Han Nefkens Foundation launches $100,000 moving image prize with Asian museums
A $100,000 art prize dedicated to moving image works has been established through a partnership between the Han Nefkens Foundation and three major Asian museums. The award targets artists or collectives of Asian origin, nationality, or residence who are aged 35 and above. Selection will be handled by a jury chaired by Han Nefkens and including museum directors Kataoka Mami of the Mori Art Museum, Suhanya Raffel of M+, and Eugene Tan of the Singapore Art Museum. Announced in early October, the winner will have 18 months to complete a commissioned piece. This new initiative aims to foster stronger connections among the participating institutions. The completed work will be exhibited at each partner museum.
Key facts
- The Han Nefkens Foundation has partnered with Mori Art Museum, M+, and Singapore Art Museum to create a new art prize.
- The prize is worth USD $100,000.
- It is focused on the moving image medium.
- Eligibility is for artists or artist collectives of Asian origin, nationality, or living in Asia, aged 35 and above.
- The winner will be announced in early October.
- The winner will have 18 months to complete the commissioned work.
- The jury consists of Kataoka Mami, Suhanya Raffel, Eugene Tan, and is chaired by Han Nefkens.
- The completed work will be shown at each partner institution.
Entities
Artists
- Han Nefkens
- Kataoka Mami
- Suhanya Raffel
- Eugene Tan
Institutions
- Han Nefkens Foundation
- Mori Art Museum
- M+
- Singapore Art Museum
Locations
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Hong Kong
- Singapore