Six Global Artists Envision a Better Future in M&C Saatchi Group and Saatchi Gallery’s Art for Change Prize
- M&C Saatchi Group and Saatchi Gallery announce the six regional winners of their annual Art for Change Prize from a total of 4,667 entries from 140 countries.
- The 2024 theme, ‘Tomorrow’ing: Visions of a better future’, invited emerging artists to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues and act as a beacon of hope in the pursuit of a better tomorrow.
- The Art for Change Prize was launched in 2022 in response to worldwide cuts to arts funding. It is the result of a shared commitment to support the power of creativity and is dedicated to promoting the next generation of artists exploring some of today’s most pressing issues.
- The total prize fund of £20,000 will be split between the six regional winners, whose work will be presented in a winners’ exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery.
M&C Saatchi Group, the global creative solutions company, and London’s renowned Saatchi Gallery have revealed the six global winners of their Art for Change Prize, an international art initiative that attracted a record-breaking number of entries this year.
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 selected 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.
The winning artworks span a variety of media including painting, photography, video, and mixed-media installations. Through their art, the winners highlight urgent global issues, offering creative solutions and raising awareness about the challenges of our times.
2024 Art for Change Prize Regional Winners:
- Americas: Paola Boyance (Mexico)
- Asia: Wincy Kung (Hong Kong)
- Australia & New Zealand: Jo Mellor (Australia)
- Europe: Ana Monsó (Spain)
- Middle East & Africa: Hiba Baddou (Morocco)
- UK: Lulu Harrison (UK)
Each winner will receive £2,000, and one overall winner—set to be announced at the exhibition launch on 28 November—will take home an additional £8,000.
The winners were selected by a distinguished panel of business and creative leaders from M&C Saatchi Group, along with esteemed guest judges from the arts and creative sectors.
The winners’ work will be exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery from 29 November 2024.
Richard Thompson, Global Chair, Talent, Sport & Entertainment, PR and Global Head of Corporate Development, M&C Saatchi Group comments: “We’re excited to see the Art for Change Prize enter its third year, with a remarkable 56% growth in global submissions. As a global creative solutions company, we believe in the power of supporting emerging talent, particularly as they face rising barriers to entry in the creative industry. This year’s theme encourages the next generation of artists to be a force for positive change, offering hope for a better tomorrow—something M&C Saatchi is deeply committed to.”
Paul Foster, Saatchi Gallery Director, adds: “Congratulations to the regional winners. They’ve shown us again, how artists can rise to the challenge of addressing contemporary events and issues in a creative way. We’re looking forward to an exhibition of diverse winning works later this year that should prove inspirational for all visitors.”
Kurt Beers, Founder & Director, BEERS London and UK Judge comments: “I was honoured to be a part of this year’s Art for Change Prize jury. The submissions were of an extremely high calibre and showed great diversity across a broad cross-section of the arts. My sincere congratulations to the winners of this esteemed prize; it promises to be another exciting show.”
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For more information on the winners’ and their submissions visit https://mcsaatchi.com/artforchangeprize
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Judges include:
UK:
Guy Bradbury, Creative Partner at M&C Saatchi UK, Sophie Newman, Senior Creative at M&C Saatchi Talk, Kurt Beers, Founder & Director of BEERS London.
Americas:
Nicholos Rotondi, Executive Creative Director at M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment North America, Benita Antony, Associate Creative Director at SS+K, part of M&C Saatchi, Grant Cornett, Director & Photographer
Asia:
Shakeel Hasan, Chief Creative Officer at M&C Saatchi World Services Pakistan, Henry Yap, Executive Creative Director at M&C Saatchi Malaysia, Raania Durrani, Creative Director (Culture, Arts and Music)
Australia & New Zealand:
Steve Coll, Chief Creative Officer at M&C Saatchi AUNZ, Vanessa Graham, Head of Strategy at M&C Saatchi AUNZ, Sumita Maharaj, Creative Director at Re, part of M&C Saatchi Group, Stephen Ormandy, Artist
Europe:
Andrei Kaigorodov, Creative Strategist at M&C Saatchi Milan, Javier Suarez, Executive Creative Director at M&C Saatchi Berlin, Louise te Poele, Artist & Curator
Middle East & Africa:
Ryan Reed, Chief Creative Officer at M&C Saatchi UAE, Robert Grace, Founding Partner and Chief Strategy Officer for M&C Saatchi Group South Africa, Ayman Zedani, Visual Artist, Curator & Filmmaker
One overall winner will be selected by a grand jury, jury members to be announced.
What is Tomorrow’ing?
M&C Saatchi has always helped our clients see around corners – to anticipate what’s next, help them navigate the future. Tomorrow’ing is a lens through which we view our work, what we do, and the impact we can have. It’s our commitment to being future-facing, always striving to understand emerging technologies and ideas, providing our clients with a glimpse into what lies ahead. So that together, we can create a better tomorrow.
About M&C Saatchi Group
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M&C Saatchi was founded on the philosophy of Brutal Simplicity of Thought, which to this day guides every area of our business – from how we operate internally, to the creative work we produce for our clients.
About Saatchi Gallery
Since 1985, Saatchi Gallery has provided an innovative platform for contemporary art. Exhibitions have presented works by largely unseen young artists, or by international artists whose work has been rarely or never exhibited in the UK. This approach has made the Gallery one of the most recognised names in contemporary art. Since moving to its current 70,000 square feet space in the Duke of York’s Headquarters in Chelsea, London, the Gallery has welcomed over 10 million visitors. The Gallery hosts thousands of school visits annually and has over 6 million followers on social media. In 2019 Saatchi Gallery became a registered charity, beginning a new chapter in its history.
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