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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.

A View from Everywhere — Saatchi Gallery, 2026

In October 2026, Sofia Laskari returned to Saatchi Gallery with Double Nature, her largest painting to date, measuring 200 × 270 cm. The work was presented as part of ArtEvol’s group exhibition A View from Everywhere, on view from 3–11 October 2026.

Double Nature brings together several recurring themes within Laskari’s practice, including femininity, internal conflict, vulnerability and strength. The painting depicts two female figures engaged in a physical fight, both based on the artist’s own features, creating a visual confrontation between different sides of the same person.

The work also draws strongly on Laskari’s personal history with boxing. Having trained from a young age and later qualified as a boxing coach, the sport has remained an important part of her identity. The painting took on an additional layer of meaning following the death of her first boxing coach at the beginning of 2026, becoming not only a study of internal struggle but also a deeply personal work carrying memory and loss.

Returning to Saatchi Gallery with such a significant piece marked an important moment in Laskari’s career, following her 2024 solo exhibition Body and Flesh. The exhibition represented both a return to a familiar space and a continuation of her growing large-scale figurative practice.

Saatchi Art Rising Stars 2026


Sofia Laskari was selected as one of Saatchi Art’s 200 Rising Stars, an internationally curated selection recognising emerging artists of note. The inclusion highlights her work on the Saatchi Art platform and marks a significant moment in the continued development of her practice.

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Major work acquired through Self-Portrait Prize / Artsy, 2025

In October 2025, one of Sofia Laskari’s most significant works was sold following its participation in the Self-Portrait Prize 2025, organised by the Ruth Borchard Collection. The exhibition took place at the historic Russell-Cotes Gallery in Bournemouth and was supported by Vortic Art, where the work continued to receive strong online visibility.

The painting was acquired directly through its online presence, achieving the highest sale price in Laskari’s career. This milestone marks an important elevation in Laskari’s market trajectory and sets a new benchmark for her current price point.

The artwork itself holds particular importance within her practice: it is one of her few true self-portraits, painted from direct observation rather than through a character or constructed persona. Its sale represents both a meaningful personal moment and a decisive professional recognition of Laskari’s evolving artistic voice.

Interview with Behind The Artist, 2025

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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.

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Participation in the Sky Arts: Portrait Artist of the Year 2024.

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Beyond Future Art Prize Winner — 2024

In December 2024, Sofia Laskari was awarded the Beyond Future Art Prize, recognising her developing figurative practice and ongoing exploration of identity, emotion, vulnerability and the female experience.

The award marked another important milestone in Laskari’s early career, following a year that included her solo exhibition Body and Flesh at Saatchi Gallery, participation in Portrait Artist of the Year, and continued recognition across exhibitions and contemporary art platforms.

Winning the prize further strengthened the momentum of her practice and contributed to the growing international visibility of her work.

Group Exhibition at the Women in Art Fair at the Mall Galleries 9th-14th October 2024

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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

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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.

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Photographs by: Tom Morley

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London Biennale 2023

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Open art book showing paintings titled 'London' and 'Biennale', with artworks by Sofia Laskari from Russia and Jincheong Liu from China.

Graduate show 2023

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