Marina Abramovic and Peter Doig win 77,000 Praemium Imperiale prizes
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The Japan Art Association has awarded the 2025 Praemium Imperiale Award to Marina Abramović for sculpture and Peter Doig for painting, each receiving 15 million yen. Other laureates include Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker for theatre and film, András Schiff for music, and Eduardo Souto De Moura for architecture. The National Youth Theatre is honored with the 2025 Grant for Young Artists. Chris Patten emphasized their close UK ties and the importance of artistry. Abramović's groundbreaking work has shifted perceptions of audience interaction in performance art, exemplified by her influential piece, The Artist is Present.
"Marina Abramović, the celebrated performance artist, has redefined the interaction between performance artists and their audiences, winning numerous accolades including the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale."
"Peter Doig has garnered recognition as a leading figurative painter, alongside Abramović, in receiving the 2025 Praemium Imperiale Award for their contributions to the arts."
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