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William N. Copley, known as CPLY, was an American painter and gallerist associated with Surrealism and Pop Art. His idiosyncratic style, characterized by satirical narratives and bold, graphic lines, often explored themes of eroticism, social mores, and the absurd, bridging European avant-garde with American pop culture.

John Currin is an American painter renowned for his provocative, technically masterful portraits of women. His work, often merging classical techniques with pop culture and erotic imagery, navigates a complex territory between beauty and grotesquery, challenging perceptions of femininity and desire with satirical wit.

Daniel Sinsel is a German artist based in London, acclaimed for his intimate, handcrafted paintings and sculptures. His work meticulously combines diverse materials and classical themes, exploring illusions of space and volume with a subtle, often humorous, eroticism, delving into the material qualities and historical associations of his chosen mediums.

Mernet Larsen (b. 1940) is an American painter distinguished by her unique figurative style, which renders scenes with fragmented perspectives and geometric distortion. Her work creates unsettling, almost Cubist, tableaux that explore the uncanny nature of everyday life and the complexities of human interaction within a flattened, abstract space.

Lee Mullican (1919-1998) was an American painter and key figure in the mid-20th century California art scene, particularly associated with Dynaton. His unique "typewriter stroke" technique created vibrant, textured canvases exploring spiritual abstraction, often inspired by Native American art, mysticism, and cosmic forces.

Dana Lok's paintings navigate the complexities of perception and representation, often employing optical illusions and fractured narratives. Her work probes the paradoxes inherent in depicting immaterial concepts, challenging viewers to scrutinize their own visual interpretations.

Vincent Trasov, a Canadian artist, is a pivotal figure in Vancouver’s avant-garde, known for his conceptual art and performance work. Famously running for mayor as "Mr. Peanut" in 1974, Trasov consistently challenges artistic conventions and explores the intersection of art, media, and public engagement with wit and criticality.

German contemporary visual artist and sculptor (b. 1966), known for theatrical installations combining painting, sculpture, found objects, exploring art history, media and pop culture.

Peruvian–Mexican contemporary sculptor working in stainless steel and industrial materials to explore mirror, void, form, and post‑industrial aesthetics across public and gallery spaces.

Valentim's geometric paintings and sculptures, often incorporating Afro-Brazilian symbols and iconography, explore the intersection of art, religion, and cultural identity. His work is marked by a sense of vibrant spirituality.