Culture Prize for Michael Kos: A gift to the world of art!

Culture Prize for Michael Kos: A gift to the world of art!

On Thursday evening, the versatile artist Michael Kos in the Bambergsaal was awarded the Culture Prize 2024. Mayor Günther Albel and Vice Mayor Gerda Sandriesser not only emphasized Koss remarkable artistic achievements, but also appreciated his commitment to the rights of artists. Albel emphasized the social importance of culture, while Sandrießer Koss' initiative "Art is right" and praised his role as President of the Association of Bildrecht. According to the ORF cultural chief Martin Traxl, Koss' works are a gift to the world and encourage thinking about fundamental social questions, as in a report by Klick-kaernten.at is.

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Michael Kos, an artist from Villach, was not only recognized for his works as an visual artist, but also for his work as a writer, poet, photographer and sculptor. His work can be found in renowned collections and is characterized by their extraordinary aesthetic. According to kaernten.orf.at , Traxl referred to Koss' ability to ask the viewers to examine deeper social and moral issues. This appreciation illustrates how Koss not only acts as an artist, but also as a committed representative of the art scene and its relevance in today's society.