Artists & Galleries to Watch

Keep an eye on the artists and galleries shaping today’s contemporary art scene. From rising stars to established names, discover who’s driving the latest art market trends.

10 Contemporary Artists You Should Know

Praised by art critics and collectors, exhibited in renowned museums... Here are the most important contemporary artists of today.

14/06/2018

Art Basel 2018: 5 works we loved

Art Basel, the unmissable fair which gathers the most famous galleries of the world, opened its doors this week! We show you the 5 artworks you shouldn't miss!

03/07/2017

6 Middle Eastern artists to follow

Artsper regularly invites you to discover the art scene of a country or region through the work of its most influential contemporary artists. This week, we take a look at five of the leading figures from the Middle East art scene. #1 ABDALLA OMARI ©Abdalla Omari Abdalla Omari is the Middle Eastern artist everyone has been talking about in recent weeks.…

22/06/2017

10 Photographers you need to follow

Zoom in on the future of photography. In keeping with their commitment to emerging artists, Artsper have selected 7 photographers you need to follow

07/06/2017

8 Artists to Follow on Instagram

Instagram is also a great way to stay up to date with art news and discover the work of talented artists. From Shepard Fairey to Ai Wei Wei… here are the artists you should follow on Instagram.

09/05/2017

Venice Biennale 2017 : five artists that you should follow

Indeed, Venice is known for its palaces and gondolas, not to mention its canals and churches… But are you familiar with Venice, the capital of contemporary art? From 13th May till 26th September 2017, professionals and fans of the art world will get together at the contemporary art biennial, which will take over the quarters of this city. Peculiarity of…

26/01/2017

Between Comics and Contemporary Art: 7 Artists to Follow

They gave each other a cold shoulder a few years ago, today comics seem to flirt around with contemporary art. A delightful union which triggers new artistic experiences. During the Angouleme festival this week, Artsper would like to offer you its selection of great contemporary comic names. 1. RICHARD McGUIRE : HOPPER OF COMICS Image from the novel «Ici», Richard McGuire, 2014, © Richard McGuire…

27/12/2016

Young talents to follow in 2017! Part 2

Tough keeping up with the frantic pace of the art market? Artsper makes this easy for you and guides you on the path of contemporary creation. Each year, students from art schools or young self-taught artists stretch their imagination, to renew the artistic scene. Discover through our selection, the artists which shouldn't be missed and in fact followed during 2017!…

27/12/2016

Young talents to follow in 2017! Part 1

09/03/2015

Collector's Guide: Top 5 Parisian Art Galleries

Still a bit new to the contemporary art world ? Discover the major galleries in Paris, must sees for art enthusiasts! #1 La Galerie Perrotin Located on rue de Turenne in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris. It is part of the elite galleries in the Marais neighborhood of Paris. Also established in Hong Kong, the Parisian gallery is in a…

10/10/2014

Chinese Artists You Should Know

Here are the seven Chinese artists that you definitely need to know. Businessmen, influencers, international stars, these artists might criticise society or make you laugh

20/08/2013

10 Street Artists You Should Know

Humourous, captivating, disturbing and heavily engaged urban frescoes adorn the walls of cities worldwide. However, with street art's increasing presence in galleries, many believe that the street-art is “domesticating” itself, and is losing its urban identity. Artsper takes to the streets to find the 10 street artists you simply must know.

28/07/2013

A Short Guide to the Young British Artists

In 1988, an exhibition named “Freeze” is organized in the Docklands district, South London. This exhibition shows the works of sixteen students from the Goldsmiths College of Art, an londoner art school. Since no gallery wanted to expose their works, they took the decision to create their own exhibition. © Angus Fairhurs In this small group we can find Angus Fairhust,…

22/07/2013

In the Office: Being a Gallery Owner with Baudoin Lebon

Today Artsper is meeting Baudoin Lebon, founder and director of the Baudoin Lebon Gallery in Paris. What is the job of gallery owner? How does it progress and to what new challenges is it today facing? Focus on an evolving and often unknown profession. Artsper: What did you want to do when you were a child and why did you…

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