Haroon Mirza receives 2014 Nam June Paik Art Center Prize with $50,000 award and 2015 solo exhibition
Haroon Mirza, a British artist, has been awarded the 2014 Nam June Paik Art Center Prize. This accolade comes with a monetary award of $50,000, roughly translating to £32,000, and includes a solo exhibition planned for 2015 at the Nam June Paik Art Center located in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea. Since its inception in 2009, the prize has recognized individuals whose creative endeavors showcase innovative and experimental methods, particularly those who, like the renowned multimedia artist Nam June Paik (1932–2006), merge various fields such as art, technology, music, and performance to captivate audiences. Past winners include Seung-Taek Lee, Eun-Me Ahn, Ceal Floyer, Robert Adrian X in 2009, Bruno Latour in 2010, and Doug Aitken in 2012. The announcement took place on 17 November 2014.
Key facts
- Haroon Mirza is a British artist
- He won the 2014 Nam June Paik Art Center Prize
- The prize includes $50,000 (about £32,000)
- It also includes a solo exhibition in 2015
- The exhibition will be at the Nam June Paik Art Center in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
- The prize was initiated in 2009
- It recognizes experimental and innovative artists
- Previous winners include Seung-Taek Lee, Eun-Me Ahn, Ceal Floyer, Robert Adrian X (2009), Bruno Latour (2010), and Doug Aitken (2012)
- Nam June Paik was a Seoul-born multimedia artist (1932–2006)
- The announcement date was 17 November 2014
Entities
Artists
- Haroon Mirza
- Nam June Paik
- Seung-Taek Lee
- Eun-Me Ahn
- Ceal Floyer
- Robert Adrian X
- Doug Aitken
Institutions
- Nam June Paik Art Center
Locations
- Yongin-si
- Gyeonggi-do
- Korea
- Seoul