Art Trends 2022: Figurative Art - a return to representation

By Richard Unwin • Updated: 30/11/2021

Buffeted by the arrival of abstract art in the 20th century and threatened with being rendered irrelevant by much of contemporary art, figurative artists have long been accustomed to having to fight their corner.

In recent years, however, the increasing prominence of new figurative work - or at least pieces that contain strong figurative elements - has been a notable feature in exhibitions at top galleries and institutions. The effect has been such that many industry players have talked about a ‘resurgence’ in figurative art.

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2021/11/27/art-trends-2022-figurative-art-a-return-to-representation