The Prestigious Award
one of the oldest art award for up-and-coming young artists living in the Netherlands
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one of the oldest art award for up-and-coming young artists living in the Netherlands
The Royal Award for Modern Painting is one of the oldest art awards in the Netherlands. The Price was established in 1871 by King William III as a Royal Grant for Free Painting. After King William III, Queen Emma, Queen Wilhelmina, Queen Juliana and Queen Beatrix developed this incentive award into a tradition of royal attention to painting. King Willem-Alexander has continued this tradition since the year 2013.
The Award has been awarded to leading artists such as: Jan Toorop (1887), Jan Sluijters (1904), Jan Dibbets (1974), Natasja Kensmil (1998), Raquel van Haver (2018), Bobbi Essers (2023). See the list of winners from 2011-2023
Each year three young artists are presented with a Royal Award of € 9,000 tax-free. After the award ceremony the King will open the exhibition with works of the winners and nominees. The list of nominees is carefully compiled by a professional jury through two judging rounds.
The Royal Award for Modern Painting is designed to encourage young painters in their work as artists. Talented artists receive special attention and are encouraged to develop further and increase their visibility.
"Anyone who wants to see which young artists are currently distinguishing themselves in the Netherlands will get a fantastic overview of the state of affairs here,'"
said His Majesty the King in his speech at the presentation of the Prize on October 5, 2023
Each year, discover the work of up-and-coming young artists at the Royal Palace Amsterdam.
Each year the exhibition opens after the award ceremony of the Royal Award for Modern Painting. Around thirty works of art by the nominated and winning artists are shown.
These young talents take visitors into their personal worlds, the challenges they face and express their identities. The exhibition shows what is alive among the current generation of young painters. They experiment with materials that challenge the boundaries of painting, such as leather, fabric, metal, plastic.
The prestigious Prize has provided a stage for promising young artists since 1871. For many artists, winning the Prize is a springboard for their careers.
Exhibiting artists have a chance to win the audience award. During the visit, cast a vote for one of the exhibited works. The painting with the most votes will be raffled off among visitors who express a preference for this artwork.
H.M. the King presented the Prize to Bobbi Essers, Ricardo van Eyk and Thierry Oussou. More information about the winners can be found here
The jury of the Royal Award 2023 consists of: Heske ten Cate, Laurie Cluitmans, Esiri Erheriene-Essi, Natasja Kensmil, Samiee, Maaike Schoorel and Mirjam Westen (chairman).
The nominees for the Royal Award of Modern Painting 2023 are:
Sofiia Dubyna, Bobbi Essers, Eddy Eustache, Ricardo van Eyk, Marije Gertenbach, Lieve Hakkers, Minne Kersten, Julia Kiryanova, Thierry Oussou, Kaili Smith, Wouter Paijmans, Dion Rosina, Julius Stibbe, Lorian Gwynn, Anouk van Zwieten.
Media January opens the OPEN CALL for the 2024 Royal Award of Modern Painting. Keep an eye on the social media channels of the Royal Palace Amsterdam to stay informed.
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