Artes Mundi 9 Opens Global Nominations for 2020-2021 Exhibition and £40,000 Prize
Artes Mundi has initiated an open call for nominations, inviting artists worldwide of any age and medium to be considered for its ninth edition. The selection panel includes Cosmin Costinas, executive director and curator of Para Site in Hong Kong; Elvira Dyangani Ose, director of The Showroom in London; and Rachel Kent, chief curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Artists must be actively producing and exhibiting work, with a strong reputation in their local or regional context and emerging or established international recognition. Launched in 2002, the prize focuses on art that engages with the human condition, addressing contemporary social issues with both local and global resonance. Artes Mundi 9 is scheduled to occur in Cardiff from late 2020 to early 2021, with the winner receiving £40,000. Shortlisted candidates are expected to create work that connects directly to everyday life and experiences. Nominations can be submitted through a provided link.
Key facts
- Artes Mundi is accepting nominations for artists of any age, medium, and global origin.
- Artists must be making and exhibiting work with a well-known local or regional reputation.
- Candidates should have or be gaining an international reputation for their work.
- The prize, launched in 2002, explores the human condition through contemporary social issues.
- Shortlisted artists must create work engaging with everyday lives and experiences.
- Selectors for the shortlist are Cosmin Costinas, Elvira Dyangani Ose, and Rachel Kent.
- Artes Mundi 9 will take place in Cardiff from late 2020 to early 2021.
- The winning artist will receive a prize of £40,000.
Entities
Institutions
- Artes Mundi
- Para Site
- The Showroom
- Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Locations
- Hong Kong
- London
- Australia
- Cardiff