50CA Insights

How Art Awards Help Emerging Artists

Art awards help emerging artists in four practical ways: they put work in front of an audience through an exhibition, they add an independent judgement to

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How to Apply for Contemporary Art Awards

To apply for a contemporary art award, you find an open call you are eligible for, read its terms in full, prepare exactly the images and text it asks

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What Are Independent Art Awards? A Practical Guide for Artists

Independent art awards are prizes and selection programmes where the people choosing the work have no financial stake in which artist wins. They are

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Artist Spotlight: LEE WAN / COUNTERBALANCE: THE STONE AND THE MOUNTAIN

A look at Lee Wan's thought-provoking installation 'Proper Time' at the Venice Biennale, examining labor, value, and time across global contexts.

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Feature: Infusions Into Contemporary Art

Unravelling the world with Indonesian Women Artists - A review of the significant exhibition at the National Gallery of Indonesia featuring established artists like Arahmaiani and Melati Suryodarmo.

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Context: Top 10 Famous Arts and Culture Awards

A brief overview of some of the world's most prestigious awards in arts and culture, providing context for the landscape in which 50CA operates.

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