Dice Kayek wins Jameel Prize 3 at V&A
On December 10, 2013, the Jameel Prize 3, which comes with a £25,000 award, was given to Dice Kayek, a Turkish fashion label founded by sisters Ece and Ayse Ege. Their winning collection, titled Istanbul Contrast, draws inspiration from the vibrant artistic and architectural heritage of Istanbul. This esteemed biennial prize honors contemporary creators influenced by Islamic art traditions. At the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, an exhibition will feature Dice Kayek alongside nine other finalists, including Faig Ahmed and Nasser Al Salem. This showcase will be available to the public until April 21, 2014.
Key facts
- Dice Kayek won Jameel Prize 3
- Prize value is £25,000
- Winning collection is Istanbul Contrast (2010)
- Collection inspired by Istanbul's artistic and architectural heritage
- Prize presented at V&A in London on 10 December 2013
- Prize honors artists and designers inspired by Islamic traditions
- Exhibition includes 10 shortlisted artists and designers
- Exhibition runs through 21 April 2014
Entities
Artists
- Ece Ege
- Ayse Ege
- Faig Ahmed
- Nasser Al Salem
- Nada Debs
- Mounir Fatmi
- Rahul Jain
- Waqas Khan
- Laurent Mareschal
- Florie Salnot
- Pascal Zoghbi
Institutions
- Dice Kayek
- Jameel Prize
- Victoria and Albert Museum
Locations
- Istanbul
- Turkey
- London
- United Kingdom