> ## 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 #4 : Top finds online - URL: https://www.catapult-platform.art/this-weeks-top-finds-closing-2024-with-exciting-discoveries-and-looking-ahead-to-2025/ - Published: 2025-03-03T08:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-26T17:15:30.000Z - Description: Nina Radonja, Matt Kaufman, Kalan Strauss, Austin Ansbro and Theo Michael are this weeks artist you have to follow on Instagram - Author: Dominique Catherina Foertig - Tags: Context ## **Wrapping Up 2024: This Week’s Best Artists and a Look Ahead to the New Year** **Supporting Artists Together: Be Part of Our Mission** At Munchies Art Club, supporting living artists is our passion and purpose. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/12/kalan-strauss.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/12/kalan-strauss-artist.jpg) [****Kalan Strauss:**](https://www.instagram.com/kalanstrauss/?ref=catapult-platform.art) “Maximum D”, Acrylic on canvas, 28x14 inches from his past groups how “Looks Can Be Deceiving” at [@galleryanthony](https://www.instagram.com/galleryanthony/?ref=catapult-platform.art) | Permission: Image Courtesy of the Artist and Gallery ![kalan strauss, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/12/kalan-strauss-artist-1.jpg) [****Kalan Strauss:**](https://www.instagram.com/kalanstrauss/?ref=munchiesart.club) 🔫💦🪨 “Splash From The Past” Resin, acrylic, vinyl sticker, metal hardware 18.5x16x6 inches🔫💦🪨 | Image Courtesy and Permission by the Artist Alongside that, our newsletter brings you **the most exciting fresh faces and top finds** unearthed through our channels. ![matt Kaufman](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/12/matt-kaufman-artist-1.jpg) [****Matt Kaufman:**](https://www.instagram.com/mattkaufmanstudio/?ref=catapult-platform.art) Floor Sitting, glazed stoneware, childhood bedroom sheets, polyfil, 2024 | Image and Permission of the Artist -> Documentation: [@ryanpatrickkrueger](https://www.instagram.com/ryanpatrickkrueger/?ref=catapult-platform.art) ![matt kaufman](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/12/mini_magick20241226-44422-g20zah.jpg) [****Matt Kaufman:**](https://www.instagram.com/mattkaufmanstudio/?ref=catapult-platform.art) Dad’s Baseball Bat, glazed stoneware, 2024 | Image and Permission of the Artist -> Documentation: [@ryanpatrickkrueger](https://www.instagram.com/ryanpatrickkrueger/?ref=catapult-platform.art) Whether we dive into our follower list or stumble upon surprises on Instagram’s Explore page, we’re committed to spotlighting artists who deserve more visibility. **But we want to do more.** Imagine thematic features, deeper dives into emerging scenes, and curated showcases—yet, as an independent project, our resources are limited. --- Become a Supporter Independent art writing. 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[Learn more ](https://buy.stripe.com/3cI28rgHe8eE5LK6eccAo0h?ref=catapult-platform.art) --- Your support helps us reach our goal of hiring external freelance writers and expanding our vision to become a leading independent online magazine, amplifying artists aligned with our curated selection. ![nina radonja, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/12/nina-radonja-artist.jpg) [****Nina Radonja**](https://www.instagram.com/nina%5Fradonja%5Fart/?ref=catapult-platform.art)with 'Rip', oil on aluminium | Permission and Courtesy of the Artist ![theo michael artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/12/theo-michael-artist-1.jpg) [****Theo Michael:** ](https://www.instagram.com/theo%5F%5Fmichael/?ref=catapult-platform.art)Urvogel | Permission: Courtesy of the Artist ![theo michael art](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/12/heo-michael-art.jpg) [****Theo Michael:**](https://www.instagram.com/theo%5F%5Fmichael/?ref=catapult-platform.art) The Mask Of Agamemnon. | Permission: Courtesy of the Artist ![austin ansbro artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/12/austin-ansbro-1.jpg) [****Austin Ansbro:**](https://www.instagram.com/austin.ansbro/?ref=catapult-platform.art) Woody & Buzz lightyear Drawings on beige paper 11 x 17 inch | Permission: Courtesy of the Artist ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/12/austin-ansbro-artist.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/12/austin-ansbro-artwork.jpg) [****Austin Ansbro:**](https://www.instagram.com/austin.ansbro/?ref=catapult-platform.art) Homer & Marge Simpson Drawings on beige paper 11 x 17 inch | Permission: Courtesy of the Artist This is the **fourth installment of our new newsletter series**, which has already been a great success. 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