Top Up-and-Coming Minnesota Artists to Watch

New work from up-and-coming Minnesota artists

Those artists who pursue their work over the course of a lifetime go through distinct phases, preoccupations, techniques, and media—but it’s their emerging-talent phase that often reveals a process of discovery thrilling to the outside observer. We’ve selected nine Minnesota artists, all in their 20s, who are in early stages of their careers yet are demonstrating unique talent and creating works that fascinate. Remember these names—one might show up at the next Whitney Biennial.