Bhimanshu Pandel (b. 1995) from Jaipur, Rajasthan, began his artistic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Painting from MSU, Baroda. His passion for exploring form and material led him to a glass workshop in Turkey and then to Edinburgh College of Art, where he earned a Master's degree in Glass. 

In 2020, Bhimanshu returned to India, inspired by his agrarian roots in rural Rajasthan. A visit to his village sparked a creative exploration of dried weeds, which he transformed into intricate drawings that connected him with local communities like the Bishnoi, Rebari, Bhopa, and others. His work delves into the sacred plants and trees of these communities through a "hauntological" lens, reinterpreting folk traditions in a contemporary communal space. 

Bhimanshu’s art navigates humanistic values, blending traditional and contemporary techniques to explore sociological, philosophical, and spiritual themes, preserving cultural memory while inviting contemplation.

Deborah Fischer (b. 1992) is a multidisciplinary French artist specialising in sculpture, installation, and performance. Fischer's practice involves collecting and repurposing discarded objects that she transforms into poetic works of art. She is known for her ability to create beauty from the ordinary, questioning the value of objects and the impact of human activity on the environment. Fischer explores themes of wandering, displacement, memory, reparation and urbanization through her practice.  

Israel artist, Erez Nevi Pana (b. 1983)  is a vegan and passionate animal rights activist whose work centers around exploring natural phenomena and environmental processes through material experimentation. He pursued a Master of Arts from the Design Academy of Eindhoven where his thesis focused on the recrystallization of salt. 

In 2015, Nevi Pana established La Terrasse in Eindhoven, a platform bringing together designers, artists, writers, and thinkers. His works have been exhibited globally, including at the Beazley Designs of the Year exhibition, the Design Museum in London and the Nature: Cooper Hewitt Design Triennialin New York and the Netherlands. His creations are part of permanent collections at The Design Museum Holon in Israel and the FRAC Grand Large - Hauts-de-France in Dunkerque.

Currently based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Nevi Pana is pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Art and Design in Linz, Austria, where he continues his research on Vegan Design.

Kiraṇ Kumār (b. 1983) is an India artist, researcher, and writer whose work spans dance, critical historiography, and speculative computing. His practice is rooted in both embodied and conceptual explorations of yogic and tāntrik traditions, and he engages with the connections—or disconnections—between premodern and futuristic worlds through performance, writing, and visual art. His transdisciplinary projects are the result of long-term artistic research, delving into themes of embodiment, temporality, spirituality, and digitality. His embodied practice includes training in Haṭha yoga, Kaḷaripayaṭṭ, and traditional Indic temple dance and singing. 

Kumār's exhibited at Jeu de Paume in Paris, the Singapore Biennial, and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa. He has received performance commissions from Festspielhaus Hellerau, Gessneralle Zürich, and Malmö Konsthall. His writings have been published by Archive Books, Performance Research Books, transcript Verlag and K-Verlag.

He has been awarded fellowships and residencies at prestigious institutions, including the Academy for Theatre and Digitality and Akademie Schloss Solitude. His ongoing research project, "Spi/ritual/Digital Complex" (2023-present), is supported by the Ministry for Culture and Science North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW), KunstStiftung NRW, Medienwerk.NRW, and Dachverband Tanz Deutschland.

Liz West (b.1985) is a British artist celebrated for her diverse body of work, ranging from small, intimate pieces to large-scale installations. She uses various materials and focuses on the use of light, blending elements of sculpture, architecture, design, and painting to create playful and immersive experiences.

West is known for creating vibrant environments that combine bright colours with radiant light. She is deeply interested in how colour and light interact, often designing her work to engage with the specific qualities of a given space. West believes that our perception of colour is entirely dependent on light, and she enhances the intensity and structure of her installations by carefully adjusting and manipulating colours.

West has received commissions from prestigious institutions and organisations worldwide, including the Natural History Museum (London), London Design Festival, Paris Fashion Week, Milan Design Week, National Trust (UK), Dubai Design Week, and Bristol Biennial. Her work has been featured in exhibitions at Musée Nissim de Camondo (Paris), Kraftwerk Berlin, Tripostal Lille, and Bangalore International Centre.

Maina Devi (b. 1984), is a wife, a mother and foremostly an artist who belongs to a small village, Kekri in Rajasthan. She finds her expression of emotions by weaving. Introduced to the art form of weaving at the tender age of 12, Maina Devi has been keeping this form of tradition for over two decades. Devi is married to Shishupal (b. 1977). Together, the couple take inspiration from mother nature, and weave together Manchaha carpets through which they depict a motley of the crops they grow, hues of the flowers when a tiny seed leads to fruition and the care that they give to their crops. Devi, broke all boundaries and inhibitions to stand tall neck-to-neck with her husband and do what her heart desires the most- weaving.

“Manchaha” which translates to “heart’s desire” is where Maina Devi’s expertise stands out, resulting in unique, one-of-a-kind designs. Her desire to travel, defy her cultural identity and grow to make a new one for herself with persistent hard work is what makes her a true artist.

Devi’s Lehrata Khet rug was shortlisted at the 2023 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize and was the only India entry.

Petra Cortright (b. 1986) is an American contemporary artist known for her innovative approach to digital media, painting and video art. She creates works that blend traditional art techniques with digital processes, often incorporating internet aesthetics, social media elements, and computer graphics.

Cortright first gained recognition for her webcam self-portrait videos, which she altered with animated GIFs and posted on YouTube, often using spam text as captions. Her approach to painting involves exploring the vast layers of information she encounters while surfing the internet. Using found digital elements as "paints" Cortright creates intricate and vibrant compositions, blending the luminous tones of classical Impressionist painting with the ambient glow of a computer screen. 

Cortright's work has been exhibited in major international museums and galleries, including The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the New Museum in New York, and the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing. Her works are also part of numerous private and public collections, such as the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles and the Moderna Museet in Stockholm. 

Sachin (b. 1990) is a Rajasthan-based filmmaker who uses lens-based art to explore and express his understanding of the world, often through an experimental approach. His agrarian family roots inspire his visual exploration of agricultural practices within rural communities and their complex relationships with socio-ecological factors. Sachin is particularly interested in oral histories, folklore, and community-based indigenous knowledge systems, which frequently appear in his films.

In addition to his filmmaking, Sachin is the co-founder of Docustan Cinema Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the practice of documentary filmmaking. 

His achievements include receiving the Taiwan Pitch Grant for producing a short film in Taipei and the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. Sachin has also been a participant in various international programs, including the Trojan Horse "Film Making as Spatial Speculation" in Finland, the Interaction Fellowship in Serbia, and the Opening Scenes Lab at Vision du Réel in Nyon, Switzerland. He has held academic positions as an Assistant Professor at Parul University, Vadodara, and Chandigarh University, Punjab, and is currently a Guest Faculty at Ashoka University, Sonipat.

Ujjwal Agarwal (b. 1987) is a generative artist who explores the intersection of art and technology by using algorithms and code. His work is known for its intricate patterns and shapes, which seem to emerge and evolve naturally from the digital canvas.

His art strikes a balance between structure and spontaneity, offering a glimpse into the complex relationship between order and chaos. He draws inspiration from nature, music, and mathematics, creating pieces that invite viewers to immerse themselves in a world of beauty and complexity.

He also holds a degree in Computer Engineering from NIT Jaipur and a Master's in Computational Arts from Goldsmiths University, London.

Christina Mackie (b. 1956), is a British artist whose work spans over four decades. Initially trained as a painter, Mackie has expanded her practice to explore color and perception through various media, including sculpture, watercolor, photography, ceramics, and found materials. Her recent work focuses on installations that investigate material properties and the processes of change and exchange.

Mackie’s video practice is characterized by a delicate interplay of materiality, color, and process, often capturing the subtle transformations of natural elements and everyday objects. Her videos explore the tension between control and randomness, reflecting her broader interest in the unpredictability of materials. Mackie’s work often feels like a meditative observation, where the act of seeing becomes a tactile, almost sculptural experience. Through her lens, mundane moments are elevated into poetic studies of form, time, and the natural world.

Her work has been exhibited in prestigious venues such as Tate Britain, The Renaissance Society in Chicago, and Kunsthal Charlottenborg in Copenhagen. She has received numerous awards, including the Beck's Futures Prize in 2005 and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award in 2010.

Hetain Patel (b. 1980), a British artist and filmmaker is recognized for his multidisciplinary practice that spans video, performance, photography, and sculpture. Patel’s work often explores themes of identity, focusing on the dynamics of cultural heritage, language, and physical movement. Patel's practice challenges conventional art presentations, bringing forth a narrative that is both personal and universally resonant, reflecting the complexities of modern identity and cultural continuity.

Patel adopts theatrical productions and cinematic aesthetics to create layered artworks that blur the lines between reality and fiction. The bold costumes, choreography and vivid set designs create thought-provoking reflections on contemporary life and culture. Patel is inspired by pop culture, comic books, superhero films and traditional Indian motifs, and his work cleverly fuses the mundane with fantastical elements with the intention to question how identity is constructed and perceived. 

Patel’s practice has been showcased globally in both art galleries and public spaces, with significant exhibitions at institutions such as Tate Modern in London, the Ullens Centre for Contemporary Art in Beijing, and performances at Sadler's Wells, London. His work has garnered critical acclaim, earning him awards like the Film London Jarman Award in 2019.

Larry Achiampong (b. 1984) is a British Ghanaian artist, filmmaker, and musician whose work spans film, photography, sound, and game design. Achiampong’s work  explores themes of class, gender, cross-cultural identity, and the legacy of colonization. His projects delve into personal and communal heritage, using a mix of visual and aural archives to challenge societal inequalities.

Achiampong's first feature film, Wayfinder, was longlisted for a BAFTA award in 2023. The film follows a young girl, The Wanderer, on a journey across England, examining themes of belonging, displacement, and cultural heritage. Achiampong has received prestigious awards such as the Stanley Picker Fellowship and the Paul Hamlyn Artist Award. 

Achiampong’s work has been exhibited extensively, including solo shows at Turner Contemporary and BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. His work has also been featured in major exhibitions, including at the Tate Britain, The British Film Institute, and the Venice Biennale and is a part of significant collections such as the Tate, the Arts Council Collection, and the Government Art Collection in the UK.

Rachel Lowe (b. 1968), is a British  artist whose work spans traditional media like drawing and painting, as well as video, Super 8 film, photography, and slide projections. 

Lowe is known for her innovative and conceptual approach to video, drawing, and installation art. Her work often explores themes of movement, time, and the interplay between control and chance. She is recognized for her unique method of layering visual narratives, which often involves the manipulation of everyday imagery and mundane actions to reveal the tension between the mundane and the extraordinary.

Lowe was the Wingate Artist in Residence at Southampton City Art Gallery, and a joint winner of the Olay Vision Award for Women Artists. Her work has been featured in prominent exhibitions, including Speed at the Whitechapel Art Gallery and The British Art Show 5, which toured to Edinburgh, Cardiff, Southampton, and Birmingham, The Future Demands Your Participation in Shanghai, China, and Ffilm 3, a group exhibition of film and video at the Glynn Vivian Gallery in Swansea. Lowe also exhibited in Beck's Futures and received the Delfina Studio Award.

Rosalind Nashashibi (b. 1973) is a British Palestinian artist known for her evocative paintings and films. Her work is deeply focused on the act of observation, often blurring the line between observer and subject in a way that can be both intimate and unsettling. Her films, marked by non-linear narratives, explore power dynamics, collective histories, and themes such as non-nuclear family structures and Palestinian life. 

Nashashibi frequently uses 16mm film, imbuing her works with a tactile and nostalgic quality that emphasizes the passage of time and the nuances of personal and social relationships. Her films often focus on the interactions between people in various settings, from family life to public spaces, revealing the complexities and emotional landscapes of ordinary moments. Her work is celebrated for its ability to convey the beauty and fragility of human connections, often addressing broader political and social themes through a deeply personal lens.

In 2020, she became the first artist-in-residence at the National Gallery in London. A Turner Prize nominee in 2017, she also represented Scotland at the Venice Biennale. Nashashibi’s work has been showcased in major exhibitions worldwide, including Documenta14 and Manifesta 7.

Steve McQueen (b. 1969), is a celebrated British artist and filmmaker known for his powerful, minimalist storytelling. His work often delves into universal themes and painful personal histories, aiming to make viewers acutely aware of their own bodies and emotions. 

McQueen has directed four feature films, including Hunger (2008), which won the Caméra d’Or at Cannes, and 12 Years a Slave (2013), which earned him Golden Globe, Oscar, and BAFTA awards for Best Picture. His 2020 anthology series Small Axe explored the experiences of London’s West Indian community, and in 2021, he co-directed Uprising, a documentary about the 1981 New Cross Fire in London.

Internationally acclaimed for his contributions to contemporary art, McQueen was awarded the Turner Prize in 1999. He has been featured in Documenta and represented Great Britain at the Venice Biennale in 2009. His solo exhibitions have been held at prestigious institutions, including Tate Modern in London and Dia Beacon in New York. McQueen’s work continues to challenge and engage audiences worldwide, with recent projects like Grenfell at the Serpentine Gallery and Occupied City at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

John Wood (b. 1969) and Paul Harrison (b.  1966) are a British artist duo known for their innovative work in video, sculpture, drawing, and installation. Their practice blends conceptual exploration with a unique sense of existential comedy, often through minimalist performances that experiment with physical limitations, scale, and the interaction between the human body and its environment.

Wood and Harrison met while studying at Bath College of Higher Education (now Bath Spa University) and began collaborating in 1993. Their work is characterized by its precision and humor, frequently using simple materials and settings to create complex and thought-provoking pieces.

They have exhibited internationally, with solo shows at prestigious institutions such as IKON Gallery in Birmingham, Kunstverein Arnsberg in Germany, the Contemporary Art Gallery in Vancouver, the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, and Tate Britain in London. Their work is held in major public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Tate in London, the Arts Council Collection in the UK, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.