Every week, Art to Collect by ArtDependence brings together an exceptional curation of works that reflect the pulse of contemporary art today, offering collectors, new and seasoned alike, a window into some of the most compelling creative practices around the world.
Every week, Art to Collect by ArtDependence brings together an exceptional curation of works that reflect the pulse of contemporary art today, offering collectors, new and seasoned alike, a window into some of the most compelling creative practices around the world. This week’s spotlight traverses mediums and geographies, from layered textile forms to grand-scale photographic interventions. Here’s what you need to see:
Dankyi Mensah
Ghanaian artist Dankyi Mensah’s work is a rhythmic dance of colour, line, and gesture. His practice centres on capturing the spirit of contemporary African life while paying homage to traditional motifs. Using bold acrylics and an intuitive layering technique, Mensah creates paintings that feel alive with motion and communal energy. Each piece acts as a living archive, a testament to shared histories and the vibrancy of present-day experiences. For collectors, his work offers both aesthetic delight and a deep narrative resonance.
Dankyi Mensah, Kumerican Look: This is Me, 2021, Acrylic on canvas
Wim Tellier
Belgian artist Wim Tellier is known for pushing the limits of photography beyond the frame and into the environment itself. His large-scale photographic installations transform public spaces into immersive encounters, often addressing themes of climate change, memory, and human vulnerability. Tellier’s process involves meticulous planning and collaboration, resulting in images that both confront and embrace viewers. Wim gained fame with the project WE WISH, which depicted a 600m2 large baby photo of his son. This work travelled the world, including the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles.
Wim Tellier, Bronze Statue of a man in a fireproof suit, 2025, Bronze sculpture
Haegue Yang
Internationally acclaimed for her multisensory installations, Korean artist Haegue Yang weaves industrial and domestic materials into intricate sculptural forms. Her work bridges cultural narratives, often blurring the line between abstraction and functionality. Using objects such as Venetian blinds, bells, and yarn, Yang orchestrates pieces that shimmer with movement and sound. To collect her work is to embrace an ongoing conversation between past and present, East and West — a testament to the artist’s profound material intelligence.
Haegue Yang, Nonprofit 05_ Trustworthy #181, 2012, Paper Collage, various envelope security patterns, 35 x 50 cm
Kimathi Mafafo
South African artist Kimathi Mafafo’s textile works are lush celebrations of feminine strength and natural beauty. Drawing on her background in painting, Mafafo seamlessly merges embroidery and fabric to create deeply textured portraits and landscapes. Her process is slow and meditative, reflecting the intimate bond she shares with her subjects. The results are soft yet powerful works that speak to healing, self-knowledge, and the quiet power of women’s lives. A perfect addition for collectors who value both craft and conceptual depth.
Kimathi Mafafo, 2014, Oil on canvas,
Nicolaes Devriendt
Belgian artist Nicolaes Devriendt crafts paintings that rest delicately on the line between abstraction and figuration. His minimalist approach distils scenes into essential gestures, evoking fleeting memories and subtle emotional states. Soft, layered brushstrokes invite viewers into a contemplative space where time seems to slow down. Devriendt’s practice is rooted in observation and a deep sensitivity to light and texture. Owning a work by Devriendt offers a quiet yet enduring presence — a piece that unfolds new meanings with each viewing.
Nicolaes Devriendt, De Zaak Maes, 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 90 x 50 cm
Phil Collins
British artist Phil Collins is celebrated for his socially engaged, time-based works exploring intimacy and representation. Moving fluidly between film, photography, and installation, Collins’ practice involves close collaboration with his subjects, often marginalised or overlooked communities. His portraits are not mere depictions but active exchanges that question power, visibility, and care. Bringing a Collins piece into a collection is an invitation to engage with art as a living, ethical practice, one that challenges and expands our understanding of human connection.
Phil Collins, Sinisa (Blue), 2003, lightjet print mounted on aluminium, 50 x 60 cm
Each of these artists invites us to see the world through a different lens — vibrant, meditative, monumental, or intimate. As Art to Collect continues to champion exceptional works from around the globe, we invite you to explore, learn, and bring home pieces that resonate on every level.
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