Serpentine x FLAG Art Foundation Prize

Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director said: “We are delighted to launch the largest contemporary art prize in the UK. What makes this prize so significant is its focus on artists who have not yet received the visibility or recognition they deserve. This has long been central to Serpentine’s programme: from presenting the first UK monographic exhibitions for emerging artists to championing overlooked voices whose contributions merit greater acknowledgment. Serpentine + FLAG Art Foundation equals [...] Serpentine and The FLAG Art Foundation are honored to announce the creation of a new prize dedicated to supporting artists worldwide. Over the next decade, a total of £1 million will be awarded biennially—£200,000 to each recipient—to five artists, providing unmatched support at a pivotal moment in their careers. This will be the UK’s largest contemporary art prize given to a single artist. Each recipient will stage a solo exhibition that debuts at either Serpentine or The FLAG Art Foundation [...] About:SerpentineBuilding new connections between artists and audiences, Serpentine presents pioneering contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events with a legacy that stretches back over half a century, from a wide range of emerging practitioners to the most internationally recognized artists, writers, scientists, thinkers, and cultural thought leaders of our time. Based in London’s Kensington Gardens, across two sites, Serpentine North and Serpentine South, Serpentine features a