Three Southeast Asian artists named finalists for Joseph Balestier Award for Freedom of Art
Three Southeast Asian artists have been selected as finalists for the 2017 Joseph Balestier Award for the Freedom of Art. The award, which carries a $15,000 USD prize, honors individuals from the region who demonstrate commitment to liberty and freedom of expression through their creative practice. Indonesian performance artist Arahmaiani and Myanmar artists Aye Ko and Chaw Ei Thein comprise the shortlist. A jury panel including Ute Meta Bauer of Singapore's Centre for Contemporary Art, Zoe Butt from The Factory Contemporary Art Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, and independent curator Enin Supriyanto will determine the winner. The announcement will be made on January 10 by U.S. Ambassador to Singapore Kirk Wagar and Art Stage Singapore founder Lorenzo Rudolf. Art Stage Singapore and the U.S. Embassy Singapore jointly administer the award program.
Key facts
- Three finalists announced for Joseph Balestier Award for Freedom of Art 2017
- Award recognizes Southeast Asian artists committed to liberty and freedom of expression
- Winner receives $15,000 USD prize
- Finalists are Arahmaiani (Indonesia), Aye Ko (Myanmar), and Chaw Ei Thein (Myanmar)
- Jury includes Ute Meta Bauer, Zoe Butt, and Enin Supriyanto
- Winner to be announced January 10, 2017
- Award administered by Art Stage Singapore and U.S. Embassy Singapore
- Announcement made December 20, 2016
Entities
Artists
- Arahmaiani
- Aye Ko
- Chaw Ei Thein
- Ute Meta Bauer
- Zoe Butt
- Enin Supriyanto
- Kirk Wagar
- Lorenzo Rudolf
Institutions
- Art Stage Singapore
- U.S. Embassy Singapore
- Centre for Contemporary Art
- The Factory Contemporary Art Centre
Locations
- Singapore
- Indonesia
- Myanmar
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Vietnam