Here are the names and brief introductions of 15 prominent contemporary artists in the international art scene since 2000.

1. Banksy – An anonymous street artist from the UK. He became a global sensation with a performance where a work was automatically shredded at an auction in 2018, expressing social and political messages through satirical graffiti.

2. Yayoi Kusama – A representative artist from Japan, famous for her polka dot patterns and 'infinity mirror rooms'. Even in her 90s, she continues to break audience records with large-scale exhibitions.

3. Takashi Murakami – The founder of the 'Superflat' theory. He has expanded his reach into high fashion, animation, and NFTs by combining bright characters and pop culture imagery.

4. Gerhard Richter – A master from Germany, he oscillates between photo-realistic paintings and completely abstract works. He is one of the living artists whose auction prices reach tens of millions of dollars.

5. Julie Mehretu – An Ethiopian-born American painter. She creates abstract urban landscapes on large canvases by layering maps, diagrams, and architectural plans.

6. Mark Bradford – An artist based in Los Angeles, USA. He creates large-scale abstractions by collaging salon posters and map fragments, exploring racial and social issues.

7. Kerry James Marshall – An American painter who narratively captures Black everyday life. He has held major exhibitions in museums and set auction records with his large paintings.

8. Cecily Brown – A British artist active in New York. She invigorates contemporary painting with energetic brushstrokes that blend figuration and abstraction.

9. Peter Doig – A Scottish-Canadian painter. His dreamlike landscapes are beloved by collectors, and the prices of his works have been steadily rising.

10. Njideka Akunyili Crosby – An American artist born in Nigeria. She delicately documents the daily lives of immigrant families using photo transfer and collage techniques.

11. Amy Sherald – An American painter known for her portraits featuring gray-toned skin. She gained public recognition with her portrait of Michelle Obama.

12. Kehinde Wiley – An American artist. He reinterprets authoritative images by applying poses from classical paintings to contemporary Black models, famous for his portrait of Barack Obama.

13. Tschabalala Self – A young artist from the USA. She is gaining attention for her three-dimensional representations of the human body, combining fabric, embroidery, and paint.

14. Zeng Fanzhi – A Chinese painter recognized for his 'Mask' series with rough brushstrokes, which holds high value in the international auction market.

15. Dana Schutz – An American painter. Her works feature bold colors and distorted figures, sparking discussions on social issues.