Akari Takenobu Wins 9th Dior Photography and Visual Arts Award for Young Talents at LUMA Arles
Akari Takenobu, a Japanese artist, has been honored with the 9th Dior Photography and Visual Arts Award for her artwork 'Threshold.' She triumphed over ten global artists, with finalists hailing from countries such as France, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and the UAE. This award, launched in 2018 by Dior, LUMA Arles, and ENSP Arles, aims to uplift emerging talents from prestigious art institutions. The theme for this year’s competition was 'Face to Face,' which encouraged a range of creative interpretations. Takenobu’s piece, inspired by her childhood experiences with the supernatural, is currently on display at Lampisterie, LUMA Arles, before traveling to Paris in early 2027.
Key facts
- Akari Takenobu won the 9th Dior Photography and Visual Arts Award for Young Talents in 2026.
- The award is a partnership between Dior, LUMA Arles, and ENSP Arles.
- Takenobu's winning series is titled 'Threshold'.
- The series comprises six black-and-white photographic collages of fragmented bodies.
- Takenobu is completing her master's degree at Tokyo University of the Arts.
- The 2026 jury was chaired by David Sims.
- The exhibition of finalists is at Lampisterie, Parc des Ateliers, LUMA Arles.
- 'Threshold' will travel to Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris in early 2027.
Entities
Artists
- Akari Takenobu
- David Sims
- Vasantha Yogananthan
- Julie Jones
- Maja Hoffmann
- Peter Philips
Institutions
- Dior
- LUMA Arles
- École Nationale Supérieure de la Photographie (ENSP Arles)
- Tokyo University of the Arts
- Maison Européenne de la Photographie
- LUMA Foundation
- Dior Makeup
Locations
- Arles
- France
- Paris
- Japan
- Germany
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United Arab Emirates