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Жан-Мишел Баскијат 1960–1988
Amerikanac Born in Бруклин Neo-ekspresionizam Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Neo-expressionist masters, in order
The most famous Neo-expressionist umetnik is Жан-Мишел Баскијат (1960–1988), known for Hollywood Africans in Front of the Chinese i Неименовано (ернок). Next come Anselm Kiefer, Сај Твомбли, Džulijan Šnebel i Georg Baselitz. This ranking of the 13 most famous Neo-expressionist umetnici runs from Filip Gaston (born 1913) to Chris Ofili (born 1968), across 6 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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Amerikanac Born in Бруклин Neo-ekspresionizam Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Nemačka Born in Донауешинген Neoekspresionizam Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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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Amerikanac Born in Лексингтон Apstraktni ekspresionizam Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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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Američka Born in Bruklin Neoekspresionizam
Rođen u Bruklinu 1951. godine, njegov rani život dobio je neočekivani preokret kada se njegova porodica 1965. preselila u Braunsvil u Teksas—što je bilo formativno iskustvo koje je u njemu usadilo osećaj izvanosti i fascinaciju sirovim, neukroćenim okruženjima.
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Nemačka Born in Deutschbaselitz Neo-ekspresionizam Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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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Kanadsko-američka Born in Монтреал ['Apstraktni ekspresionizam', 'Neoekspresionizam'] Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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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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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Nemačka Born in Вилхелмсхафен Neoekspresionizam Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
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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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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Američka Born in Лонг Бич Konceptualna umetnost i neoekspresionizam Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| Сједињене Америчке Државе | 3 |
|---|---|
| Немачка | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Sjedinjene Američke Države | 1 |
| Nemačka | 1 |
| Канада | 1 |
| 1910s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 1 |
| 1930s | 1 |
| 1940s | 3 |
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | 2 |
|---|---|
| Art Gallery of New South Wales | 1 |
| Albertina Klosterneuburg | 1 |
| Kunsthaus Zürich | 1 |
| Smithsonian American Art Museum | 1 |
| Tate Modern | 1 |
| MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti | 1 |
| Arts Council Collection | 1 |
All of them, in order
Your questions, answered
First place goes to Жан-Мишел Баскијат (#1); Anselm Kiefer (#2) and Сај Твомбли (#3) complete the podium.
Жан-Мишел Баскијат (#1), Anselm Kiefer (#2), Сај Твомбли (#3), Džulijan Šnebel (#4) i Georg Baselitz (#5).
The earliest-born umetnik in this list is Filip Gaston (#6), born in 1913.
The women of this list (1): Jennifer Bartlett (#13).
Most umetnici 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 Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (2), Art Gallery of New South Wales (1) i Albertina Klosterneuburg (1).
Сједињене Америчке Државе: 3 of the 13 umetnici in this list were born there, then Немачка (2) i United Kingdom (2).
The highest-ranked living umetnici in this list are Anselm Kiefer (#2), Džulijan Šnebel (#4), Chris Ofili (#7), Richard John Spare (#8) i Rainer Fetting (#9).
Our catalogue holds 545 works by these umetnici.
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