Keerthana S Kumar - The Quandary of Quacks, 2024. Acrylic on canvas. 100 x 75 cm | 39 1/4 x 29 1/2 in.
We are thrilled to officially announce the talented artists selected for ‘For the Love of Art History’ Young Masters Invitational Exhibition 2025. As Young Masters enters its 16th year, Cynthia Valianti Corbett has carefully chosen the finalists for this exciting showcase, which will take place at The Exhibitionist Hotel in South Kensington.
The theme, ‘For the Love of Art History’ reflects Cynthia’s lifelong passion for the Old Masters, cultural diversity and the rich legacy of art from the past.
Munisha Gupta | Deniz Kurdak | Thomas MacGregor | Daisy McMullan | Josie Love Roebuck | Jemma Gowland | Deborah Azzopardi | Kelsey Shultis | Carolyn Tripp | Olga Morozova | Helen Brough | Alexandra Baraitser | Sandra Shashou | Matilda Baxendale-Kirby | Lissie Baldwin | Shiba Huizer | Liron Kroll | Blair Martin Cahill | James Robert Morrison | Emilia Momen | Carlton Scott Sturgill | Alexa Harris | Yoshihito Suzuki | Eveline Kieskamp | Keerthana Kumar | Lucy Newman | Claire Carroll | Maxim Burnett | Sarah Jane Moon | Ella Shepard | Steven Morant | Lesley Wood | Claudette Forbes | Ruby Taglight | Gail Altschuler | Zidi Gong | Jo Holdsworth | Cristina Schek
Our 2025 awards feature the Woman Artist Prize, given by Dr. Chris Blatchley and judged by him and prominent collector and philanthropist Lady Jill Shaw Ruddock, CBE. This year, we are also introducing The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts Award which will recognize excellence from the shortlisted artists. Additionally, the exhibition will include an Acquisition Award for the second consecutive year, from Brad Blume, art collector and President of the Rudolph Blume Foundation. For the third time, Brownhill Insurance Group will sponsor the People’s Choice Award. The 2025 Edition has also been generously supported by the Kirsh Foundation.
Key Dates:
16 January 2025 - Young Masters Private View Artist Reception 6-9pm | RSVP
13 February 2025 - Valentine’s Eve YM Benefit Jazz Concert 2025 6.30-9pm | RSVP
5 April 2025 - Finissage With Tea 3-6pm | RSVP
Address: The Exhibitionist Hotel, 8-10 Queensberry Place London SW7 2EA
Young Masters Curator’s Tour: Love & Art Through the Ages
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Step into the world of Young Masters with this exclusive Curator’s Tour led by Cynthia Valianti Corbett. Find out about the rich history of the initiative, uncover the secrets behind the artworks, and explore how love and art history intertwine through the lens of our talented artists. Enjoy a glass of prosecco as you engage in thought-provoking discussions, ask questions, and experience the exhibition in a relaxed, intimate setting. Purchase your tickets here.