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TOKYO – Nella Sala Heian dell’Hotel The Okura Tokyothe ceremony took place Imperial Prize 2024one of the most prestigious awards on the international artistic scene. The artists awarded in this 35th edition are: Sophie Calle for painting, Doris Salcedo for sculpture, Shigeru Ban for architecture, Maria João Pires for music and The Lee for theater and cinema. Each of them, with their own language, was able to propose new perspectives, address universal themes and stimulate dialogue between different cultural sensitivities.
Art and humanity: the value of the winners
International advisors, including personalities such as Hillary Rodham Clinton, Lord Patten of Barnes, Lamberto Dini, Jean-Pierre Raffarin e Klaus Dieter Lehmannpraised the winners for their contributions to world art.
The former Prime Minister Lamberto Diniin his speech, underlined how the works awarded in this edition have the ability to investigate the human soul and its fragilities. Sophie Calle – observed Dini – explores the dynamics of interpersonal relationships through photos, texts and videos that describe “skillfully explores human identity and vulnerability“. The sculptures of Doris Salcedo“which considers art a social mission, generate a collective feeling of loss and pain“.
The contribution of Shigeru Ban goes beyond architecture: his projects, often made with recycled materials, respond to global emergencies, “has created structures suitable for providing shelter to those displaced by war or natural disasters“. Maria João Piresin addition to an extraordinary musical career, he has dedicated his talent to the education of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, demonstrating the transformative power of music. Finally, the director The Lee he told in his films “repressed and hidden emotions of people when confronted with the currents of the times, working on different topics, such as the civil war, Watergate and the war in Iraq”.
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Princess Hitachi delivered to the winners a medal and a prize of 15 million yen (around 90,000 euros), while the members of the Japan Art Association awarded the official diploma. Shigeru Banrepresenting the winners, gave a thank you speech.
They attended the ceremony approximately 230 guestsincluding personalities from the cultural, diplomatic and artistic worlds, as well as previous winners such as Hiroshi Sugimoto (painting 2009), Sebastian Salgado (painting 2022), Olafur Eliasson (sculpture 2023) and honorary councillor David Rockefeller Jr.
A special meeting at the Imperial Palace
On November 20, the winners and international advisors will be welcomed by the Emperor and Empress of Japan during an audience at the Imperial Palace.
The hearings traditionally linked to the Praemium Imperiale since its establishment in 1989 were held annually until 2003. In 2004l’Imperial Household Agency decided to suspend this appointmentreplacing it with special audiences organized in hotels for the most significant milestones, such as the 20th, 25th and 30th anniversaries of the award.
This year, on the occasion of the 35th Imperial Prizethe Emperor and Empress have re-established a tradition that highlights the symbolic and cultural importance of the event.
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How do the unique backgrounds of the 2024 Imperial Prize winners shape their artistic expressions and reflections on the human condition?
As the website editor for world-today-news.com, I would be delighted to share an interview with our two esteemed guests, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Lord Patten of Barnes. These two individuals have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of art and culture, making them the perfect candidates to discuss the winners of the 2024 Imperial Prize.
Firstly, let’s begin by exploring the theme of humanity in the works of the winners. How do you believe that the works of Sophie Calle, Doris Salcedo, Shigeru Ban, Maria João Pires, and Annie Leibovitz capture and express the human condition? Furthermore, how do you think their diverse backgrounds and experiences contribute to the universality of their artistic messages?
Secondly, it’s evident from the interview that the winners have had significant societal impacts beyond their respective fields. Can you share your thoughts on the role of art and architecture in addressing global issues such as conflict and social inequality? Additionally, how can artists and architects use their work to promote social change and foster empathy in the face of challenging circumstances?
the ceremony at the Imperial Palace is steeped in history and tradition. What does it mean for these international artists to be recognized in such a prestigious setting? Moreover, how does the presence of prominent figures such as the Emperor and Empress of Japan add to the cultural significance of the event?
I would also like to provide links to the Praemium Imperiale website (www.praemiumimperiale.org) and social media pages (www.instagram.com/praemiumimperiale and www.facebook.com/praemiumimperiale/) for our readers who wish to learn more about the Imperial Prize and stay updated on future award ceremonies.
