LOEWEis excited to announce the opening of submissions for theLOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2024. This prestigious event will take place in Paris during the spring of next year, showcasing the finest talents in the world of contemporary craft. Artists and artisans from across the globe are invited to submit their work for consideration untilOctober 25th, 2023.
Continuing the Legacy of Excellence
Building upon the success of previous editions, the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2024 aims to showcase excellence, artistic merit, and newness in modern craftsmanship. Established in 2016 by LOEWE's creative director Jonathan Anderson, the prize seeks to acknowledge and support international artists who demonstrate exceptional abilities in creating objects of superior aesthetic value.
A Celebration of Craft and Innovation
Craft is at the heart of LOEWE's heritage and culture. The joy of creating objects with one's own hands and the dedication to innovation are honored through the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize. With a generous prize of 50,000 euros awarded to the winner and two special mentions receiving 10,000 euros each, the prize recognizes the importance of craft in today's world and sets a standard for the future.
The Expert Panel and Selection Process
An esteemed panel composed of artists, essayists, curators, and designers will carefully review all submitted works. This year's panel includes renowned artists such as glass artist Keeryong Choi and metal artist Kaori Juzu, both finalists of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2023. The selection process will consider key criteria such as originality, artistic vision, precise execution, material excellence, innovative value, and a distinct authorial mark. The panel will shortlist up to 30 submissions, which will then form the basis of an exhibition to be held in Paris.
Celebrating the Winners
From the shortlisted works, a distinguished jury consisting of experts in the field will select the winning piece. The new jury members for the 2024 edition include Sheila Loewe, President of the LOEWE FOUNDATION, architect Minsuk Cho, and Eriko Inazaki, the winner of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2023. The announcement of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2024 winner will be made during the opening ceremony in Paris in the spring of 2024.
A Multigenerational Snapshot of Craft Excellence
The LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize represents a multigenerational snapshot of the utmost excellence in contemporary craft. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, glass, metalwork, furniture, papercraft, and lacquer. The prize reflects LOEWE's deep-rooted connection to culture and its commitment to advancing specialized knowledge in the craft field.craftprize.loewe.com/en/craftprize2024
Experts Panel
AndrewBonacina, LOEWE Art Advisor and independent curator.AntoniaBoström, Director of Collections at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.HyeyoungCho, Chairwoman at the Korea Association of Art and Design.KeeryongChoi, glass artist and finalist of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2023.AndileDyalvane, ceramist and finalist of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2022.SaraFlynn, ceramicist and finalist of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2017.KaoriJuzu, metal artist and finalist of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2023.WolfgangLösche, Head of Exhibitions and Fairs at the Chamber of Skilled Trades, Munich.JuhaMarttila, LOEWE Leathergoods Design Director.MarySavig, Curator of Craft at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Renwick Gallery, Washington DC.AnatxuZabalbeascoa(Executive Secretary), architecture and design correspondent for El País.
Jury
Abraham Thomas, Curator of Modern Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.AnatxuZabalbeascoa, Architecture and design correspondent for El País.DeyanSudjic, Essayist and Director Emeritus of the Design Museum, London.ErikoInazaki, Ceramicist and winner of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2023.JonathanAnderson, LOEWE Creative Director.MagdaleneOdundo, Ceramicist.MinsukCho, Architect and Venice Gold Lion winner.NaotoFukasawa, Designer and Director of the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, Tokyo.OlivierGabet, Director of the Art Department at the Louvre Museum, Paris.PatriciaUrquiola, Architect and industrial designer.SheilaLoewe, (Chairwoman) President of the LOEWE FOUNDATION.WangShu, Architect and Pritzker Prize winner.