Wonderful survey of artists, some of whom I did not know. I do have to say, thought, that I missed Cecily Brown.

I, born in 1960, find many of artists very interesting.

I can never understand why Peter Doig is so esteemed. Although his style is recognizable, he has a noted lack of technical prowess which doesn't impress. And what about Bartholomew Beal or Ian Francis?

Great video. I find it interesting how photograpy has influenced the work of so many of these painters. Yet many do not accept photograpy as a legitamate form of fine art. Beginning almost 200 years ago with Niepce photography remains a stepchild of Art.

Wow...thanks for the video, open my mind to see more

Hello dear readers and subscribers. Today, we take on the United Kingdom! We are pleased to present a selection of 25 exquisite British figurative painters. Who did we miss? Thank you for tuning in and speak soon!

Thank you for a fantastic video with good commentary. Cape Town

Surprised Peter Howson didn't get a mention here. Still, interesting list.

Nice selection of great current artists here, but no David Cobley?🤔

Beautiful nice sharing👍👍

A painter I have always admired who is missing from your presentation is Simon Garden.

very good indeed, lots of inspiration here!

Great video, thanks for sharing

Thanks for this. These videos are invaluable for someone living outside the metropolis. But aside from biographical and technical details, I really could do without someone's interpretation coming between me and my first seeing the works. I have to run these on mute [ with British John Dowland on in the background! ]

Thanks

I take a lot of inspiration from this. Thank you so much though I think you forgot to mention Francis Bacon

Wow, I honestly went in expecting a litany of insipid work with pretentious explanations and I was pleasantly surprised to see a lot of interesting images. The only name I recognized was Ken Currie, though I didn't recognize any of the pieces.

Thank you

Wahooo!… from an artist in US, Nantahala forest…much appreciated

I like your use of the word BANAL to describe an artist work as boring etc. Thanks for this art terminology. In regards I am Modern than Contemporary and contemporary art was promoted after Modernism from the late 1970's of 1979/80 which seem to me was mainly of Anti-Art, Non-Art and Bad Art. Modern Art was blocked pushed to the outside, having nowhere central to show (now termed as Outsider Art). Theres probably good Contempory Art but hasnt had any popular exposure and needs to be brought out to the fore. The New British Contemporary art scene back then (over 30 years ago) which artist I found interesting (and dated now?) was from the Scottish and Glasgow school of painters: Peter Howsen, Steven Campbell, Adrian Wiszniewski and John Bellany. The up and coming female Scotish artist Jenny Saville whos in your video was looking good and has done well compared to her male Scotish fellows. Its just hard to make a living as an artist with-out good support, promotion and gallery backing. The Contemporary artist in this video I would not rush out and see in a Exhibition and still find most if not all Contempory Art Exhibitions boring, shallow and crap and would use the term CRAPISM to describe the (Banal) art scene from the late 1979/80's.

thank you!

I'm shocked that you did't include Cecily Brown.

Tracy?! Cecily Brown? Tomma Abts, Lubaini Himid, CELIA PAUL, George Shaw…yes, you missed quite a few

On the whole I'm depressed and glum after seeing this.

I’ll neve go to Chicago because of that orange scuba diver

Richard Patterrson is phenomenal

Thanks for this. Can I ask - Do you use TTS for the VO? If yes, why?

I think where you go wrong in your list by calling certain artists the best, which you walk back in your comment saying algorithm picks them from top galleries,, etc.. That's why so few women artists,, artists of color.. Don't blame me,, its science.. Best is not a scientific term,, it's a subjective term.. Better to stick with top or leading artists. Also still life painters are not figurative painters, when no figures are present.. That should be clear to anyone since you already have a category for still-life painters. Just put them there and leave them there. All that said, there were some very talented painters presented here, that I was previously unaware of. A couple genuine revelations to me. So thank you.

Emin Tracey...I wonder why she's not in your list.

Love it superb 👌 👏

Cecily Brown?

Christian Hook should be in this company

You do a great promotional and educational work bout Contemporary Figurative Painting. I just want to suggest two more names for your list of the best contemporary British figurative painters, Jonathan Yeo a great portrait painter and Keith Tyson a very special and powerful painter as well.

Unfortunately art is no matter of talent. It’s just a matter of network. So many artist are great but remain unknown just because they don’t have the right network…… and in the other hand, so many shitty artist sell they work, not because it’s good, just because they know the right people….

Ever heard about Antony Micallef?

Where’s Billy Childish?

Diarmuid Kelley for one

Stanley spencer and Francis bacon the last two great original British painters rip

Could you do the same with Spanish painters?

Interesting video. I really expected to see Jonathan Yeo up there. His paintings collage and 3D work is stunning. But then, I don’t know about the criteria or agenda for inclusion.

Hurvin Anderson

Most of them are very very very average artists. With a few exceptions as Currie, Saville, White, Brown and Hockney.

the human figure still centre stage

Как далеко стоит большая часть работ от того, что можно назвать искусством.

is tracey emin not considered contemporary? geez

I definitely missing Lubaina Himid in this list

Jack Vettriano

Is this a robot speaking? Kinda painful to listen to.

Paula Rego…

I dont hang most of them on my wall

Before taking large sizes, you need to learn how to draw on small ones. Some of these people can draw a little, but they still have a lot to learn. There is no soul here, only the desire to be original. It is sad and painful to watch this degradation.

ASK Fulgur

What is your unit of measurement for creating a top list of painters? You’re not using market stats or current relevance, so are you trying to pump your own collection or throwing darts at a dart board for some of these after a quick google? Many missed names and many nobody’s on this list.

Tai shan schierenberg

Tracey Emin

any other fellow wathens out there?

...the comments are both completely generic and full of inaccuracies... the painters, as it's usually the case... some good, some modest...

Wordy, self important load of waffle.

Banksy???

The UK art world has become so "woke" with their patronizing and pandering it's ridiculous! They are more concern with having the correct pie chart and census that art is secondary! A prime example is the NPG along with many contemporary art galleries!

Bacon, boy, - Bacon...

I don't see the need to focus on nationality. It doesn't contribute anything to the art of these painters and is rather annoying.

Now do some research how to pronounce Lynette correctly 😂

Some of those people aren't British.

So much polatics :(

Garbage

Enough with the automated voice.

Ridiculous. May I suggest a more appropriate title…such as “UK’s 25 most overrated painters, in history”?