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ჟან-მიშელ ბასკია 1960–1988
ამერიკელი Born in პარკ-სლოუპი ნეოექსპრესიონიზმი Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Neo-expressionist masters, in order
The most famous Neo-expressionist ხატველი is ჟან-მიშელ ბასკია (1960–1988), known for Hollywood Africans in Front of the Chinese და უდებელი (ერნოკ). Next come ანსელმ კიფერი, საი თვომბლი, ჯულიან შნაბელი და გეორგ ბაზელიცი. This ranking of the 13 most famous Neo-expressionist მხატვრები runs from ფილიპ გასტონი (born 1913) to Chris Ofili (born 1968), across 4 countries.
How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Neo-expressionist, in the order of our fame ranking of artists. Artists without a Wikidata identifier born after 1955 are left out until verified. The Wikipedia figure next to each name is the number of our 32 languages in which Wikipedia has an article on the artist.
The essentials
Ranked, with their masterpieces
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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
Ofili’s ascent within the international art community was marked by significant milestones that cemented his place in history. 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. His recognition as a member of the Young British Artists group brought him to the forefront of a generation that redefined contemporary painting.
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Born in London
While highly respected for his printmaking skills, Spare began focusing on his own artistic endeavors in the late 1980s. Spare’s works frequently depict wildlife, landscapes, and scenes encountered during his travels, rendered with expressive lines and subtle color palettes. As an artist, he offers a unique vision of the natural world, inviting viewers to appreciate its beauty and fragility through his evocative imagery.
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გერმანელი Born in ვილჰელმსჰავენი Neo-ექსპრესიონიზმი Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
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British Printmaking, Oil painting
His formative years at Maidstone College of Art from 1971 to 1974 laid the groundwork for a career deeply rooted in traditional techniques yet remarkably attuned to contemporary artistic currents. Following college, Spare's apprenticeship with Thomas Ross & Son proved invaluable. Throughout this period, Spare remained a frequent exhibitor at prestigious venues like the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition—a testament to his consistent artistic quality and enduring appeal.
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American Neo-expressionism, Glitch art
What sets Sims apart is not just his artistic vision but also his technical background. He began experimenting with Bitcoin at age 16, recognizing its potential early on—a testament to his innate curiosity and willingness to embrace innovation.
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Brazilian ['Neo-Figurative Art', 'Abstract Art']
Boecan's early exposure to the vibrant artistic community of São Paulo undoubtedly played a crucial role in his development. However, Boecan distinguishes himself through his minimalist approach and focus on geometric compositions. The influence of Brazilian Neo- Figurative Art is palpable – a movement known for its psychological intensity and exploration of the human condition.
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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.
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| ამერიკის შეერთებული შტატები | 4 |
|---|---|
| გერმანია | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| კანადა | 1 |
| 1910s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 1 |
| 1930s | 1 |
| 1940s | 3 |
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| ტოლედოს ხელოვნების მუზეუმი | 1 |
|---|---|
| Art Gallery of New South Wales | 1 |
| Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | 1 |
| Kunsthaus Zürich | 1 |
| Albertina Klosterneuburg | 1 |
| სმიტსონის ამერიკული ხელოვნების მუზეუმი | 1 |
| MOMA - მოდერნ არტის მუზეუმი | 1 |
| Arts Council Collection | 1 |
All of them, in order
Your questions, answered
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).
The earliest-born ხატველი in this list is ფილიპ გასტონი (#6), born in 1913.
The women of this list (1): ჯენიფერ ბარტლეტი (#13).
Most მხატვრები in this list were born in the 1940s (3 of 13), between 1913 and 1968 overall.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are ტოლედოს ხელოვნების მუზეუმი (1), Art Gallery of New South Wales (1) და Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (1).
“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).
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).
Our catalogue holds 545 works by these მხატვრები.
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