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FKA twigs dances among Isamu Noguchi works in Woolmark Prize film

other · 2026-04-27

Singer FKA twigs stars in a promotional short film for the International Woolmark Prize, titled PLAYSCAPE. The video, directed by Zak Group, features choreography by twigs, the Avant Garden collective, and Brazilian dancer Juliano Nunes. Shot at White Cube Bermondsey in London, the film showcases the work of seven 2022 finalists—Ahluwalia, RUI, Jordan Dalah, EGONLAB, Peter Do, MMUSOMAXWELL, and Saul Nash—around the theme of play. The set includes sculptures by Isamu Noguchi, known for playgrounds and socially engaged art. The soundtrack uses Rosie Lowe & Duval Timothy's "He Hu" and X-Ray Spex's "Identity." Appearances include artist and DJ Princess Julia, model and activist Kai-Isaiah Jamal, and French producer Kiddy Smile. The winner will be announced in London on April 26.

Key facts

  • FKA twigs stars in PLAYSCAPE, a promotional video for the International Woolmark Prize
  • The film was shot at White Cube Bermondsey, London
  • It features works by Isamu Noguchi
  • Choreography by FKA twigs, Avant Garden collective, and Juliano Nunes
  • Art direction by Zak Group
  • Seven finalists for the 2022 prize are featured: Ahluwalia, RUI, Jordan Dalah, EGONLAB, Peter Do, MMUSOMAXWELL, Saul Nash
  • Soundtrack includes 'He Hu' by Rosie Lowe & Duval Timothy and 'Identity' by X-Ray Spex
  • Winner to be announced in London on April 26

Entities

Artists

  • FKA twigs
  • Isamu Noguchi
  • Juliano Nunes
  • Princess Julia
  • Kai-Isaiah Jamal
  • Kiddy Smile
  • Rosie Lowe
  • Duval Timothy

Institutions

  • International Woolmark Prize
  • White Cube Bermondsey
  • Avant Garden
  • Zak Group

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • White Cube Bermondsey

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