Jameel Prize for contemporary artists and designers
Submit examples of artwork in film, video, time-based media, or digital technology inspired by Islamic tradition for exhibition and international touring.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $25,000
- Location
- Victoria and Albert Museum, London, with international tour venues
About
About the Prize
Organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, in partnership with Art Jameel, the Jameel Prize recognises the influence of Islamic tradition on contemporary culture and celebrates contemporary practitioners inspired by Islamic design and visual culture. Over seven editions, it has received more than 1,700 applications from over 40 countries, exhibited 56 artists and designers, and toured to 18 venues worldwide.
Current Edition: Moving Images
The seventh edition focuses on film, video, and time-based media alongside established and emerging digital technologies. Winner Khandakar Ohida was selected for her film 'Dream Your Museum' (2022).
Exhibition Details
- On view at V&A South Kensington until March 16, 2025
- Touring to Cartwright Hall, Bradford, opening May 22, 2025
- Touring to Hayy Jameel, Jeddah
Shortlisted Artists
- Sadik Kwaish Alfraji (Iraq, based in Netherlands)
- Jawa El Khash (Syria, based in Canada)
- Alia Farid (Kuwait/Puerto Rico)
- Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh, Hesam Rahmanian (Iran, based in UAE)
- Zahra Malkani (Pakistan)
- Marrim Akashi Sani (Iraq/Iran/USA)
Award
The prize includes international exhibition and touring opportunities to multiple venues worldwide. The previous edition (Poetry to Politics) offered a £25,000 prize.
- Award
- £25,000 prize; international exhibition and touring to multiple venues worldwide
- Theme
- Recognising the influence of Islamic tradition on contemporary culture and celebrating contemporary practitioners inspired by Islamic design and visual culture, with the current edition focusing on film, video, and time-based media.
- Eligibility
- Artists and designers working with film, video, time-based media, or emerging digital technologies inspired by Islamic tradition.
- Audience
- Contemporary artists and designers inspired by Islamic design and visual culture
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