Max Mara Art Prize for Women 2026 Shortlist Features Five Indonesian Artists

Key facts

• The 10th Max Mara Art Prize for Women has shortlisted five Indonesian artists: Betty Adii, Dzikra Afifah, Ipeh Nur, Mira Rizki, and Dian Suci.
• The prize has entered a nomadic phase, partnering with Museum MACAN in Jakarta for this edition.
• Established in 2005 by the Max Mara Fashion Group, it includes a six-month residency in Italy facilitated by Collezione Maramotti.
• Jury chair Cecilia Alemani described Indonesia's art scene as 'extraordinarily dynamic, resilient and poetically complex.'
• Past winners include Helen Cammock, Laure Prouvost, Emma Talbot, and Dominique White.
• Women comprise around 30–35% of solo exhibitions globally, highlighting the prize's role in addressing gender disparities.
• The shortlisted artists work across mediums including painting, ceramics, installation, video, and sound.
• The prize supports dual exhibitions at the partner institution and in Italy after the residency.