How to Series: Getting Started

How to Buy Art You Love

A Beginner's Guide

Getting Started

At Saatchi Art, we make it our mission to help you discover and buy from the best emerging artists around the world. Saatchi Art is led by a team of curators whose aim is to provide you with all the information and expert advice you may need to help you buy art you love.

To get you started, our curators have outlined the basics—from finding a style that resonates with you to discovering new artists. Already have a few favorites? Visit our guide for choosing the perfect work.

How to Get Started

Reasons To Collect Art
Finding an Art Style That Resonates With You
Learning More About Art You Like
Determining Your Budget

Reasons To Collect Art

For millennia, people have collected art for myriad reasons. Our lives are enriched by beautiful and stimulating works, whether in the home or other spaces. We want to support the creative talents of artists and engage in the cultural dialogues of our time. We feel a strong emotional connection to the works we buy. The list goes on. And then there’s the added bonus that a work we purchase might go up in value.

But the one thing that unites all art buyers, regardless of the above, is the desire to discover art they love.

So whether you’re looking to bring life to your walls, become part of a cultural or political conversation, commemorate a milestone or memory, or purchase a valuable heirloom that can be handed down to next generations, Saatchi Art is your portal to thousands of works by the world’s top artists.

To get started, explore these collections featuring some of our curators’ favorite artists in our most popular styles and mediums.

Works for the New Collector

Best Selling Painters

Catalog Highlights

Finding an Art Style That Resonates With You

An easy way to start discovering work you love is to first step back and decide which styles you like. Here are a few popular ones to get you started.

Impressionism

Impressionist artists like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir rejected traditional realism and instead focused on spontaneous brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and subjects taken from newly modernized life.

Surrealist Art

Surrealist art is often characterized by unnerving, illogical scenes, sometimes inspired by artists’ dreams and visions. Its best known practitioners include Salvador Dalí and Frida Kahlo.

Abstract Art

Abstract artists—inspired by the likes of Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso, and Joan Miró—turn to dynamic color, gestural brushstrokes, geometric shapes, and textures to bring their works to life.

Pop Art

Pop art emerged in the post-war period inspired by imagery from mass media. Artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein often used punchy colors and dynamic compositions, making pop art a perfect way to make a home statement.

Street Art

Street art, also known as graffiti art, is a style that originated in public areas in the 1970s and was pioneered by artists like Keith Haring, Shepard Fairey, and Banksy.

How to Learn More About Art You Like

One great way to discover emerging artists is by signing up for the Saatchi Art Newsletter and getting weekly bite-sized art news and curated collections. Another way is to read art publications, go to lots of exhibitions, and attend degree shows at art schools. The more you research, the more confident you will be in finding an artist or work or style that resonates with you. Saatchi Art’s CANVAS blog is a great place to start, as is The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art.

The research route isn’t right for you? Dive right in at Saatchi Art and simply start browsing—we guarantee you’ll start finding art that speaks to you. Spend some time browsing our online gallery, where you can perform visual searches for similar works of art, favorite pieces to keep for later, and explore artist content and interviews to get to know the world’s top emerging artists through featured stories.

Determining Your Budget

Affordable Photography

Limited Edition Prints

Over the last five years, the landscape of the art world has changed dramatically, with online galleries making art more widely accessible to buyers globally. Though art is no longer the preserve of museums or wealthy collectors, establishing a budget is a smart move in what can become an emotional process.

Once you have a number in mind, stick with it. Start exploring what works are available—for example, for the same price you might be able to buy a painting or a limited edition photograph or a sculpture. Also, note that the size of your work will also usually have an impact on the price. Sometimes bigger is better, but other times, it may make more sense to build up to a statement piece.

If you are buying a photograph find out whether the work comes mounted and/or framed, or if that will be an extra cost. This is something one of Saatchi Art’s curators can find out for you. If you are buying a painting and you want to hang it with a decorative frame that is likely to be an extra cost too, which you’ll need to factor into your budget.

Likewise, if your first foray into the world of art collecting is on a small budget, limited edition prints are a great foot in the door. Printed on museum-grade materials and framed with sustainable, cut-to-order, solid wood frames, each of our limited edition prints include a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity, and are a perfect way to elevate any interior design.

Browse these curator-approved collections for every price point.

Under $1000

$1000 - $3000

Over $3000

Finally, remember collecting art can be addictive! Buy wisely as you may just end up filling your walls sooner than expected.

Art For Every Mood

Express Yourself with Original Art

Artwork by Sara Roberts

Interior by Stefani Stein

Art stirs emotions.

It can bring you joy, or instill a sense of calmness in you. It can evoke memories, motivate you, or make you feel less alone. Our expert curators highlight original artworks suited to your mood, feelings, and desires.

JOYFUL

Interior by Camille Henderson Davis of Niche Home

You look at the art in your home everyday. Why not purchase a new work that brings you joy each time you gaze upon it? These pop and street artworks by top global artists are sure to delight.

Moonlit Oranges
Jelly Chen
$545

Don’t Think, Just Jump!
Alejandro Aboli
$980

Moonlit Oranges
Jelly Chen
$545

Don’t Think, Just Jump!
Alejandro Aboli
$980

Lotus
Muriel Napoli
$1,430

Still Life 002
Nina Lance
$145

SOOTHING

The healing power of art is well-established. Consider a minimalist painting, calming abstract, or serene landscape to recharge and recenter your mind.

Lotus
Muriel Napoli
$1,430

Still Life 002
Nina Lance
$145

UPLIFTING

Interior by Tiffany Waugh Interior Design

Throughout history, artists have sought to create works that are inspiring. Discover bright abstracts, cityscapes, and dynamic figures guaranteed to boost your mood and foster motivation.

Go Find Out
Misako Chida
$860

And Breathe
Dawn Beckles
$1,315

Go Find Out
Misako Chida
$860

And Breathe
Dawn Beckles
$1,315

COURAGEOUS

In this moment, we’ve all found strength we didn’t know we had—whether through meeting unexpected challenges or standing up for our beliefs. Show your courage with these new artworks ranging from assertive portraits to powerful landscapes.

Simon and BJ
Kim Leutwyler
$2,590

Anchored for Flight. 18
Maari Christante
$354

Untitled 145
Barry Johnson
$3,960

Fork in the Road
Nik Ad
$1,300

Simon and BJ
Kim Leutwyler
$2,590

Anchored for Flight. 18
Maari Christante
$354

Fork in the Road
Nik Ad
$1,300

Untitled 145
Barry Johnson
$3,960

Katie
Raquel Glottman
$2,070

What Lies Beneath No.31
Lies Goemans
$3,870

ROMANTIC

Every artist, at some point in their career, takes on the theme of love. These emerging artists from around the world have created works that communicate a sense of unbridled passion. Fall in love with their warm abstracts, nudes, and floral portraits.

Katie
Raquel Glottman
$2,070

What Lies Beneath No.31
Lies Goemans
$3,870

MOODY

Interior by Stefani Stein

Great artists often turn melancholy into inspiration. Feel less alone with this selection of solitary figures, moody abstracts, and contemplative compositions chosen by our curators.

There’s a Science to Walking Through Windows
Davide Cambria
$1,900

Mystic Louisiana Marsh
Kind of Cyan
$430

There’s a Science…
Davide Cambria
$1,900

Mystic Louisiana Marsh
Kind of Cyan
$430

By the Window
Yuanyuan Liu
$1,410

Yesterday
Karen Powell
$3,610

NOSTALGIC

Now, more than ever, we find ourselves fondly remembering favorite moments from the past. Commemorate a wonderful trip or discover an artwork that reminds you of your childhood in this collection of curator favorites.

By the Window
Yuanyuan Liu
$1,410

Yesterday
Karen Powell
$3,610

Why Saatchi Art?

Discover an unparalleled selection of original and limited edition art handpicked by our curators

Enjoy hassle-free delivery, world-class customer service, and 7-day money-back guarantee

Support emerging artists from around the world

Rising Stars 2020

The Best Young Artists to Collect in 2020

As the world’s leading online gallery, Saatchi Art is dedicated to representing emerging artists from around the globe. While some of these artists have been making art for years, many others are just beginning their careers—and will be shaping the future of contemporary art for years to come.

This year, Saatchi Art’s Rising Stars focuses on 35 of these young talents. For this annual list, Saatchi Art curators Monty Preston and Aurora Garrison introduce 35 of the top artists around the world under 35 years old, offering you the chance to be among the first to discover exceptionally talented emerging artists.

While the selected artists work in a variety of styles and address a range of subjects, they are all experiencing a career-defining moment. As they expand their collector base, land group shows, and get featured in solo exhibitions, their stars will continue to rise.

Discover and collect these 35 young art visionaries today—while you still can.

Rebecca Wilson

Chief Curator & VP Art Advisory, Saatchi Art

Rebecca Wilson is Chief Curator and VP, Art Advisory at Saatchi Art. She was formerly a Director at the Saatchi Gallery, London, where she was instrumental in the launch of the gallery’s online presence. In 2007 she created New Sensations, a prize for art students which identifies and supports the most exciting emerging artists in the UK. Prior to joining the Saatchi Gallery, Rebecca worked for 14 years in book and art magazine publishing: she was editor of ArtReview, and before that deputy editor of Modern Painters. She has nearly 2 decades of experience working with emerging artists.

Monty Preston

Associate Curator

Monty Preston is an Associate Curator at Saatchi Art. She graduated summa cum laude with a B.A.Sc in Linguistics and Spanish Language Studies from the University of Toronto, Canada. Monty has previously worked at such industry disrupting startups as The RealReal in San Francisco, and BeautyPie in London.

Aurora Garrison

Assistant Curator

Aurora Garrison is an Assistant Curator at Saatchi Art. She has a B.A. in Art History and International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon and an M.A. in Cultural Heritage Studies from the University of Turin, Italy. Aurora has previously worked at Christie’s in San Francisco and Paddle8 in Los Angeles.

Saatchi Art Celebrates a Decade

10 Years of the Best Emerging Art

Saatchi Art Celebrates a Decade

For the past decade, Saatchi Art has been the best place to discover and buy high-quality emerging art by top artists from around the world. In just ten years, we’ve sold more than 100,0000 artworks from artists in 141 countries to collectors in 129 countries.

Today, we continue to pave the way to a more welcoming, transparent, and accessible art world. In celebration of a decade of Saatchi Art, hear from some of our collectors’ favorite artists, explore best-selling collections from our curators, and see what art styles our experts have their eyes on now.

WE’VE SOLD ORIGINAL ART TO COLLECTORS IN

Countries

Meet Some of our Collectors’ Favorite Artists

Our expert curators highlight 6 of the past decade’s best-selling artists—chosen for their distinctive approach and potential to continue their upward trajectory.

Dean West

Based in Australia; Joined Saatchi Art in September 2010

“Saatchi Art has exposed my work to a completely new audience around the globe, catapulting my career to the next level.”

Elizabeth Lennie

Based in Canada; Joined Saatchi Art in May 2012

“The curation team at Saatchi Art has shared my work with hundreds if not thousands of collectors worldwide… it’s a thrill to know my work lives in places I can only imagine.”

Xuan Khanh Nguyen

Based in Vietnam; Joined Saatchi Art in December 2013

“Selling art online supports promoting fine art to everybody, without the distinction of geography and social status. You only need a love of art.”

Melissa Herrington

Based in the United States; Joined Saatchi Art in June 2014

“It’s been a wonderful experience working with Saatchi Art. They are constantly supporting and promoting their artists with an incredible online presence and expertise.”

Barry Johnson

Based in the United States; Joined Saatchi Art in February 2015

“With Saatchi Art, I’ve been able to reach collectors in Africa, France, Germany, India, and across the United States.”

Kelly Puissegur

Based in the United States; Joined Saatchi Art in September 2013

“Because Saatchi Art handles the logistics of selling art, I am able to solely focus on creating.”

Discover more collector favorites in these collections featuring best selling artists.

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Iconic Art Styles Over the Years

Some art styles are timeless—and for good reason. Our curators highlight their favorite classic styles that are popular among collectors, and that are guaranteed to stand the test of time.

Contemporary Landscapes

“The outside world has always been a source of beauty and inspiration for artists. A landscape can liven up a living space or transport you somewhere else.”

—Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Pop Art

“Add color and energy to your home with a work of pop art that builds on the legacies of master American artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.”

—Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Abstract Expressionism

“Abstraction is one of the most widely collected art styles not only because it’s eye-catching, but because its meaning is left up to the viewer—and can therefore be so personal.”

—Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Nudes

“The human form has inspired artists for centuries, and for good reason. Nudes are dynamic, intimate, and beautiful.”

—Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Black & White Photography

“A stellar black-and-white photograph will stop you in your tracks. Photography is also a great starting point for any new art collector.”

—Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

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New Traditional

“Add a contemporary twist to the tried-and-true traditional. These talented emerging artists blend the old and the new to create original works that are as timeless as they are timely.”

—Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Looking to the Future

As we look ahead to this decade, our curators posit what they think is next—from emerging art styles and trends to new artists on the rise.

Antique Tapestry

“Inspired by the delicate woven wall hangings and oversized paintings bursting with intricate details of centuries past, these artworks by top artists will make a statement wherever they are displayed.”

—Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Earth Tones

“Earth tones are more than a color palette—they are a feeling and a mood. Artwork featuring these rich hues from nature will bring a sense of simplicity to your living space and help to create a warm and serene atmosphere.”

—Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Classicism

“With its foundations in ancient Greece, Classicism is generally associated with the ideals of harmony and balance. These global artists have embraced the style to create a wide-range of works—from portraits to landscapes—that find beauty in restraint.”

—Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Bold Monochromes

“Sometimes a single color is the most powerful statement of all. These new works by emerging artists daringly utilize a single hue to great impact.”

—Victoria Kennedy, Assistant Curator

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Tu Sombra y Yo
Martta Garcia
$2,970

Mortal
Vanessa Endeley
$2,710

At Saatchi Art, discover work by artists from over 100 countries. Whether you’re looking to commemorate a favorite trip or support an artist from a locale that is meaningful to you, Saatchi Art is your portal to thousands of original works by the world’s top emerging artists.

To get you started, our curators share 6 of their favorite international destinations that are home to talented artists we think you’ll enjoy.

Brazil

Brazil is emerging as one of the leading art centers of the Americas. Much of the new work coming out of the country today plays with punchy colors, diverse subject matter, and stunning abstract compositions.

Writer Your Story 2
Juca Máximo
$2,970

Untitled
Sueli Espicalquis
$1,140

Flowers, Colors, and Seeds
Leila Tebet
$3,650

Untitled
Sueli Espicalquis
$1,140

Flowers, Colors, and Seeds
Leila Tebet
$3,650

Dinner Time
Kazuhiro Higashi
$1,130

LV Banana Destiny
Campbell La Pun
$1,720

Japan

Japan has a rich tradition of art, and today’s emerging artists working in the land of the rising sun are no exception. Some of the strongest work being made in Japan today features graphic compositions, nods to pop-culture, and a striking color palette.

Woman #16
Natsumi Yamaguchi
$1,160

Dinner Time
Kazuhiro Higashi
$1,130

LV Banana Destiny
Campbell La Pun
$1,720

Mexico

Mexico is a hub of artistic activity in 2020, as a home to both cutting-edge contemporary art galleries and world-class museums. While stylistically varied, emerging artists in Mexico are often making work that asserts a connection to nature or focuses on energetic figures.

Sunny Life
C Arrmenta
$410

Pain and Consciousness
Yanin Ruibal
$440

Quand Elle Danse, les Autres Regardent
Rodrigo Lemus
$760

Pain and Consciousness Yanin Ruibal $440

Quand Elle Danse, les Autres Regardent Rodrigo Lemus $760

It Was Really Hard to Surf
Christian Nicolson
$2,610

Gypsy Soul
Anne Dillon
$505

New Zealand

The thriving art scene of New Zealand is one of the most vibrant in the southern hemisphere. While artists in the country are experimenting with a variety of techniques and styles, much of the new work takes inspiration from the natural landscape and its flora and fauna.

Yellow
Rachel Mataira
$860

It Was Really Hard to Surf
Christian Nicolson
$2,610

Gypsy Soul
Anne Dillon
$505

Nigeria

Nigeria has always been influential on the global stage, and the country is home to an especially burgeoning visual art scene. Discover some of the country’s rising art world stars whose work often features eye-catching pops of color and assertive portraits.

105 Naira from the Essence Project
Kamal Obat
$1,760

Fountpain
Lod Nael Cavalon
$820

Untitled from the Series Who We Are
Andrew Esiebo
$3,270

Fountpain
Lod Nael Cavalon
$820

Untitled from the Series Who We Are
Andrew Esiebo
$3,270

ARV/06/09/2019
A Ruiz Villar
$2,110

The Happiness Source
Fares Micue
$640

Spain

Spain has always been a fertile ground for arts and culture. Dynamic figurative work and abstract compositions characterize much of the impressive new art coming out of the country today.

Just a Dream
Daniel Bautista
$3,341

ARV/06/09/2019
A Ruiz Villar
$2,110

The Happiness Source
Fares Micue
$640

Why Saatchi Art?

Discover an unparalleled selection of original and limited edition art handpicked by our curators

Enjoy hassle-free delivery, world-class customer service, and 7-day money-back guarantee

Support emerging artists from around the world

Art For Your Home

Express Your Style With Original Art

Artwork by Robert von Bangert

Art for Every Style

Your art is a meaningful reflection of your personal style.

Let our curators help you discover artwork that complements your home’s unique beauty and story. Whether you prefer clean lines to bold patterns, or favor antiques over minimalist decor, Saatchi Art is your portal to thousands of original works by the world’s top emerging artists that reflect your home style.

Explore curated collections for the most popular interior design trends, or take our quiz to find out which one best reflects your space.

Contemporary Coastal

Bright and airy, this sophisticated style is characterized by clean lines, natural textures, and bright hues like turquoise and coral. Scale up your artwork to make a statement, or consider fabric and woven works to add layers of richness.

Surf Girl Jeep
Thomas Saliot
$6,250

Coming up for Air
Rebecca Potts Aguirre
$395

Surf Girl Jeep
Thomas Saliot
$6,250

Coming Up For Air
Rebecca Potts Aguirre
$395

Lavender Shadows on a Yellow Ground David Disko $2,570

Trinity
Daria Borisova
$1,970

Unique & Eclectic

Rich layers, eye-popping hues, and statement-making pieces characterize this maximalist home style. Bold art choices—like strong portraits and street art—are a must.

Trinity
Daria Borisova
$1,970

Lavender Shadows on a Yellow Ground
David Disko
$2,570

New Traditional

This style pays homage to past eras and art styles, while feeling vibrant and of the moment. We recommend artworks that put a modern twist on traditional motifs, from landscapes to abstracts.

Structural Landscape No. 61
Gregg Rosen

$3,410

Petite Rivière
Jon Parlangeli
$3,990

Structural Landscape No. 61
Gregg Rosen
$3,410

Multi Lines No.14
Veronica Romualdez
$575

Evening Hush
Ashley Moss
$830

Eco Minimalism

Lived in, yet refined, a minimalist style is harmonious and balanced, and puts self-care front and center. Canvases awash in calming fields of color will amplify any minimalist space.

Evening Hush
Ashley Moss
$830

Multi Lines No.14
Veronica Romualdez
$575

Rustic Industrial

While this style is characterized by neutral hues and materials, it always manages to make a fresh and bold statement. Large abstract paintings and metal works act as the ultimate conversation starters.

Organic Wreath. Winged Insects
Ariadna Dane
$2,640

Crystal Clear
Maryse Joussaume
$880

Organic Wreath. Winged Insects
Ariadna Dane
$2,640

Night Swim
Karen Clark
$1,055

Limoni10
Vincenzo Cota
$760

Modern Farmhouse

This timeless style is cozy, yet sleek. Antique silhouettes, vintage landscapes, and paintings depicting flora and fauna will add a warmth and simplicity to this unique take on country living.

Night Swim
Karen Clark
$1,055

Limoni10
Vincenzo Cota
$760

Classic Mid-Century

Embracing clean lines and organic shapes, this iconic aesthetic is marked by a love for bold colors and a range of materials. When it comes to art, consider fun wall-hangings and dynamic mobiles.

Tempo Rubato
Liam Hennessy
$850

Black Rose Succulents
Michael Pfleghaar
$4,210

Black Rose Succulents
Michael Pfleghaar
$3,710

Tempo Rubato
Liam Hennessy
$850

Mediterranean Morocco243
Abderrahim El Asraoui
$1,190

Piazza Navona, Rome, 2017
Aksana Ka
$880

Mediterranean Revival

Drawing inspiration from the European and African countries around the Mediterranean Sea, this international look is marked by bright colors, ornate accents, warm materials, and indoor-outdoor living. Artwork that is brightly colored and channels the coast, as well as small sculptures, will complement a Mediterranean interior.

Piazza Navona, Rome, 2017
Aksana Ka
$880

Mediterranean Morocco243
Abderrahim El Asraoui
$1,190

Luxury Glam

Add a touch of luxury to your space with artworks inspired by the glitz and glamor of old Hollywood. With playful combinations of metallic and mirrored surfaces and lush botanicals, this style offers endless possibilities to create your dream space.

Little Rose
Romy van Rijckevorsel
$730

Rose Reflections I
Anna Sidi-Yacoub
$1,160

Little Rose
Romy van Rijckevorsel
$730

Rose Reflections I
Anna Sidi-Yacoub
$1,160

Why Saatchi Art?

Discover an unparalleled selection of original and limited edition art handpicked by our curators

Enjoy hassle-free delivery, world-class customer service, and 14-day satisfaction guarantee

Support emerging artists from around the world

Museum Week 2020

Celebrate Museum Week Without Leaving Home

Louvre

Paris, France

A visit to the Louvre in Paris means a tour of masterful portraiture through the ages—from the Mona Lisa to the Grande Odalisque. Our curators round up some of the most museum-worthy takes on the human figure by a group of international emerging artists.

Take Me to Your Dreams Ophelia III by Viet Ha Tran

Pale Pink Mood by Karenina Fabrizzi

Europe Hoop by Igor Skaletsky

British Museum

London, United Kingdom

The British Museum’s renowned collection of landscape demonstrates how the subject has dominated watercolors, drawings, and paintings for centuries. Today’s artists take a fresh approach to capturing the outside world that is equally inspiring.

Drinks Continued by Greg Harris

Morning Light Through the Pines by Daisy Clarke

A Quiet Day 2 by Stella Burggraaf

Photo by David Jones / Licensed under CC by 2.0

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY, USA

A trip to New York isn’t complete until you’ve wandered through the Metropolitan Museum’s idyllic sculpture courts. In recent months, we’ve seen the market for the medium explode. Here are a group of ambitious artists making works that will be sure to transform your living space.

Spot Lenin №1 by Oleksandr Balbyshev

Untitled 6 by Sharon Brill

Introspect by Ana Duncan

Photo by Bit Boy / Licensed under CC BY 2.0

The Museum of Modern Art

New York, NY, USA

The Museum of Modern Art is home to the history of abstract painting—from Mondrian to Pollock. We highlight investment-worthy pieces of contemporary abstraction in this collection featuring some of our most acclaimed artists.

Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Yeachin Tsai

Dream Martini by Matthew Dibble

Traveler by Galen Cheney

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100 Voices, 100 Artists

Discover new works by Saatchi Art’s top women artists

2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave American women the right to vote.

But while women have attained a more equal voice in American democracy, they still don’t have parity when it comes to the arts; only 14% of living artists represented by galleries in Europe and North America are women.

Like the vote, we see art as a powerful means of expressing one’s voice and vision. In recognition of this landmark centennial, Saatchi Art is celebrating 100 of our most talented women artists. Enjoy discovering these up-and-coming artists, handpicked by our chief curator Rebecca Wilson.

Saatchi Art is proud to have achieved gender parity

50% of our selling artists are women

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Meet 100 of our Top Artists

Discover these up-and-coming women artists from around the world, handpicked by our team of expert curators. Click the thumbnail to explore each artist’s entire portfolio.

Tarini Ahuja

“Tarini operates at the threshold of representation and abstraction to create serene abstracts that are evocative of nature.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Marcelina amelia

“Despite focusing on serious themes such as female sexuality, gender and society, Marcelina’s paintings employ a tongue-in-cheek approach that keeps her work relatable.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Athena Anastasiou

“Athena’s contemporary portraits bring together impasto layers of paint and vibrant textile weaves, inspired by her extensive travels across South America.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Annabel Andrews

“Inspired by the colors of the landscape where she lives in El Escorial, Spain, the geometric forms and washes of color in Annabel’s paintings reinvent the famous color paintings of the 1940s and ‘50s.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Nadia Attura

“Nadia collects details photographed on location which she then strategically layers in her studio, creating a final image with overlapping scenes that convey a sense of time and place.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Allison Bagg

“Infused with fresh energy and humor, Allison documents her travels and everyday life, creating mind-bending realities and challenging our notions of traditional art.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Eloisa Ballivian

“Impressive in both scale and technique, Eloisa’s surreal pop art paintings submerge the viewer in an all-consuming wave of color and atmosphere.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Meegan Barnes

“With a playful approach to female empowerment, Meegan glorifies female sexuality with sculptures unabashedly depicting “the booty” and including traditionally valuable material, such as gold leaf.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Jessica Batan

“As a journalist and self-taught photographer tackling social and human rights issues, Jessica incisively captures both joy and tribulation through the camera.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Florence Baumgartner

“Warm, glowing landscapes and fuzzy, welcoming shadows bring oil and wood to life in Florence’s idyllic compositions.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Yurim Gough

“Yurim uses hand-formed ceramic bowls as unlikely canvases for her figure drawings, yielding masterful line drawings that bend with the contours of the ceramic.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Paola Bazz

“Paola examines the constant change of identity—its destruction and reconstruction—through 2D and 3D collage portraits of celebrities and strangers using found scraps of paper from magazines, leaflets and advertising materials.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Elizabeth Becker

“Elizabeth is drawn to the spontaneity and immediacy of watercolors, a medium which has taught her to relinquish control and embrace imperfections.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Francesca Dalla Benetta

“Informed by her background in set design and special effects makeup, Francesca makes surreal figures with startling presence.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Lene Bladbjerg

“With a background in graphic design, Lene creates crisp compositions that capture the hidden beauty of ordinary events or objects.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Jessica Bodner

“Based on sacred geometry, Jessica’s outdoor installations and tabletop sculptures belie their heavy materials with an aura of weightlessness.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Liz Bretz

“Using photo illustration and manipulation, Liz’s photographs create atmospheres that investigate the haunting and emotional introspection of dreams and the subconscious.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Laura Browning

“Inspired by the California dream of the 1960s, Laura’s paintings of light on water instantly evoke the feeling of a bright summer day.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Marijah Bac Cam

“In an exploration of texture, depth and femininity, Marijah’s abstract drawings are full of organic movement and forms.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Sherry Xiaohong Chen

“Through minimal forms, soft palettes, and mindful appreciation for the present moment, Sherry uncovers the subtle beauty in the mundane.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Susan J Chen

“As a commercial, fashion, and fine art photographer, Susan generates impactful compositions marked by her wry sense of humor.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

nadia jaber

“Combining various images, patterns and text on multiple canvases stitched together, Nadia’s collages represent the vastness and overwhelming labyrinth that is the digital world.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Michelle Loa Kum Cheung

“Using oil and gold leaf on wood panel, Michelle creates ethereal land and skyscapes, drawing inspiration from a wide range of sources from children’s stories to satellite earth imagery.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Yuna Chun

“Yuna’s illusionistic geometric paintings recall the dynamism of urban architecture and formally challenge the limits of our visual perception.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Lucille Clerc

“Working from intricate drawings to screenprinting, Lucille highlights London’s historical architecture and the challenging relationship between nature and urbanization.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Denise Dalzell

“Denise’s snapshots of everyday scenes are painted with a hopeful yet nostalgic cast, capturing feelings of connection and loneliness simultaneously.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Amber Denison

“Amber’s background in welding and plasma-cutting informs her paintings in which white lines are overlaid onto abstracted color backgrounds.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Patricia Derks

“Patricia uses electrified color palettes and broad, strong brushstrokes to make modern portraits that seem to reverberate on the canvas.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Ellen Dieter

“With impossibly clean edges that tease the viewer’s eye to look deeper, color and shape dance across Ellen’s canvases with an interdimensional whimsicality.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Lynne Douglas

“Inspired by her native Scotland, Lynne’s photographs are abstract island landscapes made of smooth and serene color transitions.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Stella El

“With impressionist brushstrokes, Stella captures the joy and energy of the Hawaiian islands where she grew up.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Vanessa Endeley

“Based in Abuja, Nigeria, Vanessa challenges the viewer’s perception of her subjects through bold portraiture.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Jill Lear

“Jill’s paintings of hundred- to thousand-year-old trees serve as loving documentations of place as well as formal explorations of space and form.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Javiera Estrada

“Javiera captures the vicissitudes of human relationships and emotion through sensual photographs.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Carla Sa Fernandes

“The vibrancy and allure of Carla’s explosive works have led them to be acquired by collectors in over 35 countries.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Jodie Fletcher

“With a background in industrial design working alongside the likes of Frank Gehry and Swarovski, Jodie pushes the boundaries of painting and textiles in her art practice, weaving strips of canvas into vibrant tableaux.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Nicola Godden

“Nicola captures the grace of the human form in bronze, taking inspiration from mythology—especially the story of Icarus—to embody both the strength and fragility of humankind.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Heather Goodwind

“Heather draws intuitively, distilling fleeting thoughts and emotionally charged moments into fantastical landscapes.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Jamie Gray

“Combining marbling, gilding, and hard-edge line, Jamie creates paintings that are both geometric and primordial.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Rashna Hackett

“Rashna draws on her memories of growing up in East Africa to create rhythmic, geometric paintings that evoke both the movement of city streets and the flux of inner emotions.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Marianne Hendriks

“With each distillation of a leaf into a simple abstraction, Marianne attempts to make sense of the world by manipulating geometry and form.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Zena Holloway

“Underwater environments serve as the backdrop for Zena’s dramatic and poetic compositions, which capture our primordial connection to water.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Anna Hymas

“Anna’s abstract paintings layer blocks of color and pattern from Chinoiserie and textiles, resulting in still lifes and maplike landscapes which have hung at the prestigious Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Peggy Lee

“With unremitting precision, Peggy translates her interest in technology and human connectivity into boundless networks of lines and rich webs of color.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Caroline Jacobson

“Caroline makes a poignant statement in her works, exposing the co-dependent tendencies of human beings.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Rusudan Khizanishvili

“Importing visual motifs from sources as varied as Persian miniature painting, Estonian mythology, and Western art history, Rusudan paints carnivalesque and surrealist scenes with confident brushstrokes and bold color.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Kim Kimbro

“Kim’s gestural brushstrokes and synthetic color palettes capture the nuances of human emotion.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Rie Kono

“Rie’s meticulous, dreamlike nature scenes and cityscapes are imbued with a sense of wonder and infectious optimism.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Seunghwui Koo

“Seunghwui uses resin, acrylic, plaster and clay to create satirical sculptures of pigs, playing with duality of meaning stemming from the divergent associations of ‘the pig’ as a symbol in Eastern and Western cultures.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Lisa Krannichfeld

“Lisa reimagines the female portrait, with her subject empowered and looking directly at the viewer in a defiant pose.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Mercedes Lagunas

“Mercedes’ bright and energetic paintings are defined by her distinctive style that combines graffiti and pop art.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curato

Lissy Elle Laricchia

“Lissy’s surreal photographs ask us to embrace our inner child and think back to a time of fairytales and daydreams.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Elizabeth Lennie

“Elizabeth’s signature impasto style brings a soft-focus effect to her work, conjuring nostalgic memories of childhood summer holidays.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Kim Leutwyler

“Kim investigates LGBTQ+ identities through confrontational portraits that vacillate between abstraction and photorealism.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Melissa McGill

“Inspired by the natural world around her, Melissa layers pastel, chalk and washes of paint to build up her works in a spontaneous, organic way.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Felicidad De Lucas

“Felicidad’s works makes a powerful statement about the ecological footprint left by human interaction with our environments.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Priyanka Mac

“Priyanka explores what lies beneath façades of perfection to produce multimedia artworks that speak to the age of celebrity and social media.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Katrina Majkut

“Katrina’s vintage paper collages, that have garnered acclaim from VICE and Hyperallergic, explore the innocence of childhood and the selective nature of nostalgia.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Sarah Maple

“Drawing on her experience as a Muslim woman living in Britain, Sarah consistently offers uncompromising social critique that has earned her an exhibition at Tate Britain and recognition from Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, and the Guardian.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Alex McIntyre

“Inspired by land and sky, and devoid of any human touch, Alex’s works offer a space to breathe and contemplate.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Anna McNeil

“A finalist for the Lynn Painter-Stainer Prize in 2017, Anna investigates the complex narratives of human relationships and memory.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Fares Micue

“As the main protagonist in her works, Fares transforms herself and her surroundings to tell emotional stories that are left open to interpretation from the viewer.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Darla McKenna

“Inspired by architecture, landscapes and music, Darla’s playful and rhythmic compositions are born of cutting, painting and layering mid-century newspapers and magazines.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Lola Mitchell

“Lola’s ethereal underwater photographs accentuate the female form through enthralling movements and textures.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Kristin Moore

“As a native Texan, Kristin brings a love of big skies and stark landscapes to her paintings.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Marisa Mu

“Unapologetically bare and wild, Marisa’s tiny dancers are full of energy and color, embodying pure euphoria and freedom.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Kera Morgan

“Informed by her background in textiles, Kera weaves together non-linear stories in her mixed media works made of found paper fragments.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Mallory Morrison

“Mallory’s background in dance shines through in her underwater photography that utilizes the weightlessness of water to emphasize a dancer’s movement.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Sophie Morro

“With a playful color palette and sense of humor, Sophie captures the landscape, mythology, and culture of her native Southern California.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Meg Lionel Murphy

“In Meg’s work women grow physically larger and stronger than their surroundings, taking on a life of their own and dominating the canvas.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Rocio Navarro

“With minimal color palettes and sparse settings, Rocio captures the solidity and presence of her female subjects with understated exactitude.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Somi Nwandu

“With a professional background managing cross-cultural creative projects in fashion and the arts, Somi constructs iconic portraits that celebrate African heritage, femininity, and cultural connections.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Zlatka Paneva

“With a surrealist sensibility, Zlatka investigates the affinities between humans and animals in moody scenes.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Alba Paramo

“With an emphasis on the fragility of nature, Alba strives to document Latin American mythology and culture amidst a rapidly changing world.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Monica Perez

“Monica’s works are expressions of emotion—impulsive, spontaneous gestures that unite strokes of abandon and the constraints of composition.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Jenna Polla

“Using minimal color, Jenna builds up and strips down multiple layers of paint in her works, resulting in subtly complex texture and nuanced tones.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Marianne angeli Rodriguez

“Marianne’s large-scale abstract paintings are fueled by memories of the vibrant sights, scents and stories from her childhood in West Africa, Central America, Europe and Asia.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Jessica Poundstone

“Inspired by the Minimalist and Light and Space movements, Jessica conveys the meditative potential of color and shape in her prints and paintings.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Karen Powell

“Karen’s paintings incorporate collaged photos and text, becoming flurries of memory that present her experience as an African American in a celebratory, empowering way.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Eleni Pratsi

“In an exploration of the infinite, Eleni draws on the endless shape of the circle and combines it with the immeasurable possibilities of the color wheel.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Kelly Puissegur

“Kelly draws on pop culture to make irreverent, unexpected paintings that are playful and don’t take themselves too seriously.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Shima Rabiee

“Trained in architecture and design, Shima captures emotional presence and depth in her figures with a refreshing commitment to realism and form.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Ute Rathmann

“Inspired by the Old Masters, Ute delicately captures the nuances of the human body.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Alexa Torre Rodriguez

“Alexa’s brightly colored photographs bring a strong feministic spin to traditional symbols of Mexican culture.”

– Bethany Fincher, Curatorial Assistant

Seda Saar

“Seda explores the interplay of materials, space and light to build prismatic sculptures that challenge our perception and capture the affective potential of color.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Stefanie Schneider

“Stefanie uses expired Polaroid film to make hazy images imbued with cinematic narratives and dreamlike ephemerality.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Laura Schuler

“Laura’s work is replete with graffiti mark-making, floral textures and movement.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Ewelina Skowronska

“Ewelina explores the female form with a sense of spatial fluidity and a graphic distillation of the body into carnal abstraction.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Synnöve Seidman

“Perpetually drawn to nature, Synnöve distills sublime mountainscapes into otherworldly tableaux.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Anna Sidi-Yacoub

“Inspired by the ever-changing movement of water, Anna shapes each metallic work by hand to produce unique sculptures that reflect calmness and tranquility.”

– Megan Wright, Assistant Curator

Olga Skorokhod

“Olga finds endless ways to manipulate paper, using cut outs to construct wonderfully intricate and elegant designs inspired by natural formations and textures.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Taylor Smith

“Taking to task pop culture, the pharmaceutical industry and the limits of technology, Taylor invents her own brand of pop art for the 21st century.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Leni Smoragdova

“Through an intense focus on the human body, Leni attempts to show us the inner force beneath contorted forms or hidden faces.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Joyce Steinfeld

“Joyce examines language’s power to both unite and divide us, through abstract sculptures that gesture towards both alphabetical symbols and human forms.”

– Aurora Garrison, Assistant Curator

Deborah Stevenson

“Deborah’s collages, often exploring concepts of power and femininity, emerge in an “automatic” way as visual dialogues appear out of the masses of paper on her desk.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Chalavie V.

“Summertime scenes are subverted by the shock of a cool, desaturated palette, evoking a sense of isolation reminiscent of Hitchcock and Hopper.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Naomi Vona

“In her latest project focused on collage, Naomi brings new life to vintage photographs and postcards using pens, paper and colored tape.”

– Monty Preston, Associate Curator

Valerie Wilcox

“With delightful quirkiness, Valerie’s multi-media assemblages blur the boundary between painting and sculpture.”

– Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator

Simple-T

“Simple-T dabbles in the strange and unusual to create daring surrealist images.”

– Victoria Kennedy, Associate Curator

Special Edition Artwork:

whitney avra

On the occasion of Saatchi Art’s 100 Voices, 100 Artists, artist Whitney Avra created an exclusive limited-edition print of her work How Long Must We Wait For Liberty. Inspired by the strong women of the past and those who continue to fight for rights today, the bold image of a suffragette exudes strength and beauty in the face of adversity. You can also visit Society6.com to purchase a line of products featuring Whitney’s work.

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Interviews With Artists

Saatchi Art curators spoke with critically-acclaimed artists about their process, inspiration, and the ways in which their identity as a woman is relevant to their art.

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Afro 74

Collage, 37 x 48 in

$7,349

Greater than Cotton

Collage, 37 x 27 in

$5,350

Early Hollywood Negroes

Painting, 31 x 42 in

$6,399

Untitled 142

Painting, 36 x 48 in

$4,920

Untitled 11

Painting, 60 x 60 in

$5,300

Untitled 145

Painting, 36 x 48 in

$6,560

Joyce, Warrior Queen

Collage, 18 x 24 in

$1,600

Coco, Britt, McCall, and Joysee; Warrior Queen

Collage, 16 x 12 in

$880

Kim, Warrior Queen Series

Collage, 8 x 10 in

$340

Living with Art: Susan Burger

LIVING WITH ART
Saatchi Art Collectors Take us Inside their Homes

Meet Susan Burger

An Interior Designer With an Eye for Beauty

For her entire life, Susan Burger has been obsessed with making things more beautiful. Formally trained as an interior designer, and now a practicing landscape designer as well as an accomplished photographer, she undoubtedly has an eye for art.

For Susan, art is not only something she couldn’t live without, but also as an essential element of her home’s design. Walking us through her Brentwood, California penthouse, she demonstrated how her art collection interplays with her aesthetic vision for the apartment. “It’s a small space, and I didn’t want anything to stand out too much. I just wanted it to be soft.” While she admits her second home on the coast has more pops of color, for this space, she embraced a more monochromatic palette. “Sometimes after coming back in from the world, you want something subdued,” she says.

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When Buying Art, Follow your Heart

While she is always thinking about her home’s aesthetic and vibe, she occasionally encounters artworks for which she doesn’t have a wall space or room in mind. In that case, she always follows her heart. “There are pieces that speak to me, and jump out,” she says. “So you create a space for it. And if you do have a muted interior where things are pretty neutral, you can put anything.”

“If it evokes some sort of passion, or strikes some sort of chord with you, then buy it. Because you’ll look at it every day.”

Loz Atkinson
Untitled

Angelo Dorigo
Origin of Symmetry

Such was the case when she encountered Saatchi Art artist Dariusz Labuzek exhibiting at The Other Art Fair in Los Angeles. She immediately fell in love with one of his works—but it had already sold. So she worked with a curator to commission the artist to make a similar piece. “I went home and took the measurements, and I photographed the room,” she explains. “He did three or four examples, and I got to pick the one that I liked.” She had her local framer stretch the work, and the stunning final result now occupies a point of pride in her bedroom.

Advice for the First-Time Collector

What advice would she give to a first-time collector trying to incorporate art into their home? “You have to know who you are,” she says simply. And what you want. “Do you want to come home and chill, or do you want to be energized? Do you want the art to burst out at you or fade into the background?” Regardless of style and space, Susan finds everything she needs at Saatchi Art. “It’s so easy to shop on Saatchi Art. It’s like pulling what you want out of a hat—you just type in the search words of what you want,” she points out. “And you can narrow it down to the price range that you want, and the size that you need.” One of the aspects she most likes most about living with original art is how her perspective on it is constantly evolving. “I look at the work a different way depending on what my most recent experience was,” she says. “It’s always different. It’s a give-and-take relationship with art.”

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Art Inspired by Susan’s Collection

Like what you see? Our expert curators suggest works inspired by the art displayed in Susan’s home.

Veri Apriyatno
Meditation

Agnieszka Maria Zieba
In Blue

Richard Brocken
Water

Tracie Cheng
Take Heart

Susan Burger lives and works in Los Angeles. You can follow her on Instagram here, or learn more about her Malibu event venue here.