In the landscape of the contemporary art market, there are some emerging artists who have recorded an extraordinary rise and should therefore be watched closely during 2025. These artists have set new records in auction sales and attracted the attention of collectors and enthusiasts.
The growth of their quotations testifies, according to Artnet, to the increasing interest in innovative artistic languages and new creative perspectives.
Here are five emerging artists to watch in 2025
Emma McIntyre (born in 1990)
The New Zealand artist has captured international attention thanks to her abstract and gestural compositions. Her work If there is light that has weight (2021) was auctioned by Christie’s London on March 9, 2024, for £100,800 GBP ($129,612), far exceeding the initial estimate of £15,000-£20,000 GBP ($19,287-$25,716).
A result that marks a strong recognition for his pictorial research.
Joseph Yaeger (born in 1986)
With an evocative pictorial approach and imbued with cinematic sensitivity, Joseph Yaeger continues to conquer the markets. His work Sphinx without a secret (2021) was sold by Phillips London on October 10, 2024, for £203,200 GBP ($265,239), against an initial estimate of £20,000-£30,000 GBP ($26,106-$39,159). This highlights the growing interest in his work among collectors.
Antonio Obá (born in 1983)
The Brazilian artist stands out for a production that reflects on identity and collective memory. Wade in the Water II (2020) reached $359,000 in a private sale through Fair Warning on October 24, 2024, surpassing the estimate of $200,000-$300,000. A further step in his affirmation in the global bull market of contemporary art.
Daisy Parris (born in 1993)
Characterized by a strong emotional impact, the works of Daisy Parris combine bold texts and colors to explore themes of identity and vulnerability. Her work I’d Rather Get No Sleep Next To You Than Sleep Alone (2022) was sold by Phillips New York on September 25, 2024, for $254,000, well beyond the estimate of $20,000-$30,000.
Maja Ruznic (born in 1983)
The lyrical and layered approach of Maja Ruznic to painting has been confirmed in the art market. Her work Field (Mother/Deep Red) (2021) was sold for £57,150 GBP ($73,119) by Sotheby’s London on March 7, 2024, compared to an estimate of £20,000-£30,000 GBP ($25,588-$38,382).
A result that attests to the growing interest in his pictorial poetics.
A New Generation of Protagonists
These artists represent a new wave of talent, capable of redefining the boundaries of the contemporary art market. Their recent successes at auction confirm a continuously evolving trend, in which the public and collectors are increasingly attracted to original narratives and innovative approaches to painting.
It remains to be seen how this growth will continue in the coming years, but one thing is certain: these names are destined to leave a mark on the international artistic landscape.
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