2023-11-29 | Jean Katambayi Mukendi shortlisted for for Henrike Grohs Art Award 2024 (HGAA 2024)

We congratulate our fellow Jean Katambayi Mukendi who has been shortlisted for Henrike Grohs Art Award 2024 (HGAA 2024)!

Twenty-one artists have been shortlisted by a selection committee made up of Martha Kazungu, Jean Kamba and Edna Bettencourt. An international jury will select the top 3 award winners, with the main prize winner receiving a cash prize of 20.000€ and 10.000€ towards the publication of their work. Two runners-up will receive 5.000€ each. 

Conceived in honour of the late Henrike Grohs - a dedicated promoter of contemporary art in Africa - the prize aims to support outstanding artistic practices and contributes to cultural dialogue on the African continent. Since its inauguration in 2018, the prize has established itself as an outstanding opportunity to promote exceptional African contemporary art practice. Contemporary visual artists from various disciplines living and working on the African continent are eligible to apply.

more info here