Ryoji Ikeda Wins the 9th Nam June Paik Prize
Summary
The Nam June Paik Art Center in South Korea announced that electronic music composer and artist Ryoji Ikeda will receive the 9th Nam June Paik Prize in August 2026, with a ceremony on September 8 and a prize of 50 million won. Born in 1966 in Gifu, Japan, Ikeda creates immersive sound and data‑driven installations. The prize, established in 2009, honors experimental artists who envision a conflict‑free world. Recent exhibitions include "data‑verse" at Atlanta’s High Museum and solo shows in London, Tallinn, Helsinki, and at the Venice Biennale. Jury chair John G. Hanrahan praised Ikeda’s pioneering hybrid aesthetics, while Ellen Poon highlighted his forward‑looking vision and engagement with data and technology. The selection committee also included Park Nam‑hee, Aaron Seeto, Lee Suk‑kyung, and Sabine Himmelsbach.
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