Art Prize
Louvre Abu Dhabi Reveals Jury Panel, Shortlisted Artists for Art Here 2024 and Richard Mille Art Prize
Louvre Abu Dhabi and Swiss watchmaking brand Richard Mille have announced the jury and shortlisted artists for the fourth edition of the much-anticipated annual exhibition and competition, Art Here 2024 and the Richard Mille Art Prize, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Thursday.
The jury for this year’s edition, now expanded to include North Africa alongside the GCC, comprises distinguished members from diverse backgrounds in the cultural world, each bringing a unique perspective to the selection process, WAM said.
Returning to the jury are Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Founder and Chairman of the satellite art platform ‘UAE Unlimited’, a prominent patron and collector of the arts and a board member of the British Museum and Centre Pompidou for the acquisition of Middle Eastern Art, in addition to Guilhem André, Scientific Curatorial and Collection Management Director at Louvre Abu Dhabi, a seasoned museum professional, and art historian.
Palazzo Strozzi in Florence will host Time for Women! Empowering Visions in 20 Years of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women, a special exhibition celebrating two decades of the prestigious award. Recognized as one of the most significant prizes supporting women-identified artists, the exhibition highlights the long-standing collaboration between Max Mara, Whitechapel Art Gallery, and Collezione Maramotti. Showcasing works by the nine winners since the prize’s inception, it offers a powerful reflection on the impact and evolution of women in contemporary art.
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A neon sculpture by a Turner Prize-winning artist will be installed on a former court building in Wakefield.
The artwork, which reads “everything is going to be alright”, has been designed by globally acclaimed artist Martin Creed, who was born in the city.
Plans were approved for the sign to be clamped on to the Grade II* listed building, which has been empty for more than three decades.
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Liberty Thompson, 23, earned a Fine Art degree from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design at the University of Dundee in June last year.
Following her degree show, the former Clydeview Academy pupil was nominated by a tutor for the Emerging Art Prize – a competition run by online gallery New Blood Art.
Liberty is one of 24 budding artists from across the UK to be named in a shortlist for this year’s award, with a public vote now underway to help select the winner.
