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• Gibellina Named Italy's First Capital of Contemporary Art for 2026 award

  Gibellina, a Sicilian town rebuilt after a devastating 1968 earthquake, has been unanimously elected as the first 'Capitale italiana dell'Arte contemporanea' (Italian Capital of…

• Park Associati Wins Italian Architect of the Year 2024 award

  During the Festa dell'Architetto 2024 held in Rome, Park Associati, under the leadership of Filippo Pagliani and Michele Rossi, received the title of Architetto dell'anno 2024 for…

• Nuovarchitettura Platform Launches Prize for Italian Architects Under 40 award

  On October 10, 2024, the inaugural Premio nuovarchitettura was held at Theatro in Verano (MB), spearheaded by Michela Anzivino, Alessandra Coppa, Raffaella Fossati, Michela…

• No gold medal for violins at Cremona's Triennial Stringed Instrument Competition award

  The 17th Antonio Stradivari International Triennial Stringed Instrument Competition held in Cremona did not present a gold medal in the violin division. However, Alessandro…

• Martin Scorsese Receives Stella della Mole Award at Torino Masterclass award

  Martin Scorsese was honored with the Premio Stella della Mole at the Museo Nazionale del Cinema di Torino, where he held a masterclass on filmmaking. The award has previously been…

• EAST Architecture Studio Wins Inaugural AlMusalla Prize for Islamic Arts Biennale Prayer Pavilion award

  EAST Architecture Studio, in collaboration with AKT II and artist Rayyane Tabet, has won the first AlMusalla Prize, an international architectural competition organized by the…

• Roberto Cescon’s 'Natura' among Strega Poesia 2024 finalists award

  Roberto Cescon (Pordenone, 1978), author and professor of literature, is a finalist for the 2024 Strega Poesia Prize with his collection 'Natura' (Stampa2009, 2023). The prize…

• Stefano Dal Bianco on Poetry, Academia, and the Strega Prize award

  Stefano Dal Bianco, poet and professor at the University of Siena, discusses his latest collection 'Paradiso' (Garzanti, 2024), which is a finalist for the 2024 Strega Poesia…

• Gian Maria Annovi on Poetry, Colonialism, and the Strega Prize award

  Gian Maria Annovi (Reggio Emilia, 1978), associate professor of Italian and Comparative Literature at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles), is a finalist for the…

• Giovanna Frene on Poetry, History, and Her Strega Prize Finalist 'Eredità ed Estinzione' award

  Giovanna Frene (Asolo, 1968), poet and scholar discovered by Andrea Zanzotto, is a finalist for the 2024 Premio Strega Poesia with her collection 'Eredità ed Estinzione'…

• Artists Can Access Fee-Free Opportunities Through Various Programs award

  A resource page lists multiple no-cost opportunities for visual artists, including contests, grants, and residencies. The page emphasizes that all listed programs do not require…

• Driving Energy 2024: Winners Exhibition at Palazzo delle Esposizioni award

  The Premio Driving Energy's third edition, hosted by Terna, is back at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome, featuring the exhibition 'La via dell'invisibile' that highlights the…

• Maura Delpero's 'Vermiglio' selected as Italy's Oscar 2025 entry award

  Maura Delpero's 'Vermiglio' has been selected as Italy's entry for the International Feature Film Award at the 2025 Oscars. This decision was made by a committee appointed by…

• Genoa's Paganini Prize revamps with new leadership and international push award

  Founded in 1954 in Genoa, the Paganini Prize is a violin competition that has been revitalized under the leadership of president Giovanni Panebianco, who was appointed by mayor…

• Artes Mundi 11 Announces 2025-2026 Biennial with Six Shortlisted Artists Across Welsh Venues award

  The British contemporary art prize Artes Mundi has revealed six artists shortlisted for its 11th edition, scheduled for 2025-2026. Jumana Emil Abboud, Sancintya Mohini Simpson,…

• Luca Bertolo Wins 2024 Osvaldo Licini Prize award

  Luca Bertolo, born in 1968 in Milan, has been awarded the fourth edition of the Premio Osvaldo Licini by Fainplast. The prize, established in 2021 in Ascoli Piceno, honors the…

• Pedro Almodóvar Wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival 2024 award

  Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language feature, 'The Room Next Door,' starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, won the Golden Lion at the 81st Venice International Film…

• Aesthetica Art Prize Showcases Diverse Shortlisted Artists Exploring Nature, AI, and Identity award

  The Aesthetica Art Prize has unveiled its shortlist of contemporary artists, many of whom have achieved international acclaim. Gjert Rognli, hailing from Norway and belonging to…

• PIPA Prize Winners Announced and Exhibitions Open at Paço Imperial award

  The PIPA Prize has announced winners for its 2021 edition, with an exhibition of the 2022 PIPA Prize winners opening at Rio de Janeiro's Paço Imperial. Isael Maxakali won the 2020…

• Summer 2024 Art Prize Winners Announced Across Italy award

  This summer, Italy reaffirmed its commitment to cultural recognition by honoring emerging talents through various awards. Davide Monteleone received the Segnalazioni accolade in…

• PIPA Prize 2024 Winners Announced: Aislan Pankararu, Aline Motta, enorê, Nara Guichon award

  The 2024 PIPA Prize has been awarded to Aislan Pankararu, Aline Motta, enorê, and Nara Guichon, each receiving R$15,000 for their group exhibition at Rio de Janeiro's Terreiro do…

• Five Photographers from Aesthetica Art Prize Explore Identity, Environment, and Abstraction award

  The Aesthetica Art Prize annually showcases innovative creatives, with five photographers highlighted for pushing the medium's boundaries. Alice Duncan's 'Black Hole' was created…

• Five Painters Featured in Aesthetica Art Prize Roundup Explore Mortality, Collections, and Cinematic Landscapes award

  Aesthetica Magazine's August 8, 2024 roundup highlights five painters from its art prize whose works address contemporary themes through meticulous technique. Stephen Johnston…

• Styria Announces Artist-in-Europe Fellowship for 2025 WIELS Residency in Brussels award

  The regional government of Styria, Austria, through its Department 9 for Culture, Europe, and Sport, is offering an Artist-in-Europe fellowship for 2025. This opportunity is…

• Datecrete Studio Wins Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2024 award

  Sara Farha and Khaled Shalkha, founders of Datecrete Studio, have won the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2024, announced by NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and Abu Dhabi Music & Arts…

• Australian Museum Announces 2024 Eureka Prize Finalists award

• Alisa Martynova Wins Aesthetica Editorial Award at Belfast Photo Festival with Migration Series award

  Alisa Martynova has been honored with the Aesthetica Editorial Award during the 2024 Belfast Photo Festival Open Submission. Her notable work, Nowhere Near (2023), captures the…

• Premio Carlo Scarpa 2024: Espacio Escultórico in Mexico Wins Best Garden award

  The 2024 Premio Internazionale Carlo Scarpa per il Giardino has been awarded to the Espacio Escultórico, a collective artwork set in the volcanic landscape of El Pedregal near…

• Panos Aprahamian Wins Han Nefkens Foundation – Museu Tàpies Video Art Grant 2024 award

  Panos Aprahamian, a filmmaker and media artist based in Beirut, has received the 2024 Han Nefkens Foundation – Museu Tàpies Video Art Production Grant. This grant supports…

• Mediterranea Inferno Wins Best Italian Game at 2024 Italian Video Game Awards award

  At the 2024 Italian Video Game Awards, held during First Playable in Florence, the visual novel Mediterranea Inferno won Best Italian Game and Outstanding Experience. Developer…

• Latera the Art Farm: 10,000 Euro Prize for Permanent Artwork in Tuscia Village award

  The Association Saint Francis' Ways has launched the Latera the Art Farm open call, offering a 10,000 euro prize for a permanent artwork to be installed in the medieval village of…

• Donatella Di Pietrantonio Wins 2024 Strega Prize with 'L'età fragile' award

  Donatella Di Pietrantonio won the 2024 Strega Prize for her novel 'L'età fragile' (Einaudi), receiving 189 votes. The novel is inspired by the Morrone murder case, where two girls…

• Multiple Art Prizes Awarded Across Italy in June 2024 award

  Several art prizes were awarded in Italy in June 2024, recognizing emerging and established artists across various disciplines. Judith Neunhäuserer won the second edition of the…

• Rosaria Lo Russo on Poetry, Performance, and the Strega Prize award

  Rosaria Lo Russo, a Florentine poet born in 1964, discusses her latest collection 'Tande' (published September 2023 by Vydia), which is among the twelve finalists for this year's…

• Francesco Arena Wins Pino Pascali Prize 2024 with 'Trenta altalene' award

  The 2024 Pino Pascali Prize, now in its 26th edition, has been granted to Francesco Arena. The selection committee, led by Giuseppe Teofilo, also includes members Francesco…

• Italian Council 2024: 67 Projects Win €2.7M for Italian Art Abroad award

  The Italian Ministry of Culture has revealed the 67 successful projects for the 13th edition of the Italian Council 2024, allocating a total budget of €2.7 million. Initiated in…

• Io capitano and Palazzina Laf dominate Nastri d'Argento 2024 award

  The 2024 Nastri d'Argento awards, held at the MAXXI in Rome, saw Matteo Garrone's Io capitano and Michele Riondino's Palazzina Laf win the most prizes, while Paola Cortellesi's…

• Austrian State Scholarships Announced for Visual Arts, Photography, and Media Art in 2025 award

  The Austrian Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, the Civil Service and Sport has opened applications for state scholarships in visual arts, photography, and media art for 2025.…

• Italian Architecture Prize 2024: Ceresé Winery Wins Best Building award

  The fifth Italian Architecture Prize, organized by MAXXI and Triennale Milano, recognized the Cantina Vinicola Ceresé in Montevecchia (Lecco) as the top building completed in the…

• Sky Arte airs documentary on Borromini and Bernini rivalry award

  The documentary 'Borromini e Bernini. Sfida alla perfezione', produced by Sky and Quoiat Films and directed by Giovanni Troilo with subject by Luca Lancis, won the Nastro…