Who is the most famous Neo-expressionist kunstnik?

Jean-Michel Basquiat (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Anselm Kiefer (#2) and Cy Twombly (#3).

Which five Neo-expressionist artistid should everyone know?

Jean-Michel Basquiat (#1), Anselm Kiefer (#2), Cy Twombly (#3), Julian Schnabel (#4) ja Georg Baselitz (#5).

Who are the most famous living Neo-expressionist artistid?

The highest-ranked living artistid in this list are Anselm Kiefer (#2), Julian Schnabel (#4), Chris Ofili (#7), Richard John Spare (#8) ja Rainer Fetting (#9).

Who was the earliest Neo-expressionist kunstnik?

The earliest-born kunstnik in this list is Philip Guston (#6), born in 1913.

Which women Neo-expressionist artistid are the most famous?

1 women are in this ranking: Jennifer Bartlett (#13).

Which city produced the most Neo-expressionist artistid?

Brooklyn: 2 of the artistid in this list were born there.

When were most Neo-expressionist artistid born?

Most artistid in this list were born in the 1940s (3 of 13), between 1913 and 1968 overall.

Which country produced the most Neo-expressionist artistid?

Ameerika Ühendriigid: 3 of the 13 artistid in this list were born there, then Saksamaa (3) ja United Kingdom (2).

Where are the great works of Neo-expressionist art today?

The museums holding the most key works of this list are Toledo Museum of Art (1), Art Gallery of New South Wales (1) ja Guggenheimi muuseum Bilbao (1).

Which techniques define Neo-expressionist art?

“Kieferi tehnika iseloomustab intensiivne ja paks impasto kihtide kordamine.” — from our biography of Anselm Kiefer (#2).

How many works by these artistid does the encyclopedia record?

The encyclopedia records 545 works by these artistid.

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Famous Neo-expressionist Kunstnikud: Ranked List of 13

Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) is the most famous Neo-expressionist kunstnik in this list; notable works include Pealkiri: Pealkohata - Kolju, (Broadi kollektsioon, LA) ja Pealkiri: Pealkohata (ernok). Ranks 2 to 5: Anselm Kiefer, Cy Twombly, Julian Schnabel ja Georg Baselitz. The list records 13 artistid born between 1913 (Philip Guston) and 1968 (Chris Ofili) in 5 countries.

WikiOO.org encyclopedia editors29 oktoober 2026

Method. Scope: artists whose works the encyclopedia records under Neo-expressionist. Ranking: the encyclopedia's fame ranking of artists. Artists born after 1955 without a Wikidata identifier are excluded pending verification. Wikipedia: number of the encyclopedia's 32 languages with an article on the artist.

1Jean-Michel Basquiat
2Anselm Kiefer
3Cy Twombly

Summary

Neo-expressionist: summary

13Kunstnikud
1913–1968Sünniaastad
5Sünnimaad
1Naised
5Elavad kunstnikud
545Meie kataloogis olevad teosed

Linnad kõige rohkem sünnilaikadega: Brooklyn (2), Donaueschingen (1), Lexington (1), Deutschbaselitz (1)
Muuseumid, kus on kõige rohkem olulisi teoseid: Toledo Museum of Art (1), Art Gallery of New South Wales (1), Guggenheimi muuseum Bilbao (1), Albertina Klosterneuburg (1)
Selle nimekirja naised: Jennifer Bartlett

Entries

Ranked entries: 13 Neo-expressionist Kunstnikud

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Jean-Michel Basquiat 1960–1988

Ameeriklaste rahvus Born: Brooklyn Neo-ekspressionism Wikipedia: 29/32 languages

Ta sündis 22. detsembril 1960. aastal Brooklynis New Yorgis Haiti päritolu isa ja Puerto Rico päritolu ema juures. Enne maalikunstniku tunnustamist tegi Basquiat oma jälje pseudonüümi SAMO all koos sõbraga Al Diaziga. Basquiat’i tõus oli meteoorne. 1982. aastal osales ta alles kaksekümneselt Documentas Kasselis Saksamaal, saades kõige nooremaks kunstnikuks, kes seal kunagi eksponeerinud on.

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Anselm Kiefer sündinud 1945

Saksa Born: Donaueschingen Neo-ekspressionism Wikipedia: 23/32 languages

Sündinud Saksamaal Donaueschingenis aastal 1945, on Kieferi olemus lahutumalt seotud teise maailmasõja jälgedega. Tema kunstiline teekond algas rangete õppetöödega Peter Dreheri ja Horst Antes juures Hochschule für Gestaltung Weinheim-Baselis, kus ta pani aluse oma kuulsale eksperimentaalsetele lähenemisele kunstitegemisel. Kieferi tööhing on sügavalt juurdunud mineviku kirjanduslikesse varjudesse, eriti Paul Celani hauntavates luuletustes.

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Cy Twombly 1928–2011

Ameeriklanna Born: Lexington Abstractne ekspressionism Wikipedia: 21/32 languages

Varased õpingud Pierre Daura juhendamisel Washington and Lee ülikoolis jäid järgnenud kogemustega Arts Students League of New Yorkis ja Black Mountain College’is – kus ta kohtus olulisi figuure nagu Robert Rauschenberg, John Cage ja Merce Cunningham. Ta ammutas inspiratsiooni mitmekesitest allikatest – Jean Dubuffeti ja Alberto Giacometti toorest energiast kuni Stéphane Mallarmé, Rainer Maria Rilke ja John Keatsi poeetiliste tundlikkuseni.

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Julian Schnabel sündinud 1951

USA Born: Brooklyn Neo-ekspressionism

Olles sündinud Brooklynis aastal 1951, võttis tema varajane elu ootamatut pöördet, kui tema perekond koli 1965. aastal Texasist Brownsville'i – see kujundav kogemus sisaldas temas outsideri tunnet ja fassinatiooni toetmatute, metsikute keskkondade vastu. Ometigi järgiandmata osales Schnabel murdelistel näitustel, nagu Vene bienaal 1980. aastal ja „A New Spirit in Painting“ Royal Academy of Artsis 1981. aastal, kinnistades oma positsiooni maali kunstikaastuse juhtivana.

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Georg Baselitz 1938–2026

Saksa Born: Deutschbaselitz Neo-ekspressionism Wikipedia: 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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Philip Guston 1913–1980

Born: Montréal Wikipedia: 15/32 languages

Ta hakkas joonistama juba noores eas ja käisin Los Angeles Manual Arts High Schoolis, kus ta alustas maalimist 1927. Alguses oli tema töö füguratiivne ja esitav, näidates varajasi mõjupunkte Renessansi meistritelt nagu Piero della Francesca. Hiljem omastas ta abstraktsiooni, muutudes prominentseks tegelaseks New Yorki koolis koos kunstikega nagu Jackson Pollock ja Willem de Kooning.

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Chris Ofili sündinud 1968

British Born: Manchester Punk art Wikipedia: 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.

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Richard John Spare sündinud 1951

Born: London

While highly respected for his printmaking skills, Spare began focusing on his own artistic endeavors in the late 1980s. His dedication to traditional printmaking techniques and his commitment to quality have helped preserve this valuable art form.

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Rainer Fetting sündinud 1949

Saksa Born: Wilhelmshaven Neo-ekspressionism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

Rainer Fetting, kes sündis 1949. aastal Saksamaal Wilhelmshavenis, on 20. sajandi lõpus toimunud figuratiivse maalaid uuenemise võtmefigure. Kolnud 1970. aastate alguses Berliini, kus Fetting õppis Hochschule der Künste (Kunstakadeemia) üliõpilasena professor Hans Jaenischie juures. Aastaks 1977 asutas Fetting koos Helmut Middendorfi, Bernd Zimmeri, Salomé, Anne Judi ja Bertholdi Schepersiga Galerie am Moritzplazi.

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Richard Spare

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. 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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Anthony Sims

American Neo-expressionism, Glitch art

What sets Sims apart is not just his artistic vision but also his technical background.

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Thiago Boecan

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

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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Jennifer Bartlett 1941–2022

Ameerika Born: Long Beach Kavandlik kunst ja neoekspressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

Born Jennifer Losch in 1941 in the coastal environs of Long Beach, California, her early life was steeped in a unique duality of influences.

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Notable works

Notable Neo-expressionist works

Pealkiri: Pealkohata - Kolju, (Broadi kollektsioon, LA)

Jean-Michel Basquiat

1981
Böhmen liegt am Meer (Bohemia Lies by the Sea)

Anselm Kiefer

1996
Proteus

Cy Twombly

1984
Ornamental Despair

Julian Schnabel
Der hirte

Georg Baselitz
To Fellini

Philip Guston

1958
The Holy Virgin Mary

Chris Ofili

1996 · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York
Puffin Pair

Richard John Spare

2010

Chronology

Chronology of notable works

Statistics

Sünnemaa
Ameerika Ühendriigid	3
Saksamaa	3
United Kingdom	2
USA	1
Kanada	1

Sünniaasta kümnend
1910s	1
1920s	1
1930s	1
1940s	3
1950s	2
1960s	2

Muuseumid, kus asuvad nende peateosed
Toledo Museum of Art	1
Art Gallery of New South Wales	1
Guggenheimi muuseum Bilbao	1
Albertina Klosterneuburg	1
Kunsthaus Zürich	1
Smithsonian American Art Museum	1
Arts Council Collection	1
MoMA - Museum of Modern Art	1

Index

List of 13 Neo-expressionist artistid

1Jean-Michel BasquiatAmeeriklaste rahvus · 1960–1988
2Anselm KieferSaksa · sündinud 1945
3Cy TwomblyAmeeriklanna · 1928–2011
4Julian SchnabelUSA · sündinud 1951
5Georg BaselitzSaksa · 1938–2026
6Philip Guston1913–1980
7Chris OfiliBritish · sündinud 1968
8Richard John Sparesündinud 1951
9Rainer FettingSaksa · sündinud 1949
10Richard SpareBritish ·
11Anthony SimsAmerican ·
12Thiago BoecanBrazilian ·
13Jennifer BartlettAmeerika · 1941–2022

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who is the most famous Neo-expressionist kunstnik?
Jean-Michel Basquiat (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Anselm Kiefer (#2) and Cy Twombly (#3).
Which five Neo-expressionist artistid should everyone know?
Jean-Michel Basquiat (#1), Anselm Kiefer (#2), Cy Twombly (#3), Julian Schnabel (#4) ja Georg Baselitz (#5).
Who are the most famous living Neo-expressionist artistid?
The highest-ranked living artistid in this list are Anselm Kiefer (#2), Julian Schnabel (#4), Chris Ofili (#7), Richard John Spare (#8) ja Rainer Fetting (#9).
Who was the earliest Neo-expressionist kunstnik?
The earliest-born kunstnik in this list is Philip Guston (#6), born in 1913.
Which women Neo-expressionist artistid are the most famous?
1 women are in this ranking: Jennifer Bartlett (#13).
Which city produced the most Neo-expressionist artistid?
Brooklyn: 2 of the artistid in this list were born there.
When were most Neo-expressionist artistid born?
Most artistid in this list were born in the 1940s (3 of 13), between 1913 and 1968 overall.
Which country produced the most Neo-expressionist artistid?
Ameerika Ühendriigid: 3 of the 13 artistid in this list were born there, then Saksamaa (3) ja United Kingdom (2).
Where are the great works of Neo-expressionist art today?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Toledo Museum of Art (1), Art Gallery of New South Wales (1) ja Guggenheimi muuseum Bilbao (1).
Which techniques define Neo-expressionist art?
“Kieferi tehnika iseloomustab intensiivne ja paks impasto kihtide kordamine.” — from our biography of Anselm Kiefer (#2).
How many works by these artistid does the encyclopedia record?
The encyclopedia records 545 works by these artistid.