Marlene Dumas
Marlene Dumas (South Africa/Netherlands, 1953) is a renowned contemporary artist known for her expressive, emotionally charged figurative paintings. Her work often addresses themes of identity, sexuality, and mortality, rendered with fluid brushstrokes and haunting imagery. Dumas's art has been exhibited globally, solidifying her place as one of the most influential painters of her generation.

Artwork by Alex Katz
What is figurative art?
Sometimes known as Figurativism, figurative art refers to sculptures and paintings that are clearly or specifically derived from real objects, making them representational. The term figurative art is often used in contrast to abstract art. However, since the emergence of abstract art, figurative art has come to describe any form of modern art that has strong references to the real world or actual situations.