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Discover Rising Painters of the 21st Century Art Scene.

5 Emerging Painters to Follow.

The 21st-century emerging painters are making a significant impact in the art world. I am here to introduce five of them. The art world is expanding exponentially, and many up-and-coming artists are trying to break into it. Art is not only in Galleries, museums, and exhibitions; the internet has brought art into your home.

But just a reminder, art doesn’t have to cost a million to be worthy. Art’s worth is in the eye of the beholder. Those who buy art as an investment to fructify their investment art are not art lovers; they are bankers. I ask myself if they would have purchased Van Gogh’s work for 400 francs in 1872. Well, viewing that he sold only one painting in his lifetime, I would have to conclude that no…

Tauba Auerbach Painter

Tauba Auerbach was born in 1981 in San Francisco, California. Tauba Auerbach is an American contemporary painter known for working in various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and printmaking. She is mainly known for exploring geometric forms and optical illusions, often using mathematical concepts and systems. She has exhibited her work in galleries and museums worldwide, held in the collections of major institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art, and the Centre Pompidou, among others. In 2021, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art presented S v Z. 

Tauba Auerbach is an American contemporary painter known for working in various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and printmaking. She is mainly known for exploring geometric forms and optical illusions, often using mathematical concepts and systems. She has exhibited her work in galleries and museums worldwide, held in the collections of major institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art, and the Centre Pompidou, among others. In 2021, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art presented S v Z. 

Tala Madani Painter.

Tala Madani (born December 1981) is an Iranian-born American; Tala Madani is an Iranian-American painter known for her humorous and often provocative paintings and videos. Her work explores themes of gender, power, and identity and has been exhibited at major institutions such as the Tate Modern in London.

Tala Madani is an Iranian-American painter known for her figurative paintings that often depict satirical and absurd scenes, depicting men in various scenarios. Her work is known to be politically and socially charged, often addressing issues of gender, power, and identity. Madani’s work has been exhibited widely in the United States and internationally and is held in several significant public and private collections. She was awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship in 2019. To read more about Tala.

Jordan Casteel Painter.

Jordan Casteel, born in 1989, is an American figurative painter. He is known for her large-scale figurative paintings of black men and women. Her work explores themes of representation and identity, and she has been the subject of solo exhibitions at major institutions such as the Denver Art Museum and the New Museum in New York. Jordan Casteel is an American painter known for her large-scale, highly detailed portraits of people from her community, particularly those from Harlem and the Bronx.

Her work is known for its vibrant palette and focus on capturing her subjects’ individuality and humanity. Casteel’s paintings often depict people from marginalized communities and explore themes of representation, identity, and social justice. She has had solo exhibitions at several prominent institutions, including the Denver Art Museum and the Studio Museum in Harlem. And has been awarded prestigious awards like the 2019 Whitney Museum of American Art’s Bucksbaum Award.

Emma Bennett Painter.

Emma Bennett was Born in 1974 (age 49 years). A British painter, she is known for her abstract paintings, which often incorporate found materials and textures. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout Europe and the United States and is held in the collections of major institutions such as the Tate in London.

Emma Bennett is a British painter known for her abstract paintings that often incorporate found materials such as string, paper, and fabric into her compositions. Her work is known for its layering, texture, and use of vibrant colors, which create a sense of depth and movement on the canvas. She has exhibited her work in solo and group shows in galleries and museums across the UK and internationally.

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye is a British painter known for her figurative paintings of black figures. Her work explores themes of representation and identity, and she has been the subject of solo exhibitions at major institutions such as the Tate Britain and the Serpentine Gallery in London. Lynette Yiadom-Boakye is a British painter known for her figurative paintings of fictional characters, primarily African and Afro-Caribbean people.

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s work is known for its striking use of color and brushwork and its focus on her subjects’ psychological and emotional states. Yiadom-Boakye has had solo exhibitions at major institutions such as Tate Britain, the New Museum in New York, and the Château de Versailles in France. In 2021, she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for art services.

Sibel Meydan Johnson

Born in Turkey, Sibel Meydan Johnson lived and studied in Mons Belgium most of her life. She graduated with honors with a major in Liberal Arts. In 1990 Sibel left her hometown for New York City. She worked for several years as a production assistant for " En Plein Air Masters" one of the first online plein air artists mentor programs then as director of production for Brush With Life TV’s series on visual art. Today Sibel is an autodidact painter, Freelance writer specializing in art and the business of art. Mother and wife, she is a full-time artist. Sibel's art captures and brings forth the hidden emotion of his subjects and evoke a sense of curiosity and introspection pushing the boundaries of creativity and expression, her work often combines elements of abstraction and realism, creating a unique and captivating visual experience that sometimes disturb the viewers.