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Catch up on Sofia Laskari’s latest exhibitions, upcoming shows, and artistic achievements. Stay updated on where to see her work and follow her journey as an artist.
Big Painting Sale from Body and Flesh Series
In August 2025, Sofia Laskari’s first work from her acclaimed “Body and Flesh” series (2022) was acquired by private collectors. Marking a significant milestone in her career, the sale reflected both the personal resonance of the piece and the growing recognition of her practice among collectors.
Interview with Behind The Artist, 2025
In 2025, Sofia Laskari was interviewed by Behind the Artist, an independent platform highlighting emerging voices in contemporary art. The feature delved into her journey as a figurative painter, her exploration of women’s representation, and the emotional intensity behind her large-scale works, offering insight into both her practice and the vision that drives it.
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Self-Portrait Prize: Shortlisted Artist / Group Exhibition at Russel-Cotes Gallery, Bournemouth.
In 2025, I was selected as a finalist for the Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize, with my work exhibited at the Russell-Cotes Gallery. The exhibition, presented in collaboration with Vortic Art, brought together some of the most distinctive contemporary self-portraits. It was an honour to show my work in both a historic museum setting and an innovative digital platform that expands the reach of contemporary portraiture.
Participation in the Sky Arts: Portrait Artist of the Year 2024.
Season 11, Episode 6
Group Exhibition at the Women in Art Fair at the Mall Galleries 9th-14th October 2024
Women in Art Fair was founded in 2023 as a response to the gender imbalance in the art world, and foregrounds women artists, curators and gallerists. The 2024 edition will feature 20th and 21st Century female artists. Curator Virginia Damtsa responds to the theme of “Women’s Cycles” with an exhibition of six women artists including Poppy De Havilland, Sofia Laskari and Wen Wu, who are exploring issues of biological, psychological, emotional and psychological cycles.
Source: Forbes, by Lee Sharrock.
Debut SOLO Show at the Saatchi Gallery
Saatchi Gallery: UK New Artist Award Ceremony 2023
Sofia Laskari was the recipient of the £10,000 cash prize – out of a possible 1,600 entries - presented by global recruitment consultancy Robert Walters Group, after being selected ahead of the other nine shortlisted artists for work submitted within the brief of ‘The Journey of Self-Actualization: Exploring the Illusion of Greener Grass and the Pursuit of the Dream’.
Sofia Laskari, based in London, impressed the judges with her strong storytelling, rich symbolism and exemplary technique. Laskari's work is deeply personal, offering a relatable exploration of the human experience. Her pieces delve into the physical and mental challenges individuals face, inviting the viewers to ponder the complexities of life, prompting questions and encouraging a thoughtful engagement with the narratives she presents.
Source: UKNA official website.
Photographs by: Tom Morley
