Rostock Art Prize: Four talents fight for 10,000 euros!

Rostock Art Prize: Four talents fight for 10,000 euros!

In the creative heart of the Hanseatic city of Rostock, the Rostock Cultural Foundation has announced the nominations for this year's art prize. This prestigious prize, which this year focuses on video art, is attracting the attention of artists from all over Germany. The jury, made up of important cultural representatives from Rostock, Greifswald, Leipzig and Halle, had the challenge of selecting from numerous applications.

Of a total of 37 works submitted by both men and women, the focus is now on four talented female artists. The nominees include Lena Friemel and Laura Schöning from Greifswald, Christin Berg from Berlin and Martina Wolf from Frankfurt am Main. Her video installations can be seen from November 30, 2024 at the Rostocker Kunsthalle, a place known for its innovative art exhibitions.

The nominees and their work

The selected artists each bring unique perspectives to their work. Her video installations promise to take visitors into new visual worlds and captivate them with haunting stories and images. But that's not all; the jury will also determine the winner of the art prize, which is worth 10,000 euros. This award will be presented in January 2025.

The decision to offer the prize for video art reflects the current trend in contemporary art and recognizes the important role that digital media plays in the art scene. The event will not only provide a platform for female artists, but also stimulate the public's interest in modern art forms. The Kunsthalle becomes a venue for creative expression and offers the nominees a stage to present their work.

The art prize has been awarded annually by the Rostock Cultural Foundation since 2006 and the genre changes regularly. The diversity of genres and formats makes the prize particularly attractive for artists from different disciplines and strengthens the cultural landscape of the region.

This season the expectations are high, both from the artists and the jury. With the focus on video art, the event will certainly provide exciting conversations and discussions. Visit the Kunsthalle Rostock and experience the innovative works of the nominated artists as they compete for the 2024 Art Prize.

You can find more information about the events surrounding the art prize in a detailed article on www.ndr.de.