""This year's cohort spans geographies, disciplines and generations, reflecting a truly interconnected art world. The awards are designed to capture a broad cross-section of the ecosystem, grounded in the belief that meaningful progress depends on exchange across disciplines and perspectives.""
"The emerging artists category includes Farah Al Qasimi, Carla Gueye, Diego Marcon, Aziza Kadyri, Precious Okoyomon and Tiffany Sia, whose work addresses identity, migration, ecology and systems of power."
"The established artists category includes María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Arthur Jafa, Theaster Gates, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Julie Mehretu."
"Institutions honoured include the Savvy Contemporary art centre in Berlin, the Diriyah Biennale Foundation in Saudi Arabia and the Brick theatre incubator in Brooklyn."
Art Basel has announced the 33 medalists for its annual awards program, honoring artists, curators, collectors, and institutions. The awards reflect a diverse range of geographies, disciplines, and generations. Emerging artists recognized include Farah Al Qasimi and Tiffany Sia, while established artists include María Magdalena Campos-Pons and Arthur Jafa. Icon artists like Barbara Kruger are also honored. The program acknowledges cross-disciplinary contributions and includes patrons and institutions such as the Savvy Contemporary art centre, emphasizing the importance of exchange in the art ecosystem.
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