Vija Celmins, Olafur Eliasson, Diébédo Francis Kéré Among 2023 Praemium Imperiale Laureates
The 2023 Praemium Imperiale award recipients have been announced by the Japan Art Association, recognizing Vija Celmins for painting, Olafur Eliasson for sculpture, Diébédo Francis Kéré in architecture, Wynton Marsalis for music, and Robert Wilson for theatre/film. Each awardee is granted 15 million Yen, roughly £90,000, with the honorary patronage of HIH Prince Hitachi, the younger sibling of Japan's Emperor Emeritus. Additionally, a 5 million Yen grant aimed at supporting young artists was presented to Rural Studios, directed by British architect Andrew Freear in Newbern, Alabama. Since its inception in 1989, these awards have celebrated artists whose impact extends beyond their home countries, with previous honorees including David Hockney and Yayoi Kusama.
Key facts
- The Japan Art Association announced the 2023 Praemium Imperiale winners.
- Vija Celmins won for painting, Olafur Eliasson for sculpture, Diébédo Francis Kéré for architecture, Wynton Marsalis for music, and Robert Wilson for theatre/film.
- Each winner receives an honorarium of 15 million Yen (c. £90,000).
- A 5 million Yen grant for young artists was given to Rural Studios in Newbern, Alabama, led by Andrew Freear.
- The awards are under the honorary patronage of HIH Prince Hitachi.
- The Praemium Imperiale awards were first given in 1989.
- The awards recognize achievements with impact beyond national boundaries.
- Previous winners include David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Shirin Neshat, Cy Twombly, El Anatsui, Louise Bourgeois, Rebecca Horn, Ai Weiwei, Frank Gehry, Kenzo Tange, Plácido Domingo, Steve Reich, Merce Cunningham, and Martin Scorsese.
Entities
Artists
- Vija Celmins
- Olafur Eliasson
- Diébédo Francis Kéré
- Wynton Marsalis
- Robert Wilson
- David Hockney
- Yayoi Kusama
- Shirin Neshat
- Cy Twombly
- El Anatsui
- Louise Bourgeois
- Rebecca Horn
- Ai Weiwei
- Frank Gehry
- Kenzo Tange
- Plácido Domingo
- Steve Reich
- Merce Cunningham
- Martin Scorsese
- Andrew Freear
Institutions
- Japan Art Association
- Rural Studios
Locations
- Newbern
- Alabama
- United States
- Japan