Art expands beyond traditional forms, embracing new media, global perspectives, and ideas that challenge how art is created and experienced.
c. 1975–1990
Neo-Expressionism marked a return to figurative, emotional painting. Artists used bold color and aggressive brushwork. The movement reacted against minimalism and conceptual art. Personal narrative regained importance.
Anselm Kiefer
1985
Monumental Neo-Expressionist canvas with textured materiality and biblical reference.
Julian Schnabel
1982–1983
Neo-Expressionist mixed-media painting with broken plate surface.
Jörg Immendorff
1977–1984
Neo-Expressionist mural-like painting addressing German history and identity.