It goes without saying that our dear city has long been home to some of the most creative, innovative thinkers around, nurturing and bolstering everyone from the YBAs to the authoritive figures steering some of the globe’s most influential galleries.
But here at ES, we believe it’s time to acknowledge the newer, lesser known and overlooked champions shaping modern London with their voices, canvasses and belief in underrepresented talent. So without further ado, let us introduce the 31 influential movers, shakers and picture makers you need to get to know now.
Qualeasha Wood
Despite being based in Philadelphia, ex-video game designer Wood has made a big impact on the London art scene thanks to her recent exhibition at the Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, which introduced the capital to a whole new type of tapestry. Using the ancient art form to examine the Black, queer femme experience in the digital sphere, it’s no surprise that the Met has already acquired one of the 27-year-old’s works for its permanent collection.
