For the Love of Art History
Young Masters Invitational Exhibition 2025
Keerthana S Kumar, The Quandary of Quacks, 2024
We are thrilled to officially announce the talented artists selected for ‘For the Love of Art History’ Young Masters Invitational Exhibition 2025. As Young Masters enters its 16th year, Cynthia Valianti Corbett has carefully chosen the finalists for this exciting showcase, which will take place at The Exhibitionist Hotel in South Kensington.
The theme, ‘For the Love of Art History’ reflects Cynthia’s lifelong passion for the Old Masters, cultural diversity and the rich legacy of art from the past.
Munisha Gupta | Deniz Kurdak | Thomas MacGregor | Daisy McMullan | Josie Love Roebuck | Jemma Gowland | Deborah Azzopardi | Kelsey Shultis | Carolyn Tripp | Olga Morozova | Helen Brough | Alexandra Baraitser | Sandra Shashou | Matilda Baxendale-Kirby | Lissie Baldwin | Shiba Huizer | Liron Kroll | Blair Martin Cahill | James Robert Morrison | Emilia Momen | Carlton Scott Sturgill | Alexa Harris | Yoshihito Suzuki | Eveline Kieskamp | Keerthana Kumar | Lucy Newman | Claire Carroll | Maxim Burnett | Sarah Jane Moon | Ella Shepard | Steven Morant | Lesley Wood | Claudette Forbes | Ruby Taglight | Gail Altschuler | Zidi Gong | Jo Holdsworth | Cristina Schek
Our 2025 awards feature the Woman Artist Prize, given by Dr. Chris Blatchley and judged by him and prominent collector and philanthropist Lady Jill Shaw Ruddock, CBE. This year, we are also introducing The Ruddock Foundation For The Arts Award which will recognize excellence from the shortlisted artists. Additionally, the exhibition will include an Acquisition Award for the second consecutive year, from Brad Blume, art collector and President of the Rudolph Blume Foundation. For the third time, Brownhill Insurance Group will sponsor the People’s Choice Award. The 2025 Edition has also been generously supported by the Kirsh Foundation.
“Brownhill Insurance group is thrilled to once again sponsor the People’s Choice Award this year. This marks our 13th year of celebrating and supporting the incredible talent of emerging artists. At Brownhill, ‘Love Art’ is more than just our brand—it’s our passion. We take pride in insuring your most valued possessions, ensuring they are protected for years to come.”
Young Masters Awards 2025: A Round of Applause for Our Winners and Highly Commended Artists!
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding winners and highly commended artists of the Young Masters Awards 2025.
Young Masters Woman Artist Award 2025
Winner: Emilia Momen
Generously sponsored by Dr. Chris Blatchley
Highly Commended:
Blair Martin Cahill | Kelsey Shultis | Lucy Newman | Alexandra Baraitser
Young Masters Ruddock Foundation for the Arts Award 2025
Winner: Carlton Scott Sturgill
Generously sponsored by The Ruddock Foundation for the Arts
Young Masters Rudolph Blume Foundation Acquisition Award 2025
Winner: Sarah Jane Moon
Generously sponsored by Brad Blume, art collector and President of The Rudolph Blume Foundation.
Highly Commended: James Robert Morrison | Jo Holdsworth | Cristina Schek
Young Masters People’s Choice Award 2025
First Prize Winner: Cristina Schek | Second Prize Winner: Alexandra Baraitser
Generously sponsored by The Brownhill Insurance Group
A Big Thank You to All Sponsors and Supporters!
Key Dates:
Young Masters: For the Love of Art History, 16 January – 8 April 2025
The Exhibitionist Hotel, 8-10 Queensberry Pl, South Kensington, London, SW7 2EA
16 January 2025 - Young Masters Artists Reception 6-9pm
13 February 2025 - Valentine’s Eve YM Benefit Jazz Concert 6.30-9pm
5 April 2025 - Finissage with Tea 3-6pm | RSVP here