Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2020 shortlist features 31 artists from 18 countries
The Sovereign Art Foundation has announced the 2020 shortlist for its Asian Art Prize, which recognizes mid-career artists from Asia and the Asia Pacific region. A panel including museum director David Elliot, artists Zhou Li and Miao Xiaochun, and art historian Jiyoon Lee selected the 31 finalists. These artists represent 18 different countries across the region. The grand prize winner will receive $30,000. Finalists will also compete for a public vote prize, determined through online voting and at the exhibition. Additionally, the Vogue Hong Kong Women’s Art Prize will award $5,000 to the highest-scoring female finalist. Exhibitions and winners are scheduled to be announced in May. Public voting is currently open.
Key facts
- The Sovereign Art Foundation revealed the 2020 shortlist for its Asian Art Prize.
- The annual prize awards $30,000 to a mid-career artist from Asia and the Asia Pacific.
- The selection panel included David Elliot, Zhou Li, Miao Xiaochun, and Jiyoon Lee.
- 31 finalists were chosen from 18 countries across the region.
- Finalists compete for a public vote prize via online voting and at the exhibition.
- The Vogue Hong Kong Women’s Art Prize awards $5,000 to the highest-scoring female finalist.
- Exhibitions and winners will be announced in May.
- Public voting is currently open.
Entities
Artists
- Alex Seton
- Alexandr Ugay
- Almagul Menlibayeva
- Amritah Sen
- Anniketyni Madian
- Bui Cong Khanh
- Chui Pui-chee
- Deden Hendan Durahman
- Du Kun
- Evgeny Boikov
- Hee Jeong Jang
- Hyundoo Park
- Joyce Ho
- Kanak Chanpa
- Katsumi Hayakawa
- Lim Soo Sik
- Made Wiguna Valasara
- MAP Office
- Nge Lay
- Nicola Anthony
- Peggy Chan
- Rachel Cheung Wai-sze
- Rakib Ahmed
- Rushdi Anwar
- Saba Qizilbash
- Sachin George Sebastian
- Sarah Choo Jing
- Sokchanlina Lim
- Tao Xinglin
- Taufik Ermas
- Thyitar
- Zhou Li
- Miao Xiaochun
Institutions
- Sovereign Art Foundation
- Vogue Hong Kong
Locations
- Hong Kong
- China