Thao Nguyen Phan Wins Inaugural Han Nefkens Foundation – Loop Barcelona Video Art Award
Thao Nguyen Phan, an artist hailing from Ho Chi Minh City, has been awarded the first-ever Han Nefkens Foundation – Loop Barcelona Video Art Award. This was announced on November 23, 2018, by the Han Nefkens Foundation, Loop Barcelona, and Fundació Joan Miró. The award aims to spotlight video artists of Asian heritage. Phan triumphed over eight other finalists, including names like Wong Ping and Hsu Chia-Wei. She will receive $5,000 to fund a new project that will debut at the Fundació Joan Miró in November 2019 during Loop Barcelona. Following its premiere, the project will be exhibited at various art venues worldwide throughout 2019 and 2020. The jury praised her for her exceptional talent and engaging storytelling, which draws from her community and literary influences.
Key facts
- Thao Nguyen Phan won the inaugural Han Nefkens Foundation – Loop Barcelona Video Art Award.
- The award was announced on November 23, 2018.
- The award recognizes artists of Asian origin or nationality working in video art.
- Phan was selected from a shortlist of nine artists.
- She receives a $5,000 grant to produce a new project.
- The new work will be exhibited at Fundació Joan Miró in November 2019.
- The work will then tour international institutions in 2019 and 2020.
- The jury commended her unique voice and narrative practice grounded in local landscape and community.
Entities
Artists
- Thao Nguyen Phan
- Wong Ping
- Nao Yoshigai
- Hsu Chia-Wei
- Issac Chong
- Ho Tzu Nyen
- Yin-Ju Chen
- Au Sow Yee
- Wu Chi-Yu
Institutions
- Han Nefkens Foundation
- Loop Barcelona
- Fundació Joan Miró
Locations
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Barcelona
- Spain