From Victor Guedy to Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, art collector and design concierge founder, Hannah Tsurkan, reveals the artists and sculptors set to be big in the home and beyond in 2025
Hannah Tsurkan is founder of Agora Project Management, an end-to-end luxury construction and development company that doesn’t just build beautiful, mindful properties from the ground up across the UK – it also sources rare works of art, vintage furniture, and exquisite sculptures for its clients as part of its premium interior design concierge.
Alongside its design partners, Agora Project Management has sourced a wide array of works, from Francis Bacon and Jackson Pollock to Fernando Botero and Rothko, as well as rare works by the Albers (from both Anni and Josef.) The company also regularly sources mid-century pieces for the home and decorative final touches – even some very rare handbags for clients.
Having come from an artistic background herself, both in jewellery design and fine art, Hannah has a keen and trained eye for even the smallest of details, and she’s never far away from an auction house, gallery, or art exhibition. She is also a collector herself.
Hannah says: “Art isn’t just a finishing touch, it’s the core of a room; a focal point that makes you feel something every time you look at it, as well as in most occasions centre of your whole design.
“Investing in art is about more than just immediate aesthetic appeal,” she continues, “it’s about finding something timeless that will inspire and enrich your life for years to come, while also increasing in financial value.”
Here, Hannah writes about some of the artists and sculptors that UHNW clients are investing in right now – and may be worth your consideration too.
Emerging Artists You Should Be Investing In
VICTOR GUEDY
When I met Victor, we had an immediate connection, rooted in our shared passion for artistry. Coming from a jeweller’s bench since the age of five, I understood his dedication to craftsmanship and the meticulous touch that defines his work.
Victor Guedy started off by learning stone carving, before working with big names in architecture, art, and design, such as Joseph Dirand, Harumi Klossowska de Rola, and Raphael Navot. Now, an artist and sculptor in his own right, he’s making waves himself, especially in Paris.
Victor’s sculptures are minimalist, almost futuristic; raw but elegant, creating a unique tension between material and movement. One of my favourite pieces from Guedy is Random Vanitas III: Bananas – it’s made of rough bronze, again, elegant but raw; not too polished. His pieces look great in any style of room – whether minimalist, industrial, Scandi, art deco, or traditional.
MARK DARGAS
While Mark Dargas is not a brand-new artist, his work is absolutely extraordinary – he’s single handedly redefining portraiture with paintings that almost seem to breathe, they’re so realistic. Mark’s attention to detail means he’s able to capture the subtle emotions and nuances of his subjects in a way that feels deeply personal; it almost feels as though you’re looking at a photograph. His honey series has been my absolute favourite.
DIM ATELIER
Vladimir Slavov’s atelier is a sanctuary for artistic exploration, I always get lost in there for hours. In his work he explores the complex relationship between light, shapes and their reflections, and the impact these things have on their environment.
Slavov mainly creates beautiful lighting pieces but they truly are works of art – and they’ve found many a home in our interior designers’ creations.
TUNJI ADENIYI-JONES
Tunji’s work is an explosion of colour, with vibrant, elongated figures dancing across the canvas, creating a semblance of rhythm and energy that’s contagious. His paintings are truly alive, and there’s a vibrancy that you can’t look away from.
Tunji is fast becoming a favourite with collectors who value bright colours and cultural influences. His work is deeply inspired by his West African heritage.
SIGRID LUITSALU
Sigrid Luitsalu is an Estonian glass artist based in Tallinn. Luitsalu’s work explores patterns found in nature and the human psyche, drawing inspiration from the continuous transformation and growth inherent in both.
In 2020, she established her own glass studio, where she offers glass courses and creative coaching. Her recent solo exhibition, “Inner Patterns of Repetition,” held at HOP Gallery, Tallinn, in 2023, delved into the complexities of repetition and difference, featuring delicate glass objects crafted using the pâte de verre technique. This technique became popular again during the Art Nouveau period, predominately in France, with artists such as Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, Henry and Jean Cros and Emile Gallé among others fine honing the technique.
This particular fragile piece reminds me of sour fruit gummies, fragility, and freshly laid snow – you know where you go into the woods on a sunny day, with blue skies, and it’s crispy underfoot. Beautiful and nostalgic.
SOUGWEN CHUNG
I discovered Chung fairly recently, and it’s a bit of a different one for me, as I myself have written articles about not relying too heavily on technology or going too far down the AI rabbit hole. However, you can’t deny that Chung’s work is striking, and I’ve found there’s a growing wave of collectors who are looking for the next best thing; something exciting and innovative, not just oil on canvas.
Sougwen merges human creativity with machine learning, using robotic systems to produce intricate, ethereal drawings that explore the evolving relationship between humans and machines. While this may feel rather dystopian to some, I think there is some beauty in this – plus, her shows remind me of the 1999 Alexander McQueen show.
MINJUNG KIM
Speaking of South Korean artists, an artist a few of my clients have directed me to recently (usually it’s the other way around!) is Minjung Kim. I actually saw ‘Traces, 2024’ in this year’s Unlimited section at Art Basel, and immediately felt drawn to it – it’s a large-scale piece that is a captivating exploration of material and repetition.
Minjung Kim innovates using Hanji paper, traditionally limited to two metres in length to create unmonumental tryptic – this works together to form a continuous landscape, reflecting on physicality, breath, and a passage of time.
Her work is worth checking out, she’s at several prominent galleries around the world including Almine Rech, Leslie Sacks Gallery, Gallery Hyundai, Patrick Hyde Contemporary Art, and Galerie Volker Diehl.
GEORGE ROUY
George Rouy creates surreal, distorted figures that challenge traditional representations of the human body. For his latest series, BODYSUIT, he actually worked with a choreographer to ensure he got the movement right – I find you can stare at his works for hours.
George really pushes the boundaries of figurative painting, and his bold, provocative style has started to attract a following of collectors who love to be questioned by what’s in front of them. I adore his work.
CAMILLE HANNAH
Camille has become really popular with collectors over the last five years or so. She uses oil on convex aluminium surfaces, creating 3D works that are as much about texture, as they are about visual form – they’re almost liquid-like.
Camille’s works are great for modern, minimalist or industrial spaces as they almost jump out at you from a pale wall. You can find her in both the Saatchi and HOFA Gallery’s in London.
PAULINE ROY GRAVURES
I came to know of Pauline Roy when visiting the 2024 Collectible Fair in Brussels, her pieces have been very popular because of the sheer level of detail. To me, her work speaks for itself – she creates great modern-day pieces that will effortlessly enhance any interior – whether it’s a private home or a commercial space. They’re very versatile pieces – they literally fit anywhere, and they will last a lifetime.
There’s a delicate balance between texture and transparency in her work, and her mastery of sandblasting brings out the unique character of glass. She’s deeply inspired by nature, and the beauty, strength and fragility that comes with that.
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