Nominations are invited for the Artes Mundi 9 Exhibition and Prize

Nominations can be for artists of any age working in any medium from anywhere in the world. They must be making and exhibiting work and should already be well-known in the country or region in which they live and work.  The nominated artist will also be gaining or have established an international reputation for their work.

Artes Mundi was established in 2002 as an exhibition and prize which explores “the human condition”. To be shortlisted for the Artes Mundi Prize artists must create work that directly engages with people’s everyday lives and experiences, exploring contemporary social issues from across the globe in a way that resonates both locally and internationally. Every nomination received will be reviewed by a panel of independent selectors who will choose a shortlist of artists to take part in the biennial exhibition.

We are delighted to announce Cosmin Costinas (Executive Director and Curator, Para Site, Hong Kong), Elvira Dyangani Ose (Director, The Showroom, London) and Rachel Kent (Chief Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia) as the selectors for Artes Mundi 9.

Artes Mundi 9 will take place in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, from late 2020 to early 2021 and the winning artist will receive a prize of 40,000 GBP.