Sarah Sze is known for her intricate installations that blend everyday objects with complex structures, creating immersive environments that challenge perceptions of space and time.
2. Titus Kaphar
Titus Kaphar's powerful paintings and sculptures confront issues of race, identity, and history, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of the American experience.
3. Tschabalala Self
Tschabalala Self's vibrant and dynamic works explore themes of gender, race, and sexuality through her bold use of color and texture, redefining traditional notions of portraiture.
4. Jordan Casteel
Jordan Casteel's intimate portraits capture the essence of her subjects, often depicting friends and family members in everyday settings, celebrating the beauty and diversity of the human experience.
5. Sanford Biggers
Sanford Biggers' multidisciplinary practice combines elements of sculpture, video, and performance to address themes of history, identity, and cultural appropriation, inviting viewers to engage with complex narratives.
6. Amoako Boafo
Amoako Boafo's expressive portraits celebrate the beauty of black skin and challenge traditional representations of black identity, drawing attention to the richness and diversity of African culture.
7. Julie Mehretu
Julie Mehretu's large-scale abstract paintings are characterized by intricate layers of geometric shapes and gestural marks, exploring themes of globalization, architecture, and social activism.
8. Avery Singer
Avery Singer's digital paintings blur the boundaries between the virtual and physical worlds, reflecting on the impact of technology on contemporary culture and the nature of artistic production in the digital age.
9. Salman Toor
Salman Toor's intimate and evocative paintings offer glimpses into the lives of queer South Asian men, exploring themes of desire, intimacy, and belonging with sensitivity and nuance.
10. Christina Quarles
Christina Quarles' figurative paintings challenge conventional notions of the body and identity, using fragmented forms and vibrant colors to explore themes of race, gender, and sexuality in a visually compelling way.
