The K11 Art Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of
the inaugural K11 Curator Prize, which aims to recognise Asian curators or
curator collectives whose works best demonstrate originality and contemporary
relevance. The inaugural edition will focus on original curatorial content in digital
art, including generative art.
The K11 Curator Prize was initiated by the K11 ArtFoundation International Council, established in 2023 by Dr. Adrian Cheng, the
founder of the K11 Art Foundation, and chaired by Dr. Alia Al-Senussi. The Prize demonstrates the Foundation’s
dedication to supporting the development of Asian contemporary art.
The selected awardee will be given an exceptional
opportunity to curate an exhibition or educational programme between 2026 and 2028 and participate in projects
and initiatives that the K11 Art Foundation organises. By providing an environment that encourages cross-collaboration,
these activities support the curators in developing their professional connections
and broaden their breadth of knowledge.
The K11 Curator Prize builds on the inaugural K11 Artist Prize's tremendous popularity, attracting over 1,000 applications from over 50
countries and regions. Xin Liu, the
recipient of the K11 Artist Prize 2024, benefited from numerous networking
opportunities, valuable mentorships, and the chance to hold a solo exhibition
in collaboration with an established curator. This exhibition is scheduled for 2026 and will
take place at a globally renowned international non-profit institution.
The K11 Art Foundation International Council will select the
K11 Curator Prize winner. The panel of judges for the 2025 award are listed
below (in alphabetical order of surname):
Alongside the members of the International Council, we are
honoured to invite Mark Rappolt, Editor-in-Chief, ArtReview, as the
guest panelist for the inaugural edition of the K11 Curator Prize.
To apply for the K11 Curator Prize, please submit your
application by email. For further
details, please refer to the “Application Guidelines” section. The application deadline is 7 February 2025. The award will be announced in around March
2025.
1. Who is eligible to apply?To encourage invented practices and curatorial contributions, Asian curators who have curated at least 3 public projects are eligible for the Prize, regardless of where they now reside or work. These curated projects must include multiple participants and be designed to be experienced as an exhibition rather than an editorial project. Applications are welcome from individuals or groups who have been active in the art field for five to fifteen years. |
2. What should I submit for my application?Please send your application to k11curatorprize@k11artfoundation.org as a PDF file (maximum of 10MB), with the subject line “K11 Curator Prize– [Name of applicant]”. Applications submitted in any other format will not be considered. The following must be included in the PDF file:
The application deadline is 6 February 2025. We will send a confirmation email to
acknowledge receipt of your application by mid-February 2025. |
3. What are the selection criteria?
Please send an email to k11curatorprize@k11artfoundation.org
with any questions. |