> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.catapult-platform.art/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Artist Radar: 10 Artist you have to watch - URL: https://www.catapult-platform.art/open-call-finalists-10-artist-you-have-to-watch/ - Published: 2025-03-09T07:00:40.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-25T20:24:05.000Z - Description: Artist Radar Meet 10 must-watch contemporary artists for March 2025, selected by DiFranco and Pikazer0, Art Agency Portugal. - Author: Dominique Catherina Foertig - Tags: Context ## David Rosado & Pikazer0 Art Agency have selected 10 artists to watch We extend a big thank you to [**David Rosado**](https://www.instagram.com/davidrosado655/?ref=catapult-platform.art) and [**Pikazer0, Art Agency** ](https://www.instagram.com/pikazer0/?ref=catapult-platform.art)**Portugal** for selecting the **final 10 contemporary artists** we’re featuring in March - accompanied by **DiFranco**. 🎨✨ [David Rosado: A Interview of Contemporary ExplorationDiscover the art of David Rosado in our exclusive feature. Explore his blend of street art and modern expressions that challenge and captivate. Join us at Munchies Art Club.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/icon/munchies-art-club-magazine-61.png)Munchies Art Club MagazineDominique Catherina Foertig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/thumbnail/david-rosado--artist--interview--contemporary-art-now-1.webp)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/david-rosado-artist-interview-new-now/) Jury was David Rosado (Artist) and Pikazer0 Art Agency Portugal ( behalf of DiFranco) with a Text for each artist of Di Franco. ****10 Contemporary Artist to watch March 2025** \- 1\. ****Runa Rosgaard 2\. Lou Savoir 3\. Paula Wellmann** 4\. ****Sabina Speich 5\. Marieke Bolhuis** ****6**. ****Jhee Yoo** 7\. ****Adam Niklewicz 8\. Ryan Oswald 9\. Daniel Stroomer 10\. Roger Betka** ## **10 Artist to watch: Our Open Call Finalists February 2025** [**Runa Rosgaard**](https://www.instagram.com/runa%5Frosgaard/?ref=catapult-platform.art) is a contemporary Danish artist known for her installations, objects, and sculptures that explore the relationship between light, space, and perception. Her work often combines translucent materials, mirrors, and natural elements to create immersive experiences that challenge the viewer’s perception. ![rune rosgaard, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/runa-rosgaard--artist.jpg) ****Runa Rosgaard:** diorama drama exhibited at VARSE Vol.1 mentally im here, curated by [@charlievinces](https://www.instagram.com/charlievinces/?ref=catapult-platform.art) [@moamannsdorff](https://www.instagram.com/moamannsdorff/?ref=catapult-platform.art) and me 💚📸 [@h.antonsson](https://www.instagram.com/h.antonsson/?ref=catapult-platform.art) Permission and courtesy of the artist Inspired by the interaction between nature and architecture, Rosgaard develops minimalist and sensory compositions that evoke reflections on ephemerality, memory, and the way we inhabit space. Her innovative approach distinguishes her in contemporary art, with exhibitions in galleries and public spaces internationally. **Lou Savoir's** work is characterized by gestural and dense brushstrokes applied to translucent supports, exploring the interplay between light, transparency, and the materiality of paint. ![lou savoir, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/lou-savoir--artist.jpg) Lou Savoir: •You’re everything but I’m dignifying down rn• Oil and paper on gossamer 93x75cm in the making -> Permission and Courtesy of the Artist ![lou savoir, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/lou-savoir-1.jpg) Lou Savoir: Ham delivery Oil and graphite on deadstock C.I.A.T paper and vintage gossamer textile 75x93cm -> Permission and courtesy of the artist The technique creates overlapping layers that allow forms to emerge and dissolve, generating a fluid and mutable visual dynamic. The pasty texture and the contrast between opacity and translucency evoke an expressionist approach, with influences from Rothko's sensory abstraction and Fontana's spatial investigation. [Open Call:Join the Coolest Art Community on Instagram: Submit your work today!Our monthly Open Call is now open! Artist and curator Erik Sommer joins us as this month’s juror. Submit your contemporary artwork by March 31, 2025\. Apply today!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/icon/munchies-art-club-magazine-62.png)Munchies Art Club MagazineDominique Catherina Foertig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/thumbnail/publication-cover-5.jpg)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/open-call-join-the-coolest-art-community-on-instagram-submit-your-work-today-2/) New open Call out now: Jury -> Erik Sommer + Mott Projects The result is a body of work that transcends figurative representation, focusing on the pictorial experience and the relationship between gesture, material, and perception. [**Paula Wellmann**](https://www.instagram.com/paulawellmann/?ref=catapult-platform.art) is a German artist who moves between scenography, costume design, and painting, creating a unique pictorial universe that unfolds both in the theatrical space and beyond. Her work combines a visually expressive approach, where shapes, colors, and textures intertwine to construct immersive atmospheres and powerful visual narratives. ![paula wellmann, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/paula-wellmann--artist-1.jpg) ****Paula Wellmann** FULL OF EMPTINESS, Fire (2024), Oil on canvas, 200 cm x 250 cm In addition to her work as a scenographer and costume designer in collaborations with renowned directors, Wellmann incorporates strong influences from painting into her creations, exploring compositions that evoke emotional and symbolic depth. Her aesthetic, often characterized by a play between reality and the dreamlike, transforms stages into living canvases, where each element contributes to a unique sensory and dramatic experience. [Meet Erik Sommer Artist and Curator and Founder of Mott Projects New YorkERIK SOMMER | EERIE SILENCES Erik Sommer is an artist and curator based in New York whose work re-creates the cities beautiful decay. His cement installations simulate the feeling of that rough decaying texture of the city. He uses layers of acrylics, oils, gesso, cement dry wall plaster street posters and![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/icon/munchies-art-club-magazine-63.png)Munchies Art Club MagazineDominique Catherina Foertig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/thumbnail/publication-cover-6.jpg)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/meet-erik-sommer-artist-and-curator-and-founder-of-mott-projects-new-york/) Currently based in Berlin, Paula Wellmann continues to expand her artistic universe, pushing the boundaries between visual and performative arts, establishing herself as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary theater. [**Sabina Speich**](https://www.instagram.com/tuepf%5Fli/?ref=catapult-platform.art) creates oversized crocheted food sculptures that blend humor with social critique, addressing food waste, consumerism, and personal struggles with health. Originally learned in therapy, crochet becomes a tool for artistic activism, challenging gender roles and engaging with “Crip Theory.” ![Sabina speich, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/Sabina-Speich.jpg) Sabina Speich -> Photo: [@natikam](https://www.instagram.com/natikam/?ref=catapult-platform.art) The monumental scale of the works makes everyday objects striking and thought-provoking. Some pieces include QR codes, linking to digital content that expands their message. Using mostly second-hand materials, Sabina promotes “sharing instead of discarding,” merging traditional craft with modern technology to redefine textile art. [**Marieke Bolhuis**](https://www.instagram.com/marieke%5Fbolhuis/?ref=catapult-platform.art) is an artist and sculptor from the Netherlands whose work explores themes of identity, sexuality, gender roles, and the human relationship with nature. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/marieke-bolhuis--artist.jpg) ****Marieke Bolhuis**: INTRO 22A, expo 12.10/ 9.11 Melkerij, Kerkstraat 22a, 3020 Veltem-Beisem BE -> Image Courtesy of the Artist Her sculptures and installations often focus on vulnerability, the female gaze, and empowerment, inviting viewers to reflect on their role in the world. Notable installations like “Common Grounds” and her intervention at Oud-Amelisweerd address environmental and social issues, such as deforestation. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/marieke-bolhuis.jpg) ****Marieke Bolhuis**: Giant Pony Girl, foam iron nylon PU, 4x1,2x3 m, Bolhuis’ recent works, like the “Starting point, YOU ARE HERE” installation, delve into emotions, states of mind, and consciousness, encouraging a deeper understanding of existence and connection to the world around us. [**Jhee Yoo**](https://www.instagram.com/jhee%5Fyoo%5Fart/?ref=catapult-platform.art) is a Seoul-based artist who explores natural elements like waves, wind, and plants to symbolize the passage of time in her abstract paintings and installations. Her work reflects memories of nature and personal experiences, often using installations to create immersive environments that deepen the viewer’s engagement with her themes. ![jhee yoo, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/-------------------.jpg) ****Jhee Yoo** Sensory Facets II, 2024, Tarlatan, Paper pulp, Papier-mâché, Acrylic, Korean Hanji thread, 27 1/2”x 22”x18 Yoo holds a BFA in Korean Painting and History of Art and is currently pursuing an MFA at the Maryland Institute College of Art. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/Anwar-Mahdi.jpg)](https://newartistsnow.substack.com/p/artist-list-3-tuesday-artist-report) Our Weekly Artist Radar: Artist List #3 She has showcased her art in solo and group exhibitions, including in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Her pieces are available on platforms like Saatchi Art. [**Adam Niklewicz**](https://www.instagram.com/adamniklewicz/?ref=catapult-platform.art) is a Polish-American artist known for his conceptual illustrations, sculptures, and installations. His work decontextualizes everyday objects, transforming them into thought-provoking pieces that challenge perceptions and highlight hidden meanings. ![adam niklewicz, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/adam-niklewicz--artist-1.jpg) Adam Niklewicz RAINY SEASON, 2024 / deep matte giclée print / 24”x 36 -> Permission courtesy of the artist ![adam niklewicz](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/Adam-Niklewicz.jpg) ****Adam Niklewicz** CHOOLBOY, 2022 / deep matte giclée print / 24”x 36” (edition of 3) | Image Courtesy of the Artist His illustrations, featured in major publications like The New York Times and Time, distill complex ideas into clear visuals. His sculptures manipulate household items in absurd and poetic ways, often reflecting themes of immigration, identity, and cultural fusion. [![spark art fair 2025](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/spark-art-fair-1.jpg)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/spark-art-fair-vienna-2025-one-artist-one-vision-no-distractions/) ****Spark Art Fair 2025** \- Read more Blending Polish heritage with American pop culture, Niklewicz’s work invites viewers to reconsider the familiar through humor, symbolism, and surreal reinterpretations. ![ryan oswald](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/Ryan-Oswald.jpg) Ryan Oswald -> Painting | Image Courtesy of the artist **Ryan Oswald**, also known as [**Ozmodern\_Ryan**](https://www.instagram.com/ozmodern%5Fryan/?ref=catapult-platform.art), is a Dallas-based artist who works across mediums such as oil on canvas, digital art, and graphic design. His artwork often blends traditional and digital techniques to explore themes of information processing and visual communication. One of his notable pieces, “Information Landscape,” combines oil, limestone, and gypsum on canvas, inspired by his background in designing information systems. ![ryan oswald, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/Ryan-Oswald--artist-1.jpg) Ryan Oswald: Work on Paper | Permission courtesy of the artist Oswald also works in graphic design, contributing logos like the one for Marsig Music, showcasing his versatility in both art and design. [**NasePop**](https://www.instagram.com/nasepop/?ref=catapult-platform.art), born **Daniel Stroomer** in Amsterdam in 1982, is a Dutch artist renowned for his dynamic murals, paintings, and sculptures. Emerging from a graffiti background in the 1990s, he has evolved his style to incorporate vibrant colors, geometric shapes, and digital aesthetics. 0:00 /0:33 1× Daniel Stroomer | Permission and courtesy of the artist His work often explores the interaction between urban landscapes and visual art, creating pieces that disrupt and engage their surroundings. ![daniel strommer, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/daniel-stroomer-1.jpg) Daniel Stroomer: STRUCTURES [#05](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/05/?ref=catapult-platform.art) Aerosol sobre Dibond 70cm x 60cm | Permission and courtesy of the Artist Notably, he has contributed murals to various international locations, including Breda and Tampa, Florida. [**Roger Betka**](https://www.instagram.com/rogerbetka/?ref=catapult-platform.art)is a Los Angeles-based painter whose work explores themes of surrealism, pulp art, psychological and spiritual conflicts, and the struggles of modern life. His paintings often reflect personal experiences, offering a deep and intense perspective on the human condition. ![roger betka, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/Roger-Betka-1.jpg) Roger Betka -> Part of a series of dozens of interior book illustrations Im working on. This is for a race car themed book project | Permission and Courtesy of the Artist Some of his notable works include “IQ Test,” “Order-PickUp,” and “Scam Likely,” which are available for purchase on his official website. His art has also been exhibited at La Luz de Jesus Gallery, featuring pieces like “Ghouls,” “Dark Web of Lies,” and “Forever Tacos.”Visually, his paintings incorporate a vintage aesthetic, vibrant colors, and a dreamlike atmosphere. ![robert betka, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/03/roger-betka--artist-.jpg-1-1.jpg) Roger Betka: Gouache Painting | Permission and Courtesy of the Artist He often blends scenes from everyday life with elements of mystery and absurdity. His expressive figures and symbolic settings explore themes such as paranoia, alienation, and identity in the digital age. [Discover 15 Exceptional Artists: Handpicked by Curator Katharina HoffmannExplore the finalists of our January 2025 open call, curated by Katharina Hoffmann. Meet 15 must-follow artists on Instagram and dive into their inspiring creations!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/icon/munchies-art-club-magazine-64.png)Munchies Art Club MagazineKatharina Hoffmann![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/thumbnail/katharina-hoffmann--curator.jpg)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/discover-15-exceptional-artists-handpicked-by-curator-katharina-hoffmann/) For more insight into his creative process, Betka shares his work and thoughts on Instagram, where he describes himself as a “tragic painter person” in Los Angeles. --- A huge thank you to **DiFranco (@pikazer0) and David Rosado** \- we’re incredibly grateful for your time, expertise, and collaboration. --- ## Related Reads: [15 Artists. 15 Worlds. One Feed You Don’t Want to Miss. Selected by Erik Sommer15 Artist you have to follow by curator and artist and founder of Mott Projects. For Catapult - The New Munchies Art Club![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/icon/munchies-art-club-magazine-479.png)Catapult - The New Munchies Art Club | Critical CuratorsDominique Catherina Foertig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/thumbnail/new-faces-in-contemporary-art-5.jpg)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/eri5-artists-15-worlds-one-feed-you-dont-want-to-miss/) Erik Sommer - 15 Artist to watch [Katharina Hoffmann: Discover 15 Exceptional ArtistsKatharina Hoffmann selection of 15 must-follow artists on Instagram. For Catapult - The New Munchies Art Club![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/icon/munchies-art-club-magazine-480.png)Catapult - The New Munchies Art Club | Critical CuratorsKatharina Hoffmann![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/thumbnail/katharina-hoffmann--curator-3.jpg)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/discover-15-exceptional-artists-handpicked-by-curator-katharina-hoffmann/) Katharina Hoffmann - 15 Artist selection [🔥 9 Contemporary Artists to Watch This June: Curated by Gvantsa Jishkariani for Munchies Art Club9 contemporary artists to watch this June, handpicked by curator Gvantsa Jishkariani for Munchies Art Club. From surreal paintings to bold textile works — meet the rising names shaping tomorrow’s art world.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/icon/munchies-art-club-magazine-481.png)Catapult - The New Munchies Art Club | Critical CuratorsDominique Catherina Foertig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/thumbnail/9-contemporary-artist-to-watch-2-1.jpg)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/9-contemporary-artists-to-watch-this-june-curated-by-gvantsa-jishkariani-for-munchies-art-club/) Gvantsa Jishkariani - Curator, Artist and Founder - 9 Artist to watch --- ## No fluff. No hype. Just good art and honest perspectives. Every Tuesday and Saturday. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. [**Privacy Policy* ](https://www.catapult-platform.art/privacy-policy/)and[ *Terms of Use*](https://www.catapult-platform.art/untitled/)