Ripple Verse Gallery, a contemporary art space in West London, champions emerging to mid-career artists whose work provokes critical thought, pushes artistic boundaries, and evokes emotional resonance. Committed to 'contemporaneity,' we present art that reflects today's world while engaging with its histories and imagining its futures. As John Berger noted, 'art does not belong to its creator, it belongs to its time'—a testament to art’s enduring ability to transcend the present.
The gallery is led by Na An (also known as Anna), whose journey from STEM to the arts exemplifies creativity's unexpected paths. With dual MAs in the arts—one in Art Business from Sotheby's Institute of Art and another in Culture, Criticism, and Curation from Central Saint Martins, UAL—and a research project in Curatorial Theories at Goldsmiths College, Anna blends curatorial insight with entrepreneurial vision.
Her experiences across China, the US, and the UK, combined with academic engagement with diverse ideological perspectives, inform her the unique 'cross-' curatorial approach—attuned to the challenges and possibilities of cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary dialogue.
The gallery pioneers a distinctive model of Dual Solo exhibitions, pairing diverse artistic voices under shared themes to spark dialogue. This approach echoes Homi Bhabha’s concept of 'third spaces'—where distinct perspectives intersect to create new meanings. Through this approach, we reimagine how contemporary art is presented, experienced, and collected in the global art market.
For collectors, Ripple Verse offers more than the acquisition of exceptional art—it’s a space to connect with emerging voices and explore narratives that challenge and inspire.
Whether you're drawn by philosophy or visuals, Ripple Verse invites you to see the world—and yourself—differently. And who knows? You may leave with more questions than answers. After all, isn't that what good art does?
anna@rippleversegallery.com
London, UK