Craig & Karl
United States / United Kingdom

Craig & Karl are an internationally renowned artist duo composed of Craig Redman and Karl Maier. Based respectively in New York and London, they are among the most distinctive and imaginative creative partnerships in contemporary art and design.

Since forming their namesake brand in 2011, their prolific output has spanned illustration, animation, spatial installations, product packaging, album covers, and brand identities, constantly pushing the boundaries between art and design. They have collaborated with some of the world’s leading brands and institutions, including Apple, Google, Prada, Nike, Chanel, Vogue, and The New Yorker, showcasing an extraordinary level of professionalism and influence. Their works have been exhibited at major international institutions such as the Musée de la Publicité in Paris, the Onassis Cultural Centre in Athens, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Mexico City—earning widespread recognition and acclaim from both the global art world and the design industry.

Bibi Lei
Macao, China

Bibi Lei, born in Macao of Portuguese-Chinese descent and currently based in Tokyo, is a rapidly emerging contemporary artist who has garnered international attention for her whimsical and vividly colorful painting style. A self-taught artist, she paints intuitively with her fingers, often portraying a recurring character—the “Brave Girl”—who symbolizes innocence and courage, journeying through a dreamlike world filled with hope and childlike wonder.

Lei became the first and youngest artist from Macao to achieve a sale record at Sotheby’s London, with her work selling at 193% above the estimated price, marking a significant milestone for the Macao art scene. She is also the first female artist from Macao to exhibit during Art Basel Week at Art Miami. Since 2022, her career has grown rapidly, attracting the attention of collectors across Japan, Europe, and Asia. In just two years, she has exhibited in 12 international cities, including New York, Paris, London, Los Angeles, Dubai, Tokyo, Seoul, and Hong Kong, establishing herself as one of Asia’s most promising emerging artists.

Her artistic vision is deeply shaped by her childhood, especially the time she spent in Portugal with her grandmother, who specialized in painting ceramics. Immersed in a world of colors from an early age, her creativity was later reignited after becoming a mother. She then made the bold move to Tokyo to fully dedicate herself to her artistic journey—an act that represents both a personal and creative rebirth.

GRAFFLEX
South Korea

Based in Seoul, GRAFFLEX is an artist from South Korea known for his work in painting, public art, and art toys. Beginning in 2007 with a street graffiti aesthetic, he developed a bold, black-line style that fuses cartoon imagery, hip-hop, and street culture—creating a highly recognizable visual language and set of personal symbols. His distinctive style has earned him strong appeal among younger generations and widespread popularity with brands.

As his artistic practice evolved, GRAFFLEX began engaging in cross-disciplinary collaborations across fashion. He was the first Korean artist to collaborate with Be@rBrick and has worked with international brands and renowned IPs including Nike, Sesame Street, and YG Bear. GRAFFLEX also serves as the Art Director for Amoeba Culture (one of Korea’s most influential hip-hop labels) and Coolrain Studio, contributing to numerous art toy and character design projects.

To date, he has participated in over 80 group exhibitions and held four solo shows, establishing himself as one of the most internationally influential emerging artists from South Korea.

Hei Lok
Macao, China

Hei Lok, born into a renowned artistic family in Macao, is a prominent artist, curator, and cultural advocate. His artworks focus on the local culture and everyday life of Macao, characterized by delicate technique and rich emotional expression. He has exhibited in Macao, Hong Kong, and Portugal, showcasing a strong sense of cultural identity.

As President of the Macau Artists Society and a two-term Council Member of the China Artists Association, he has long been dedicated to fostering artistic and cultural exchange between Macao and Tibet, continuing his father’s legacy in cross-regional cooperation. Beyond artistic creation, Lok is also devoted to art education. He co-initiated the “Rainbow Road” youth art campaign, bringing artistic inspiration to ethnic minority communities in rural areas.

In 2014, he completed a 100-meter-long historical scroll painting Macao: Back to Common Roots with fibre-tip pens, later adapted into a documentary of the same name in 2021, offering a cross-disciplinary retelling of Macao's 500-year history and contributing to local patriotic education.

In 2022, he was awarded the Medal of Cultural Merit by the Macao SAR government in recognition of his long-standing contributions to local cultural development and regional artistic exchange.

Ilya Milstein
Australia

Ilya Milstein, born in Italy, raised in Australia, and now based in New York, is a renowned illustration artist. Known for his intricate, and narrative-driven hand-drawn style, Milstein’s work spans both commercial and editorial realms. His illustrations have been recognized by American Illustration and Communication Arts, and he is a three-time Gold Medal recipient from the Society of Illustrators. He was also named an ADC Young Gun by The One Club for Creativity. Today, Milstein is a prominent figure in the international illustration scene, working across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Ilya Milstein’s client list covers a wide spectrum of industries—from art and fashion to tech and publishing—including The New Yorker, The New York Times, Apple, Google, Spotify, Gucci, Disney, Meta, A24, and The Met. His work appears not only in global publications and advertising campaigns, but also in branded collaborations and exhibition designs. In 2023, he held his solo exhibition Memory Cabinet at My Art Museum in Seoul, showcasing his versatility between fine art and commercial aesthetics, while solidifying his presence in the Asian market.

Jun Oson
Japan

Jun Oson (born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a distinctive contemporary artist and illustrator who has been active in the fields of art and design since 2005. Deeply rooted in the visual culture of comics and animation, his works often carry a tone of satire, reminiscent of Pop Art pioneers such as Andy Warhol and Marcel Duchamp, bridging popular culture and fine art with irony and wit.

In 2020, he held a solo exhibition titled DISTANCE at DIESEL ART GALLERY in Tokyo, featuring large-scale paintings and semi-three-dimensional works. This exhibition marked a significant turning point in his artistic career, signaling his shift from commercial illustrator to independent artist and garnering international attention. Since then, he has exhibited widely across Asia (including mainland China, Hong Kong, and South Korea) as well as in the UK, France, Spain, the United States, and the UAE. His work has attracted strong interest from galleries and collectors around the world.

In addition to his contemporary art practice, Jun Oson has collaborated with numerous cultural and commercial IPs, including Sesame Street, Stranger Things, Zara, Hello Kitty, E.T., and Edvard Munch, showcasing his exceptional ability to work across disciplines. He has received the Adobe Illustration Award and was selected for American Illustration 28, making him one of the most representative artists in Asia today.

Jonni Cheatwood
United States

Jonni Cheatwood is a Brazilian-American contemporary artist known for his distinctive practice that fuses abstraction and figuration, personal narratives, and textile experimentation.

A self-taught artist, Cheatwood began painting in 2008 as a way to relieve stress, and later earned a BA in Film and Media Studies from Arizona State University in 2011. He first gained public attention in 2012 with his Grace Series, which was selected in “The Next Artspace Artist” competition co-hosted by Artspace and Tumblr, marking the beginning of widespread recognition and media coverage.

His solo exhibitions have been held in Shanghai, Los Angeles, London, Finland and Taipei. He has also participated in international group shows and art fairs across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. In 2015, Cheatwood collaborated with Yoobi and Usher to launch a charitable school supply collection, which sold over 10 million items and supported more than 700,000 students.

Song Zhou
China

Song Zhou, born in Jiangxi and now based in Beijing, graduated from the Oil Painting Department of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts in 2006 and is one of the leading figures in Chinese contemporary hyperrealist painting.

Zhou has held numerous major solo exhibitions, including shows in Beijing, Shanghai, Germany and Dubai. His works have also been featured in prominent international exhibitions and projects across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. These appearances reflect his active presence and growing recognition in the global art scene.

Zhou has received several prestigious awards, including the Lorenzo International Installation Art Award at the 11th Florence Biennale (2017) and the Painting Prize at the 5th May Fourth International Youth Art Festival (2012), making him one of the most accomplished and influential young Chinese artists of his generation.

His work has been collected by numerous notable institutions and foundations. Zhou’s artistic language seamlessly integrates Eastern philosophical thought with Western techniques, drawing on the legacy of artists like Salvador Dalí and Marcel Duchamp. Through this synthesis, he continuously builds a unique visual bridge between tradition and contemporary reality.