Dala Nasser Wins Inaugural Isola Sicilia Prize
Lebanese artist Dala Nasser has been awarded the first Isola Sicilia prize, established by the Oelle Mediterraneo Antico Foundation in partnership with Artissima, the contemporary Italian art fair. The prize includes a residency at the Oelle Foundation's headquarters in Acicastello, Sicily, where Nasser will explore the theme 'Sicily, an island among islands.' The international jury comprised Etienne Bernard (director of Frac Bretagne, Rennes), Stefano Collicelli Cagol (director of Pecci Center, Prato), and Francesca Guerisoli (artistic director of the Contemporary Art Museum, Lissone). Launched in 2024, Isola Sicilia aims to support young artists' research in visual arts, photography, video, and sound art.
Key facts
- Dala Nasser received the inaugural Isola Sicilia prize.
- The prize was launched by Oelle Mediterraneo Antico Foundation in collaboration with Artissima.
- The award includes a residency at Oelle Foundation headquarters in Acicastello, Sicily.
- The residency theme is 'Sicily, an island among islands.'
- The jury consisted of Etienne Bernard, Stefano Collicelli Cagol, and Francesca Guerisoli.
- Isola Sicilia was launched in 2024 to promote young artists' research.
- Fields covered include visual arts, photography, video, and sound art.
Entities
Artists
- Dala Nasser
Institutions
- Oelle Mediterraneo Antico Foundation
- Artissima
- Frac Bretagne
- Pecci Center
- Contemporary Art Museum in Lissone
Locations
- Acicastello
- Sicily
- Italy
- Rennes
- Prato
- Lissone