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Art.co.za Watch List 2025



Annual list of the most on-the-rise artists in South Africa

The third edition of our annual list of the most on-the-rise artists across various media and subject matter shaping the future of contemporary art in South Africa.






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Jonathan van der Walt

A Gqeberha-based visual artist, curator, and academic whose interdisciplinary practice merges traditional and digital sculptural techniques to explore contemporary South African identity.


Lesedi Ramushu

an artist from Mpumalanga, specializing in the intricate art of linocut printmaking. Inspired by the rich culture and heritage of his homeland, Lesedi's work celebrates the beauty and diversity of Africa.


Lindo Zwane

Zwane's work is deeply rooted in themes of nostalgia and the cathartic process. Through his art, he explores the emotional complexity of memory, identity, and human connection, aiming to create pieces that resonate on both a personal and collective level.


Luke Rudman

A South African visual-and-performance artist whose work marries painting, installation, portraiture and queer performativity.


Masonwabe Ntloko

Ntloko's artistry is deeply rooted in the rich textures of his upbringing and the distinctive way of life of His people. Each piece he creates is a homage to his heritage, yet simultaneously a forward-looking exploration that resonates on a global stage.


Mila Posthumus

Her subject matter has been almost exclusively figurative. She is fascinated and intrigued by the complexities of the human condition, as played out on the stage of everyday life.


Nadine Hansen

With a passion for exploring the intricacies of the human experience, Hansen’s work often explores themes of identity and connection with the natural world.


Sello Letswalo

A dynamic multimedia artist whose work explores personal narratives through the innovative use of found materials such as steel and Machangani bags.


Tessa Teixeira

Tessa Teixeira is a conceptual artist that primarily enjoys expressive painting, that leans towards partial abstraction. Her work is motivated by existential philosophical ideas, that reflect on consciousness and sentience.




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