pierrom Dauro na univerzi Washington and Lee so bile sledile pomembnim izkušnjam na Arts Students League of New York in Black Mountain College, kjer se je srečal s ključnimi osebnostmi kot Robert Rauschenberg, John Cage in Merce Cunningham. Vendar pa je bilo potovanje v Italijo in Severno Afriko leta 1952 z Rauschenbergom – financirano s strani Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – resnično prelomno.
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Ameriški Born in Brooklyn Neoekspresionizem
Rodjen v Brooklynu leta 1951, je njegovo zgodnje življenje dobilo nepričakovan zagon, ko se je njegova družina leta 1965 preselila v Brownsville v Texasu – kar je bila oblikovalna izkušnja, ki mu je vrinila občutek outsiderja in fascinacijo nad surovimi, neukrotivljenimi okolji.
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Nemalec Born in Deutschbaselitz Neoekspresionizem Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
Rodjen 23. januarja 1938 v majbnem nemškem vasi Deutschbaselitz kot Hans-Georg Bruno Kern, je umetnik, ki se bo svetu znano kot Georg Baselitz, postal otrok globokih prehodov in prevratov. Vpliv njegovega očeta, učitelja osnovne šole, je spodbudil discipliniran pristop k opazovanju, medtem ko so globoka zapisa Jakoba Böhme svojemu pogledu na svet dodala duhovno in filozofsko kompleksnost.
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Born in Montreal Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
Riskanje je začel že v mladosti in obiskoval srednjo šolo Los Angeles Manual Arts, kjer je leta 1av 1927 začel tudi slikati. Izobraževanje: Študiral je pod vodstvom Fredericka Johna de St. Pozneje je sprejel abstrakcijo in postal pomembna figura New York School skupaj z umetniki, kot sta Jackson Pollock in Willem de Kooning.
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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Nemec Born in Wilhelmshaven Neoekspresionizem Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Rainer Fetting, rojen leta 1949 v nemškem Wilhelmshavenu, predstavlja ključno figuro v vzponu figurativne slikarstva konec 20. stoletja. Ko se je v začetku 70. letnega leta preselil v Berlin, se je vписаval na Hochschule der Künste (Akademijo za lepe umetnosti) in študiral pod mentorstvom profesorja Hansa Jaenischa. Leta 1977 je Fetting skupaj s Helmutom Middendorfom, Berndom Zimmerjem, Saloméjem, Anne Jud in Bertholdom Schepersom sodeloval pri ustanovitvi galerie am Moritzplatz.
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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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Američka Born in Long Beach Konceptualna umetnost in neoekspresionizem Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Signature works
A timeline
Figures
| Združene države Amerike | 4 |
|---|---|
| Nemčija | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Nemška | 1 |
| Kanada | 1 |
| 1910s | 1 |
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| 1920s | 1 |
| 1930s | 1 |
| 1940s | 3 |
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | 1 |
|---|---|
| Guggenheim Museum Bilbao | 1 |
| Albertina Klosterneuburg | 1 |
| Tate Britain | 1 |
| Kunsthaus Zürich | 1 |
| Tate Modern | 1 |
| MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti | 1 |
| Arts Council Collection | 1 |
Every name
Jean-Michel Basquiat1960–1988Anselm KieferNemec · rojen 1945Cy Twombly1928–2011Julian SchnabelAmeriški · rojen 1951Georg BaselitzNemalec · 1938–2026Philip Guston1913–1980Chris OfiliBritish · rojen 1968Richard John Sparerojen 1951Rainer FettingNemec · rojen 1949Richard SpareBritish · Anthony SimsAmerican · Thiago BoecanBrazilian · Jennifer BartlettAmerička · 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) in Georg Baselitz (#5).
This list includes 1 women: Jennifer Bartlett (#13).
Združene države Amerike: 4 of the 13 umetniki in this list were born there, then Nemčija (2) in United Kingdom (2).
The highest-ranked living umetniki in this list are Anselm Kiefer (#2), Julian Schnabel (#4), Chris Ofili (#7), Richard John Spare (#8) in Rainer Fetting (#9).
“Kieferjeva tehnika je značilna po intenzivnem, debeli plastični tehniki impasto.” — from our biography of Anselm Kiefer (#2).
Most umetniki in this list were born in the 1940s (3 of 13), between 1913 and 1968 overall.
The earliest-born umetnik in this list is Philip Guston (#6), born in 1913.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Toledo Museum of Art (1), Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (1) in Albertina Klosterneuburg (1).
Our catalogue holds 545 works by these umetniki.
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Other movements
Slavni umetniki BaroqueNočna straža · Rembrandt
Slavni umetniki Contemporary RealistSpletniki · Jean-François Millet
Slavni umetniki ImpressionistZvezdna noč (New York, MoMA) · Vincent Van Gogh
Slavni umetniki RomanticistSaturn Devouring His Son · Francisco de Goya y Lucientes
Slavni umetniki NeoclassicistThe Death of Marat · Jacques-Louis David
Slavni umetniki RealistIzvir sveta · Gustave Courbet
Slavni umetniki RenaissanceMona Lisa (La Gioconda) · Leonardo Da Vinci
Slavni umetniki Dutch Golden AgeDeklica z biserom · Jan Vermeer van Delft
Slavni umetniki ExpressionistKompozicija VII · Vasilij Vasiljevič Kandinski
Slavni umetniki RococoKljubljenje za Kitero · Antoine WatteauOther periods
Slavni umetniki Early MedievalSnowy River · Wang Wei
Slavni umetniki High MedievalMadonna in Maest (Ognissanti Madonna) · Giotto Di Bondone
Slavni umetniki Late MedievalRazkritje in dva svetniki · Simone Martini
Slavni umetniki RenaissanceUstvarjenje Adama · Michelangelo
Slavni umetniki Early ModernPoklicanje svetega Mateja · Caravaggio
Slavni umetniki 19th CenturyVodenice (ali Nympheas) · Claude Monet
Slavni umetniki ModernGuernica · Pablo Picasso
Slavni umetniki ContemporaryWind Sculpture III (one in a series of nine) · Yinka ShonibareDiscover more
