LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026 Winners Announced; Grand Prize Goes to John Jin Park
Summary
The LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize 2026 announced its winners, with Korean ceramicist John Jin Park winning the Grand Prize for his artwork 'Strata of Illusion' (2025). The piece, constructed from layered colored ceramic slips and paper, undergoes structural changes during firing. The jury praised its innovation and technical mastery. Special Prizes were awarded to a Ghanaian weaving collective and an Italian jeweler. Over 5,100 entries from 133 countries were submitted, with 30 selected works exhibited in Singapore from May 13 to June 14.
(Source:Tokyo Art Beat)