As we begin 2015, there are a few artists that we are keeping our eyes on. Some whom we loved in 2014 and some who are totally new whom we want to watch. Check out our list of contemporary artists we are studying in 2015. Also stay tuned for next weeks post, Art Market 2015 Part II where we will explore the current market trends and predictions for 2015!
Nick Cave Soundsuit at Jack Shainman’s New School.
Image courtesy of HyperAllergic.
Nick Cave – After being featured in Vogue, NYT Magazine and many more publications, Nick Cave’s popularity is ever increasing. We love his colorful Soundsuits and the videos!
Richard Mosse – We have loved Richard Mosse since we first saw him in Venice a few years ago. This year we are excited for his solo exhibition at the Louisiana Museum.
Harold Ancart – We first came across this Belgian born artist at the Art Basel Unlimited fair this year, where he showed a charcoal drawing reflected on mirror. An absolutely stunning work, we are excited to see what the new year brings for this young artist.
Daniel Arsham – This artist made a huge splash this year, not only did he have four solo exhibitions, he featured from Frieze to Art Basel Miami and even at New York Fashion Week. This year Arsham is said to have his biggest project yet, with music star Pharrell Williams!
Zhang Huan – While he has some disturbing works of art about Chinese suffer, he also brought one of the most amazing works of art we have ever seen to Art Basel Unlimited this year. (see below)
Waqas Khan – Pakistani artist who won the esteemed Jameel Prize from the Victoria and Albert Museum this year. His minimalist ink drawings are stunning!
Matias Faldbakken – His work often uses constructions and shipping materials relay powerful messages and tensions. His large scale works are breath taking and worth seeking out.
Zhang Huan, Grand Canal, 2009 (White Cube)
Image courtesy of Radian Online.
Daniel Arsham, Sideways Clock, 2012.
Image courtesy of Artcore Journal.
