![]() Collezione Maramotti then acquire the commission for their world-class art collection, ensuring that the artist is supported and acknowledged beyond the two year prize cycle. Crucially it provides the artist with resources and space to realise a new work, which then forms the basis of a major solo exhibition presented at the Whitechapel gallery, London and Collezione Maramotti, Reggio Emilia, Italy, the following year. ![]() The residency is uniquely tailored to fit the particular needs and focus of the artist and their winning proposal. The winner, selected on the strength of their proposal for the prize, is awarded a six-month Italian residency, organised by Collezione Maramotti as well as a dedicated exhibition. Through a six-month Italian residency and the resources to create a major new commission, it offers critical time, space and support.” For more than a decade, this unique prize has successfully enabled women-identifying artists at different stages of their careers to develop their potential in extraordinary ways. The Panel comprised:īina von Stauffenberg, Chair of Judges, commented: “ Today, as women’s rights continue to be challenged, it could not be more urgent or relevant to ensure that women artists are championed, and heard on the world stage. The shortlist was selected by a panel of judges chaired by Bina von Stauffenberg in collaboration with Gilane Tawadros, Director, Whitechapel Gallery for the 9th edition. The winner, Dominique White, was announced at a special evening ceremony held at Whitechapel Gallery on 28 March 2023. The artists selected for the 9th edition of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women 2022-24 were:įollow the links to watch a short film on each artist and their practices. For each edition a jury, comprising a gallerist, critic, artist and collector, and chaired by the Whitechapel Gallery Director, submit a longlist of women-identifying artists, from which a final shortlist of five is agreed. The prize is open to women artists of any age, living and working in the United Kingdom, who have not previously had a major solo survey exhibition. It is the only visual art prize of its kind for UK based emerging women-identifying artists with the aim to promote and nurture them at a crucial stage in their careers, through increased visibility, and the resources to develop an ambitious new work by offering essential time, space, creative and professional support. ![]() ![]() All three partners inform and collaborate on each phase of the prize’s processes and development. Collezione Maramotti came on board as an additional partner in 2007, when its extensive collection of contemporary art opened to the public. Now in its 9 th edition, the Max Mara Art Prize for Women, is a biannual award originated by Whitechapel Gallery and established in collaboration with Max Mara in 2005. ![]()
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