Young British Artists (YBAs)

The Young British Artists (YBAs) are a group of influential contemporary artists from the UK, active mainly from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. Known for their experimental, provocative, and often controversial works, they pushed boundaries of traditional art by exploring new materials and concepts. Notable members include Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, and Sarah Lucas. The YBAs gained international recognition with their innovative approaches and played a key role in revitalizing the British art scene, emphasizing originality and daring ideas that challenged conventional aesthetics.