Luciano Ventrone (1942–2021), born in Rome, was a masterful Italian painter celebrated for his hyperrealistic still lifes that blend impeccable technique with a reverence for light and colour. His paintings, showcased worldwide in galleries and exhibitions, captivate viewers with their heightened realism and evoke the tradition of Italian masters, combining naturalism with symbolic depth to explore themes of beauty, transience, and materiality.

Artwork: Spuntino, 1999, Oil on linen, 40 x 40 cm (15.8 x 15.8 in)

Hwang Seontae’s light box installations, created from layers of etched and printed glass, depict minimalist, contemporary interiors. Illuminated by subtle light sources, these scenes evoke a sense of stillness, where the quiet interplay of light and shadow hints at both absence and anticipation. The serene atmosphere invites contemplation, capturing a moment of pause within the simplicity and order of domestic space.

Artwork: The Space with Sunshine III, 2022, Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit, 112 x 152 x 4 cm (44 x 60 x 1.5 in)

Matteo Massagrande’s paintings are rich in detail and atmosphere, combining evocative interiors with subtle shifts in perspective. Each work invites the viewer to explore layers of memory, space, and light.

Artwork: Serra, 2023, Oil on board, 40 x 40 cm (15.8 x 15.8 in)

Gretchen Andrew, an American-born artist, combines digital and AI-generated imagery to examine the intersection of algorithms and aspirational reality. She takes computer-generated oil paintings of idealised female subjects and manipulates them with additions generated by a robot program she codes herself. The result is a portrait of tension between "who you are and who the algorithms say you should be."

Artwork: Facetune Portrait, Blue Relevé, 2025, Oil on canvas, 45.7 x 91.4 cm (18 x 36 in)

Israeli artist Yigal Ozeri specializes in photo-realistic portraits of women set in serene landscapes. Drawing from classical themes, his works immortalize the delicate beauty of the human form with remarkable precision. Ozeri’s intricate technique brings his subjects to life, evoking both their realism and their deeper, symbolic essence.

Artwork: Worn Leather, 2025, Oil on canvas, 76.2 x 76.2 cm (30 x 30 in)

Madeleine Gross layers expressive brushstrokes over photographic imagery, creating a dynamic tension between the mechanical and the hand-made. Her work explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time.

Artwork: Two Lovers 2, 2024, Acrylic paint on original photography, 107 x 94 cm (42 x 37 in)