M&C Saatchi Group London's Saatchi Gallery have revealed the six global winners of the Art for Change Prize, an international art initiative that attracted a record-breaking number of entries this year.
Australia Jo Mellor, whose art practice emerged from her experiences in the mining town of Broken Hill in far West, is among the winners.
The 2024 Art for Change Prize challenged emerging artists worldwide to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues through the theme ‘Tomorrow’ing: Visions of a Better Future.’
With a grand prize of £10,000, the competition offers a platform for artists to envision solutions for a brighter tomorrow and showcase their work at Saatchi Gallery.
This year saw a 56% increase in entries, with 4,667 submissions from 140 countries, and over 53% coming from developing nations across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
The six winners, representing Mexico, Hong Kong, Australia, Spain, Morocco, and the UK, will present works that explore critical issues such as humanity's relationship with the Earth, the impact of industry on sustainability, and the hopes and fears for future generations.
2024 Art for Change Prize Regional Winners:
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Americas: Paola Boyance (Mexico)
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Asia: Wincy Kung (Hong Kong)
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Australia & New Zealand: Jo Mellor (Australia)
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Europe: Ana Monsó (Spain)
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Middle East & Africa: Hiba Baddou (Morocco)
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UK: Lulu Harrison (UK)
Each winner will receive £2,000, and one overall winner, to be announced at the exhibition launch on November 28, 2will take home an additional £8,000.
The winners’ work will be exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery.
”I'm inspired by the creativity and diverse perspectives shown by this year's artists," said Sumita Maharaj, creative director at Re (M&C Saatchi Consulting) and Australian judge.
"The Art for Change Prize showcases incredible global talent and reminds us how art can spark meaningful dialogue and drive social change.
"It's an honour to support these emerging voices as they push boundaries and imagine a more hopeful future.”
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