Han received the award yesterday in a virtual ceremony. A jury of leading figures from the international art world selected his entry 'where are you now' as the winner through an online judging process.
According to the jury, Han's work 'succinctly yet vividly visualizes the feelings of confusion and solitude rampant in current society, transforming a personal experience into a universal and poetic statement.' The jury praised the work for interweaving a rich sensibility into an incredibly minimal form of expression.
The Nissan Art Award is presented to emerging artists to further their careers, enhance their presence in the international art world and create a social environment where people familiarize themselves with art. It aims to celebrate new developments in Japanese contemporary art and help provoke debate.
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'I feel that we did as well as possible under the circumstances,' Rinder said. 'It was important to move ahead with this award despite the difficulties. Art will continue to be made, and we must continue to affirm its importance.'
For finalists in all three previous editions, the Nissan Art Award has served as a steppingstone to appearances at major art festivals, exhibitions and fairs around the world, as well as influential art publications.
Nissan also adds the works of art to its collection for exhibiting internally and externally, with the aim of providing a point of reference on Japanese contemporary art in the international art scene.
'I am very proud of Nissan's strong and continuous commitment to the arts, recognizing it as a provocative and beautiful reflection of our society,' said
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The Audience Award, chosen by exhibition visitors, was not given this time.
Han's winning entry and works by the other finalists are now on display at the
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