Eventually we whittled down the list to these 65 individuals and it’s a stunner of a line-up. The expression on show – be it intricate, painterly scenes, adorably ragged illustrative characters, poignant monographs, blisteringly slick books or perception-redefining portraits – is staggering. Overall, our cohort seems to embrace the expectations, aesthetics and theory of what’s come before and truly transforms their respective disciplines in a way that is future-facing and exciting to behold.
We’ve picked these people not only for their potential but the astonishing standard of work they’re currently executing and the genuinely inspirational amount of original thinking, authenticity, and vision. Head over to the directory and find a new favourite.