The LOEWE FOUNDATION is now accepting submissions for the highly anticipated LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2025, which will culminate in an award ceremony at the renowned Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid in spring 2025. This prestigious award, launched in 2016, aims to celebrate artistic excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship. Artists working in craft-based professions are encouraged to submit their entries before the deadline on October 30, 2024, through the official website.
The LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize was conceived by LOEWE’s creative director Jonathan Anderson as a tribute to the house’s origins as a collective craft workshop in 1846. It recognizes contemporary artists who push the boundaries of traditional craft techniques, combining innovation with artistic vision. Jonathan Anderson explains the significance of the prize: “Craft is always going to be modern. It is about creating objects that have a formula of their own and speak their own language, creating a dialogue that didn’t exist before. It is about newness as much as it is about tradition.”
For the 2025 edition, an expert panel comprising artists, curators, and essayists will review the entries to shortlist up to 30 outstanding submissions. The panel will consider criteria such as originality, clear artistic merit, precise execution, and innovative use of materials. This year’s panel sees the addition of new members, including Michelle Fisher, Curator of Contemporary Decorative Arts at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Kevin Grey, a 2024 finalist and metal artist; Ibrahim Mahama, a renowned mixed media artist; and Aya Oki, a glass artist and 2024 Craft Prize finalist.
The final shortlisted works will be exhibited at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, where the winner of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2025 will be revealed during a special ceremony. The winner will receive a prize of 50,000 euros, with two special mentions each receiving 5,000 euros. Notably, Andrés Anza, the 2024 Craft Prize winner, and Frida Escobedo, an esteemed architect and essayist, will join the 2025 Jury.
Andrés Anza was named the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2024 winner on May 14, 2024, at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, where the shortlisted works for that year were exhibited. Anza’s triumph reflects the award’s commitment to identifying and supporting international artists who demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship and aesthetic vision.
The LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize encompasses a wide range of craft-based professions, including ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, glass, metalwork, furniture, papercraft, and lacquer. The goal of the award is to set a global standard for innovation and artistic excellence, while highlighting the cultural significance of craft in today’s world.
Established in 1988 by Enrique Loewe, the LOEWE FOUNDATION remains a leading institution dedicated to promoting creativity and preserving cultural heritage. Under the direction of his daughter, Sheila Loewe, the foundation has become synonymous with supporting the fields of craft, design, photography, poetry, and dance. In 2002, the Spanish government awarded the LOEWE FOUNDATION the Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts, recognizing its contribution to the arts.
In addition to the physical exhibition in Madrid, the shortlisted works for the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2025 will be showcased on “The Room,” the foundation’s digital platform that allows global audiences to explore and collect the works of innovative craftspeople from around the world.
For artists eager to participate in this prestigious global competition, the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize represents a unique opportunity to gain international recognition and contribute to the future of contemporary craft.
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Visit LOEWE Craft Prize Website for more information on submissions and the selection process.
