Who to Invest in and Why Curators’ Picks,
2025 Semi-Annual Selection
Every six months, the curatorial team of NNC Gallery London presents a carefully selected list of eight artists from our collectives that we believe represent outstanding opportunities for art investment.
These artists are not emerging overnight sensations, but professionals we have monitored for over seven years, consistently producing high-quality work, expanding their market presence, and evolving their artistic voice.
Our selection is based on:
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Proven consistency in artistic production and research
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Positive growth in exhibition history and critical recognition
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Increasing demand among collectors and galleries
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A clear, authentic artistic identity that resonates internationally
By following our curators’ recommendations, collectors and art investors can discover solid, long-term opportunities in the contemporary art market. Each profile is accompanied by background information, selected works, and recent achievements, making it easier to understand the artist’s trajectory and potential.
This section is updated twice a year, reflecting the most current developments in the careers of the artists we follow closely. Whether you are building your collection, looking for new talent, or seeking reliable investments in the art world, our “Who to Invest in and Why” page is your direct access to curated, data-driven expertise.
Why Invest in Gordon Coldwell
Gordon Coldwell is a UK-based artist whose practice bridges centuries of art history with contemporary digital innovation. Drawing on influences ranging from the Dutch Golden Age to the Dada movement, Coldwell reimagines iconic masterpieces by artists such as Vermeer, Velázquez, Duchamp, and Manet, infusing them with new narratives, cultural commentary, and subtle humor.
A former art lecturer and marketing professional, Coldwell brings both deep art historical knowledge and a strong conceptual vision to his work. His multi-layered digital paintings are meticulously composed through the assemblage and transformation of sourced elements, creating compositions that feel both familiar and unexpectedly new. This “Art About Art” approach invites viewers to reconsider canonical works while engaging with themes of culture, history, politics, and identity.
His art is referential and reverential, quoting from the past not as mere appropriation but as a form of homage, re-contextualising imagery to create fresh visual dialogues. This synthesis of old and new resonates with seasoned collectors and first-time buyers alike, offering works that carry timeless cultural depth and contemporary relevance.
Coldwell has exhibited widely in respected UK institutions, including Worthing Museum & Art Gallery, Black Swan Arts Centre, and Thelma Hulbert Gallery, and his works have been featured in curated group shows, solo exhibitions, and thematic projects. His pieces are available in limited editions and can be produced at large scale, making them suitable for both private collections and public installations.
Importantly, a comprehensive catalogue of his extensive body of work is currently in production, consolidating his market presence and curatorial profile. With five decades of artistic development, a strong connection to European art heritage, and a growing international visibility, Gordon Coldwell offers collectors an opportunity to acquire works that are visually compelling, intellectually engaging, and positioned for long-term cultural and market value.
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Our journey with him began in 2018 with these works:
https://www.nonamecollectivegallery.co.uk/collective-18/gordon-coldwell
Our journey with him began in 2018. Since then, Gordon Coldwell has confirmed our curatorial choice, continuing to produce works of remarkable quality and strong conceptual interest.
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Why Invest in VaRu
VaRu is an Italian artist, photographer, and curator whose multidisciplinary practice blends visual art, performance, and new media to investigate identity, gender, memory, technology, and peace. With a career spanning over two decades, she has developed a distinctive voice that merges traditional photography with experimental techniques, AI-generated imagery, and immersive digital experiences.
Her artistic research is deeply rooted in psychology, social issues, and communication, often exploring the unconscious and the intersection between human perception and technology. Rusci maintains active collaborations with museums, cultural institutions, and international partners, bringing her projects into both institutional and public spaces.
Projects such as The Artists Are Present – Proposals for Peace for the Future and Io Sono Puro Amore embody her commitment to socially engaged art and cultural research, frequently involving public participation and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Her work is distinguished by a strong conceptual foundation, meticulous visual composition, and an ability to connect art with urgent contemporary issues.
Exhibited internationally and featured in curated challenges, magazines, and hybrid gallery shows, VaRu’s art resonates with collectors seeking culturally significant work and institutions aiming to engage audiences in meaningful dialogue.
Currently, her trajectory is expanding toward interactive installations, virtual exhibitions, and NFC-enabled art objects, positioning her at the forefront of the evolving art market. Investing in VaRu means acquiring works that are not only visually compelling but also conceptually forward-thinking, with the potential to increase in value alongside her growing international recognition.
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Our journey with her began in 2017 with these works:
https://www.nonamecollectivegallery.co.uk/portfolio-1-1/varu
We have been following her progress ever since and continue to do so. She is an artist who grows every day, constantly seeking new forms of expression.
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Why Invest in Debora Barnaba
Debora Barnaba is a Milan-based visual artist and photographer whose work uses the human body as a universal visual language. Each composition transforms physical forms into narratives, where body parts become “letters” in an alphabet of emotions, perceptions, and meanings that transcend their physical nature.
Her artistic voice merges technical precision with an intimate, poetic vision, recalling the intensity of Francesca Woodman while developing a distinct contemporary language. Barnaba’s photographs and self-portraits are characterised by a stark elegance, a balance between conceptual depth and visual immediacy, making them appealing to collectors who value both aesthetic refinement and psychological resonance.
Over the years, she has collaborated with leading figures in photography such as Giovanni Gastel and Oliviero Toscani, and her work has been exhibited internationally in prestigious venues including Art-Icon (Paris), Palacio de Lombillo (Havana), PhotoLondon, and major Italian galleries. Her images have been published in top magazines such as Vogue, L’Officiel, and Marie Claire, gaining recognition from critics and institutions across Europe.
Barnaba’s practice is in constant evolution, embracing photography, video, and cross-disciplinary collaborations while maintaining a coherent conceptual thread. Her growing presence in international exhibitions and art fairs positions her work within a market that values strong artistic identity, technical mastery, and cultural relevance.
Investing in Debora Barnaba means acquiring works that combine visual impact, conceptual sophistication, and a timeless exploration of the human condition — qualities that ensure both lasting cultural significance and long-term market potential.
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Our journey with her began in 2017 with these works:
https://www.nonamecollectivegallery.co.uk/portfolio-1-1/debora-barnaba
We have been following her progress ever since and continue to do so. She is an artist who grows every day, constantly seeking new forms of expression.
Visit her website, Instagram, and other social channels listed on her page. Contact us for more information and we will be pleased to act as intermediaries and guarantors for any sales with her.
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Why invest in Juan Pablo Mapeto
Juan Pablo Mapeto (1985, Concepción – Chile) is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, collage, watercolor, drawing, illustration, sculpture, tattoo, and music. His work is characterised by a fearless cross-pollination of mediums and influences, resulting in compositions that are at once visually striking and conceptually layered.
Since joining NNC Gallery in 2019, Mapeto has brought a distinctly international perspective, shaped by years of living and working across Latin America and Europe. After studying Fine Arts at the Universidad Nacional de las Artes in Buenos Aires, he refined his skills in painting, engraving, drawing, and sculpture, later expanding his research in Brazil, where he participated in the documentary Exposto, exploring artistic process and experimentation.
His exhibitions include award-winning presentations at the Museo Metropolitano in Buenos Aires, solo shows in Bogotá and Mexico City, and appearances in São Paulo, where he has contributed to both institutional and commercial projects. Mapeto’s work has also engaged with large-scale public art initiatives, such as “HIT La Internacional Muralista,” collaborating with artists from around the world.
Beyond his individual practice, Mapeto is committed to fostering artistic dialogue, notably through Proyecto Prismas, a platform he founded to connect Latin American artists across disciplines and geographies.
Investing in Juan Pablo Mapeto means acquiring works that merge technical mastery with cultural depth, offering collectors pieces that carry the energy of multiple artistic traditions, the vitality of international exposure, and the relevance of an artist actively shaping contemporary visual culture.
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Our journey with him began in 2021 with these works:
https://www.nonamecollectivegallery.co.uk/portfolio/juan-pablo-mapeto
We have been following his progress ever since and continue to do so. He is an artist who grows every day, constantly seeking new forms of expression.
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Why invest in Eghosa Raymond Akenbor
Eghosa Raymond Akenbor (1982, Benin City – Nigeria) is a painter, experimental artist, and art educator whose work celebrates and reinterprets African cultural heritage through a contemporary lens. His paintings combine pointillism techniques, African symbols, and stylised figures on minimalist backgrounds, creating a visual language that is both rooted in tradition and attuned to modern sensibilities.
A graduate in Painting and General Art from Auchi Polytechnic and holding a post-graduate degree in education, Eghosa draws deeply from the rich cultural environment of Benin, a city with a profound artistic history. His practice has evolved from fashion design to painting, mixed media, and collage, with a decisive turn in 2015 after being inspired by Victor Ekpo. Since 2021, his signature works — figures rendered with intricate pointillism and cultural motifs — have resonated strongly with collectors.
Eghosa’s art has been published internationally in Average Art Magazine (UK), Wotisart Magazine (UK), Lunch Ticket (USA), Hidden Treasure Art Magazine (UK), International Contemporary Art (Greece/USA), and Pomona Valley Review (USA). His exhibitions include Dalla Grafica All’Africa (Lugano, Switzerland), Spectrum Miami (2014), Show de Bola (Brazil, 2014), Altered Aesthetics (USA), and Welding Cultures Exhibition (London, 2021).
Each painting emerges from a blend of imagination, lived experience, and cultural research, incorporating influences from poetry, ancient sculpture, music, and fashion. His work invites dialogue, celebrates African identity, and offers collectors visually distinctive pieces that carry both aesthetic richness and cultural depth.
Investing in Eghosa Raymond Akenbor means supporting an artist who is preserving and evolving African artistic traditions while building an international profile through exhibitions, publications, and cross-cultural projects.
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Our journey with him began in 2019 with these works:
https://www.nonamecollectivegallery.co.uk/portfolio/eghosa-ray-akenbor
Since then, we have witnessed the refinement of his technique, the consolidation of sales both in Europe and overseas, and the continuous maturation of his style and artistic vision.
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Why invest in Barbara Van den Driessche
Barbara Van den Driessche is a Belgian visual artist whose work merges the precision of theater direction with the emotional intensity of staged photography and sculpture. With over 20 years of experience as a stage director and set designer — leading her own theater company and teaching drama at the Luca School of Arts — she brings a deep understanding of visual composition, atmosphere, and the power of the human body as a medium of expression.
Since joining NNC Gallery in 2019, Barbara has focused on creating photographic and sculptural works that explore physical and psychological vulnerability. Often working with actresses and dancers willing to reveal fragility, imperfection, and pain, she constructs images that are charged with emotion yet open to interpretation. Her photographs are meticulously staged to evoke intensity rather than intention, inviting viewers to feel before they seek meaning.
Her sculptures continue this exploration, presenting damaged, unfinished, and fractured forms — studies of emotional and material erosion that nonetheless carry a perceptible spark, whether literal or metaphorical. The human (often female) body is central to her work, yet it is transformed into a universal vessel for grief, resilience, and beauty in imperfection.
Investing in Barbara Van den Driessche means acquiring works that unite the visual discipline of theater with the immediacy of fine art photography and sculpture, offering collectors pieces that are both visually arresting and emotionally resonant, with a lasting power to provoke reflection.
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Our journey with her began in 2018 with these works:
https://www.nonamecollectivegallery.co.uk/collective-18/barbara-vandendriessche
We have been following her progress ever since and continue to do so. She is an artist who grows every day, constantly seeking new forms of expression.
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Why invest in Nazan Pamuk
Nazan Pamuk, born in Istanbul and raised in Germany, is a professional artist with over 25 years of experience. After graduating from the School of Applied Arts upon her return to Turkey, she established her own studio, held solo exhibitions, collaborated with artists and academics, and taught at various institutions. Her works have been exhibited and sold in galleries and auctions both in Turkey and internationally.
Pamuk is best known for her surrealistic interpretations of women and wild horses, often intertwined with symbolic elements from nature. Her distinctive visual language blends elegance, strength, and mystery, creating compositions that are immediately recognisable and rich in poetic depth.
Her consistent thematic focus and refined technique have earned her a solid presence in the Turkish and international art markets. Each piece offers a fusion of visual beauty and layered symbolism, appealing to collectors who value both aesthetic distinction and conceptual resonance.
Investing in Nazan Pamuk means acquiring works by an established artist whose career combines long-standing market recognition with a unique and enduring artistic vision — qualities that ensure cultural relevance and lasting value.
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Our journey with her began in 2020 with these works:
https://www.nonamecollectivegallery.co.uk/portfolio-1/nazan-pamuk
We have been following her progress ever since and continue to do so. She is an artist who grows every day, constantly seeking new forms of expression.
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Why invest in Pollyanna Iris Dee
Pollyanna Iris Dee is a young Filipina visual artist and illustrator whose work blends traditional drawing and photography with digital transformation, creating dreamlike compositions that explore beauty, vulnerability, and emotional strength. A graduate in Visual Communication from the University of the Philippines, she has transitioned from mixed media to full digital illustration, expanding her expressive range and visual language.
Her art has gained international exposure through exhibitions at MADS Art Gallery (Italy), The Holy Art (UK), Boomer Gallery (UK), and the International Contemporary Art Fair of Luxembourg, where she was represented by Van Gogh Art Gallery. Her portraits, often characterised by a mix of distorted abstract and figurative elements, convey subtle emotionality and resonate with themes of mental health, self-acceptance, and the complexity of human emotions.
Created with the aim of sparking empathy and dialogue, her works invite viewers into an intimate space where fragility and strength coexist. Each piece reflects a commitment to transforming personal and collective experiences into visually compelling and conceptually rich narratives.
Investing in Pollyanna Iris Dee means supporting a distinctive young voice in contemporary digital art — an artist whose growing international presence and emotionally resonant work position her for long-term cultural and market relevance.
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Our journey with her began in 2021 with these works:
https://www.nonamecollectivegallery.co.uk/collective-21/pollyanna-iris-dee
We have been following her progress ever since and continue to do so. She is an artist who grows every day, constantly seeking new forms of expression.
Visit her website, Instagram, and other social channels listed on her page. Contact us for more information and we will be pleased to act as intermediaries and guarantors for any sales with her.
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