Artists

Living contemporary artists across major art fairs worldwide.

102 artists

Abel Rodríguez

Colombia · 1970–present, 1990s, Andes Region (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela)

Abel Rodríguez, also known as Mogaje Guihu, is a Colombian Nonuya artist renowned for his intricate drawings that document the ecological wisdom of the Amazon rainforest. His art, created entirely from memory, depicts the plants, animals, and intricate ecosystems of his native Cahuinarí region. His works serve both as artistic masterpieces and valuable records of indigenous knowledge.

Agnes Questionmark

France

Agnès Questionmark is a contemporary artist whose work spans sculpture, installation, and performance. Through her use of surreal imagery and bodily forms, she explores themes of identity, transformation, and the relationship between the self and society. Her multidisciplinary practice often challenges normative constructs of gender and existence.

Agnès Waruguru

Kenya · 1970–present, Assemblage, Biomorphic

Agnès Waruguru is a Kenyan artist whose work spans painting, installation, and mixed media. She explores themes of femininity, personal memory, and cultural identity, often reflecting on her experiences as a woman in contemporary Kenyan society.

Agus Nur Amal PMTOH

Indonesia

Indonesian performance artist known for blending traditional storytelling with contemporary themes.

Ahmed Umar

Sudan

Ahmed Umar is a Sudanese-Norwegian multidisciplinary artist and LGBT activist. His work spans ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, and performance, often reflecting on themes of identity, exile, and queerness. His art confronts societal norms, drawing on personal experiences of navigating both Sudanese and Norwegian cultures.

Alessandra Ferrini

Italy

Alessandra Ferrini, born in 1984 in Florence, Italy, is a London-based artist, researcher, and educator. Her work focuses on the legacies of Italian colonialism and fascism, using lens-based media such as video installations and archival material to explore themes of memory, historiography, and resistance. Her practice blends documentary film with experimental art, and she has exhibited at major international venues, including the Venice Biennale 2024.

Alice Yard

Trinidad and Tobago

Alice Yard is not an artist but a contemporary art space in Trinidad and Tobago.

Amol K Patil

India

Contemporary Indian artist exploring social issues through performance and visual art.

Ana Segovia

Mexico · 1970–present, Americana, Appropriation

Ana Segovia, born in 1991 in Mexico City, is a Mexican artist whose paintings examine the construction of masculinity through popular culture, particularly cinema. Her brightly colored works challenge traditional depictions of gender, identity, and power.

André Taniki Yanomami

Brazil

André Taniki Yanomami is an indigenous artist from the Yanomami people of Brazil. His art focuses on the spiritual and cultural traditions of the Yanomami community, highlighting the vital relationship between the people and the Amazon rainforest. He works primarily with painting and installation to express these deep cultural ties.

Anna Maria Maiolino

Brazil · 1970s, 1970–present, 1980s

Anna Maria Maiolino, born in 1942 in Italy, is a Brazilian artist known for her work in drawing, sculpture, installation, and video. Her practice explores themes of identity, migration, and the body. Maiolino’s art often addresses the political and personal experiences of living under military dictatorship in Brazil.

Antonio Jose Guzman

Panama

Antonio Jose Guzman, born in 1971 in Panama, is a visual artist and filmmaker known for his works that explore identity, migration, and diaspora. His projects often involve complex visual narratives that connect Africa, the Americas, and Europe, reflecting on colonialism and its lasting impact.

Aravani Art Project

India

Artist collective based in India, empowering transgender communities through public art projects, including murals and street performances.

Aycoobo (Wilson Rodríguez)

Colombia

Colombian indigenous artist, known for his powerful depictions of Amazonian life and his advocacy for indigenous rights.

Aydeé Rodríguez López

Mexico

Aydeé Rodríguez López is a Mexican artist whose work explores Afro-Mexican cultural heritage. Her sculptures and mixed media installations focus on themes of identity, race, and social justice.

Bárbara Sánchez-Kane

Mexico

Bárbara Sánchez-Kane, born in Mérida, Mexico, in 1987, is an interdisciplinary artist and fashion designer. Her work challenges traditional notions of masculinity, femininity, and Mexican identity, often blending performance, sculpture, and fashion to explore the anxieties and contradictions of modern life. She is known for creating provocative art that critiques societal expectations, using her "Macho Sentimental" philosophy.

Beatriz Cortez

El Salvador · 1970–present, Central America, Collective History

Salvadoran-American artist, known for her large-scale sculptures and installations that engage with themes of migration, violence, and memory.

Bouchra Khalili

Morocco · Collective History, Deep Time, Film/Video

Bouchra Khalili is a Moroccan-French artist whose work spans film, video, installation, photography, and printmaking. Her practice explores migration, the politics of identity, and post-colonial histories, using oral storytelling as a central element. Khalili’s works often highlight the experiences of those forced into displacement and migration.

Brett Graham

New Zealand

A Māori sculptor from New Zealand, Brett Graham creates large-scale sculptures that address indigenous rights, colonialism, and cultural memory, often incorporating elements of traditional Māori carving.

Chaouki Choukini

Lebanon · Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine, Sculpture

French-Lebanese sculptor known for his minimalist works that blend abstraction with organic forms.

Charmaine Poh

Singapore

Charmaine Poh is a Singaporean artist and photographer whose work explores themes of identity, memory, and community. Often incorporating personal narratives, her practice spans photography, video, and installation, focusing on Southeast Asian cultural contexts and the stories of marginalized groups.

Chua Mia Tee

Singapore · 1860–1969, 1970s, 1970–present

Singaporean painter renowned for his socially-conscious realist style and depictions of everyday life in Singapore.

Claire Fontaine

France · 1970–present, Appropriation, Collective History

Artist collective founded in 2004 in Paris, operating as a conceptual art duo focusing on issues of politics and identity.

Claudia Alarcón

Argentina

Born in 1989, Claudia Alarcón is an indigenous textile artist from the La Puntana community in Salta, Argentina. She leads the Silät collective and is known for her work in reviving ancestral Wichí textile traditions. Her art conveys cultural narratives and non-verbal communication through weaving, and she has received national and international recognition for her work.

Claudia Andujar

Brazil · 1860–1969, 1970s, 1970–present

Swiss artist and environmental activist known for her documentary photography of indigenous people in the Amazon rainforest.

Dalton Paula

Brazil · 1970–present, African Diaspora, Brazil

Dalton Paula is a Brazilian painter and visual artist whose work explores themes of black identity, historical memory, and cultural representation. His paintings often feature portraits of marginalized figures from Afro-Brazilian history, reclaiming their stories and giving them visibility in the contemporary art world.

Dana Awartani

Saudi Arabia · 1970–present, Arabesque/Scroll, Arabian Peninsula

Saudi Arabian artist known for her work in Islamic geometry, textiles, and female empowerment.

Daniel Otero Torres

Colombia

Daniel Otero Torres, born in 1985 in Bogotá, Colombia, is a conceptual artist known for his intricate hand-drawn works on aluminum and steel. His art blends drawing and sculpture, using a technique that evokes large-scale, detailed images. Torres’ work often addresses themes of marginalization, migration, and the overlooked contributions of marginalized communities throughout history.

Dean Sameshima

United States · 1970–present, Collecting and Modes of Display, Collective History

Dean Sameshima is an American multimedia artist born in 1971. His work explores themes of desire, identity, and queer history, primarily through photography, installation, and printmaking.

Dia al-Azzawi

Iraq

Iraqi artist known for his modernist depictions of Iraqi culture and history.

Disobedience Archive

Italy

Disobedience Archive is a dynamic, evolving video archive founded by Marco Scotini in 2005. The project explores the relationship between art, political activism, and social resistance, featuring works by various artists and collectives that address issues of disobedience, colonialism, migration, and resistance movements worldwide.

Elda Cerrato

Argentina · 1970s, 1970–present, Contour Line

Elda Cerrato is an Argentine artist and academic whose work spans painting, drawing, and conceptual art. Born in 1930, Cerrato's practice often engages with issues of memory, identity, and the political landscape of Latin America. She is known for her contributions to both the Argentine and international art scenes.

Elyla

Nicaragua

Elyla, born in 1989 in Nicaragua, is a performance artist whose work blends queer identity, indigenous traditions, and political activism. Through their multimedia performances, Elyla challenges societal norms and explores the intersections of gender, sexuality, and colonial history.

Emmi Whitehorse

United States · 1970–present, 1990s, Bright and Vivid Colors

Emmi Whitehorse, born in 1957, is a Native American Navajo painter whose abstract works are inspired by the landscapes and cultural heritage of her native Southwest. Her paintings often incorporate symbols from Navajo cosmology and the natural world.

Evan Ifekoya

United Kingdom · 1970–present, Abstract Sculpture, Film/Video

Evan Ifekoya is a Nigerian-British multidisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of identity, gender, and spirituality. Using film, sound, and performance, Ifekoya creates immersive installations that challenge normative views of queer and Black experiences. Their work often centers on community building and shared healing practices.

Evelyn Taocheng Wang

China · 1970–present, China

Evelyn Taocheng Wang is a Chinese-born artist working in painting, video, and performance. Her practice explores themes of cultural identity, gender fluidity, and the body, often using personal narratives to blur the lines between fiction and autobiography.

Fred Graham

New Zealand

Fred Graham, born in 1928, is a Māori sculptor from New Zealand. His work focuses on themes of indigenous identity, cultural memory, and the preservation of Māori traditions through contemporary sculpture.

Fred Kuwornu

Italy

Fred Kuwornu, born in Italy in 1971 to a Ghanaian father and Italian mother, is a filmmaker and activist. His documentaries address issues of race, identity, and immigration in Italy and Europe, highlighting the struggles of marginalized communities, particularly African diaspora and immigrant populations.

Frieda Toranzo Jaeger

Mexico

Frieda Toranzo Jaeger, born in 1988 in Mexico City, is a contemporary artist known for her bold, feminist paintings that challenge traditional narratives in art. Her work blends painting with elements of sculpture, incorporating themes of sexuality, power, and technology.

Gabrielle Goliath

South Africa · 1970–present, Cultural Commentary

Gabrielle Goliath, born in 1983 in Kimberley, South Africa, is a multidisciplinary artist whose work addresses trauma, memory, and the politics of gender-based violence. Goliath uses video, sound, and performance to create immersive works that call attention to the lived experiences of marginalized communities, particularly women and survivors of violence.

Giulia Andreani

Italy

Italian-born French artist known for her figurative paintings exploring themes of history, memory, and politics.

Greta Schödl

Austria · 1970s, 1970–present, Austria

Greta Schödl, born in 1929 in Austria, is an artist known for her minimalist text-based art. Her work often features repetitive forms and phrases, blending poetry and visual art in unique ways.

Güneş Terkol

Turkey

Güneş Terkol is a contemporary Turkish artist known for her multimedia works that incorporate textiles, embroidery, and drawings. Her art often explores gender roles, community, and personal narratives, using collaborative methods to create pieces that blur the line between craft and fine art.

Isaac Chong Wai

Hong Kong

Hong Kong-born artist and activist, working with performance and installation art, focusing on memory, migration, and politics.

Iva Jankovic

Serbia

Iva Jankovic, born in 1979, is a Serbian contemporary artist whose work focuses on memory, space, and the human condition. She employs a range of media including installations and video art.

Iván Argote

Colombia · 1970–present, Andes Region (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela), City Scenes

French sculptor and performance artist known for his large-scale public installations and social critique through art.

Joseca Mokahesi Yanomami

Brazil

Joseca Mokahesi Yanomami is a Brazilian artist from the Yanomami community. His work centers on indigenous cosmology and the preservation of cultural knowledge. Through painting and sculpture, he depicts mythological figures and the natural landscapes of the Amazon rainforest, emphasizing the need for environmental conservation and cultural preservation.

Joshua Serafin

Philippines

Joshua Serafin, born in 1995 in Bacolod, Philippines, is a performance artist and choreographer. His work focuses on identity, transformation, and gender, often blending dance with elements of visual and conceptual art to challenge traditional boundaries in contemporary performance.

Joyce Joumaa

Lebanon

Joyce Joumaa, born in 1998 in Beirut, Lebanon, is a contemporary artist and filmmaker whose work focuses on social, political, and cultural issues in the Middle East. Her films often explore themes of displacement, memory, and the body, reflecting on the effects of war and migration.

Julia Isídrez

Paraguay

Julia Isídrez, born in 1967 in Itá, Paraguay, is a contemporary ceramicist following in the footsteps of her mother, Juana Marta Rodas. Her works explore indigenous Guaraní culture through ceramics, creating large-scale sculptural pieces that reimagine traditional techniques and forms.

Kang Seung Lee

South Korea · 1970–present, Collage, Drawing

Kang Seung Lee, born in 1978 in Seoul, South Korea, is a multidisciplinary artist working with drawing, sculpture, and video. His work explores historical memory, identity, and queer politics, often focusing on the erasure of marginalized figures from mainstream history.

Karimah Ashadu

Nigeria

British-Nigerian artist working in film, video, and performance art, exploring the intersection of labor, landscape, and identity.

Kay WalkingStick

United States · 1970s, 1970–present, 1980s

A prominent Native American painter of Cherokee descent, Kay WalkingStick is best known for her landscape paintings that integrate Native iconography and abstraction, exploring themes of identity, history, and the natural world.

Kiluanji Kia Henda

Angola · 1970–present, City Scenes, Collective History

Kiluanji Kia Henda, born in 1979 in Luanda, Angola, is a multidisciplinary artist working across photography, video, and installation. His work reflects on Angola’s colonial past and post-independence realities, blending humor, political critique, and speculative futures.

Kim Yun Shin

South Korea

Kim Yun Shin, born in 1935 in Wonsan, North Korea, is a contemporary artist known for her abstract sculptures and paintings. She has lived and worked in South Korea and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her work explores nature, harmony, and spiritual themes, drawing from both Korean traditions and modernist influences.

Kudzanai Chiurai

Zimbabwe · 1970–present, Cultural Commentary

Zimbabwean artist known for his politically charged works, blending painting, photography, and video to explore African identity and postcolonial issues.

La Chola Poblete

Argentina

La Chola Poblete, born in 1989 in Mendoza, Argentina, is a contemporary artist whose work explores themes of indigenous identity, gender, and colonial history. Her paintings and installations often critique the erasure of indigenous voices in Argentine history while highlighting issues of social justice and identity.

Lauren Halsey

United States · 1970–present, Architecture, Architecture's Effects

Lauren Halsey, born in 1987 in Los Angeles, USA, is a contemporary artist who creates immersive installations that explore African-American identity, community, and culture. Drawing inspiration from the urban environment of South Central Los Angeles, her works often blend architecture, sculpture, and street art.

Leilah Babirye

Uganda · 1970–present, Assemblage, Carving

Ugandan sculptor and ceramicist whose works explore themes of gender, identity, and social justice.

Leopold Strobl

Austria · 1970–present, Abstract Landscape, Austria

Leopold Strobl, born in 1960 in Austria, is a self-taught artist whose small-format drawings reflect surreal and dreamlike landscapes. His distinctive use of dark pencil and color shading creates mysterious, otherworldly scenes. Strobl’s work is often described as part of the Art Brut movement.

Liz Collins

United States

American textile artist and designer known for her vibrant explorations of queerness, gender, and fashion through fiber arts and performance.

Louis Fratino

United States · 1970–present, Ceramic

Louis Fratino, born in 1993, is an American painter known for his vibrant and intimate depictions of queer life. His works often focus on themes of love, intimacy, and the male body, drawing inspiration from classical painting techniques as well as modern influences.

Lydia Ourahmane

Algeria · 1970–present, Digital Culture, Film/Video

Lydia Ourahmane, born in Algeria in 1992, is an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of migration, displacement, and identity. Using video, installation, and performance, she reflects on her own experiences of moving between cultures and the physical and emotional costs of migration.

MAHKU

Brazil

MAHKU is an artist collective founded by the Huni Kuin indigenous people of Acre, Brazil. The collective’s work integrates traditional Huni Kuin knowledge with contemporary art practices, creating visual art that represents their myths, spirituality, and cosmology.

Manauara Clandestina

Brazil

Brazilian photographer and visual artist known for her exploration of gender, sexuality, and indigenous identity.

Maria Bonomi

Brazil

Italian-Brazilian artist and printmaker, known for her contributions to Brazilian modernism and woodcut prints.

Mariam Abdel-Aleem

Egypt

Egyptian artist known for her abstract works influenced by Islamic art.

Mariana Tellería

Argentina

Mariana Tellería, born in 1979 in Argentina, is a contemporary artist known for her large-scale installations and sculptures. Her work often engages with questions of cultural memory, identity, and transformation, blending found objects with symbolic elements to create immersive environments.

Maria Taniguchi

Philippines · 1970–present, Abstract Painting, Architecture's Effects

A Filipino artist recognized for her large-scale black-and-white brick paintings, Maria Taniguchi explores themes of history, architecture, and materiality through her minimalist and repetitive works.

Marlene Gilson

Australia

Marlene Gilson, an Australian indigenous artist from the Wadawurrung community, uses narrative paintings to depict historical events and cultural stories with a unique perspective. Her works highlight the shared histories of indigenous and colonial Australia.

Mataaho Collective

New Zealand · 1970–present, Abstract Sculpture

Mataaho Collective is a group of Māori artists from New Zealand. Their works are deeply rooted in indigenous culture, focusing on weaving, sculpture, and installations that explore the spiritual and material connections within Māori traditions.

Miguel Ángel Rojas

Colombia · 1970s, 1970–present, Andes Region (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela)

Miguel Ángel Rojas is a Colombian conceptual artist born in 1946. His works address themes of marginalization, violence, and identity, often through photography and mixed media. His pieces critique the social injustices faced by LGBTQ+ and indigenous communities in Latin America.

Monika Correa

India

Indian textile artist and weaver, famous for her handwoven textile designs and contributions to contemporary Indian craft.

Naminapu Maymuru-White

Australia

Naminapu Maymuru-White is an Indigenous Australian Yolngu artist known for her bark paintings and printmaking. Her work often reflects the spiritual and cultural traditions of the Yolngu people, particularly focusing on ancestral stories and the landscape of Arnhem Land.

Nazira Karimi

Tajikistan

Nazira Karimi is an artist from Tajikistan who works across painting, drawing, and installation. Her work reflects on themes of displacement and cultural identity, often inspired by her own experiences as a migrant.

Nil Yalter

Turkey · 1860–1969, 1970s, 1970–present

Nil Yalter, born in 1938 in Cairo, Egypt, is a Turkish-born French artist recognized as a pioneer of feminist video art. Her work focuses on migration, women’s labor, and social justice, often combining video, performance, and installation to challenge patriarchal norms and colonial histories.

Nour Jaouda

Egypt

Nour Jaouda, born in 1997, is an Egyptian artist who works across sculpture, installation, and textile. Her practice explores migration, displacement, and the intersections of cultural and political identity, often reflecting on her experiences moving between Egypt and the UK.

Olga De Amaral

Colombia · 1860–1969, 1970s, 1970–present

Olga De Amaral, born in 1932 in Colombia, is a renowned textile artist whose work merges traditional weaving techniques with contemporary art. Her large-scale tapestries are known for their use of color and texture, often evoking the landscapes and cultural heritage of Colombia.

Omar Mismar

Lebanon

Omar Mismar is a Lebanese artist whose work spans performance, video, and installation. He explores the social and political landscapes of the Middle East, focusing on the themes of conflict, memory, and identity in his art.

Pablo Delano

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican photographer and installation artist focusing on cultural identity, migration, and urban landscapes.

Paula Nicho

Guatemala

Paula Nicho Cúmez, born in 1955, is a Guatemalan artist of Kaqchikel Maya descent. Her vibrant paintings and textile works focus on the roles of women in indigenous communities and often explore themes of identity, tradition, and social justice. She is one of the leading voices in contemporary indigenous art in Guatemala.

Puppies Puppies

United States · 1970–present, Assemblage, Comic/Cartoon

Puppies Puppies is the pseudonym of Jade Guanaro Kuriki-Olivo, an American artist known for her conceptual works that use a variety of media, including installation and performance. Her art often deals with themes of identity, body politics, and transformation, exploring the intersections of queerness, trauma, and healing.

Rember Yahuarcani

Peru

Rember Yahuarcani is a Peruvian artist from the Huitoto people, born in 1985 in Pebas, Peru. His paintings and sculptures draw heavily from the myths, symbols, and cultural heritage of his indigenous community, addressing themes of memory, identity, and environmental conservation.

Rindon Johnson

United States · 1970–present, Abstract Painting

Rindon Johnson, born in 1990 in San Francisco, USA, is a multidisciplinary artist who works with sculpture, virtual reality, and video. His work often interrogates the intersections of race, identity, and technology, exploring the tension between the digital and the physical world.

River Claure

Bolivia

Bolivian artist and photographer known for his striking visual narratives that blend indigenous culture with contemporary life.

Rolf Iseli

Switzerland · 1860–1969, 1970s, 1970–present

Swiss painter known for his abstract and modernist works.

Sabelo Mlangeni

South Africa · 1970–present, Color Photography, Crowds

Sabelo Mlangeni, born in 1980 in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is a photographer whose work focuses on the lives of marginalized communities. His documentary-style photography captures everyday scenes, often highlighting themes of identity, queerness, and community in post-apartheid South Africa.

Salman Toor

Pakistan · 1970–present, Calligraphic, Cultural Commentary

Salman Toor, born in 1983 in Lahore, Pakistan, is a painter whose works focus on queer life, the experience of migration, and the intersection of personal and collective histories. His paintings often depict intimate, everyday scenes in which figures navigate complex emotions related to belonging and identity, drawing on both Eastern and Western art traditions.

Sandra Poulson

Angola

Sandra Poulson, born in 1995 in Angola, is a London-based artist and researcher whose work explores the intersections of memory, post-colonial identity, and material culture. Her practice spans sculpture, installation, and performance, often reflecting on the sociopolitical history of Angola and its colonial legacy.

Sandy Adsett

New Zealand

New Zealand artist and educator, significant in promoting Maori art.

Santiago Yahuarcani

Peru

Santiago Yahuarcani, born in 1960 in Peru, is a member of the Huitoto indigenous community. His paintings and sculptures explore the ancestral myths and cultural heritage of the Huitoto people, while also addressing contemporary environmental and social issues.

Shalom Kufakwatenzi

Zimbabwe

A Zimbabwean contemporary artist, Shalom Kufakwatenzi focuses on sculptural works that reflect cultural and political realities of Zimbabwe, often blending traditional African motifs with modernist elements.

Silät

Argentina

An Argentinian collective of one hundred women weavers from the Wichí communities of Alto la Sierra and La Puntana, formed in 2023. The collective, led by Claudia Alarcón, explores the revival and evolution of ancestral textile traditions using chaguar fibers and natural dyes to create large-scale images and convey cultural messages.

Sol Calero

Venezuela · 1970–present, Andes Region (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela), Appropriation

Venezuelan artist known for her playful and colorful works exploring identity and migration.

Superflex

Denmark · 1970–present, 1990s, Advertising and Brands

Superflex is a Danish artist collective founded in 1993 by Jakob Fenger, Bjørnstjerne Christiansen, and Rasmus Nielsen. Known for their participatory and socially-engaged art projects, Superflex critiques systems of power, capitalism, and social structures. The collective’s works span various media including installation, film, and public art.

Taylor Nkomo

Zimbabwe

Taylor Nkomo, born in 1957, is a Zimbabwean artist known for his work in sculpture and mixed media. His art reflects the social and political history of Zimbabwe, exploring themes of liberation, cultural identity, and memory.

Teresa Margolles

Mexico · 1970–present, Color Photography, Conflict

Teresa Margolles, born in 1963 in Mexico, is a conceptual artist whose work addresses violence, death, and social injustice, particularly in the context of Mexico’s drug wars. She uses forensic materials and human remains in her installations to provoke a reflection on the cost of life in marginal societies.

Victor Fotso Nyie

Cameroon

Victor Fotso Nyie, born in 1990 in Cameroon, is a sculptor and ceramicist. His works explore the intersection of traditional African art and contemporary global culture. Nyie creates figurative sculptures that blend African woodcarving traditions with futuristic and fantastical elements.

Violeta Quispe

Peru

Violeta Quispe, born in 1989 in Lima, Peru, is an artist whose work is deeply rooted in Andean culture and traditions. Her art combines textiles, embroidery, and mixed media to explore themes of indigenous identity and cultural resilience.

WangShui

United States · 1970–present, Abstract Painting, Digital Culture

WangShui is a Chinese-American artist based in New York. Their work spans film, installation, painting, and sculpture, and explores themes of human-machine entanglement, perception, and identity. WangShui is known for using advanced technologies, including AI, to create immersive and thought-provoking artworks.

Xiyadie

China

Xiyadie is a Chinese artist known for his work in paper-cutting, transforming this traditional folk art into contemporary expressions of LGBTQ+ identity and personal struggle. His work reflects themes of sexuality, repression, and freedom, making him a unique voice in contemporary Chinese art.

Yinka Shonibare

United Kingdom · 1970–present, 1990s, African Diaspora

Yinka Shonibare, born in 1962 in London, is a British-Nigerian artist renowned for his exploration of colonialism and post-colonial identity through sculpture, painting, and installation. He is best known for his use of Dutch wax fabric, which he uses to challenge notions of cultural authenticity and identity.