Top 16 Ultra-Contemporary Artists You Need to Know in 2025
Some of tomorrow’s biggest names in painting are still under the radar — until now. In this video we count down 16 young ultra-contemporary artists who are reshaping painting today. No hype — just clear, direct looks at the work, the ideas, and why each voice matters.
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Timestamps & chapters ⤵️
0:00 — Hook: Some of tomorrow’s biggest names are still unknown
0:33 — Sholto Blissett
2:06 — Samantha Joy Groff
3:27 — Georg Wilson
4:57 — Laís Amaral
6:30 — Holly Hendry
8:08 — Hettie Inniss
9:52 — Melissa Joseph
11:21 — Emily Kraus
12:48 — Moka Lee
14:29 — Chris Oh
15:54 — Taylor Simmons
17:28 — Agnes Waruguru
19:08 — Lobo Velar de Irigoyen
20:32 — Simon Tatum
22:11 — Aline Gaiad
23:40 — Meghan Spielman
25:04 - Johnson / Outro Paintings
What you’ll get in this video
• A concise portrait of each artist — style, materials, recurring themes.
• Why each artist is being watched by curators and collectors.
• Practical visual notes you can use for thumbnails and clips.
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