As conceptualism fell from style and interest in painting returned —thanks in large measure to American Neo-Expressionists such as Julian Schnabel and Jean-Michel Basquiat and Europeans such as Gerhard Richter and Sigmar Polke— stylistic devices favored by Yaeger came once again into vogue.
As conceptualism declined in favor and painting trends shifted back —thanks largely to American Neo-Expressionists like Julian Schnabel and Jean-Michel Basquiat, as well as European artists such as Gerhard Richter and Sigmar Polke— stylistic techniques favored by Yaeger resurfaced.