Neo-expressionist masters, in order

13 Famous Neo-expressionist Umetnici: The Definitive Ranking

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.

  1. Hollywood Africans in Front of the Chinese 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

The essentials

Neo-expressionist at a glance

  • 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)
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Jennifer Bartlett

Ranked, with their masterpieces

The ranking: 13 Neo-expressionist Umetnici and their key 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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Džulijan Šnebel

Američka Born in Bruklin Neoekspresionizam

Džulijan Šnebel

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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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

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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Richard John Spare

Born in London

Richard John Spare

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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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

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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Thiago Boecan

Brazilian ['Neo-Figurative Art', 'Abstract Art']

Thiago Boecan

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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The paintings behind the names

Famous Neo-expressionist works and the artists who made them

  1. Hollywood Africans in Front of the Chinese od Жан-Мишел Баскијат

    Hollywood Africans in Front of the Chinese

    Жан-Мишел Баскијат

    1983

  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. Der hirte od Georg Baselitz

    Der hirte

    Georg Baselitz

  6. To Fellini od Filip Gaston

    To Fellini

    Filip Gaston

    1958

  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

Through time

A Neo-expressionist timeline in masterpieces

  1. 1958
  2. 1966
  3. 1973
  4. 1983
  5. 1983
  6. 1996
  7. 1996
  8. 2010

In figures

By the numbers

All of them, in order

List of the 13 famous Neo-expressionist umetnici

  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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