Praemium Imperiale 2018 Awards Honor Five Laureates with £100,000 Prizes
The Japan Art Association has revealed the recipients of its 2018 Praemium Imperiale awards, marking the prize's 30th anniversary since its 1988 establishment. Five winners across distinct categories each receive £100,000 for their contributions. In painting, Pierre Alechinsky is recognized, while Fujiko Nakaya takes the sculpture honor. Christian de Portzamparc wins in architecture, Riccardo Muti in music, and Catherine Deneuve in theatre/film. Over 150 artists and creatives have been awarded to date. Additionally, the Grant for Young Artists, chosen by a rotating international advisor committee, goes to the Shakespeare Schools Foundation this year, providing approximately £34,000 to nurture emerging talent.
Key facts
- Praemium Imperiale 2018 winners announced by Japan Art Association
- Each winner receives £100,000 prize
- Categories: painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theatre/film
- Winners: Pierre Alechinsky (painting), Fujiko Nakaya (sculpture), Christian de Portzamparc (architecture), Riccardo Muti (music), Catherine Deneuve (theatre/film)
- Prize celebrates 30th anniversary since 1988 inauguration
- Over 150 artists and creatives awarded to date
- Grant for Young Artists awarded to Shakespeare Schools Foundation
- Shakespeare Schools Foundation receives approximately £34,000
Entities
Artists
- Pierre Alechinsky
- Fujiko Nakaya
- Christian de Portzamparc
- Riccardo Muti
- Catherine Deneuve
- Martial Raysse
- Giuseppe Penone
- Steven Holl
- Arvo Pärt
- Athol Fugard
- David Hockney
- Anish Kapoor
- Antony Gormley
- Norman Foster
- Richard Rogers
- David Chipperfield
- Judi Dench
- Anthony Caro
- Tony Cragg
Institutions
- Japan Art Association
- Shakespeare Schools Foundation
- The Zinsou Foundation
Locations
- Japan
- Tokyo
- Benin