The Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition, York St Mary’s, Coppergate, York, April 4 to June 22
THE YORK PRESS
By Charles Hutchinson
UNITED KINGDOM---The Aesthetica Art Prize returns to York St Mary's this spring with eight shortlisted finalists awaiting the announcement of the winner. All eight will be attending that night's exhibition launch from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, travelling from as far afield as Germany, Chile, Italy and New Zealand, as well as Britain. From more than 3,000 entries, eight artists have been selected for the exhibition with a further 92 exhibiting work on the monitors within the gallery. Last year’s inaugural exhibition welcomed 10,000 visitors in seven weeks; and features innovative pieces from the shortlisted artists in a variety of categories: photographic and digital art; three-dimensional design and sculpture; painting and drawing, and video, installation and performance. [link]
By Charles Hutchinson
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| An image from Ines Molina Navea's photographic series 541 Dias |
- The winner of the Main Prize receives £1,000, six months' studio space, courtesy of the Thomas & Paul Gallery, art supplies courtesy of Winsor & Newton, and a collection of art books from Prestel.
- The Student Prize wins £500, art mentoring sessions, courtesy of the Thomas & Paul Gallery, art supplies courtesy of Winsor & Newton, and a collection of art books from Prestel.
