K21 Global Art Award 2026 Shortlist Announced
On October 8, 2026, the fourth K21 Global Art Award will be presented by the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in collaboration with the Freunde der Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen. This prestigious award ranks among the most generously funded international honors for contemporary art, emphasizing a worldwide perspective. It aims to celebrate mid-career artists who express a unique artistic vision and contribute significantly to contemporary discussions. The accolade encompasses the purchase of a piece for the collection and a special exhibition at K21. The nominees for the 2026 award are Monira Al Qadiri (born 1983 in Dakar, Senegal) and biarritzzz (born 1994 in Fortaleza, Brazil).
Key facts
- K21 Global Art Award presented for the fourth time
- Award date: October 8, 2026
- One of the most highly endowed international prizes for contemporary art
- Recognizes mid-career artists with distinct artistic vision
- Prize includes acquisition of a work for the collection
- Prize includes a dedicated presentation at K21
- Nominee: Monira Al Qadiri (b. 1983, Dakar, Senegal)
- Nominee: biarritzzz (b. 1994, Fortaleza, Brazil)
Entities
Artists
- Monira Al Qadiri
- biarritzzz
Institutions
- Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Freunde der Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen
- K20
- K21
Locations
- Dakar
- Senegal
- Fortaleza
- Brazil