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Evelyn Taocheng Wang Awarded 2019 Dolf Henkes Prize in Rotterdam

award · 2026-04-20

Evelyn Taocheng Wang has received the Dolf Henkes Prize 2019 for her mixed-media paintings that examine modern social structures and human conduct. The Henkes Foundation presents this award every two years to a significant Rotterdam-based artist. Roxette Capriles, Priscila Fernandes, and Emma van der Leest were also shortlisted for the honor. An exhibition featuring works by all four nominees remains on view at TENT in Rotterdam until February 17, 2019. The show offers a final opportunity to see the shortlisted artists' creations together.

Key facts

  • Evelyn Taocheng Wang won the Dolf Henkes Prize 2019
  • The prize is awarded biannually by the Henkes Foundation
  • The award recognizes an iconic Rotterdam artist
  • Roxette Capriles was a nominee
  • Priscila Fernandes was a nominee
  • Emma van der Leest was a nominee
  • An exhibition of nominees' work is at TENT, Rotterdam
  • The exhibition runs through February 17, 2019

Entities

Artists

  • Evelyn Taocheng Wang
  • Roxette Capriles
  • Priscila Fernandes
  • Emma van der Leest

Institutions

  • Henkes Foundation
  • TENT

Locations

  • Rotterdam
  • Netherlands

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