Jameel Prize 2024 Shortlist Focuses on Moving Image and Digital Media
The Jameel Prize has revealed its finalists for its seventh iteration, celebrating contemporary art and design influenced by Islamic culture. Hosted by the Victoria and Albert Museum in collaboration with Art Jameel, this award, established in 2009, offers £25,000 and occurs every three years. This year’s theme is "Jameel Prize: Moving Images," highlighting works in digital and motion art. Notable nominees include Sadik Kwaish Alfraji and Alia Farid. Their art addresses themes of ecology, spirituality, and the shifting political landscape in the Middle East and South Asia. The winner will be announced on November 27, 2024, with an exhibition following.
Key facts
- The Jameel Prize is a triennial award founded in 2009.
- The prize is worth £25,000.
- The 7th edition focuses on moving image and digital media.
- Seven artists or collectives are shortlisted.
- Winner announced on 27 November 2024.
- Exhibition at V&A South Kensington from 30 November 2024 to 16 March 2025.
- Works address water, ecology, landscape, spirituality, and political dynamics.
- Artists explore history, monuments, iconoclasm, and alternative museum approaches.
Entities
Artists
- Sadik Kwaish Alfraji
- Jawa El Khash
- Alia Farid
- Zahra Malkani
- Khandakar Ohida
- Marrim Akashi Sani
- Rami Haerizadeh
- Rokni Haerizadeh
- Hesam Rahmanian
Institutions
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Art Jameel
- V&A South Kensington
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- South Kensington