Three artists share 2017 Net Art Prize with equal awards
The 2017 Net Art Prize, in its fourth iteration, recognized three recipients instead of the usual two, with each receiving $5,000. Artists Eva and Franco Mattes, Bogosi Sekhukhuni, and writer Porpentine Charity Heartscape were honored for their online-focused work. Organized by Chronus Art Center in Shanghai and Rhizome, the prize typically awards $10,000 to one winner and $5,000 to another. A jury including Zhang Ga, Lauren Cornell, Christiane Paul, and Aria Dean made the decision after deliberation. The award is given annually to artists producing work primarily or exclusively on the internet. This year's announcement was made on 17 February 2017.
Key facts
- The Net Art Prize is awarded annually to artists working primarily online.
- The 2017 edition is the fourth iteration of the prize.
- Three recipients were chosen instead of the usual two.
- Each recipient received $5,000.
- The prize is co-organized by Chronus Art Center and Rhizome.
- The jury included Zhang Ga, Lauren Cornell, Christiane Paul, and Aria Dean.
- The winners are Eva and Franco Mattes, Bogosi Sekhukhuni, and Porpentine Charity Heartscape.
- The announcement date was 17 February 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Eva Mattes
- Franco Mattes
- Bogosi Sekhukhuni
- Porpentine Charity Heartscape
- Zhang Ga
- Lauren Cornell
- Christiane Paul
- Aria Dean
Institutions
- Chronus Art Center
- Rhizome
- New Museum
- Whitney Museum of American Art
Locations
- Shanghai
- China