Hikaru Fujii Wins Nissan Art Award 2017 Grand Prix
Hikaru Fujii, an artist and filmmaker, clinched the Grand Prix at the Nissan Art Award 2017 for his video *Playing Japanese* (2017). This piece emerged from a workshop where participants delved into Japanese identity, tackling both historical and contemporary social issues like cultural exchange, disaster aftermath, depopulation, immigration, and discrimination. As part of the award, he received ¥5 million (around £33,790), a trophy, and a three-month residency at New York's International Studio & Curatorial Program. Each of the other four finalists was awarded ¥1 million (about £6,760). An international jury, including Fumio Nanjo and Jean de Loisy, chose Fujii. Established in 2013, the Nissan Art Award aims to support emerging artists in developing their craft and reaching wider audiences.
Key facts
- Hikaru Fujii won the Nissan Art Award 2017 Grand Prix.
- The winning work is the video 'Playing Japanese' (2017).
- The work was developed from a workshop on performing Japanese identity.
- It addresses political and social problems in Japanese culture.
- Themes include disaster impact, depopulation, immigration, and discrimination.
- Prize includes ¥5 million (approx. £33,790), a trophy, and a residency at ISCP in New York.
- Four other finalists each received ¥1 million (approx. £6,760).
- The jury included directors from Mori Art Museum, Palais de Tokyo, Art Sonje Center, DIA Art Foundation, and Berkeley Museum and Pacific Film Archive.
- The Nissan Art Award was founded in 2013.
Entities
Artists
- Hikaru Fujii
Institutions
- Nissan Art Award
- International Studio & Curatorial Program
- Mori Art Museum
- Palais de Tokyo
- Art Sonje Center
- DIA Art Foundation
- Berkeley Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Locations
- New York
- United States