Neo-expressionist, one artist at a time

13 Famous Neo-expressionist Umetnici Who Shaped the Movement

Жан-Мишел Баскијат (1960–1988) is the most famous Neo-expressionist umetnik, whose singular vision gave us Naslov: Neimenovana - Lobanja, (Broad Collection, LA) i Неименовано (ернок). Next stand Anselm Kiefer, Сај Твомбли, Džulijan Šnebel i Georg Baselitz. These 13 umetnici, from Filip Gaston (born 1913) to Chris Ofili (born 1968), came from 6 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.

  1. Naslov: Neimenovana - Lobanja, (Broad Collection, LA) od Жан-Мишел Баскијат1Жан-Мишел Баскијат
  2. Böhmen liegt am Meer (Bohemia Lies by the Sea) od Anselm Kiefer2Anselm Kiefer
  3. Cold Stream od Сај Твомбли3Сај Твомбли

In brief

Neo-expressionist in brief

  • 13Umetnici
  • 1913–1968Godine rođenja
  • 6Države porekla
  • 1Žene
  • 5Živi umetnici
  • 545Radovi u našem katalogu
Gradovi sa najviše rođenih
Бруклин (1), Донауешинген (1), Лексингтон (1), Bruklin (1)
Muzeji koji poseduju najznačajnija dela
Tate Britain (2), Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (1), Toledo Museum of Art (1), Albertina Klosterneuburg (1)
Žene na ovom spisku
Jennifer Bartlett

One artist at a time

13 Neo-expressionist Umetnici and their signature works

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Anselm Kiefer

Nemačka Born in Донауешинген Neoekspresionizam Wikipedia in 23/32 languages

Anselm Kiefer

Anselm Kiefer predstavlja jedan od najdubljih i najprepoznatljivijih glasova neoekspresionizma, umetničkog pokreta koji je proizašao krajem 1970-ih i početkom 1980-ih kao snažna reakcija protiv strogosti minimalizma i konceptualne umetnosti. Rođen u Donaueschingen-u u Nemačkoj 1945. godine, sam Kieferov egzistencijalni trenutak neraskidivo je povezan sa posledicama Drugog svetskog rata.

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Сај Твомбли

Amerikanac Born in Лексингтон Apstraktni ekspresionizam Wikipedia in 21/32 languages

Сај Твомбли

Nakon ranih studija kod Pierrea Daure na Univerzitetu Washington and Lee, usledila su formativna iskustva u Arts Students League of New York i Black Mountain College, gde je susreo ključne figure poput Roberta Rauschenberga, Johna Cagea i Merceja Cunninghama. Ipak, upravo je putovanje Italiji i Severnoj Africi 1952. godine sa Rauschenbergom — finansirano grantom iz Muzeja lepih umetnosti Virdinije — pokazalo se istinski transformativnim.

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Georg Baselitz

Nemačka Born in Deutschbaselitz Neo-ekspresionizam Wikipedia in 26/32 languages

Georg Baselitz

Rođen kao Hans-Georg Bruno Kern 23. januara 1938. godine u malom nemačkom selu Deutschbaselitz, umetnik koji će svet upoznati kao Georg Baselitz bio je dete dubokih tranzicija i previranja. Odrastajući u regionu Gornje Lužice usred doslovnog i metaforičkog ruševina Drugog svetskog rata, njegova rani svest bila je neraskidivo povezana sa temama uništenja, raseljavanja i polomljenog poretka slomljenog društva.

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Filip Gaston

Kanadsko-američka Born in Монтреал ['Apstraktni ekspresionizam', 'Neoekspresionizam'] Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Filip Gaston

Počeo je da crta u mladom uzrastu i pohađao srednju školu „Manual Arts“ u Los Anđelesu, gde je 1ica počeo da slika 1927. godine. Obrazovanje: Studirao je kod Frederika Džona de Sent Vejna Švankovskog, koji ga je upoznao sa evropskom modernom umetnošću, istočnim filozofijama, teozofijom i mističnom literaturom. Kasnije je prihvatio apstrakciju, postajući istaknuta figura Njujorške škole uporedo sa umetnicima kao što su Džekson Polok i Viljem de Kuning.

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Chris Ofili

British Born in Manchester Punk art Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

Chris Ofili

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

Born in London

Richard John Spare

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

Nemačka Born in Вилхелмсхафен Neoekspresionizam Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Rainer Fetting

Rajner Feting, rođen u Vilhelmshavenu u Nemačkoj 1949. godine, predstavlja ključnu figuru u ponovnom usponu figurativnog slikarstva tokom kasnog 20. veka. Preselivši se u Berlin početkom 1970-ih, Feting je upisao Hochschule der Künste (Akademiju lepih umetnosti), studirajući pod mentorstvom profesora Hansa Jaenischa. Godine 1977, Feting je suosnivač Galerie am Moritzplatz, zajedno sa Helmutom Midendorffom, Berndom Zimmerom, Saloméom, Anne Jud i Bertholdom Schepersom.

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Richard Spare

British Printmaking, Oil painting

Richard Spare

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

Anthony Sims

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']

Thiago Boecan

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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Signature works

Signature Neo-expressionist works

  1. Naslov: Neimenovana - Lobanja, (Broad Collection, LA) od Жан-Мишел Баскијат

    Naslov: Neimenovana - Lobanja, (Broad Collection, LA)

    Жан-Мишел Баскијат

    1981

  2. Böhmen liegt am Meer (Bohemia Lies by the Sea) od Anselm Kiefer

    Böhmen liegt am Meer (Bohemia Lies by the Sea)

    Anselm Kiefer

    1996

  3. Cold Stream od Сај Твомбли

    Cold Stream

    Сај Твомбли

    1966

  4. Ornamental Despair od Džulijan Šnebel

    Ornamental Despair

    Džulijan Šnebel

  5. Supper in Dresden od Georg Baselitz

    Supper in Dresden

    Georg Baselitz

    1983 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zrich

  6. The Pit od Filip Gaston

    The Pit

    Filip Gaston

    1976

  7. The Holy Virgin Mary od Chris Ofili

    The Holy Virgin Mary

    Chris Ofili

    1996 · MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti, New York City

  8. Puffin Pair od Richard John Spare

    Puffin Pair

    Richard John Spare

    2010

A timeline

Neo-expressionist through its signature works

  1. 1966
  2. 1976
  3. 1981
  4. 1983
  5. 1983
  6. 1992
  7. 1996
  8. 1996
  9. 2010

Figures

The figures

Every name

List of 13 famous Neo-expressionist umetnici, every name

  1. 1Жан-Мишел БаскијатЖан-Мишел БаскијатAmerikanac · 1960–1988
  2. 2Anselm KieferAnselm KieferNemačka · rođen 1945
  3. 3Сај ТвомблиСај ТвомблиAmerikanac · 1928–2011
  4. 4Džulijan ŠnebelDžulijan ŠnebelAmerička · rođen 1951
  5. 5Georg BaselitzGeorg BaselitzNemačka · 1938–2026
  6. 6Filip GastonFilip GastonKanadsko-američka · 1913–1980
  7. 7Chris OfiliChris OfiliBritish · rođen 1968
  8. 8Richard John SpareRichard John Sparerođen 1951
  9. 9Rainer FettingRainer FettingNemačka · rođen 1949
  10. 10Richard SpareRichard SpareBritish ·
  11. 11Anthony SimsAnthony SimsAmerican ·
  12. 12Thiago BoecanThiago BoecanBrazilian ·
  13. 13Jennifer BartlettJennifer BartlettAmerička · 1941–2022

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