Victor "Marka27" Quiñonez has been awarded the 2023 Frieze Impact Prize for his influential work that merges contemporary graffiti with elements from the Mexican muralist movement. His current work, showcased at Frieze Los Angeles, includes the I.C.E Scream series, highlighting the dangers of nativist immigration policies in the US. The prize aims to recognize artists making significant social contributions, awarded by a panel of notable figures in the art world, underscoring the importance of art in addressing societal challenges.
Marka27 is known for a distinctive aesthetic he has dubbed "Neo Indigenous", which fuses elements of contemporary graffiti writing with the imagery of los tres grandes of the Mexican mural movement.
The award recognises an artist whose work has had a profound social impact with $25,000 in prize money and a solo stand at this week's Frieze Los Angeles fair.
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