SPOTLIGHT




Posted June 6, 2025 by New Blood Art

What the Spotlight Really Means

A space for early signals – where artists often appear before their rise becomes visible elsewhere.
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Posted June 1, 2025 by New Blood Art

Sammi Mak – Louis Vuitton’s latest collector

Sammi Mak’s newest body of work holds clarity, depth, and a kind of atmospheric truth you feel before you think about it. We’re proud to share that one of her recent paintings has just been acquired by Louis Vuitton – an exciting milestone and a strong signal of the attention now building around her work. […]



Posted May 11, 2025 by New Blood Art

Ed Saye – Echo of Initiation

Ed Saye has been quietly held in our Masters section for some time. He’s one of those artists you look at and think: it’s only a matter of when. The depth is there, the coherence, the unmistakable hand. Serious collectors have noticed. The work has always had gravity, what’s shifting now is the light around […]



Posted May 22, 2025 by New Blood Art

Errol Theunissen A quiet moment, before the show opens

Errol Theunissen, an artist whose work sits at a powerful juncture. His upcoming solo show at Texture, Manchester (opening May 30th) is one of three exhibitions launching the new space. It follows two significant group shows at BSMT Space in London: Ascension and Vignettes: Interpreting Nostalgia. A trajectory is forming, and his work is about […]



Posted March 2, 2025 by New Blood Art

Aneira Thomas – winner of the public vote

Aneira Thomas: Winner of the Emerging Art Prize Public Vote Aneira Thomas has been selected as the winner of the Public Vote for the New Blood Art Emerging Art Prize. Her paintings carry a distinct vertical rhythm – unusual in contemporary painting. They use rich, layered colour and repeated motifs to create works that feel […]



Posted February 16, 2025 by New Blood Art

Esther Castle – Winner of New Blood Art Emerging Art Prize

Esther Castle has been awarded the New Blood Art Emerging Art Prize for her exceptional degree show work.



Posted January 16, 2025 by Nicola Wiltshire

Featured Artist: Lindsay Mapes

Lindsay Mapes’ work embodies the raw, unfiltered experience of life, channeling its beauty, chaos, and contradictions into every piece she creates. Through an intuitive and expressive approach, Lindsay transforms mistakes and imperfections into vital elements of her art, much like the Japanese practice of kintsugi – where flaws are mended with gold, becoming part of the object’s story.



Posted January 1, 2025 by Nicola Wiltshire

Emerging Artists with Significant Investment Potential

As we step into the new year, I’m delighted to share our annual Spotlight on Artists – a key highlight in the New Blood Art calendar. This extended blog post celebrates the outstanding achievements of our artists over the past 12 months and features those with exciting developments ahead, which are often strong indicators of significant investment potential.



Posted December 21, 2024 by New Blood Art

Clementine Eastwood – A Rare Talent

Clementine’s work is a completely unique vision, and that is what makes a great artist truly investable.



Posted November 9, 2024 by New Blood Art

Spotlight on Errol Theunissen: A Rising Talent Featured by Whitechapel Gallery

Errol Theunissen’s recent feature in Whitechapel Gallery’s First Thursdays walking routes marks a significant milestone in his career, underlining his position as an emerging talent to watch. This prestigious recognition amplifies his visibility in the art world, making his work even more compelling for collectors. With only two pieces currently available through our gallery, this […]